XOM · 10-Q · 2026Q1 · Full report
Operating Cash Flow Trends
EXXON MOBIL CORP · 2026-05-04 · Importance 84 · Surprise 74 · No source text
Cash flow from operations and asset sales in the first quarter was $8.9 billion, a decrease of $5.9 billion from the comparable period. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $8.7 billion for the first three months of the year, $4.2 billion lower than the prior year period. The decrease in operating cash was accompanied by a $1.1 billion increase in depreciation and depletion to $6.8 billion and a $1.8 billion reduction in changes in operational working capital during the period. Overall, net income including noncontrolling interests was $4.5 billion in the quarter, down $3.6 billion year-over-year, contributing to lower operating cash generation.
Key facts
- Cash flow from operations and asset sales in the first quarter was $8.9 billion, a decrease of $5.9 billion from the comparable period. source
- Cash provided by operating activities totaled $8.7 billion for the first three months, $4.2 billion lower than the prior year. source
- Cash flow from operations and asset sales (Non-GAAP) was $8,924 million in the current period (prior $14,776 million). source
- Net cash provided by operating activities was $8,705 million for the three months ended March 31 in the current period. source
- The adjustment for the noncash provision of depreciation and depletion was $6.8 billion, up $1.1 billion from the prior year. source
- All other items net decreased cash flows by $0.8 billion in the current period versus an increase of $0.1 billion in the prior year. source
- Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026: $8,705 million. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | +1.9% | Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026: $8,705 million. |
| cash | negative | realized | -1.3% | Cash flow from operations and asset sales in the first quarter was $8.9 billion, a decrease of $5.9 billion from the comparable period. |
| cash | negative | realized | -0.9% | Cash provided by operating activities totaled $8.7 billion for the first three months, $4.2 billion lower than the prior year. |
| cash | positive | realized | +0.2% | The adjustment for the noncash provision of depreciation and depletion was $6.8 billion, up $1.1 billion from the prior year. |
| cash | negative | realized | -0.2% | All other items net decreased cash flows by $0.8 billion in the current period versus an increase of $0.1 billion in the prior year. |
| cash | positive | realized | — | Net cash provided by operating activities was $8,705 million for the three months ended March 31 in the current period. |