Key Takeaways XOM plans to lower its breakeven costs to $35 by 2027 and$30 per barrel by 2030. The move could secure upstream profits even in downturns, as seen during the 2020 oil price collapse. XOM shares have fallen 4.4% in the past year and trade at a premium EV/EBITDA versus the industry average.Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) mentioned in its recent earnings call that it plans to lower its breakeven costs to $35 per barrel by 2027 and$30 per barrel by 2030. Now, the billion-dollar question lies wit ...