Last Friday, Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) reported first-quarter 2025 earnings, which exceeded expectations. This was driven by higher production from Guyana, the Permian Basin and structural cost savings, all contributing to a strong business outlook.Before analyzing the factors driving this positive outlook, let’s first review the first-quarter results.XOM’s Q1 Earnings SnapshotExxonMobil reported earnings per share of $1.76 (excluding identified items), which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.74. ...