American oil giant Exxon Mobil Corporation said on Friday the company's third-quarter earnings fell 49% year-over-year to $3.2 billion as the energy sector faced weaker prices. However, the figure was above analyst forecasts.
Exxon's net revenue came in at $65 billion, 15% lower compared to the same quarter a year earlier and above expectations as well.
In a press release, Exxon's Chief Executive Officer Darren W. Woods highlighted the company has been "making excellent progress" on its long-term strategy.
The company's stock was up 0.60% after the release of the financial update/