Exxon puts $2.7 billion in earnings on the books for first quarter.

U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil Corporation today announced estimated first quarter 2021 earnings of $2.7 billion, compared to a loss of $610 million in the first quarter of 2020. Results included unfavorable identified items of $31 million, the company said. First quarter capital and exploration expenditures were $3.1 billion, $4 billion lower than the first quarter of 2020.