Petrobras: Profits And Dividends Soar 100%+

Jonathan Weber Investing Group Follow Summary Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras delivered robust Q2 results, with revenues up 60% and net earnings soaring 120% year-over-year, supported by higher oil prices and record production. PBR's production hit a record 3.34 million boe/day, driven by low-cost pre-salt offshore assets, and production growth is expected to continue into H2. Free cash flow reached nearly $8 billion for the quarter, enabling significant debt reduction and a more than doubling of the December dividend versus last year. PBR trades at a compelling valuation with an earnings yield near 40%; Brazilian elections in October present a potential catalyst for multiple expansion. Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of Cash Flow Club get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More » Dougal Waters/DigitalVision via Getty Images Article Thesis Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras ( PBR , PBR.A ) reported strong quarterly earnings results last week, with net earnings and free cash flows jumping on the back of much higher oil prices. Production This article was written by Jonathan Weber 54.32K Followers Follow Jonathan Weber holds an engineering degree and has been active in the stock market and as a freelance analyst for many years. He has been sharing his research on Seeking Alpha since 2014. Jonathan’s primary focus is on value and income stocks but he covers growth occasionally. He is a contributing author for the investing group Cash Flow Club where along with Darren McCammon, they focus on company cash flows and their access to capital. Core features include: access to the leader’s personal income portfolio targeting 6%+ yield, community chat, the “Best Opportunities” List, coverage of energy midstream, commercial mREITs, BDCs, and shipping sectors,, and transparency on performance. Learn More. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of PBR.A either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.