The Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) share price is in focus today as the company reported record annual production of 198.8 million barrels of oil equivalent for 2025, with a final dividend of US59 cents per share.
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What did Woodside Energy Group report?
- Record full-year production: 198.8 MMboe (up 3% from 2024)
- Operating revenue: US$12,984 million (down 1% from 2024)
- Net profit after tax (NPAT): US$2,718 million (down 24%)
- Underlying NPAT: US$2,649 million (down 8%)
- EBITDA: US$9,277 million (flat year-on-year)
- Full-year fully franked dividend: US112 cps (down 8% from 2024)
What else do investors need to know?
Woodside delivered strong operational performance in 2025, underpinned by high reliability at key assets and new production from Sangomar. While lower realised oil and gas prices weighed on profit, the company improved unit production costs by 4% to US$7.8 per barrel.
Major growth projects remain on track. Scarborough is now 94% complete ahead of its first LNG cargo expected late 2026, while the Louisiana LNG project progressed to 22% completion, with capital exposure reduced following strategic partnerships. Beaumont New Ammonia achieved first production in December.
Woodside maintained a strong balance sheet, with liquidity of US$9.3 billion and gearing within its 10–20% target range. Free cash flow improved to US$1.9 billion, driven by higher operating cashflow and asset selldowns.
What did Woodside Energy Group management say?
Acting CEO Liz Westcott said:
The outstanding full-year results reflected the disciplined execution of Woodside's strategy, while maintaining safe, reliable and sustainable operations. Our strong underlying NPAT of $2.6 billion and free cashflow of $1.9 billion is a testament to the performance of the base business during a period of increased capital expenditure and softening prices … We are delivering on our commitments by leveraging our proven operational excellence, demonstrated project execution and delivery and continued financial discipline to reward shareholders today, while positioning Woodside for future value and growth.
What's next for Woodside Energy Group?
In 2026, Woodside plans to ramp up production at Beaumont New Ammonia and deliver the first LNG cargo from Scarborough. Progress will continue at its Louisiana LNG and Trion projects, supporting future growth.
Management has flagged ongoing discipline in capital allocation and portfolio management, with a continued focus on safety, sustainability, and maintaining strong liquidity. Guidance for 2026 includes production between 172 and 186 MMboe and capital expenditure of US$4–4.5 billion.
Woodside Energy Group share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Woodside Energy Group shares have risen 16%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 9% over the same period.
