Which is why they are yielding 5.5%. Dividends look great sometimes and sometimes they are if the underlying share value continues to appreciate with inflation and a bit more. Otherwise they are harvesting the future.
Exxon will continue to do well with the discoveries in Guyana but it is a big company and it takes a lot to replace production each year. I never bet against Exxon though.
Exxon just blew it in Iraq.