Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) Earnings History

Coterra Energy Inc. - Q4 FY2025 EarningsBeat

Filed at: Feb 26, 2026, 5:16 PM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Coterra Energy reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results driven by efficient capital allocation and operational execution. The company is well-positioned for 2026 and is preparing for a transformative merger with Devon Energy, which is expected to create a leading shale operator with enhanced free cash flow and shareholder return potential.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Generated $970 million of Cash Flow from Operating Activities (GAAP) and $507 million of Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) in Q4 2025.

    positive
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    Full-year 2025 Cash Flow from Operating Activities increased 44% to $4.0 billion and Free Cash Flow increased 67% to $2.0 billion from 2024 levels.

    positive
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    Returned $263 million to shareholders in Q4 2025 through $170 million of declared dividends and $93 million of share repurchases.

    positive
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    Proved reserves totaled 2,565 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBoe) at December 31, 2025, up approximately 13% year-over-year.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Permian Basin natural gas prices were negative ($0.52/Mcf) in Q4 2025, a significant decrease from $0.79/Mcf in the prior year quarter.

    negative
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    Unit Operating Cost increased to $9.29/Boe in Q4 2025 from $8.89/Boe in Q4 2024.

    attention
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    The company's Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAX ratio increased to 0.8x at December 31, 2025, from 0.4x at December 31, 2024.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$1.96B
+40.4%
Prior year: $1.40B
Annual (YTD)
$7.64B
N/A
Prior year: $5.46B
Net Income
Quarterly
$368.00M
+23.9%
Prior year: $297.00M
Annual (YTD)
$1.72B
N/A
Prior year: $1.12B
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$0.51
+27.5%
Prior year: $0.40
Operating Income
Quarterly
$571.00M
+75.2%
Prior year: $326.00M
Annual (YTD)
$2.45B
N/A
Prior year: $1.39B
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$0.51
+27.5%
Prior year: $0.40

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Operating Margin
Current Quarter
29.1%
Prior Year
23.4%
YoY Change
+578 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
18.8%
Prior Year
21.3%
YoY Change
-251 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 FY2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Marcellus Shale
0.0%
N/A
Permian Basin
0.0%
N/A
Anadarko Basin
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Marcellus Shale
N/A———
Permian Basin
N/A———
Anadarko Basin
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

FY2026

Total Production
750—810
Mid-point: 780
"In-line with 2026 outlook provided in November 2025. First quarter will be below annual average daily production due to winter storm Fern."
Natural gas production
2,775—2,975
Mid-point: 2,875
Oil production
162—172
Mid-point: 167
Capital expenditures
2,175,000,000—2,325,000,000
Mid-point: 2,250,000,000
"Modestly weighted towards the first half of 2026."
Free Cash Flow
2,350,000,000
"Expected based on recent strip prices and mid-point of capital expenditures."

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Coterra's strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results were driven by efficient capital allocation and strong execution.

— Coterra Energy Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Prioritizing safety, financial strength, and shareholder value creation, Coterra is well positioned for a highly capital efficient 2026.

— Coterra Energy Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

We are excited about the announced merger with Devon Energy and the opportunities created by the combined company.

— Coterra Energy Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

NGL production (MBbl/day)
143.4
+36.0% YoY
Prior year: 105.4
MBbl/day
Natural gas production (Mmcf/day)
3.0K
+6.6% YoY
Prior year: 2.8K
Mmcf/day
Oil production (MBbl/day)
175.8
+55.6% YoY
Prior year: 113
MBbl/day
Total Equivalent Production (MBoed)
813.1
+19.3% YoY
Prior year: 681.5
MBoepd
Unit Operating Cost ($/Boe)
9.3
+4.5% YoY
Prior year: 8.9
$/Boe

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.

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