Devon Energy reported strong third-quarter results, exceeding production guidance and demonstrating effective cost management, leading to robust free cash flow generation and shareholder returns.
Averaged 390,000 barrels of oil production per day, reaching the top-end of guidance.
positiveInvested $859 million of capital, 5 percent below midpoint guidance, and lowered operating cost 5 percent year-to-date.
positiveGenerated $1.7 billion of operating cash flow and $820 million of free cash flow.
positiveReturned $401 million to shareholders through dividend and share repurchases.
positiveAchieved greater than 60 percent of the $1 billion Business Optimization target within seven months.
positiveProduction averaged 853,000 Boe per day, exceeding the top-end of guidance.
positiveProduction costs averaged $11.41 per Boe, a 3 percent reduction from the second quarter.
positiveNatural gas pricing was impacted by expanded regional gas price differentials in the Delaware Basin driven by infrastructure constraints.
attentionAcquired approximately 60 net locations in the Delaware Basin for $168 million, indicating continued investment in a specific basin.
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Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
Devon delivered another outstanding performance, achieving best results of the year across all major value drivers.
Production exceeded guidance, capital investments were at their lowest level year-to-date, and LOE reached its most efficient mark.
Business optimization program continues to accelerate, with more than 60 percent of targeted improvements achieved within the first seven months.
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