Devon Energy reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by production outperformance and disciplined cost management, culminating in robust cash generation and accelerated shareholder returns. The company also announced a transformative all-stock merger with Coterra Energy, positioning it as a premier large-cap shale operator with enhanced scale and free cash flow potential.
Production averaged 851,000 Boe per day in the fourth quarter, exceeding the top-end of guidance, driven by better-than-expected well performance, primarily in the Delaware Basin.
positiveOperations generated $1.5 billion of operating cash flow and $702 million of free cash flow during the fourth quarter.
positiveInvested $883 million of capital in the fourth quarter, 4 percent below midpoint guidance, due to effective cost management and timing of facility spend.
positiveAchieved 85 percent of the $1 billion business optimization target in 2025 and on track to fully achieve goal by year-end 2026.
positiveProduction in the first quarter of 2026 is estimated to be reduced by 1 percent or 10,000 Boe per day due to the impact of severe winter weather.
attentionShare repurchasing activity was suspended in connection with the announcement of the merger with Coterra, expected to extend through closing.
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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’s disciplined execution and operational excellence defined 2025, culminating in outstanding results that exceeded fourth-quarter expectations across all major value drivers.
The success we achieved this year was underpinned by the momentum generated through our focused business optimization efforts, resulting in significant free cash flow and meaningful cash returns to shareholders.
In addition to our banner year in 2025, we have taken bold, strategic steps to significantly strengthen our portfolio and position ourselves for sustained success through a transformative merger with Coterra Energy.
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