Ovintiv Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Ovintiv (NYSE: OVV) reported first quarter 2026 results featuring strong cash generation and major portfolio moves.

• Cash from operating activities: $1.1 billion; Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow: $634 million
• Average production: 679 MBOE/d, at high end of guidance
• Closed $2.8 billion NuVista acquisition and $2.85 billion Anadarko asset sale
• Redeemed $700 million 5.65% notes; expected annual interest savings about $40 million
• Net loss of $630 million, including $1.2 billion non-cash impairments
• Net Debt below $3.3 billion as of April 30, 2026, about 40% lower year-over-year
• Q1 shareholder returns: $169 million; quarterly dividend declared at $0.30 per share
• 2026 guidance reiterated: production 620–645 MBOE/d, capital investment $2.25–$2.35 billion

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Positive

• Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow of $634 million after $605 million capital investment
• Total production 678.9 MBOE/d, up from 588.3 MBOE/d in 1Q 2025
• NuVista acquisition adds ~100 MBOE/d, 930 well locations, 140,000 net acres for $2.8 billion
• Anadarko asset sale generated approximately $2.85 billion cash proceeds
• Net Debt reduced to less than $3.3 billion by April 30, about 40% lower year-over-year
• Redemption of $700 million notes expected to save about $40 million annually in interest
• Q1 shareholder returns of $169 million plus a declared quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share
• 2026 full-year guidance reiterated with capital investment of $2.25–$2.35 billion and production of 620–645 MBOE/d
• Upstream operating costs of $3.71/BOE and transportation/processing of $7.53/BOE, at low end of guidance combined

Negative

• Reported net loss of $630 million, or $2.35 per diluted share in Q1 2026
• Non-cash ceiling test impairments of about $1.2 billion after tax in the quarter
• Net loss on risk management in revenues of $63 million before tax in Q1 2026
• Debt to EBITDA ratio increased to 2.4x at March 31, 2026 from 1.6x at December 31, 2025
• Long-term debt including current portion totaled $6.4 billion at March 31, 2026

Key Figures

Cash from operations: $1,056 million Non-GAAP Cash Flow: $1,239 million Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow: $634 million +5 more

8 metrics

Cash from operations $1,056 million 1Q 2026 cash from operating activities

Non-GAAP Cash Flow $1,239 million 1Q 2026 Non-GAAP Cash Flow

Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow $634 million 1Q 2026 after $605M capital expenditures

Net loss $630 million 1Q 2026, including $1.2B after-tax ceiling test impairments

Total production 678.9 MBOE/d 1Q 2026 average, vs 588.3 MBOE/d in 1Q 2025

2026 capital guidance $2.25–$2.35 billion Full-year 2026 expected capital investment

Net Debt <$3.3 billion As of April 30, 2026, ~40% lower than prior year

Quarterly dividend $0.30 per share Declared May 11, 2026, payable June 30, 2026

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Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Feb 23 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 23	Full-year 2025 earnings	Positive	-1.5%	Reported 2025 cash flow, FCF, production and 2026 capital and return framework.
Nov 04	Q3 2025 earnings	Positive	-1.7%	Strong Q3 cash generation, higher production outlook and net debt reduction.
Jul 24	Q2 2025 earnings	Positive	+3.6%	Beat guidance on production, raised outlook and cut capital guidance modestly.
May 06	Q1 2025 earnings	Positive	-2.3%	Strong operations with ceiling test impairment and reiterated 2025 guidance.
Feb 26	Full-year 2024 earnings	Positive	+3.0%	Higher free cash flow, strong production and significant shareholder returns.

Pattern Detected

Recent earnings releases often showed positive fundamentals but mixed price reactions, with three of the last five earnings events trading down the next day despite constructive commentary on cash flow, production and shareholder returns.

Recent Company History

Over the last five earnings cycles, Ovintiv has emphasized cash generation, disciplined capital and balance sheet strength. Prior results highlighted operating cash flow around $1B+ per quarter, rising production from 585–630 MBOE/d, and substantial shareholder returns, including buybacks and dividends. Capital programs have stayed near $2.1–$2.35B annually, while net debt and Debt to Adjusted EBITDA trended lower. The latest Q1 2026 report fits this pattern with strong Non‑GAAP cash metrics, higher volumes and continued portfolio reshaping via NuVista and Anadarko transactions.

Historical Comparison

+0.2% avg move · In the past five earnings releases, OVV’s average next‑day move was about 0.23%, with a mix of posit...

earnings

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Average Historical Move earnings

In the past five earnings releases, OVV’s average next‑day move was about 0.23%, with a mix of positive and negative reactions despite generally strong cash flow, production and shareholder return metrics.

Earnings updates from 2024 through early 2026 show a steady build: production rising from ~585 to ~615–630 MBOE/d, consistent free cash flow generation, and capital programs around $2.1–$2.35B. Alongside this, Ovintiv has rotated its portfolio via Montney and NuVista acquisitions plus Uinta and Anadarko divestitures while increasing shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf

Shelf Active

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2026-03-02

Ovintiv has an effective Form S-3ASR shelf registration filed on 2026-03-02, allowing it to issue various securities, including debt, equity and warrants, from time to time via prospectus supplements. The filing does not specify aggregate offering amounts in the provided summary.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details Q1 2026 performance with Non‑GAAP Cash Flow of $1,239 million, free cash f...

Analysis

This announcement details Q1 2026 performance with Non‑GAAP Cash Flow of $1,239 million, free cash flow of $634 million, and production of 678.9 MBOE/d, alongside a GAAP net loss of $630 million driven by non‑cash impairments. Recent history shows consistent cash generation, portfolio reshaping via NuVista and Anadarko transactions, and Net Debt cut to under $3.3 billion. Investors may watch future quarters for execution on 2026 guidance, capital discipline, and continued balance sheet strengthening.

Key Terms

non-gaap, net debt, ebitda, debt to ebitda, +1 more

5 terms

non-gaap financial

"Non-GAAP Cash Flow of $1.2 billion and Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow of $634 million"

Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.

net debt financial

"Net Debt of less than $3.3 billion as of April 30, 2026"

Net debt is the total amount a company owes after subtracting the cash and assets it has that can be used to pay off that debt. It shows how much debt is truly a burden, helping investors understand if a company is financially healthy or heavily borrowed. Think of it like calculating how much money you owe after using your savings to pay part of it.

ebitda financial

"Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA was less than 0.8 times using twelve-month trailing EBITDA"

EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.

debt to ebitda financial

"Debt to EBITDA (times) | 2.4 | 1.6"

Debt to EBITDA is a ratio that compares a company’s total debt to its annual operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). It shows how many years of those earnings would be needed to pay off the debt, so investors use it like a “mortgage-to-income” check to gauge whether a company’s borrowing level is manageable or risks straining cash flow and creditworthiness.

collars financial

"NYMEX Collars Call Strike Put Strike | 95 MMcf/d $5.27 $3.75"

A collar is an options-based strategy that limits how much an investor can lose or gain on a stock by buying a protective put and selling a call at different strike prices, typically while holding the shares. Like putting a price floor and ceiling around a possession, collars reduce downside risk and lower hedging cost but also cap upside potential, which matters to investors seeking predictable outcomes or protecting gains without paying full insurance costs.

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Efficiency, Best-in-Class Inventory, and Clean Balance Sheet Delivering Superior Returns

Highlights:

• Generated first quarter cash from operating activities of $1.1 billion, Non-GAAP Cash Flow of $1.2 billion and Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow of $634 million after capital expenditures of $605 million
• Produced average first quarter volumes of 679 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day ("MBOE/d"), at the high end of company guidance across all products including 225 thousand barrels per day ("Mbbls/d") of oil and condensate, 100 Mbbls/d of other NGLs (C2 to C4) and 2,124 million cubic feet per day ("MMcf/d") of natural gas
• Closed the acquisition of NuVista Energy Ltd., adding approximately 100 MBOE/d of production, 930 net 10,000-foot equivalent well locations, and approximately 140,000 net acres of land for approximately $2.8 billion
• Closed the sale of the Company's Anadarko assets in April for total cash proceeds of approximately $2.85 billion after preliminary closing adjustments
• Redeemed the Company's $700 million, 5.65% senior notes due May 15, 2028, on April 20, 2026, using proceeds from the Anadarko divestiture; annualized interest savings to total approximately $40 million
• Net Debt of less than $3.3 billion as of April 30, 2026; approximately 40% lower than one year prior
• Resumed share buybacks in March with the repurchase of approximately 1.5 million shares for total consideration of approximately $84 million; year-to-date share buybacks as of April 30, 2026, totaled 3.2 million shares for total consideration of $180 million
• Released the 2025 Sustainability Report on the Company's website

DENVER, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) (TSX: OVV) ("Ovintiv" or the "Company") today announced its first quarter 2026 financial and operating results. The Company plans to hold a conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. MT (10:00 a.m. ET) on May 12, 2026. Please see dial-in details within this release, as well as additional details on the Company's website at www.ovintiv.com under Presentations and Events – Ovintiv.

"We've built a track record of leading execution efficiency and disciplined capital allocation and now we've combined those strengths with best-in-class inventory depth in the two best E&P assets, and a clean balance sheet," said Ovintiv President and CEO, Brendan McCracken. "With the enhanced stability of our business today, we are intensely focused on efficient execution and profitability. Our strong first quarter continues to demonstrate differentiated results that reflect the moat we have created through disciplined portfolio management and stacked innovation."

First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results

• Reported first quarter net loss of $630 million, or $2.35 per share diluted, including non-cash ceiling test impairments of $1.2 billion, after tax, or $4.30 per share diluted; impairment primarily driven by a weaker SEC 12-month trailing oil price relative to the previous quarter
• Recognized a net loss on risk management in revenues of $63 million, before tax
• Generated cash from operating activities of $1.1 billion and Non-GAAP Cash Flow of $1.2 billion
• First quarter average total production volumes were approximately 679 MBOE/d, including 225 Mbbls/d of oil and condensate, 100 Mbbls/d of other NGLs (C2 to C4) and 2,124 MMcf/d of natural gas; all products were at the high end of guidance
• First quarter capital investment of $605 million was at the low end of the guidance range of $600 million to $650 million
• First quarter upstream operating expense of $3.71 per BOE, upstream transportation and processing costs of $7.53 per BOE, production, mineral and other taxes of $1.30 per BOE, or 3.6% of upstream product revenue; costs were at the low end of guidance on a combined basis.
• Including the impact of hedges, first quarter average realized price for oil and condensate was $70.14 per barrel (98% of WTI), $18.12 per barrel for other NGLs, and $3.24 per Mcf (64% of NYMEX) for natural gas, resulting in a total average realized price of $36.08 per BOE

2026 Guidance
The Company issued its second quarter 2026 guidance and reiterated its full year guidance. Full year production volumes are expected to average 620 to 645 MBOE/d, with full year expected capital investment of $2.25 billion to $2.35 billion.

2026 Guidance	2Q 2026	Full Year 2026
Total Production (MBOE/d)	610 – 635	620 – 645
Oil & Condensate (Mbbls/d)	200 – 205	205 – 212
NGLs (C2 to C4) (Mbbls/d)	75 – 80	80 – 85
Natural Gas (MMcf/d)	2,000 – 2,100	2,000 – 2,100
Capital Investment ($ Millions)	$550 – $600	$2,250 – $2,350

Shareholder Returns
First quarter shareholder returns totaled approximately $169 million, consisting of share buybacks of approximately $84 million, or approximately 1.5 million shares of common stock, and base dividend payments of approximately $85 million. As of April 30, 2026, year to date share buybacks totaled $180 million, or approximately 3.2 million shares of common stock.

Continued Balance Sheet Focus
Ovintiv had approximately $2.8 billion in total liquidity as of March 31, 2026, which included available credit facilities of $3.4 billion, available uncommitted demand lines of $162 million, and cash and cash equivalents of $26 million, net of outstanding commercial paper of $824 million. The Company's Net Debt was approximately $6.4 billion of March 31, 2026.

Following the receipt of proceeds from the Anadarko disposition on April 9, 2026, Ovintiv repaid the balance under its Term Credit Agreement and the facility was terminated. The Company also redeemed its $700 million, 5.65% senior notes due May 15, 2028 on April 20, 2026. Annualized interest savings from the note redemption are expected to total approximately $40 million.

As of April 30, 2026, Ovintiv's Net Debt was less than $3.3 billion and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA was less than 0.8 times using twelve-month trailing EBITDA as of March 31, 2026.

The Company remains committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and is currently rated investment grade by four credit rating agencies.

Dividend Declared
On May 11, 2026, Ovintiv's Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock payable on June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2026.

Asset Highlights

Permian
Permian production averaged 221 MBOE/d (79% liquids) in the first quarter with 34 net wells turned in line ("TIL"). In 2026, Ovintiv plans to invest approximately $1.325 billion to $1.375 billion in the play to run approximately 5 rigs and bring on an expected 125 to 135 net wells. 2026 oil and condensate production is expected to average 117 to 123 Mbbls/d and natural gas production is expected to average 270 to 295 MMcf/d.

Montney  
Montney production averaged 365 MBOE/d (27% liquids) in the first quarter with 26 net wells TIL. In 2026, Ovintiv plans to invest approximately $875 million to $925 million in the play to run approximately 6 rigs and bring on an expected 130 to 140 net wells. 2026 oil and condensate production is expected to average 80 to 84 Mbbls/d and natural gas production is expected to average 1.7 to 1.8 Bcf/d.

2025 Sustainability Report Released
Today, the Company released its 21^st annual Sustainability Report, highlighting its progress and performance on several key sustainability initiatives.

"We take our role as a responsible producer seriously," said McCracken. "We are proud of our track record of integrating tangible actions into our business that allow us to deliver superior returns to our shareholders while continuing to make progress on sustainability outcomes."

Key Sustainability Highlights

• Achieved greater than 85% of the Company's goal to reduce Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 50% by 2030, relative to 2019 levels
• Continued advancing Ovintiv's safety culture through collective dedication to serious injury prevention with the expansion of the Leading with Safety program and the introduction of Safe Decision-Making training
• Announced investment in the Ovintiv Tool Hub at Northwestern Polytechnic, supporting skilled-trades training and equipping students with practical experience for the workforce
• Announced the retirement of current Board Chair and the unanimous election of a new Chair, Steven Nance
• Welcomed a new independent director, Gregory Hill, in January 2026, adding a wealth of energy industry and leadership experience to the Board, maintaining an ongoing Board refreshment process

Ovintiv's sustainability report can be found on the Company's website at Download Sustainability Report – Ovintiv.

For additional information, please refer to the First Quarter 2026 Results Presentation available on Ovintiv's website, www.ovintiv.com under Presentations and Events – Ovintiv. Supplemental Information, and Non-GAAP Definitions and Reconciliations, are available on Ovintiv's website under Financial Document Library – Ovintiv.

Conference Call Information
A conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's first quarter 2026 results will be held at 8:00 a.m. MT (10:00 a.m. ET) on May 12, 2026.

To join the conference call without operator assistance, you may register and enter your phone number at https://emportal.ink/4aQ9VDs to receive an instant automated call back. You can also dial direct to be entered to the call by an Operator. Please dial 888-510-2154 (toll-free in North America) or 437-900-0527 (international) approximately 15 minutes prior to the call.

The live audio webcast of the conference call, including slides and financial statements, will be available on Ovintiv's website, www.ovintiv.com under Investors/Presentations and Events. The webcast will be archived for approximately 90 days.

Refer to Note 1 Non-GAAP measures and the tables in this release for reconciliation to comparable GAAP financial measures.

Capital Investment and Production

(for the period ended March 31)	1Q 2026	1Q 2025
Capital Expenditures (1) ($ millions)	605	617
Oil (Mbbls/d)	141.8	150.5
NGLs – Plant Condensate (Mbbls/d)	83.5	55.2
Oil & Plant Condensate (Mbbls/d)	225.3	205.7
NGLs – Other (Mbbls/d)	99.6	88.7
Total Liquids (Mbbls/d)	324.9	294.4
Natural gas (MMcf/d)	2,124	1,764
Total production (MBOE/d)	678.9	588.3

1) Including capitalized directly attributable internal costs.

First Quarter Financial Summary

(for the period ended March 31) ($ millions)	1Q 2026	1Q 2025
Cash From (Used In) Operating Activities Deduct (Add Back): Net change in other assets and liabilities Net change in non-cash working capital	1,056 (14) (169)	873 (11) (120)
Non-GAAP Cash Flow (1)	1,239	1,004
Non-GAAP Cash Flow (1)	1,239	1,004
Less: Capital Expenditures (2)	605	617
Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow (1)	634	387
Net Earnings (Loss) Before Income Tax Before-tax (Addition) Deduction: Unrealized gain (loss) on risk management Impairments Non-operating foreign exchange gain (loss)	(827) (53) (1,485) 2	(193) (46) (730) 87
Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Before Income Tax Income tax expense (recovery)	709 172	496 126
Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings (1)	537	370

1) Non-GAAP Cash Flow, Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow and Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings are non-GAAP measures as defined in Note 1.

2) Including capitalized directly attributable internal costs.

Realized Pricing Summary (Including the impact of realized gains (losses) on risk management)

(for the period ended March 31)	1Q 2026	1Q 2025
Liquids ($/bbl)
WTI	71.93	71.42
Realized Liquids Prices
Oil	70.78	71.79
NGLs – Plant Condensate	69.06	66.22
Oil & Plant Condensate	70.14	70.30
NGLs – Other	18.12	23.21
Total NGLs	41.35	39.71
Natural Gas
NYMEX ($/MMBtu)	5.04	3.65
Realized Natural Gas Price ($/Mcf)	3.24	3.16

Cost Summary

(for the period ended March 31) ($/BOE)	1Q 2026	1Q 2025
Production, mineral and other taxes	1.30	1.64
Upstream transportation and processing	7.53	7.36
Upstream operating	3.71	3.89
Administrative, excluding long-term incentive, restructuring, transaction and legal costs	1.31	1.36

Debt to EBITDA ⁽¹⁾

($ millions, except as indicated)	March 31, 2026	December 31, 2025
Long-Term Debt, including Current Portion	6,398	5,202
Net Earnings (Loss)	771	1,242
Add back (Deduct):
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	2,195	2,179
Interest	383	376
Income tax expense (recovery)	(635)	(472)
EBITDA	2,714	3,325
Debt to EBITDA (times)	2.4	1.6

1) Debt to EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure as defined in Note 1.

Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ⁽¹⁾

($ millions, except as indicated)	March 31, 2026	December 31, 2025
Long-Term Debt, including Current Portion	6,398	5,202
Net Earnings (Loss)	771	1,242
Add back (Deduct):
Depreciation, depletion and amortization    Impairments	2,195 1,675	2,179 920
Accretion of asset retirement obligation	29	28
Interest	383	376
Unrealized (gains) losses on risk management	1	(6)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net	19	31
Other (gains) losses, net	(72)	(46)
Income tax expense (recovery)	(635)	(472)
Adjusted EBITDA	4,366	4,252
Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (times)	1.5	1.2

1) Debt to Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure as defined in Note 1.

Hedge Details⁽¹⁾ as of March 31, 2026

Oil and Condensate Hedges ($/bbl)	2Q 2026	3Q 2026	4Q 2026	1Q 2027	2Q 2027	3Q 2027	4Q 2027
WTI Fixed Price Swaps	4 Mbbls/d $62.86	4 Mbbls/d $63.29	4 Mbbls/d $63.59	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -
WTI 3-Way Options Call Strike Put Strike Sold Put Strike	51 Mbbls/d $70.65 $61.25 $51.08	51 Mbbls/d $70.89 $59.28 $50.10	41 Mbbls/d $70.23 $57.25 $50.13	30 Mbbls/d $75.50 $59.11 $50.00	0 - - -	0 - - -	0 - - -
WTI Collars Call Strike Put Strike	1 Mbbls/d $69.01 $57.33	1 Mbbls/d $69.01 $57.33	1 Mbbls/d $69.01 $57.33	0 - -	0 - -	0 - -	0 - -
Natural Gas Hedges ($/Mcf)	2Q 2026	3Q 2026	4Q 2026	1Q 2027	2Q 2027	3Q 2027	4Q 2027
NYMEX Fixed Price Swaps	20 MMcf/d $4.07	20 MMcf/d $4.07	20 MMcf/d $4.07	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -
NYMEX 3-Way Options Call Strike Put Strike Sold Put Strike	450 MMcf/d $5.92 $3.33 $2.58	450 MMcf/d $5.92 $3.33 $2.58	450 MMcf/d $5.92 $3.33 $2.58	300 MMcf/d $5.04 $3.50 $2.50	200 MMcf/d $4.49 $3.50 $2.50	200 MMcf/d $4.49 $3.50 $2.50	200 MMcf/d $4.49 $3.50 $2.50
NYMEX Collars Call Strike Put Strike	95 MMcf/d $5.27 $3.75	95 MMcf/d $5.27 $3.75	95 MMcf/d $5.27 $3.75	15 MMcf/d $4.72 $3.50	15 MMcf/d $4.72 $3.50	15 MMcf/d $4.72 $3.50	15 MMcf/d $4.72 $3.50
AECO Nominal Basis Swaps	338 MMcf/d ($1.25)	338 MMcf/d ($1.25)	338 MMcf/d ($1.25)	260 MMcf/d ($1.17)	260 MMcf/d ($1.17)	260 MMcf/d ($1.17)	260 MMcf/d ($1.17)
AECO Fixed Price Swaps	133 MMcf/d $2.31	152 MMcf/d $2.28	118 MMcf/d $2.31	100 MMcf/d $2.00	119 MMcf/d $2.00	119 MMcf/d $2.00	106 MMcf/d $2.00
AECO Collars Call Strike Put Strike	10 MMcf/d $2.19 $1.72	10 MMcf/d $2.19 $1.72	3 MMcf/d $2.19 $1.72	0 - -	0 - -	13 MMcf/d $2.40 $1.79	20 MMcf/d $2.40 $1.79
NuVista Cash Flow Deduction ($MM)(2)	$30	$34	$24	$16	$8	$12	$10

1) Ovintiv also manages other key market basis differential risks for gas, oil and condensate.

2) NuVista's financial hedge position at close of the acquisition was valued at ~$199 MM.  Those gains are booked as assets and realized into cash over time as they are settled but are not included in Non-GAAP Cash Flow.

Important information
Ovintiv reports in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. Production, sales and reserves estimates are reported on an after-royalties basis, unless otherwise noted. Unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires, references to "Ovintiv," "we," "its," "our" or to "the Company" includes reference to subsidiaries of and partnership interests held by Ovintiv Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Please visit Ovintiv's website and Investor Relations page at www.ovintiv.com and investor.ovintiv.com, where Ovintiv often discloses important information about the Company, its business, and its results of operations.

NI 51-101 Exemption
The Canadian securities regulatory authorities have issued a decision document (the "Decision") granting Ovintiv exemptive relief from the requirements contained in Canada's National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities ("NI 51-101").  As a result of the Decision, and provided that certain conditions set out in the Decision are met on an on-going basis, Ovintiv will not be required to comply with the Canadian requirements of NI 51-101 and the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook. The Decision permits Ovintiv to provide disclosure in respect of its oil and gas activities in the form permitted by, and in accordance with, the legal requirements imposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules of the NYSE. The Decision also provides that Ovintiv is required to file all such oil and gas disclosures with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on www.sedarplus.ca as soon as practicable after such disclosure is filed with the SEC.

NOTE 1: Non-GAAP Measures  
Certain measures in this news release do not have any standardized meaning as prescribed by U.S. GAAP and, therefore, are considered non-GAAP measures. These measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies and should not be viewed as a substitute for measures reported under U.S. GAAP. These measures are commonly used in the oil and gas industry and/or by Ovintiv to provide shareholders and potential investors with additional information regarding the Company's liquidity and its ability to generate funds to finance its operations. For additional information regarding non-GAAP measures, see the Company's website. This news release contains references to non-GAAP measures as follows:

• Non-GAAP Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as cash from (used in) operating activities excluding net change in other assets and liabilities, and net change in non-cash working capital.
• Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as Non-GAAP Cash Flow in excess of capital expenditures, excluding net acquisitions and divestitures.
• Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings is a non-GAAP measure defined as net earnings (loss) excluding non-cash items that the Company's management believes reduces the comparability of the Company's financial performance between periods. These items may include, but are not limited to, unrealized gains/losses on risk management, impairments, non-operating foreign exchange gains/losses, and gains/losses on divestitures. Income taxes includes adjustments to normalize the effect of income taxes calculated using the estimated annual effective income tax rate. In addition, valuation allowances and the effect of non-recurring discrete transactions are excluded in the calculation of income taxes.
• Net Debt is defined as long-term debt, including the current portion, less cash and cash equivalents.
• Adjusted EBITDA, Debt to EBITDA, Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (Leverage Target/Ratio) and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. EBITDA is defined as trailing 12-month net earnings (loss) before income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, and interest. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted for impairments, accretion of asset retirement obligation, unrealized gains/losses on risk management, foreign exchange gains/losses, gains/losses on divestitures and other gains/losses. Debt to EBITDA is calculated as long-term debt, including the current portion, divided by EBITDA. Debt to Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as long-term debt, including the current portion, divided by Adjusted EBITDA. Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as Net Debt, divided by Adjusted EBITDA. The forecasted April 30, 2026, Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA is calculated using Net Debt as at April 30, 2026, divided by the 12-month trailing EBITDA as at March 31, 2026. Adjusted EBITDA, Debt to EBITDA, Debt to Adjusted EBITDA and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures monitored by management as indicators of the Company's overall financial strength.

ADVISORY REGARDING OIL AND GAS INFORMATION – The conversion of natural gas volumes to barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) is on the basis of six thousand cubic feet to one barrel. BOE is based on a generic energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent economic value equivalency at the wellhead. Readers are cautioned that BOE may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation.

ADVISORY REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS – This news release contains forward-looking statements or information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, except for statements of historical fact, that relate to the anticipated future activities, plans, strategies, objectives or expectations of the Company, including the first quarter and fiscal year 2026 guidance and expected free cash flow, the presence of recoverability of estimated reserves, the expectation of delivering sustainable durable returns to shareholders in future years, plans regarding share buybacks and debt reduction, and timing and expectations regarding capital efficiencies and well completion and performance, are forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, the use of words and phrases including "anticipates," "believes," "continue," "could," "estimates," "expects," "focused on," "forecast," "guidance," "intends," "maintain," "may," "opportunities," "outlook," "plans," "potential," "strategy," "targets," "will," "would" and other similar terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words or phrases. Readers are cautioned against unduly relying on forward-looking statements which, are based on current expectations and by their nature, involve numerous assumptions that are subject to both known and unknown risks and uncertainties (many of which are beyond our control) that may cause such statements not to occur, or actual results to differ materially and/or adversely from those expressed or implied. These assumptions include, without limitation:  future commodity prices and basis differentials; the ability of the Company to access credit facilities and capital markets; the availability of attractive commodity or financial hedges and the enforceability of risk management programs; the Company's ability to capture and maintain gains in productivity and efficiency; the ability for the Company to generate cash returns and execute on its share buyback plan; expectations of plans, strategies and objectives of the Company, including anticipated production volumes and capital investment; the Company's ability to manage cost inflation and expected cost structures, including expected operating, transportation, processing and labor expenses; the outlook of the oil and natural gas industry generally, including impacts from war and changes to the geopolitical environment, including tariffs between the United States and Canada; and projections made in light of, and generally consistent with, the Company's historical experience and its perception of historical industry trends; and the other assumptions contained herein.

Although the Company believes the expectations represented by its forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available to it as of the date such statements are made, forward-looking statements are only predictions and statements of our current beliefs and there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly, revise or keep current any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this news release, and all subsequent forward-looking statements attributable to the Company, whether written or oral, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

The reader should carefully read the risk factors described in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and in other filings with the SEC or Canadian securities regulators, for a description of certain risks that could, among other things, cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements. Other unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this news release could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements.

Further information on Ovintiv Inc. is available on the Company's website, www.ovintiv.com, or by contacting:

Investor contact: (888) 525-0304

Media contact: (403) 645-2252

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FAQ

How did Ovintiv (OVV) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Ovintiv reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $630 million, including $1.2 billion of non-cash impairments. According to Ovintiv, cash from operating activities reached $1.1 billion and Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow totaled $634 million after $605 million of capital expenditures.

What were Ovintiv (OVV) production volumes in the first quarter of 2026?

Ovintiv produced an average of 678.9 MBOE/d in Q1 2026, with all products at the high end of guidance. According to Ovintiv, this included 225.3 Mbbls/d of oil and plant condensate, 99.6 Mbbls/d of other NGLs, and 2,124 MMcf/d of natural gas.

What is included in Ovintiv (OVV) 2026 production and capital guidance?

For full year 2026, Ovintiv expects average production of 620–645 MBOE/d and capital investment of $2.25–$2.35 billion. According to Ovintiv, this includes 205–212 Mbbls/d of oil and condensate and 2,000–2,100 MMcf/d of natural gas.

How do the NuVista acquisition and Anadarko sale affect Ovintiv (OVV)?

Ovintiv closed the $2.8 billion NuVista acquisition and a $2.85 billion Anadarko asset sale. According to Ovintiv, NuVista adds about 100 MBOE/d of production and 930 net long-lateral locations, while Anadarko proceeds supported debt reduction and note redemption.

What is Ovintiv (OVV) doing to reduce debt and interest costs?

Ovintiv used Anadarko sale proceeds to repay its Term Credit Agreement and redeem $700 million of 5.65% notes. According to Ovintiv, Net Debt fell to under $3.3 billion by April 30, 2026, with expected annual interest savings around $40 million.

What shareholder returns and dividend did Ovintiv (OVV) provide in early 2026?

Ovintiv returned about $169 million to shareholders in Q1 2026 through buybacks and base dividends. According to Ovintiv, its board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 15, 2026.

What are the key cost and pricing metrics for Ovintiv (OVV) in Q1 2026?

Ovintiv’s Q1 2026 upstream operating cost was $3.71/BOE, with transportation and processing at $7.53/BOE. According to Ovintiv, realized prices averaged $70.14/bbl for oil and plant condensate and $3.24/Mcf for natural gas, including hedge impacts.