Crescent Energy details 2026 hedge cash settlements

Crescent Energy Company expects significant cash outflows tied to its commodity hedges for the quarter.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crescent Energy Company expects significant cash outflows tied to its commodity hedges for the quarter. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, it plans to report total cash paid of about $154 million on commodity derivative positions, and $194 million for the six-month period. These figures reflect net cash paid on settlements of derivatives offset by cash received from derivative contracts acquired in the SilverBow and Vital mergers, and are reflected in Adjusted EBITDAX. The amounts are preliminary, may change, and final results will appear in the Form 10-Q for the same period.

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Crescent flags sizable 2026 hedge cash outflows that affect near-term liquidity metrics.

Crescent Energy outlines preliminary cash settlements on commodity derivatives of about $154 million for Q2 2026 and $194 million for the first half of 2026. These arise from hedge positions plus derivative contracts acquired in the SilverBow and Vital mergers.

The company indicates that settlements on acquired derivatives will be reported as positive adjustments in Statements of Cash Flows and added back to Adjusted EBITDAX. That treatment helps separate hedge cash movements from underlying operating performance when investors review non-GAAP results.

The disclosed figures are described as preliminary and forward-looking, with final numbers to appear in the June 30, 2026 Form 10-Q. Actual impact on liquidity and leverage ratios will become clearer once full cash flow and Adjusted EBITDAX details are reported.

8-K Event Classification

Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Key Figures

Net cash paid on derivatives Q2 2026: $216 million Net cash paid on derivatives H1 2026: $317 million Settlement of acquired derivatives Q2 2026: $62 million +5 more

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Net cash paid on derivatives Q2 2026 $216 million Net cash (paid) on settlement of derivatives, three months ended June 30, 2026

Net cash paid on derivatives H1 2026 $317 million Net cash (paid) on settlement of derivatives, six months ended June 30, 2026

Settlement of acquired derivatives Q2 2026 $62 million Settlement of acquired derivative contracts, three months ended June 30, 2026

Settlement of acquired derivatives H1 2026 $123 million Settlement of acquired derivative contracts, six months ended June 30, 2026

Total cash paid on derivatives Q2 2026 $154 million Total cash (paid) received from hedge settlements, three months ended June 30, 2026

Total cash paid on derivatives H1 2026 $194 million Total cash (paid) received from hedge settlements, six months ended June 30, 2026

Excluded Ridgemar earn-out Q2 2026 $30 million Settlement of contingent earn-out consideration related to Ridgemar Acquisition, three months ended June 30, 2026, excluded

Excluded Ridgemar earn-out H1 2026 $45 million Settlement of contingent earn-out consideration related to Ridgemar Acquisition, six months ended June 30, 2026, excluded

Key Terms

commodity derivative positions, Adjusted EBITDAX, contingent earn-out consideration, forward-looking statements, +1 more

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commodity derivative positions financial

"expects to report approximately $154 million and $194 million, respectively, of total cash paid on its commodity derivative positions"

Adjusted EBITDAX financial

"The Company expects to report these settlements as positive adjustments on the Statements of Cash Flows and as additions to Adjusted EBITDAX."

Adjusted EBITDAX is a measure of a company’s operating profit that adds back interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and specific recurring costs (often exploration or similar project expenses), then removes one‑time or unusual items to show recurring cash profitability. Investors use it like a clean yardstick—ignoring financing choices, accounting rules and one‑off events—to compare core performance across periods or peers and assess a business’s ability to generate cash from operations.

contingent earn-out consideration financial

"Excludes $30 million and $45 million settlement of contingent earn-out consideration related to the Ridgemar Acquisition"

Contingent earn-out consideration is extra money a buyer may pay a seller after a deal closes only if the acquired business hits agreed future targets (for example sales, profits, or milestones). For investors it matters because it adjusts the effective price paid, shifts risk between buyer and seller, can change future cash flows and accounting, and creates incentives tied to the business’s performance — like receiving a bonus only if certain goals are met.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"Such amounts as disclosed herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company Derivative Settlements For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

FAQ

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What hedge-related cash settlements does Crescent Energy (CRGY) expect for Q2 2026?

Crescent Energy expects about $154 million of total cash paid on commodity derivative positions for the three months ended June 30, 2026. This combines net cash paid on derivative settlements with offsetting cash from acquired derivative contracts.

What are Crescent Energy’s (CRGY) hedge settlements for the first half of 2026?

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, Crescent Energy expects total cash paid of about $194 million on its commodity derivative positions. This reflects both ongoing hedge settlements and settlements of derivative contracts acquired in prior mergers.

How will Crescent Energy (CRGY) treat acquired derivative settlements in its financials?

Crescent Energy states that settlements of oil, gas, and NGL derivative contracts acquired in the SilverBow and Vital mergers will be reported as positive adjustments on the Statements of Cash Flows and as additions to Adjusted EBITDAX.

Are Crescent Energy’s (CRGY) disclosed hedge settlement amounts final?

No. Crescent Energy describes the disclosed hedge-related dollar amounts as preliminary and subject to change. Final figures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 will be reported in its Form 10-Q for that period.

What hedge settlements does Crescent Energy (CRGY) exclude related to the Ridgemar Acquisition?

Crescent Energy notes that the figures exclude $30 million and $45 million of settlement of contingent earn-out consideration related to the Ridgemar Acquisition for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, which are not part of the presented totals.

How do Crescent Energy’s (CRGY) hedge settlements affect Adjusted EBITDAX?

The company indicates that total cash paid or received from hedge settlements, including acquired derivatives, is reflected in Adjusted EBITDAX. Settlements of acquired contracts are specifically described as additions to this non-GAAP performance measure.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 8, 2026

Crescent Energy Company
(Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware			001-41132			87-1133610
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
600 Travis Street, Suite 7200 Houston, Texas						77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)						(Zip Code)
(713) 332-7001
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share			CRGY			The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Derivative Settlements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, Crescent Energy Company (the “Company” or “Crescent”) expects to report approximately $154 million and $194 million, respectively, of total cash paid on its commodity derivative positions, composed of the following:

			Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (1)						Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 (1)
			(in millions)
Net cash (paid) received on settlement of derivatives			$	(216)					$	(317)
Settlement of acquired derivative contracts(2)			62						123
Total cash (paid) received(3)			$	(154)					$	(194)

The dollar amounts included in this Current Report on Form 8-K are preliminary and subject to change. Such amounts as disclosed herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These statements are based on current expectations but remain subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Consequently, actual final results could differ materially from current expectations. Final dollar amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 will be reported in Crescent’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2026.

The information in this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

(1)     Excludes $30 million and $45 million settlement of contingent earn-out consideration related to the Ridgemar Acquisition for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively.

(2)     Represents the settlement of certain oil, gas, and natural gas liquids derivative contracts acquired in connection with the SilverBow Merger and the Vital Merger. The Company expects to report these settlements as positive adjustments on the Statements of Cash Flows and as additions to Adjusted EBITDAX.

(3)     Represents total cash (paid) received from hedge settlements and is reflected in Adjusted EBITDAX.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: July 8, 2026

CRESCENT ENERGY COMPANY

By:    /s/ Brandi Kendall    

Name:    Brandi Kendall

Title:    Chief Financial Officer

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