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Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) posts cash-rich 2025 and details all-stock Devon merger

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Coterra Energy reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, raised detailed 2026 guidance, and highlighted its pending all-stock merger with Devon Energy. 2025 cash flow from operating activities was $4.0 billion and Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) reached $2.0 billion, up 44% and 67% from 2024. The company returned $820 million to shareholders in 2025 and allocated 75% of Free Cash Flow to dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction, while reducing a term loan from $1.0 billion to $300 million to be fully repaid in February 2026.

Year-end 2025 proved reserves totaled 2,565 MMBoe, up about 13%, with positive revisions and acquisition additions. Coterra declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share and guided 2026 standalone production to 750–810 MBoepd with capital spending of $2.25 billion at the midpoint, implying about $2.35 billion of 2026 Free Cash Flow at strip prices. The balance sheet remained conservative with a Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAX ratio of 0.8x and roughly $2.1 billion of liquidity.

Under the agreed all-stock merger, Coterra shareholders will receive 0.70 share of Devon common stock for each Coterra share, leaving Devon holders with approximately 54% and Coterra holders with 46% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis. Management expects the combination to create a Delaware Basin–focused shale leader targeting pre-tax synergy capture of $1 billion per year on a run-rate basis by year-end 2027, with enhanced Free Cash Flow supporting a strong base dividend and buyback program. Detailed risk factors and forward-looking statements emphasize regulatory approvals, integration execution, commodity price volatility, and other industry and macroeconomic uncertainties.

Positive

  • Strong 2025 cash generation and FCF growth: Cash flow from operating activities rose to $4.0 billion and Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) to $2.0 billion, increases of 44% and 67% from 2024, while funding a large drilling program.
  • High shareholder returns and balance sheet discipline: In 2025 the company returned $820 million via dividends and buybacks, dedicated 75% of Free Cash Flow to shareholder returns and debt redemption, and kept Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAX at 0.8x.
  • Transformative all-stock merger with Devon: The agreed combination, with Coterra holders owning about 46% of the combined entity and targeted $1 billion per year of run-rate synergies by year-end 2027, could materially expand scale and Free Cash Flow.
  • Growing reserves and clear 2026 outlook: Year-end 2025 proved reserves rose about 13% to 2,565 MMBoe, and 2026 guidance calls for 750–810 MBoepd production, $2.175–$2.325 billion of capital, and roughly $2.35 billion of expected Free Cash Flow at strip prices.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Robust 2025 cash generation plus a large all-stock merger reshape Coterra’s outlook.

Coterra Energy delivered a cash-rich 2025 while investing heavily in growth. Cash flow from operating activities reached $4.0 billion and Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) was $2.0 billion, both significantly above 2024. Reinvestment ran at 54%, funding drilling while still enabling sizable shareholder returns and debt reduction.

Operationally, production and Free Cash Flow exceeded original 2025 guidance, and year-end proved reserves increased about 13% to 2,565 MMBoe, helped by positive performance revisions, price revisions, and Delaware Basin acquisitions. Net debt to Adjusted EBITDAX remained modest at 0.8x, with roughly $2.1 billion of liquidity, which supports ongoing capital programs and a consistent dividend.

The pending all-stock merger with Devon Energy is strategically significant. Coterra holders receive 0.70 Devon share per Coterra share, resulting in about 46% ownership of the combined company. Management targets pre-tax run-rate synergies of $1 billion annually by year-end 2027 and expects enhanced Free Cash Flow to support a “leading” base dividend and share repurchases. Actual outcomes will depend on regulatory approvals, integration success, commodity prices, and other risks detailed in the forward-looking statements.

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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): February 26, 2026
COTERRA ENERGY INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-10447 04-3072771
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Three Memorial City Plaza  
840 Gessner Road, Suite 1400
  
HoustonTexas 77024
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (281) 589-4600
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 (see General Instruction A.2):
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per shareCTRANew 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 Exchange Act.




Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 26, 2026, we issued a press release with respect to our fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report. The press release contains certain measures which may be deemed “non-GAAP financial measures” as defined in Item 10 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). In each case, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure and information reconciling the GAAP and non-GAAP measures is also included in the press release.
Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act unless specifically identified in such filing as being incorporated therein by reference.
Item 8.01     Other Events.
To the extent required, the information included in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated into this Item 8.01.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed merger (the “Proposed Transaction”) of Devon Energy Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Devon”) and Coterra Energy Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Coterra”), Devon will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 to register the shares of Devon’s common stock to be issued in connection with the Proposed Transaction. The registration statement will include a document that serves as a prospectus of Devon and a joint proxy statement of each of Devon and Coterra (the “joint proxy statement/prospectus”), and each party will file other documents regarding the Proposed Transaction with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF DEVON AND COTERRA ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DEVON, COTERRA, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. A definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to stockholders of each of Devon and Coterra when it becomes available. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain copies of the registration statement and the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about Devon and Coterra free of charge from the SEC’s website when it becomes available. The documents filed by Devon with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at Devon’s website at investors.devonenergy.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from Devon by requesting them by mail at Devon, Attn. Investor Relations, 333 West Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. The documents filed by Coterra with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at Coterra’s website at investors.coterra.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from Coterra by requesting them by mail at Coterra, Attn: Investor Relations, Three Memorial City Plaza, 840 Gessner Road, Suite 1400, Houston, Texas 77024.

Participants in the Solicitation

Devon, Coterra and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Devon’s and Coterra’s stockholders with respect to the Proposed Transaction. Information about Devon’s directors and executive officers is available in Devon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2025 fiscal year filed with the SEC on February 18, 2026 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001090012/000119312526056485/dvn-20251231.htm), and its definitive proxy statement for the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders filed with the SEC on April 23, 2025 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001090012/000110465925037545/tm252204-6_def14a.htm). Information about Coterra’s directors and executive officers is available in Coterra’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2024 fiscal year filed with the SEC on February 25, 2025 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000858470/000085847025000075/cog-20241231.htm), and its definitive proxy statement for the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders filed with the SEC on March 20, 2025 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000858470/000110465925026126/tm2429648-2_def14a.htm). Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the registration statement, the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the Proposed Transaction when they become available. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers should read the joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions.
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No Offer or Solicitation

This Current Report on Form 8-K is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote of approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K includes “forward-looking statements” as defined by the SEC. Such statements include those concerning strategic plans, Devon’s and Coterra’s expectations and objectives for future operations, as well as other future events or conditions, and are often identified by use of the words and phrases such as “expects,” “believes,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “continue,” “may,” “aims,” “likely to be,” “intends,” “forecasts,” “projections,” “estimates,” “plans,” “expectations,” “targets,” “opportunities,” “potential,” “anticipates,” “outlook” and other similar terminology. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Current Report on Form 8-K that address activities, events or developments that Devon or Coterra expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Devon’s and Coterra’s control. Consequently, actual future results could differ materially and adversely from Devon’s and Coterra’s expectations due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to those, identified below.

With respect to the Proposed Transaction between Devon and Coterra, these factors could include, but are not limited to: the risk that Devon or Coterra may be unable to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals required for the Proposed Transaction, or that required governmental and regulatory approvals may delay the Proposed Transaction or result in the imposition of conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits from the Proposed Transaction or cause the parties to abandon the Proposed Transaction; the risk that a condition to closing of the Proposed Transaction may not be satisfied; the length of time necessary to consummate the Proposed Transaction, which may be longer than anticipated for various reasons; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully; the risk that the cost savings, synergies and growth from the Proposed Transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the expected dividends and share repurchases, as well as related growth and yield, may not be approved by the board of directors of the combined company or realized on the stated timeline or at all; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; the effect of future regulatory or legislative actions on the companies or the industries in which they operate; the risk that the credit ratings of the combined company or its subsidiaries may be different from what the companies expect; potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation; changes in the general economic environment, or social or political conditions, that could affect the businesses; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the Proposed Transaction on relationships with customers, suppliers, competitors, business partners, management and other employees; the ability to hire and retain key personnel; reliance on and integration of information technology systems; the risks associated with assumptions the parties make in connection with the parties’ critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; the volatility of oil, gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) prices, including from changes in trade relations and policies, such as the imposition of tariffs by the U.S., China or other countries; uncertainties inherent in estimating oil, gas and NGL reserves; the uncertainties, costs and risks involved in Devon’s and Coterra’s operations; natural disasters and epidemics; counterparty credit risks; risks relating to Devon’s and Coterra’s indebtedness; risks related to Devon’s and Coterra’s hedging activities; risks related to Devon’s and Coterra’s environmental, social and governance initiatives; claims, audits and other proceedings impacting the business of Devon or Coterra, including with respect to historic and legacy operations; governmental interventions in energy markets; competition for assets, materials, people and capital, which can be exacerbated by supply chain disruptions, including as a result of tariffs or other changes in trade policy; regulatory restrictions, compliance costs and other risks relating to governmental regulation, including with respect to federal lands, environmental matters and water disposal; cybersecurity risks; risks associated with artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies; Devon’s and Coterra’s limited control over third parties who operate some of their respective oil and gas properties and investments; midstream capacity constraints and potential interruptions in production, including from limits to the build out of midstream infrastructure; the extent to which insurance covers any losses Devon or Coterra may experience; risks related to shareholder activism; general domestic and international economic and political conditions; the impact of a prolonged federal, state or local government shutdown and threats not to increase the federal government’s debt limit; as well as changes in tax, environmental and other laws, including court rulings, applicable to Devon’s and Coterra’s respective businesses.

Additional information concerning other risk factors is also contained in Devon’s and Coterra’s most recently filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other SEC filings.

Many of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions are beyond Devon’s or Coterra’s ability to control or predict. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Nothing in
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this Current Report on Form 8-K is intended, or is to be construed, as a profit forecast or to be interpreted to mean that earnings per share of Devon or Coterra for the current or any future financial years or those of the combined company, will necessarily match or exceed the historical published earnings per share of Devon or Coterra, as applicable. Neither Devon nor Coterra gives any assurance (1) that either Devon or Coterra will achieve their expectations, or (2) concerning any result or the timing thereof, in each case, with respect to the Proposed Transaction or any regulatory action, administrative proceedings, government investigations, litigation, warning letters, consent decree, cost reductions, business strategies, earnings or revenue trends or future financial results.

All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning Devon, Coterra, the Proposed Transaction, the combined company or other matters and attributable to Devon or Coterra or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Devon and Coterra do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any duty to update or revise their respective forward-looking statements based on new information, future events or otherwise.
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Item 9.01                                           Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)                                 Exhibits 
99.1        Press release issued by Coterra Energy Inc. dated February 26, 2026
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURE 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 COTERRA ENERGY INC.
  
  
 By:/s/  GREGORY F. CONAWAY
  Gregory F. Conaway
  Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Date: February 26, 2026

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News Release                


Coterra Energy Reports 2025 Results, Provides 2026 Guidance, and Announces Quarterly Dividend

HOUSTON, February 26, 2026 - Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE: CTRA) (“Coterra” or the “Company”)
today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, provided full-year 2026 guidance, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share.
Tom Jorden, Chairman, CEO and President of Coterra, noted, “Coterra's strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results were driven by efficient capital allocation and strong execution, and are a testament to the quality of our assets and the dedication and professionalism of our employees. Prioritizing safety, financial strength, and shareholder value creation, Coterra is well positioned for a highly capital efficient 2026.
We are excited about the announced merger with Devon Energy and the opportunities created by the combined company. We remain focused on operational excellence and are preparing to integrate the two companies to unlock the value potential of the combined portfolio. This powerful combination builds directly on the foundation we have established, bringing together complementary assets and shared values, including rigorous economic evaluation, disciplined execution, and a common commitment to shareholder value creation. The combined company will have an advantaged platform as a Delaware Basin leader and will hold significant capital allocation optionality. Underpinned by an industry-leading balance sheet, the combined company is expected to deliver meaningfully enhanced free cash flow allowing for a more robust shareholder return program, consisting of a leading base dividend and strong share buyback program, through the commodity cycles."

Key Takeaways & Updates
Fourth quarter 2025: Efficient Execution and Strong Well Results Drove Production Beat
Total barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) and natural gas production beat the high-end of guidance, while oil production beat the midpoint of guidance.
Generated $970 million of Cash Flow from Operating Activities (GAAP) and $507 million of Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP).
Returned $263 million to shareholders through $170 million of declared dividends and $93 million of share repurchases, which retired 4 million shares at an average price of $24.37 per share.
Repaid $100 million of our remaining term loans (issued in connection with the 2025 Delaware Basin acquisitions), leaving $300 million outstanding at year-end, which will be fully repaid in February 2026.
Total shareholder returns, including declared dividends, share repurchases, and debt redemption, represented 72% of Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP).
Full-year 2025: Highly Capital Efficient Program, Strong Sequential Oil Volume Growth, and Successful Integration of Delaware Basin Acquisitions
Total BOE and natural gas production exceeded the high-end of our original February 2025 guidance and exceeded the mid-point by 6% and 7%, respectively, while oil production came in at the mid-point of guidance.
Completed the integration of Delaware Basin acquisitions (closed in January 2025). Continue to see strong operational execution and upside from the development of new landing zones, lower operating costs, and optimization of midstream commitments.
Generated $4.0 billion of Cash Flow from Operating Activities (GAAP) and $2.0 billion of Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP), an increase of 44% and 67%, respectively, from 2024 levels.
Annual reinvestment rate was 54%.

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2026 Guidance: Disciplined Capital Investment; Consistent with Outlook Provided in November 2025
2026 guidance presented reflects Coterra standalone operations. Following the closing of the Devon and Coterra merger, expected in the second quarter of 2026, full-year guidance for the combined entity will be provided. For more details on annual 2026 guidance, see 2026 Guidance Section in the tables below.
Expect annual total production of 750 to 810 MBoepd (thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day), natural gas production of 2,775 to 2,975 MMcfpd (million cubic feet per day), and oil production of 162 to 172 MBopd (thousand barrels of oil per day), in-line with our 2026 outlook provided in November 2025. Our full-year guidance includes the first-quarter impact of winter storm Fern, which is estimated to have had a negative 1.6 MBoepd and 0.7 MBopd annual impact. We anticipate that, including the impact of winter storm Fern, the first quarter will be below the annual average daily production.
Full-year 2026 capital expenditures of $2.25 billion, with a range of $2.175 to $2.325 billion. We anticipate that capital will be modestly weighted towards the first half of 2026.
Based on recent strip prices and mid-point of capital expenditures, expect reinvestment rate of approximately 50% and Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) of $2.35 billion.

Transformative Merger with Devon Energy
On February 2, 2026, we announced that we had entered into an agreement with Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) ("Devon") to combine via an all-stock merger, creating an industry-leading shale operator with a flagship Delaware Basin asset.
The combined entity is expected to unlock substantial value for shareholders, including enhanced Free Cash Flow supported by a balanced commodity mix and diversified assets, unleashing complementary AI capabilities across the enterprise, exceptional synergy potential, and maintaining a strong balance sheet.
Transition planning efforts are underway, led by a team comprised of senior leaders from both companies. In addition to their integration responsibilities, the integration team will also be heavily focused on organization structure and fit, targeting pre-tax synergy capture of $1 billion per year on a run-rate basis by year-end 2027.
The combined company proposes a compelling investment opportunity, offering scale, quality, and an industry-leading balance sheet.
Under the terms of the agreement, Coterra shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.70 share of Devon common stock for each share of Coterra common stock. Upon completion, Devon shareholders will own approximately 54% of the go-forward company and Coterra shareholders will own approximately 46% on a fully diluted basis.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 and has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approvals from Devon and Coterra shareholders.
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Shareholder Return Highlights
Common Dividend: On February 26, 2026, Coterra's Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, equating to a 2.9% annualized yield, based on the Company's $29.90 closing share price on February 25, 2026. The dividend will be paid on March 25, 2026 to holders of record on March 11, 2026.
Share Repurchases: During the quarter, the Company repurchased 4 million shares for $93 million at a weighted-average price of $24.37 per share. During 2025, the Company repurchased 6 million shares for $140 million at a weighted-average price of $24.92 per share.
Debt Retirement: During the quarter, the Company paid off $100 million of its $1.0 billion Term Loan related to its 2025 Delaware Basin acquisitions. In 2025, the Company paid off $700 million of its $1.0 billion Term Loan, and will pay off the remaining $300 million in February 2026.
Total Shareholder Return: During the quarter, shareholder returns amounted to $263 million, composed of $170 million of declared dividends and $93 million of share repurchases. In 2025, shareholder returns amounted to $820 million, composed of $680 million of declared dividends and $140 million of share repurchases. In 2025, total shareholder returns, including declared dividends, share repurchases, and debt redemption, represented 75% of Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP).

Strong Financial Position
The Company ended the year with a cash balance of $114 million and no debt outstanding under its $2.0 billion revolving credit facility, resulting in total liquidity of approximately $2.1 billion. Coterra's Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAX ratio (non-GAAP) at December 31, 2025 was 0.8x. The Company expects to maintain a Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAX ratio (non-GAAP) below 1.0x, through commodity price cycles.
See “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for descriptions of the above non-GAAP measures as well as reconciliations of these measures to the associated GAAP measures.

2025 Proved Reserves
At December 31, 2025, Coterra's proved reserves totaled 2,565 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBoe), up approximately 13% year-over-year.
The Company had positive net revisions of prior estimates of 162 MMBoe. This positive revision included a positive 96 MMBoe performance revision and 66 MMBoe due to positive price revisions. The Company also added 167 MMBoe related to acquisitions.
Proved developed producing reserves were up 14% year over year. At year-end 2025, proved undeveloped reserves were 17% of total proved reserves, versus 18% at year-end 2024.
SEC realized commodity prices used to calculate our proved reserves in 2025 for oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas, adjusted for basis and quality differentials, are $64.37 per Bbl, $16.88 per Bbl and $2.37 per Mcf, respectively, compared to 2024 prices of $72.84 per Bbl, $18.16 per Bbl and $1.23 per Mcf.
For a summary of Coterra's estimated proved reserves at December 31, 2025, see the "Year-End Proved Reserves" table below and in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Committed to Sustainability and ESG Leadership
Coterra is committed to environmental stewardship, sustainable practices, and strong corporate governance. The Company's sustainability report can be found under "Sustainability" on www.coterra.com.

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Conference Call
Due to the pending merger with Devon, Coterra will not host a conference call or webcast to discuss its 2025 results.
The related earnings presentation can be accessed on the "Events & Presentations" page under the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.coterra.com.


About Coterra Energy
Coterra is a premier exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas with focused operations in the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, and Anadarko Basin. We strive to be a leading energy producer, delivering sustainable returns through the efficient and responsible development of our diversified asset base. Learn more about us at www.coterra.com.

Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed merger (the “Proposed Transaction”) of Devon Energy Corporation (“Devon”) and Coterra, Devon will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 to register the shares of Devon’s common stock to be issued in connection with the Proposed Transaction. The registration statement will include a document that serves as a prospectus of Devon and a joint proxy statement of each of Devon and Coterra (the “joint proxy statement/prospectus”), and each party will file other documents regarding the Proposed Transaction with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF DEVON AND COTERRA ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DEVON, COTERRA, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. A definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to stockholders of each of Devon and Coterra when it becomes available. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain copies of the registration statement and the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about Devon and Coterra free of charge from the SEC’s website when it becomes available. The documents filed by Devon with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at Devon’s website at investors.devonenergy.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from Devon by requesting them by mail at Devon, Attn. Investor Relations, 333 West Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102. The documents filed by Coterra with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at Coterra’s website at investors.coterra.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from Coterra by requesting them by mail at Coterra, Attn: Investor Relations, Three Memorial City Plaza, 840 Gessner Road, Suite 1400, Houston, Texas 77024.

Participants in the Solicitation
Devon, Coterra and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Devon’s and Coterra’s stockholders with respect to the Proposed Transaction. Information about Devon’s directors and executive officers is available in Devon’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2025 fiscal year filed with the SEC on February 18, 2026 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001090012/000119312526056485/dvn-20251231.htm), and its definitive proxy statement for the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders filed with the SEC on April 23, 2025 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001090012/000110465925037545/tm252204-6_def14a.htm). Information about Coterra’s directors and executive officers is available in Coterra’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2024 fiscal year filed with the SEC on February 25, 2025 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000858470/000085847025000075/cog-20241231.htm), and its definitive proxy statement for the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders filed with the SEC on March 20, 2025 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/
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Archives/edgar/data/0000858470/000110465925026126/tm2429648-2_def14a.htm). Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the registration statement, the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the Proposed Transaction when they become available. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers should read the joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions.

No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote of approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and reflect Coterra's current views about future events. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Proposed Transaction, returns to shareholders (including anticipated future dividend increases), enhanced shareholder value, reserves estimates, future financial and operating performance, and goals and commitment to sustainability and ESG leadership, strategic pursuits and goals, including with respect to the publication of Coterra’s Sustainability Report, and other statements that are not historical facts contained in this press release. The words "expect," "project," "estimate," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "budget," "plan," "predict," "potential," "possible," "may," "should," "could," "would," "will," "strategy," "outlook", "guide" and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements. We can provide no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release will occur as projected and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and assumptions that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the risk that Devon or Coterra may be unable to obtain regulatory and shareholder approvals required for the Proposed Transaction or that required governmental and regulatory approvals may delay the Proposed Transaction or result in the imposition of conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits from the Proposed Transaction or cause the parties to abandon the Proposed Transaction; the risk that other conditions to closing of the Proposed Transaction may not be satisfied; the length of time necessary to consummate the Proposed Transaction, which may be longer than anticipated for various reasons; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully; the risk that the cost savings, synergies and growth from the Proposed Transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; the effect of future regulatory or legislative actions on the companies or the industries in which they operate; the risk that the credit ratings of the combined company or its subsidiaries may be different from what the companies expect; potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the Proposed Transaction on relationships with customers, suppliers, competitors, business partners, management and other employees; reliance on and integration of information technology systems; the risks associated with assumptions the parties make in connection with the parties’ critical accounting estimates and legal proceedings; the volatility in commodity prices for crude oil and natural gas; cost increases; the effect of future regulatory or legislative actions; the impact of public health crises, including pandemics (such as the coronavirus pandemic) and epidemics and any related governmental policies or actions on Coterra’s business, financial condition and results of operations; actions by, or disputes among or between, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and other producer countries; market factors; market prices (including geographic basis differentials) of oil and natural gas; impacts of inflation; labor shortages and economic disruption (including as a result of geopolitical disruptions such as the war in Ukraine or conflict in the Middle East); determination of reserves estimates, adjustments or revisions, including factors impacting such determination such as commodity prices, well performance, operating expenses and completion of Coterra’s annual PUD reserves process, as well as the impact on our financial statements resulting therefrom; the presence or
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recoverability of estimated reserves; the ability to replace reserves; environmental risks; drilling and operating risks; exploration and development risks; competition; the ability of management to execute its plans to meet its goals (including successful integration of the Delaware Basin acquisitions into Coterra's operations); and other risks inherent in Coterra's businesses. In addition, the declaration and payment of any future dividends (or any increases thereto), whether regular base quarterly dividends, variable dividends or special dividends, as well as any share repurchases or pay downs of existing debt, will depend on Coterra's financial results, cash requirements, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by Coterra's Board. While the list of factors presented here is considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. For additional information about other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to Coterra's annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the SEC, which are available on Coterra's website at www.coterra.com.
Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management at the time the statements are made. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Coterra does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.

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Operational Data
The tables below provide a summary of production volumes, price realizations and operational activity by region and units costs for the Company for the periods indicated:
Quarter Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
PRODUCTION VOLUMES
Marcellus Shale
Natural gas (Mmcf/day)1,946.1 2,042.8 2,053.4 2,098.5 
Daily equivalent production (MBoepd)324.4 340.5 342.2 349.7 
Permian Basin
Natural gas (Mmcf/day)738.7 517.5 653.5 505.1 
Oil (MBbl/day)165.1 103.8 151.7 100.8 
NGL (MBbl/day)110.8 78.3 96.7 77.3 
Daily equivalent production (MBoepd)399.0 268.3 357.4 262.2 
Anadarko Basin
Natural gas (Mmcf/day)277.3 217.2 266.5 194.3 
Oil (MBbl/day)10.7 9.1 8.1 7.9 
NGL (MBbl/day)32.6 27.1 29.9 23.7 
Daily equivalent production (MBoepd)89.5 72.4 82.4 64.0 
Total Company
Natural gas (Mmcf/day)2,963.5 2,778.9 2,974.7 2,799.8 
Oil (MBbl/day)175.8 113.0 159.9 108.8 
NGL (MBbl/day)143.4 105.4 126.7 101.1 
Daily equivalent production (MBoepd)813.1 681.5 782.4 676.5 
AVERAGE SALES PRICE (excluding hedges)
Marcellus Shale
Natural gas ($/Mcf)$3.18 $2.27 $2.93 $1.98 
Permian Basin
Natural gas ($/Mcf)$(0.52)$0.79 $0.60 $0.16 
Oil ($/Bbl)$58.17 $68.55 $63.36 $74.18 
NGL ($/Bbl)$14.76 $20.00 $17.33 $19.13 
Anadarko Basin
Natural gas ($/Mcf)$3.14 $2.51 $2.97 $1.92 
Oil ($/Bbl)$58.00 $68.80 $63.52 $74.16 
NGL ($/Bbl)$18.56 $23.66 $21.21 $22.62 
Total Company
Natural gas ($/Mcf)$2.26 $2.02 $2.43 $1.65 
Oil ($/Bbl)$58.16 $68.57 $63.36 $74.18 
NGL ($/Bbl)$15.63 $20.94 $18.24 $19.95 
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Quarter Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
AVERAGE SALES PRICE (including hedges)
Total Company
Natural gas ($/Mcf)$2.33 $2.04 $2.47 $1.75 
Oil ($/Bbl)$60.34 $68.70 $64.35 $74.22 
NGL ($/Bbl)$15.63 $20.94 $18.24 $19.95 

Quarter Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
WELLS DRILLED(1)(2)
Gross wells
Marcellus Shale— 3726 
Permian Basin67 56 312230 
Anadarko Basin 18 3457 
85 74 383 313 
Net wells
Marcellus Shale9.0 — 28.425.0 
Permian Basin35.1 35.3 156.3111.3 
Anadarko Basin2.6 3.2 16.623.1 
46.7 38.5 201.3 159.4 
TURN IN LINES(2)
Gross wells
Marcellus Shale15 11 2741 
Permian Basin84 36 329195 
Anadarko Basin12 17 4858 
111 64 404 294 
Net wells
Marcellus Shale6.411.0 13.441.0 
Permian Basin42.518.1 167.086.5 
Anadarko Basin4.45.6 19.325.5 
53.3 34.7 199.7 153.0 
AVERAGE OPERATED RIG COUNTS
Marcellus Shale1.3 — 1.3 0.9 
Permian Basin9.0 8.7 9.7 8.2 
Anadarko Basin1.0 1.0 1.7 1.3 
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(1)Wells drilled represents wells drilled to total depth during the period.
(2)Wells drilled and turn in lines include both operated and non-operated wells.

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Quarter Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2025202420252024
AVERAGE UNIT COSTS ($/Boe)(1)
Direct operations$3.96 $2.83 $3.58 $2.66 
Gathering, processing and transportation3.55 3.82 3.81 3.94 
Taxes other than income 1.21 1.22 1.28 1.09 
General and administrative (excluding stock-based compensation)0.57 1.02 0.91 0.97 
Unit Operating Cost$9.29 $8.89 $9.58 $8.66 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 8.90 7.75 8.30 7.43 
Exploration 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.10 
Stock-based compensation 0.28 0.29 0.22 0.25 
Interest expense, net0.62 0.29 0.67 0.18 
$19.17 $17.31 $18.86 $16.62 
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(1)Total unit costs may differ from the sum of the individual costs due to rounding.

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Derivatives Information
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had the following outstanding financial commodity derivatives:
 
2026
OilFirst QuarterSecond QuarterThird QuarterFourth Quarter
WTI oil collars
     Volume (MBbl)
3,6003,6403,6803,680
     Weighted average floor ($/Bbl)
$56.25 $56.25 $56.25 $56.25 
     Weighted average ceiling ($/Bbl)
$70.81 $70.81 $70.81 $70.81 
WTI NYMEX oil swaps
Volume (MBbl)900910920920
Weighted average price ($/Bbl)$66.14 $66.14 $66.14 $66.14 
WTI Midland oil basis swaps
Volume (MBbl)4,5004,5504,6004,600
Weighted average differential ($/Bbl)$0.97 $0.97 $0.97 $0.97 

2026
Natural GasFirst QuarterSecond QuarterThird QuarterFourth Quarter
NYMEX gas collars
Volume (MMBtu)108,000,00081,900,00082,800,00082,800,000
     Weighted average floor ($/MMBtu)
$3.23 $3.39 $3.39 $3.39 
     Weighted average ceiling ($/MMBtu)
$6.12 $5.61 $5.61 $5.61 
Transco Leidy gas basis swaps
Volume (MMBtu)13,500,000 13,650,000 13,800,000 13,800,000 
Weighted average differential ($/MMBtu)$(0.78)$(0.78)$(0.78)$(0.78)
Transco Zone 6 Non-NY gas basis swaps
Volume (MMBtu)22,500,000 22,750,000 23,000,000 23,000,000 
Weighted average differential ($/MMBtu)$(0.16)$(0.16)$(0.16)$(0.16)
Waha gas basis swaps
Volume (MMBtu)18,000,000 18,200,000 18,400,000 18,400,000 
Weighted average differential ($/MMBtu)$(1.92)$(1.92)$(1.92)$(1.92)
.
2027
Natural GasFirst QuarterSecond QuarterThird QuarterFourth Quarter
NYMEX gas collars
Volume (MMBtu)7,200,000 7,280,000 7,360,000 7,360,000 
     Weighted average floor ($/MMBtu)
$3.40 $3.40 $3.40 $3.40 
     Weighted average ceiling ($/MMBtu)
$5.17 $5.17 $5.17 $5.17 

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In January 2026, the Company entered into the following financial commodity derivatives:
2026
OilFirst QuarterSecond QuarterThird QuarterFourth Quarter
WTI oil collars
     Volume (MBbl)590910920920
     Weighted average floor ($/Bbl)$55.00 $55.00 $50.00 $50.00 
     Weighted average ceiling ($/Bbl)$67.40 $67.40 $69.25 $69.25 

2026
Natural GasFirst QuarterSecond QuarterThird QuarterFourth Quarter
Transco Leidy gas basis swaps
     Volume (MMBtu)5,900,0009,100,0009,200,0009,200,000
     Weighted average differential ($/MMBtu)$(0.79)$(0.79)$(0.79)$(0.79)

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Year-End Proved Reserves
The tables below provide a summary of changes in proved reserves for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Oil
(MBbl)
Natural Gas
(Bcf)
NGL
(MBbl)
Total
(MBOE)
PROVED RESERVES
December 31, 2024269,995 9,834 361,777 2,270,721 
Revision of previous estimates5,114 816 21,253 162,258 
Extensions and discoveries61,439 759 62,841 250,774 
Purchases of reserves in place107,310 188 28,416 167,143 
Production(58,370)(1,086)(46,247)(285,576)
Sales of reserves(5)— (12)(38)
December 31, 2025385,483 10,511 428,028 2,565,282 
PROVED DEVELOPED RESERVES
December 31, 2024189,275 8,420 271,030 1,863,583 
December 31, 2025283,671 9,051 335,012 2,127,175 


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
Quarter Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(In millions, except per share amounts)2025202420252024
OPERATING REVENUES
Oil$941 $713 $3,699 $2,953 
Natural gas615 516 2,633 1,693 
NGL206 203 844 738 
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net169 (51)351 (3)
Other 28 14 118 77 
1,959 1,395 7,645 5,458 
OPERATING EXPENSES
Direct operations296 177 1,023 658 
Gathering, processing and transportation266 239 1,089 976 
Taxes other than income 90 77 366 271 
Exploration 27 25 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 666 486 2,370 1,840 
General and administrative (excluding stock-based compensation)44 65 260 240 
Stock-based compensation(1)
20 19 63 62 
1,388 1,069 5,198 4,072 
Gain on sale of assets — — 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 571 326 2,452 1,389 
Interest expense49 29 205 106 
Interest income(2)(11)(14)(62)
Other income(1)— (2)— 
Income before income taxes 525 308 2,263 1,345 
Income tax provision (benefit)
Current18 96 122 369 
Deferred139 (85)424 (145)
Total income tax provision157 11 546 224 
NET INCOME$368 $297 $1,717 $1,121 
Earnings per share - Basic$0.51 $0.40 $2.25 $1.51 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding762 736 761 742 
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(1)Includes the impact of our performance share awards and restricted stock.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)
(In millions)December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$114 $2,038 
Restricted cash239 
Other current assets1,730 1,044 
Properties and equipment, net (successful efforts method)22,058 17,890 
Other assets334 414 
$24,241 $21,625 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities$1,307 $1,136 
Current portion of long-term debt250 — 
Long-term debt, net (excluding current maturities)3,568 3,535 
Deferred income taxes3,703 3,274 
Other long term liabilities567 550 
Redeemable preferred stock
Stockholders’ equity14,838 13,122 
$24,241 $21,625 



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
Quarter Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(In millions)2025202420252024
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$368 $297 $1,717 $1,121 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization666 486 2,370 1,840 
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)150 (85)435 (145)
Gain on sale of assets— — (5)(3)
Exploratory dry hole cost— — — 
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments(169)51 (351)
Net cash received in settlement of derivative instruments57 106 98 
Stock-based compensation and other19 18 62 61 
Income charges not requiring cash(3)(15)(12)
Changes in assets and liabilities(118)(150)(298)(173)
Net cash provided by operating activities970 626 4,021 2,795 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures for drilling, completion and other fixed asset additions(581)(425)(2,288)(1,754)
Capital expenditures for leasehold and property acquisitions(13)(11)(99)(17)
Cash consideration paid for business combinations, net of cash received— — (3,238)— 
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments— — — 250 
Purchase of short-term investments— — — (250)
Other(1)(3)
Net cash used in investing activities(595)(435)(5,628)(1,762)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of debt3001,491 1,746 1,990 
Repayments of debt(400)— (1,446)(575)
Common stock repurchases(90)(54)(141)(455)
Dividends paid(168)(155)(682)(625)
Other(1)(44)(28)(56)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(359)1,238 (551)279 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$16 $1,429 $(2,158)$1,312 
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Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)

We report our financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). However, we believe certain non-GAAP performance measures may provide financial statement users with additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results of prior periods. In addition, we believe these measures are used by analysts and others in the valuation, rating and investment recommendations of companies within the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry. See the reconciliations below that compare GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures for the periods indicated.

We have also included herein certain forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, including, among others, the reinvestment rate, which is defined as capital expenditures (non-GAAP) as a percentage of Discretionary Cash Flow (non-GAAP). We believe the reinvestment rate provides investors with useful information on management's projected use and reinvestment of its future cash flows back into Coterra's operations. Due to the forward-looking nature of these non-GAAP financial measures, we cannot reliably predict certain of the necessary components of the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measures, such as changes in assets and liabilities (including future impairments) and cash paid for certain capital expenditures. Accordingly, we are unable to present a quantitative reconciliation of such forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures. Reconciling items in future periods could be significant.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Share are presented based on our management's belief that these non-GAAP measures enable a user of financial information to understand the impact of identified adjustments on reported results. Adjusted Net Income is defined as net income plus gain and loss on sale of assets, non-cash gain and loss on derivative instruments, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses and tax effect on selected items. Adjusted Earnings per Share is defined as Adjusted Net Income divided by weighted-average common shares outstanding. Additionally, we believe these measures provide beneficial comparisons to similarly adjusted measurements of prior periods and use these measures for that purpose. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Share are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net income and earnings per share, as defined by GAAP.
Quarter Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(In millions, except per share amounts)2025202420252024
As reported - net income$368 $297 $1,717 $1,121 
Reversal of selected items:
Gain on sale of assets— — (5)(3)
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments(1)
(112)59 (245)101 
Stock-based compensation expense20 19 63 62 
Acquisition-related expense— — 15 — 
Tax effect on selected items18 (17)39 (36)
Adjusted net income$294 $358 $1,584 $1,245 
As reported - earnings per share$0.51 $0.40 $2.25 $1.51 
Per share impact of selected items(0.12)0.09 (0.17)0.17 
Adjusted earnings per share$0.39 $0.49 $2.08 $1.68 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding762 736 761 742 
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(1)This amount represents the non-cash mark-to-market changes of our commodity derivative instruments recorded in Gain (loss) on derivative instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.


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Reconciliation of Discretionary Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow
Discretionary Cash Flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities excluding changes in assets and liabilities. Discretionary Cash Flow is widely accepted as a financial indicator of an oil and gas company’s ability to generate available cash to internally fund exploration and development activities, return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, and service debt and is used by our management for that purpose. Discretionary Cash Flow is presented based on our management’s belief that this non-GAAP measure is useful information to investors when comparing our cash flows with the cash flows of other companies that use the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas producing activities or have different financing and capital structures or tax rates. Discretionary Cash Flow is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities or net income, as defined by GAAP, or as a measure of liquidity.

Free Cash Flow is defined as Discretionary Cash Flow less cash paid for capital expenditures. Free Cash Flow is an indicator of a company’s ability to generate cash flow after spending the money required to maintain or expand its asset base, and is used by our management for that purpose. Free Cash Flow is presented based on our management’s belief that this non-GAAP measure is useful information to investors when comparing our cash flows with the cash flows of other companies. Free Cash Flow is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities or net income, as defined by GAAP, or as a measure of liquidity.

Quarter Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(In millions)2025202420252024
Cash flow from operating activities (GAAP)$970 $626 $4,021 $2,795 
Changes in assets and liabilities118 150 298 173 
Discretionary cash flow (non-GAAP)1,088 776 4,319 2,968 
Cash paid for capital expenditures for drilling, completion and other fixed asset additions (GAAP)(581)(425)(2,288)(1,754)
Free cash flow (non-GAAP)$507 $351 $2,031 $1,214 

Reconciliation of Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures is defined as cash paid for capital expenditures for drilling, completion and other fixed asset additions less changes in accrued capital costs plus exploratory dry-hole cost.
Quarter Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(In millions)2025202420252024
Cash paid for capital expenditures for drilling, completion and other fixed asset additions (GAAP)$581 $425 $2,288 $1,754 
Change in accrued capital costs(42)(8)30 
Exploratory dry-hole cost— — — 
Capital expenditures for drilling, completion and other fixed asset additions (non-GAAP)$539 $417 $2,318 $1,762 
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Reconciliation of Reinvestment Rate
The reinvestment rate is defined as capital expenditures for drilling, completion and other fixed asset additions divided by discretionary cash flow. The reinvestment rate is a non-GAAP measure which our management believes is useful to investors when assessing our performance and liquidity.
Quarter Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(In millions)2025202420252024
Cash paid for capital expenditures for drilling, completion and other fixed asset additions (GAAP)$581 $425 $2,288 $1,754 
Change in accrued capital costs(42)(8)30 
Exploratory dry-hole cost— — — 
Capital expenditures for drilling, completion and other fixed asset additions (non-GAAP)$539 $417 $2,318 $1,762 
Discretionary cash flow (non-GAAP)$1,088 $776 $4,319 $2,968 
Reinvestment rate (non-GAAP)50 %54 %54 %59 %
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAX
Adjusted EBITDAX is defined as net income plus interest expense, interest income, income tax expense, depreciation, depletion, and amortization (including impairments), exploration expense, gain and loss on sale of assets, non-cash gain and loss on derivative instruments, stock-based compensation expense, and acquisition-related expenses. Adjusted EBITDAX is presented on our management’s belief that this non-GAAP measure is useful information to investors when evaluating our ability to internally fund exploration and development activities and to service or incur debt without regard to financial or capital structure. Our management uses Adjusted EBITDAX for that purpose. Adjusted EBITDAX is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities or net income, as defined by GAAP, or as a measure of liquidity.
Quarter Ended December 31,Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(In millions)2025202420252024
Net income$368 $297 $1,717 $1,121 
Plus (less):
Interest expense49 29 205 106 
Interest income(2)(11)(14)(62)
Other income(1)— (2)— 
Income tax expense157 11 546 224 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 666 486 2,370 1,840 
Exploration 27 25 
Gain on sale of assets— — (5)(3)
Non-cash (gain) loss on derivative instruments(112)59 (245)101 
Stock-based compensation20 19 63 62 
Acquisition-related expense— — 15 — 
Adjusted EBITDAX$1,151 $896 $4,677 $3,414 


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Reconciliation of Net Debt
The total debt to total capitalization ratio is calculated by dividing total debt by the sum of total debt and total stockholders’ equity. This ratio is a measurement which is presented in our annual and interim filings and our management believes this ratio is useful to investors in assessing our leverage. Net Debt is calculated by subtracting cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments from total debt. The Net Debt to Adjusted Capitalization ratio is calculated by dividing Net Debt by the sum of Net Debt and total stockholders’ equity. Net Debt and the Net Debt to Adjusted Capitalization ratio are non-GAAP measures which our management believes are also useful to investors when assessing our leverage since we have the ability to and may decide to use a portion of our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments to retire debt. Our management uses these measures for that purpose. Additionally, as our planned expenditures are not expected to result in additional debt, our management believes it is appropriate to apply cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments to reduce debt in calculating the Net Debt to Adjusted Capitalization ratio.

(In millions)December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Current portion of long-term debt$250 $— 
Long-term debt, net3,568 3,535 
Total debt$3,818 $3,535 
Stockholders’ equity14,838 13,122 
Total capitalization$18,656 $16,657 
Total debt$3,818 $3,535 
Less: Cash and cash equivalents(114)(2,038)
Net debt$3,704 $1,497 
Net debt$3,704 $1,497 
Stockholders’ equity14,838 13,122 
Total adjusted capitalization$18,542 $14,619 
Total debt to total capitalization ratio20.5 %21.2 %
Less: Impact of cash and cash equivalents0.5 %11.0 %
Net debt to adjusted capitalization ratio20.0 %10.2 %

Reconciliation of Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAX
Total debt to net income is defined as total debt divided by net income. Net debt to Adjusted EBITDAX is defined as net debt divided by trailing twelve month Adjusted EBITDAX. Net debt to Adjusted EBITDAX is a non-GAAP measure which our management believes is useful to investors when assessing our credit position and leverage.
(In millions)December 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Total debt$3,818 $3,535 
Net income1,717 1,121 
Total debt to net income ratio2.2 x3.2 x
Net debt (as defined above)$3,704 $1,497 
Adjusted EBITDAX (Twelve months ended December 31)4,677 3,414 
Net debt to Adjusted EBITDAX0.8 x0.4 x

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2026 Guidance
The tables below present 2026 guidance for Coterra standalone operations. Following the closing of the Devon and Coterra merger, expected in the second quarter of 2026, full-year guidance for the combined entity will be provided.
Full Year Guidance
November 2025 Guidance2025 Actual2026 Guidance
LowMidHighLowMidHigh
Total Equivalent Production (MBoed)772777782782750780810
Gas (Mmcf/day)2,9252,9452,9652,9752,7752,8752,975
Oil (MBbl/day)159160161160162167172
Net wells turned in line
Marcellus Shale91313323640
Permian Basin165167130140150
Anadarko Basin2019121518
Capital expenditures ($ in millions)
Total Company$2,310$2,318$2,175$2,250$2,325
Drilling and completion
Marcellus Shale$320$295$350
Permian Basin$1,560$1,599$1,530
Anadarko Basin$230$241$190
Midstream, saltwater disposal, infrastructure, and other$200$183$180
Commodity price assumptions:
WTI ($ per bbl)$65$65$64
Henry Hub ($ per mmbtu)$3.41$3.43$3.86
Cash Flow & Investment ($ in billions)
Discretionary Cash Flow$4.3$4.3$4.60
Capital Expenditures$2.3$2.3$2.175$2.25$2.325
Free Cash Flow$2.0$2.0$2.35
$ per boe, unless noted:
Lease operating expense + workovers + region office$2.50$3.05$3.60$3.58$3.25$3.50$3.75
Gathering, processing, & transportation$3.25$3.75$4.25$3.81$3.25$3.75$4.25
Taxes other than income$1.25$1.50$1.75$1.28$1.10$1.30$1.50
General & administrative (1)
$0.90$1.00$1.10$0.91$0.90$1.00$1.10
Unit Operating Cost$7.90$9.30$10.70$9.58$8.50$9.55$10.60
% effective tax rate24%20%23%25%
% cash tax rate (cash tax / pre-tax income)10%13%15%
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(1)Excludes stock-based compensation.
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Investor Contact
Daniel Guffey - Senior Vice President - Finance, IR, & Treasurer
281.589.4875

Hannah Stuckey - Director Investor Relations
281.589.4983
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FAQ

How did Coterra Energy (CTRA) perform financially in 2025?

Coterra posted strong 2025 results, with cash flow from operating activities of $4.0 billion and Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) of $2.0 billion. These were up 44% and 67% from 2024, reflecting higher volumes, improved capital efficiency, and contributions from Delaware Basin acquisitions.

What shareholder returns did Coterra Energy (CTRA) deliver in 2025?

In 2025 Coterra returned $820 million to shareholders: $680 million in declared dividends and $140 million of share repurchases. Including debt redemption, total shareholder returns represented 75% of Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP), highlighting a cash-return-focused capital allocation framework.

What are Coterra Energy’s 2026 production and capital spending targets?

For 2026, Coterra guides to total production of 750–810 MBoepd, gas volumes of 2,775–2,975 MMcfpd, and oil production of 162–172 MBopd. Planned capital expenditures total $2.175–$2.325 billion, with spending modestly weighted toward the first half of the year.

What dividend did Coterra Energy (CTRA) declare with these results?

Coterra’s board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, implying a 2.9% annualized yield based on the $29.90 closing share price on February 25, 2026. The dividend is payable March 25, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 11, 2026.

What are the key terms of the Coterra–Devon Energy merger?

Under the all-stock agreement, Coterra shareholders will receive 0.70 share of Devon common stock for each Coterra share. After closing, Devon shareholders will own roughly 54% of the combined company and Coterra shareholders about 46% on a fully diluted basis, subject to customary approvals.

What synergy and Free Cash Flow potential does the Devon–Coterra merger target?

The combined company is expected to be a Delaware Basin leader, targeting pre-tax synergy capture of $1 billion per year on a run-rate basis by year-end 2027. Management also expects meaningfully enhanced Free Cash Flow to support a leading base dividend and strong share repurchase program.

How did Coterra’s reserves change in 2025 and what were key drivers?

At December 31, 2025, proved reserves totaled 2,565 MMBoe, up about 13% year over year. Drivers included positive net revisions of 162 MMBoe, acquisitions adding 167 MMBoe, and higher proved developed producing volumes; proved undeveloped reserves were 17% of total proved reserves.

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