Transformational Year with Record Free Cash Flow
Crescent Energy Company reported approximately $260 million of free cash flow for Q4, exceeding Wall Street expectations, and $259 million in levered free cash flow for the quarter, closing out a transformational year.
Successful Acquisitions and Synergy Capture
The company's acquisition strategy resulted in significant growth, with accretive acquisitions more than doubling the Eagle Ford position. The Silverbell acquisition exceeded expectations with realized annual synergies in excess of $100 million.
Strong Operating Performance and Guidance for 2025
Production guidance for 2025 was set at 254,000 to 264,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with an expected capital expenditure of $925 million to $1.025 billion. The company plans to run four to five rigs, focusing on maximizing free cash flow.
Improved Financial Position and Dividend Announcement
Crescent Energy exited the year with a net leverage of 1.4 times and liquidity of $1.4 billion. A dividend of $0.12 per share was announced, with a total annualized yield of 4% from dividends and repurchases.