Enhanced Capital Return Program
Civitas Resources announced a reinstated and aggressive capital returns plan with a buyback authorization exceeding 25% of its market cap.
Operational Efficiency Gains
Drilling and completion efficiencies realized in each basin resulted in reduced well costs, with reductions of 7% in Delaware, 5% in Midland, and 3% in DJ.
Strong Second Quarter Results
Oil volumes grew 6% quarter-over-quarter, cash operating expenses fell by more than 10%, and the company generated nearly $750 million in adjusted EBITDA and over $120 million in adjusted free cash flow.
Asset Divestitures
Civitas significantly exceeded its target for non-core asset sales with agreements to divest $435 million in non-core DJ Basin assets, achieving a 4x multiple on 2026 cash flow.
Increased Hedging for Risk Reduction
The company increased its hedges to approximately 60% on oil for the remainder of the year, which is about double the usual levels.