Exceeding Production Guidance
Coterra delivered oil production near the high end of guidance and natural gas production exceeded the high end of guidance. CapEx was near the low end of guidance.
Strong Financial Performance
Free hedge revenues increased to $2 billion, up from $1.4 billion in the previous quarter, driven by a 64% increase in natural gas price realizations.
Successful Acquisitions and Integration
Coterra successfully closed the Franklin Mountain and Avant acquisitions and identified significant operational efficiencies.
Debt Reduction
The company retired $250 million of term loans and plans to fully repay the $1 billion term loan during 2025.
Operational Flexibility
Coterra demonstrated the ability to adjust capital allocation by reducing CapEx by $100 million and reallocating activity between the Permian Basin and Marcellus Shale.