Production and Cost Efficiency
Q3 oil production exceeded expectations at 161,000 barrels per day, with total production at 347,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company raised its full-year oil guidance by 11,000 barrels per day compared to initial guidance in February, with strong performance attributed to D&C efficiency gains. Q3 LOE was $5.43 per BOE, cash G&A was $0.95 per BOE, and GP&T was $1.57 per BOE.
Financial Performance and Free Cash Flow
Q3 adjusted operating cash flow was $823 million, and adjusted free cash flow was $303 million. The company increased its base dividend by 150% to $0.60 per share annually, and buyback authorization was raised from $500 million to $1 billion.
Cost Reductions and Operational Efficiency
Set a record with 13 days spud to rig release, allowing the company to increase well completions at a lower cost. Q3 TILs were 15% cheaper than last year on a per foot basis, translating to over $1 million per well in savings.
Balance Sheet Strength
Maintained leverage at 1x while increasing liquidity to almost $2.8 billion. The company aims for investment-grade ratings in 2025 and was upgraded by all three agencies in the past quarter.