Chord Energy — May 5, 2026 release
Fiscal 2026 first-quarter results · 8-K Item 2.02 · Exhibit 99.1 · 0001486159-26-000017
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4-mile laterals share of TILs
“approximately 40%”
Period
FY2026
Measure
Company-defined measure
Source
Prose
All guidance in this release · 48
Oil volumes for FY2026
“161 MBopd”
Base dividend
“$1.30 per share”
Cash Interest ($MM) for Q2 FY2026
“$25 - $27”
4-mile laterals share of TILs for FY2026
“approximately 40%”
4-mile laterals share of TILs and spuds for FY2026
“approximately 40% of TILs and 60% of spuds”
4-mile laterals share of spuds for FY2026
“60%”
Adjusted EBITDA for FY2026
“approximately $3.1B”
Adjusted Free Cash Flow for FY2026
“$1.4B”
FY26 oil volumes (midpoint) for FY2026
“161 MBopd”
2Q26 midpoint oil volume for Q2 FY2026
“164.0 MBopd”
Oil volume for Q2 FY2026
“164.0 MBopd”
CapEx for FY2026
“$1.4B”
FY26 CapEx (midpoint, unchanged from Februar… for FY2026
“$1.4B”
2Q26 CapEx (midpoint) for Q2 FY2026
“$425MM”
CapEx for Q2 FY2026
“$425MM”
LOE for FY2026
“$9.95/BOE”
Midpoint FY26 LOE for FY2026
“$9.95/BOE”
TIL gross operated wells plan for FY2026
“135 – 165”
TIL mix: 3-mile laterals for FY2026
“~40% 3-mile laterals”
TIL mix: 4-mile laterals for FY2026
“~40% 4-mile laterals”
Average working interest of planned TILs for FY2026
“~75%”
Oil Volumes (MBopd) for Q2 FY2026
“162.5 - 165.5”
Oil Volumes (MBopd) for FY2026
“160.0 - 162.0”
NGL Volumes (MBblpd) for Q2 FY2026
“50.5 - 51.5”
NGL Volumes (MBblpd) for FY2026
“49.5 - 50.5”
Natural Gas Volumes (MMcfpd) for Q2 FY2026
“400.0 - 408.0”
Natural Gas Volumes (MMcfpd) for FY2026
“401.0 - 407.0”
Total Volumes (MBoepd) for Q2 FY2026
“279.7 - 285.0”
Total Volumes (MBoepd) for FY2026
“276.4 - 280.3”
CapEx ($MM) for Q2 FY2026
“$410 - $440”
CapEx ($MM) for FY2026
“$1,355 - $1,445”
Oil Premium/(Discount) to WTI ($/Bbl) for Q2 FY2026
“$0.50 - $1.50”
Oil Premium/(Discount) to WTI ($/Bbl) for FY2026
“$(0.50) - $0.50”
NGL Realization (% of WTI) for Q2 FY2026
“4% - 10%”
NGL Realization (% of WTI) for FY2026
“4% - 12%”
Natural Gas Realization (% of Henry Hub) for Q2 FY2026
“25% - 35%”
Natural Gas Realization (% of Henry Hub) for FY2026
“36% - 44%”
LOE ($/Boe) for Q2 FY2026
“$9.70 - $10.70”
LOE ($/Boe) for FY2026
“$9.55 - $10.35”
Cash GPT ($/Boe) for Q2 FY2026
“$2.70 - $3.20”
Cash GPT ($/Boe) for FY2026
“$2.70 - $3.10”
Cash G&A ($MM) for Q2 FY2026
“$24 - $26”
Cash G&A ($MM) for FY2026
“$98 - $103”
Production Taxes (% of Oil, NGL and Natural … for Q2 FY2026
“7.9% - 8.3%”
Production Taxes (% of Oil, NGL and Natural … for FY2026
“7.8% - 8.1%”
Cash Interest ($MM) for FY2026
“$100 - $108”
Cash Tax (% of Adjusted EBITDA) for Q2 FY2026
“2% - 8%”
Cash Tax (% of Adjusted EBITDA) for FY2026
“4% - 9%”
Exhibit 99.1 · full document
Exhibit 99.1 Chord Energy Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results, Updates 2026 Outlook and Declares Base Dividend Houston, Texas — May 5, 2026 — Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHRD) (“Chord,” “Chord Energy,” or the “Company”) today reported financial and operating results for the first quarter 2026. Key Takeaways and Updates: • Operational Strength: Cash Flow from Operations and Adjusted Free Cash Flow exceeded expectations in 1Q26, supported by oil volumes above the high-end of guidance and capital in line with expectations; • Improving Efficiency: Strong drilling and completions (“D&C”) and production operations led Chord to increase FY26 oil volumes by 2 MBopd to 161 MBopd while keeping capital unchanged; • 4-Mile Lateral Update: Successfully executed and turned in line (“TIL”) the Toonie 5-well pad, representing Chord’s first full 4-mile DSU development. Execution and performance are in line with expectations; • Shareholder Returns: Returned $145MM to shareholders through a base dividend of $1.30 per share and $71MM of share repurchases. 1Q26 Operational and Financial Highlights: • Strong Volumes: Oil volumes of 158.0 MBopd exceeded the high-end of guidance and were 2.6% above the midpoint of guidance; • Capital Discipline: CapEx of $342MM (excluding $3.0MM of reimbursable non-op CapEx) was in-line with the midpoint of guidance; • Cost Control: LOE of $9.87/Boe was in-line with the midpoint of guidance; • Realizations: Gas realizations were favorable, reflecting seasonally strong regional benchmark prices; • Profitability: Net income was $108.6MM and Adjusted Net Income (1) was $258.9MM ($4.56/diluted share); and • Cash Generation: Net cash provided by operating activities was $507.5MM, Adjusted EBITDA (1) was $713.0MM and Adjusted Free Cash Flow (1) was $324.0MM (excluding $3.0MM of reimbursable non-op CapEx). (1) Non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measures under United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). “Chord delivered strong first quarter execution, demonstrated efficient operations, and generated free cash flow above expectations,” said Danny Brown, Chord Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Oil volumes exceeded the high-end of guidance with capital and operating expenses in line. This strong operational performance supported robust free cash flow, enabling high return of capital to shareholders. The Chord team also achieved a key operational milestone, with the successful delivery of our first four-mile pad during the quarter. Additionally, D&C cycle times continue to show positive trends. Separately, Chord has identified and is implementing multiple base production enhancement initiatives that are expected to grow volumes with a minimal increase to costs, further improving our free cash flow outlook. Chord’s high-quality, oil-weighted asset base combined with our relentless focus on continuous improvement position us well to maximize free cash flow and deliver long-term value for shareholders. I want to thank the entire Chord team for their continued focus on safe, efficient execution and their commitment to making our company better every day.” 1 1Q26 Operational and Financial Update: The following table presents select 1Q26 operational and financial data compared to guidance released on February 25, 2026: Metric 1Q26 Actual 1Q26 Guidance Oil Volumes (MBopd) 158.0 152.5 – 155.5 NGL Volumes (MBblpd) 49.0 48.0 – 49.0 Natural Gas Volumes (MMcfpd) 411.4 401.0 – 409.0 Total Volumes (MBoepd) 275.6 267.3 – 272.7 CapEx ($MM) (1) $344.9 $325 – $355 Oil Discount to WTI ($/Bbl) $(2.35) $(1.60) – $(2.60) NGL Realization (% of WTI) 12% 5% – 15% Natural Gas Realization (% of Henry Hub) 64% 50% – 60% LOE ($/Boe) $9.87 $9.40 – $10.40 Cash GPT ($/Boe) (2) $2.79 $2.75 – $3.25 Cash G&A ($MM) (2) $26.9 $23 – $28 Production Taxes (% of Oil, NGL and Natural Gas Sales) 7.5% 7.5% – 7.9% Cash Interest ($MM) (2) $26.0 $25 – $27 Cash Tax (% of Adjusted EBITDA) 2.9% 0% – 3% ___________________ (1) 1Q26 includes $3.0MM of reimbursable non-op CapEx. (2) Non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measures under GAAP. Chord had 37 gross (30 net) operated TILs in 1Q26. Return of Capital: Chord declared a base dividend of $1.30 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on June 5, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 20, 2026. The Company repurchased 559,064 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $126.53 per share totaling $70.7MM in 1Q26. Shares issued and outstanding were 56.3MM (57.1MM on a fully-diluted basis) as of March 31, 2026, compared to 56.8MM (57.2MM on a fully-diluted basis) as of December 31, 2025. Details regarding the Return of Capital calculation can be found in the Company’s most recent investor presentation located on its website at https://ir.chordenergy.com/presentations. Operations Update: • 4-Mile Laterals : At the end of the first quarter, Chord brought online the five-well Toonie pad, representing the Company’s first full 4-mile DSU development. Capital costs were in line with expectations, supported by multi-well efficiencies, including simulfrac operations. Early performance is in line with expectations. Chord is scaling its 4-mile development in 2026, with approximately 40% of TILs and 60% of spuds expected to be 4-mile laterals. The broader program is expected to benefit from continued multi-well execution efficiencies. • Execution: Chord continues to demonstrate strong operational execution and improving cycle times across its Williston Basin program. The Company remains the most active operator in the Bakken and the leader in the development of extended-reach laterals, including 4-mile wells. Drilling performance continues to improve, with the majority of 4-mile laterals successfully drilled in a single run, minimizing cycle times and driving cost efficiencies. Chord is also realizing cost savings from operating both its frac fleets on dual fuel, significantly reducing exposure to diesel price volatility. Completions execution remains strong, with consistent cleanout performance to total depth. Additionally, the Company continues to reduce facilities-related capital through infrastructure optimization, with the majority of the development program benefiting from equipment re-use and scalable facility design. • Production/LOE: Chord delivered strong production above expectations in 1Q26 through its disciplined base optimization efforts, focused on low-cost, high-return initiatives. Key areas of focus include the application of AI to optimize artificial lift, expanding workover activity, various chemical treatment programs, logistics optimization, reducing cycle times to return non-producing wells, as well as other initiatives. 2 2026 Outlook Update: Chord is updating its 2026 guidance to reflect 1Q26 performance, production optimization initiatives, faster cycle times, and its latest forecasts. Chord is driving base production higher through various initiatives discussed above, resulting in a higher volume outlook with minimal impact on costs. In 2026, Chord expects to generate approximately $3.1B of Adjusted EBITDA and $1.4B of Adjusted Free Cash Flow including the impact of derivatives ($80/Bbl WTI and $3.25/MMBtu Henry Hub for 2Q26-4Q26). Key Update Summary: • Volumes: FY26 oil volumes increased 2 MBopd at midpoint to 161 MBopd; • 2Q26 midpoint oil volume guidance of 164.0 MBopd reflects positive impacts from production optimization initiatives and faster D&C cycle times. 3Q26 volumes are expected to be similar levels to 2Q26 before declining in 4Q26; • Capital: FY26 CapEx remains unchanged from the February 2026 guidance of $1.4B at midpoint; • 2Q26 CapEx guidance of $425MM at midpoint reflects faster D&C cycle times. CapEx is expected to decline in 3Q26 and fall further in 4Q26; • Realizations: FY26 oil realization outlook improved to reflect current market premiums to WTI. FY26 NGL realizations adjusted to reflect higher absolute pricing, but a lower percentage of WTI. FY26 natural gas realizations are essentially unchanged from February 2026 guidance; • LOE: Midpoint FY26 LOE increased $0.15/BOE to $9.95/BOE reflecting various production enhancement initiatives; and • Activity: Chord continues to plan to TIL 135 – 165 gross operated wells (~40% 3-mile laterals and ~40% 4-mile laterals) with an average working interest of ~75%. The following table presents select operational and financial guidance for the periods presented: Metric 2Q26 Guidance FY26 Guidance Oil Volumes (MBopd) 162.5 - 165.5 160.0 - 162.0 NGL Volumes (MBblpd) 50.5 - 51.5 49.5 - 50.5 Natural Gas Volumes (MMcfpd) 400.0 - 408.0 401.0 - 407.0 Total Volumes (MBoepd) 279.7 - 285.0 276.4 - 280.3 CapEx ($MM) $410 - $440 $1,355 - $1,445 Oil Premium/(Discount) to WTI ($/Bbl) $0.50 - $1.50 $(0.50) - $0.50 NGL Realization (% of WTI) 4% - 10% 4% - 12% Natural Gas Realization (% of Henry Hub) 25% - 35% 36% - 44% LOE ($/Boe) $9.70 - $10.70 $9.55 - $10.35 Cash GPT ($/Boe) (1) $2.70 - $3.20 $2.70 - $3.10 Cash G&A ($MM) (1) $24 - $26 $98 - $103 Production Taxes (% of Oil, NGL and Natural Gas Sales) 7.9% - 8.3% 7.8% - 8.1% Cash Interest ($MM) (1) $25 - $27 $100 - $108 Cash Tax (% of Adjusted EBITDA) (2) 2% - 8% 4% - 9% ___________________ (1) Non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measures under GAAP. (2) 2Q26-4Q26 re flects $70/Bbl – $100/Bbl WTI. 3 Select Operational and Financial Data: The following table presents select operational and financial data for the periods presented: 1Q26 4Q25 1Q25 Production data: Crude oil (MBopd) 158.0 153.0 153.7 NGL (MBblpd) 49.0 52.4 48.1 Natural gas (MMcfpd) (1) 411.4 404.2 414.5 Total production (MBoepd) 275.6 272.8 270.9 Percent crude oil 57.3 % 56.1 % 56.7 % Average sales prices: Crude oil, without realized derivatives ($/Bbl) $ 70.05 $ 56.90 $ 69.11 Differential to NYMEX WTI ($/Bbl) (2.35) (2.24) (2.30) Crude oil, with realized derivatives ($/Bbl) 69.57 58.62 69.08 Crude oil realized derivatives gain (loss) ($MM) 6.9 (24.3) 0.4 NGL, without realized derivatives ($/Bbl) 8.66 4.88 14.18 NGL, with realized derivatives ($/Bbl) 8.66 4.88 14.18 Natural gas, without realized derivatives ($/Mcf) (2) 3.14 1.40 2.30 Natural gas, with realized derivatives ($/Mcf) 2.82 1.56 2.31 Natural gas realized derivatives gain (loss) ($MM) 11.6 (5.9) (0.1) Selected financial data ($MM): Revenues: Crude oil revenues $ 996.3 $ 801.0 $ 956.1 NGL revenues 38.2 23.5 61.3 Natural gas revenues 116.1 52.1 85.9 Total oil, NGL and natural gas revenues $ 1,150.6 $ 876.6 $ 1,103.3 Cash flows: Net cash provided by operating activities: $ 507.5 $ 405.0 $ 656.9 Non-GAAP financial measures (3) : Adjusted EBITDA $ 713.0 $ 506.4 $ 695.5 Adjusted FCF (4) 321.2 167.0 290.5 Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders 258.9 72.7 240.9 Select operating expenses: LOE $ 244.9 $ 244.0 $ 233.1 Gathering, processing and transportation expenses (“GPT”) 67.0 70.5 73.3 Production taxes 86.7 68.8 74.6 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 384.2 368.4 349.8 Total select operating expenses $ 782.8 $ 751.7 $ 730.8 Select operating expenses ($/Boe): LOE $ 9.87 $ 9.72 $ 9.56 GPT 2.70 2.81 3.01 Production taxes 3.50 2.74 3.06 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 15.20 14.17 14.09 Total select operating expenses $ 31.27 $ 29.44 $ 29.72 Earnings per share: Basic earnings per share $ 1.90 $ 1.48 $ 3.67 Diluted earnings per share 1.90 1.48 3.66 Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP) (3) 4.56 1.28 4.04 ___________________ (1) Marcellus natural gas volumes were 130.5 MMcfpd in 1Q26, 119.0 MMcfpd in 4Q25 and 128.5 MMcfpd in 1Q25. 4 (2) Marcellus natural gas realized prices were $6.40/Mcf in 1Q26, $3.19/Mcf in 4Q25 and $4.71/Mcf in 1Q25. (3) Non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measures under GAAP. (4) 1Q26, 4Q25 and 1Q25 include $3.0MM, $8.0MM and $3.7MM of reimbursable non-op CapEx, respectively. Capital Expenditures: The following table presents the Company’s capital expenditures (“CapEx”) by category for the period presented (in millions): 1Q26 CapEx ($MM): E&P (1) $ 330.6 Midstream 14.2 Other 0.1 Total CapEx (2) $ 344.9 __________________ (1) 1Q26 includes $3.0MM of reimbursable non-op CapEx. (2) 1Q26 excludes capitalized interest costs of $0.9MM. Acquisitions: Acquisition and leasehold costs were $5.0MM in 1Q26. Balance Sheet and Liquidity: The following table presents key balance sheet data and liquidity metrics as of March 31, 2026 (in millions): March 31, 2026 Revolving credit facility (1) $ 2,000.0 Revolver borrowings $ — Senior notes 1,500.0 Total debt $ 1,500.0 Cash and cash equivalents $ 225.8 Letters of credit 32.6 Liquidity $ 2,193.2 ___________________ (1) $2.75B borrowing base and $2.0B of elected commitments. 5 Contact: Chord Energy Corporation Bob Bakanauskas, VP, Finance (281) 404-9600 ir@chordenergy.com Conference Call Information Investors, analysts and other interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast: Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. Central Live Webcast: https://app.webinar.net/A4B3GZlRDo1 You may use the following dial-in information to join the conference call by phone with operator assistance: Dial-in: 1-800-836-8184 Intl. Dial-in: 1-646-357-8785 Conference ID: 27702 A recording of the conference call will be available beginning at 1:00 p.m. Central on the day of the call and will be available until Wednesday, May 13, 2026 by dialing: Replay dial-in: 1-888-660-6345 Intl. replay: 1-646-517-4150 Replay access: 27702 # The call will also be available for replay for approximately 30 days at https://www.chordenergy.com Forward-Looking Statements and Cautionary Statements Certain statements in this press release, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that Chord expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including any statements regarding future opportunities for Chord, future financial performance and condition, guidance and statements regarding Chord’s expectations, beliefs, plans, financial condition, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are forward-looking statements based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical facts. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “ensure,” “expect,” “if,” “intend,” “estimate,” “probable,” “project,” “forecasts,” “predict,” “outlook,” “aim,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “potential,” “may,” “might,” “anticipate,” “likely,” “plan,” “positioned,” “strategy” and similar expressions or other words of similar meaning, and the negatives thereof, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements include statements regarding Chord’s plans and expectations with respect to the return of capital plan, advancement of its extended lateral program and production levels, anticipated financial and operating results and other guidance. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions made by Chord based on management’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Chord, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. These include, but are not limited to, changes in crude oil, NGL and natural gas realized prices, uncertainty regarding the future actions of foreign oil producers and the related impacts such actions have on the balance between the supply of and demand for crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas, the actions taken by OPEC+ with respect to oil production levels and announcements of potential changes in such levels, including the ability of the OPEC+ countries to agree on and comply with production levels, changes in trade policies and regulations, including increases or change in duties, current and potentially new tariffs or quotas and other similar measures, as well as the potential impact of retaliatory tariffs and other actions, war between Russia and Ukraine, military conflicts in the Red Sea Region, Iran, and the wider Middle East and their effect on commodity prices, changes or uncertainty in general economic and geopolitical conditions, inflation rates and the impact of associated monetary policy responses, including fluctuating interest rates, logistical challenges and supply chain disruptions, including as a result of conflicts, our business strategy, including the continued implementation of our 4-mile well program, the geographic concentration of our operations, uncertainties in estimating proved reserves and forecasting production results, drilling and 6 completion of wells, operational factors affecting the commencement or maintenance of producing wells, the availability of infrastructure and midstream service providers, our ability to realize the anticipated benefits from acquisitions, the condition of the capital markets generally, as well as Chord’s ability to access them, the proximity to and capacity of transportation facilities, uncertainties regarding environmental regulations or litigation and other legal or regulatory developments affecting Chord’s business and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected as described in Chord’s reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and Chord undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. As forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance on such statements. Additional information concerning other risk factors is also contained in Chord’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other SEC filings. About Chord Energy Chord Energy Corporation is an independent exploration and production company with quality and sustainable long-lived assets primarily in the Williston Basin. The Company is uniquely positioned with a best-in-class balance sheet and is focused on rigorous capital discipline and generating free cash flow by operating efficiently, safely and responsibly to develop its unconventional onshore oil-rich resources in the continental United States. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.chordenergy.com. 7 Chord Energy Corporation Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share data) March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 225,802 $ 189,531 Accounts receivable, net 1,352,546 1,116,685 Inventory 100,218 115,713 Prepaid expenses 30,226 33,767 Derivative instruments 1,161 77,312 Other current assets 3,683 5,061 Total current assets 1,713,636 1,538,069 Property, plant and equipment Oil and gas properties (successful efforts method) 15,205,562 14,848,968 Other property and equipment 60,508 60,395 Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (3,950,750) (3,572,834) Total property, plant and equipment, net 11,315,320 11,336,529 Derivative instruments 3,518 8,366 Investment in equity securities 140,096 119,698 Long-term inventory 26,417 30,759 Operating right-of-use assets 8,968 12,749 Other assets 28,899 28,104 Total assets $ 13,236,854 $ 13,074,274 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 90,764 $ 41,795 Revenues and production taxes payable 716,094 618,258 Accrued liabilities 686,320 735,386 Accrued interest payable 4,301 28,594 Derivative instruments 154,366 — Current operating lease liabilities 11,146 14,656 Other current liabilities 10,123 11,898 Total current liabilities 1,673,114 1,450,587 Long-term debt 1,480,469 1,479,581 Deferred tax liabilities 1,582,722 1,615,850 Asset retirement obligations 428,773 432,802 Derivative instruments 10,204 — Operating lease liabilities 9,565 10,518 Other liabilities 5,660 4,982 Total liabilities 5,190,507 4,994,320 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ equity Common stock, $0.01 par value: 240,000,000 shares authorized, 67,231,897 shares issued and 56,284,329 shares outstanding at March 31, 2026; and 240,000,000 shares authorized, 67,150,747 shares issued and 56,762,243 shares outstanding at December 31, 2025 676 675 Treasury stock, at cost: 10,947,568 shares at March 31, 2026 and 10,388,504 shares at December 31, 2025 (1,375,456) (1,304,092) Additional paid-in capital 7,343,454 7,339,735 Retained earnings 2,077,673 2,043,636 Total stockholders’ equity 8,046,347 8,079,954 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 13,236,854 $ 13,074,274 8 Chord Energy Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Revenues Oil, NGL and gas revenues $ 1,150,589 $ 1,103,425 Purchased oil and gas sales 515,046 111,622 Total revenues 1,665,635 1,215,047 Operating expenses Lease operating expenses 244,909 233,074 Gathering, processing and transportation expenses 67,018 73,314 Purchased oil and gas expenses 509,832 111,368 Production taxes 86,711 74,642 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 384,215 349,809 General and administrative expenses 37,508 38,377 Exploration and impairment 2,563 1,983 Total operating expenses 1,332,756 882,567 Gain on sale of assets, net 343 5,516 Operating income 333,222 337,996 Other income (expense) Net loss on derivative instruments (241,471) (20,281) Net gain (loss) from investment in equity securities 22,829 (4,900) Interest expense, net of capitalized interest (26,596) (15,818) Loss on debt extinguishment — (3,494) Other income (expense), net 6,329 (501) Total other expense, net (238,909) (44,994) Income before income taxes 94,313 293,002 Income tax benefit (expense) 14,295 (73,165) Net income $ 108,608 $ 219,837 Earnings per share: Basic $ 1.90 $ 3.67 Diluted $ 1.90 $ 3.66 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 56,717 59,502 Diluted 56,774 59,665 9 Chord Energy Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 108,608 $ 219,837 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, depletion and amortization 384,215 349,809 Loss on debt extinguishment — 3,494 Gain on sale of assets (343) (5,516) Deferred income taxes (33,128) 29,765 Net loss on derivative instruments 241,471 20,281 Net (gain) loss from investment in equity securities (22,829) 4,900 Equity-based compensation expenses 8,042 6,876 Settlement of asset retirement obligations (9,833) (8,521) Deferred financing costs amortization and other (3,067) (1,241) Working capital and other changes: Change in accounts receivable, net (264,809) (25,369) Change in inventory 14,980 (9,499) Change in prepaid expenses 4,630 5,205 Change in accounts payable, interest payable and accrued liabilities 81,698 60,353 Change in other assets and liabilities, net (2,168) 6,519 Net cash provided by operating activities 507,467 656,893 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (351,284) (308,913) Acquisitions (4,978) (17,876) Proceeds from divestitures 326 6,204 Derivative settlements 4,099 972 Contingent consideration received 25,000 25,000 Distributions from investment in equity securities 2,432 2,343 Net cash used in investing activities (324,405) (292,270) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from revolving credit facility 5,000 1,060,000 Principal payments on revolving credit facility (5,000) (1,445,000) Repayment and discharge of senior notes — (401,432) Issuance of senior notes — 750,000 Deferred financing costs — (12,999) Repurchases of common stock (67,738) (215,153) Tax withholding on vesting of equity-based awards (4,323) (14,356) Dividends paid (74,184) (86,464) Payments on finance lease liabilities (546) (415) Net cash used in financing activities (146,791) (365,819) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 36,271 (1,196) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of period 189,531 36,950 End of period $ 225,802 $ 35,754 Supplemental non-cash transactions: Change in accrued capital expenditures $ (7,872) $ 46,208 Change in asset retirement obligations 1,486 540 Change in dividends payable 388 7,623 10 Non-GAAP Financial Measures The following are non-GAAP financial measures not prepared in accordance with GAAP that are used by management and external users of the Company’s financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies. The Company believes that the foregoing are useful supplemental measures that provide an indication of the results generated by the Company’s principal business activities. However, these measures are not recognized by GAAP and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. Therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other issuers. From time to time, the Company provides forward-looking forecasts of these measures; however, the Company is unable to provide a quantitative reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measures because management cannot reliably quantify certain of the necessary components of such forward-looking GAAP measures. The reconciling items in future periods could be significant. To see how the Company reconciles its historical presentations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, please visit the Investors—Documents & Disclosures—Non-GAAP Reconciliation page on the Company’s website at https://ir.chordenergy.com/non-gaap. Cash GPT The Company defines Cash GPT as total GPT expenses less non-cash valuation charges on pipeline imbalances. Cash GPT is not a measure of GPT expenses as determined by GAAP. Management believes that the presentation of Cash GPT provides useful additional information to investors and analysts to assess the cash costs incurred to market and transport the Company’s commodities from the wellhead to delivery points for sale without regard to the change in value of its pipeline imbalances, which vary monthly based on commodity prices. The following table presents a reconciliation of the GAAP financial measure of GPT expenses to the non-GAAP financial measure of Cash GPT for the periods presented: Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 (In thousands) GPT $ 67,018 $ 73,314 Pipeline imbalances 2,307 549 Cash GPT $ 69,325 $ 73,863 Cash G&A The Company defines Cash G&A as total G&A expenses less G&A expenses directly attributable to certain merger and acquisition activity, non-cash equity-based compensation expenses and other non-cash charges. Cash G&A is not a measure of G&A expenses as determined by GAAP. Management believes that the presentation of Cash G&A provides useful additional information to investors and analysts to assess the Company’s operating costs in comparison to peers without regard to the aforementioned charges, which can vary substantially from company to company. The following table presents a reconciliation of the GAAP financial measure of G&A expenses to the non-GAAP financial measure of Cash G&A for the periods presented: Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 (In thousands) General and administrative expenses $ 37,508 $ 38,377 Merger and acquisition costs (1) — (5,135) Equity-based compensation expenses (8,042) (6,876) Other non-cash adjustments (2,534) 1,983 Cash G&A $ 26,932 $ 28,349 ___________________ (1) 1Q25 primarily includes costs directly attributable to the arrangement with Enerplus. 11 Cash Interest The Company defines Cash Interest as interest expense plus capitalized interest less amortization of deferred financing costs. Cash Interest is not a measure of interest expense as determined by GAAP. Management believes that the presentation of Cash Interest provides useful additional information to investors and analysts for assessing the interest charges incurred on the Company’s debt to finance its operating activities and the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with its debt covenants. The following table presents a reconciliation of the GAAP financial measure of interest expense to the non-GAAP financial measure of Cash Interest for the periods presented: Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 (In thousands) Interest expense $ 26,596 $ 15,818 Capitalized interest 933 1,079 Amortization of deferred financing costs (1,531) (1,270) Cash Interest $ 25,998 $ 15,627 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”), merger costs, exploration expenses, impairment expenses, loss on debt extinguishment and other similar non-cash or non-recurring charges. The Company defines Adjusted Free Cash Flow as Adjusted EBITDA less Cash Interest and CapEx (excluding capitalized interest and acquisition capital). Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow are not measures of net income or cash flows from operating activities as determined by GAAP. Management believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow provides useful additional information to investors and analysts for assessing the Company’s results of operations, financial performance, its ability to generate cash from its business operations without regard to its financing methods or capital structure and the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with its debt covenants. 12 The following table presents reconciliations of the GAAP financial measures of net income and net cash provided by operating activities to the non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow for the periods presented: Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 (In thousands) Net income $ 108,608 $ 219,837 Interest expense, net of capitalized interest 26,596 15,818 Loss on debt extinguishment — 3,494 Income tax (benefit) expense (14,295) 73,165 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 384,215 349,809 Merger and acquisition costs (1) — 5,135 Exploration and impairment expenses 2,563 1,983 Gain on sale of assets, net (343) (5,516) Net loss on derivative instruments 241,471 20,281 Realized loss on commodity price derivative contracts (18,500) (251) Net (gain) loss from investment in equity securities (22,829) 4,900 Distributions from investment in equity securities 2,432 2,359 Equity-based compensation expenses 8,042 6,876 Other non-cash adjustments (4,914) (2,379) Adjusted EBITDA 713,046 695,511 Cash interest (25,998) (15,627) CapEx (2) (344,886) (355,439) Cash taxes paid (21,000) (33,949) Adjusted Free Cash Flow $ 321,162 $ 290,496 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 507,467 $ 656,893 Changes in working capital 165,669 (37,209) Interest expense, net of capitalized interest 26,596 15,818 Current income tax expense 18,833 43,400 Merger and acquisition costs (1) — 5,135 Exploration expenses 2,557 1,982 Realized loss on commodity price derivative contracts (18,500) (251) Distributions from investment in equity securities 2,432 2,359 Settlement of asset retirement obligations 9,833 8,521 Deferred financing costs amortization and other 3,073 1,242 Other non-cash adjustments (4,914) (2,379) Adjusted EBITDA 713,046 695,511 Cash interest (25,998) (15,627) CapEx (2) (344,886) (355,439) Cash taxes paid (21,000) (33,949) Adjusted Free Cash Flow $ 321,162 $ 290,496 ___________________ (1) 1Q25 primarily includes costs directly attributable to the arrangement with Enerplus. (2) 1Q26 and 1Q25 include $3.0MM and $3.7MM of reimbursable non-op CapEx, respectively, and exclude capitalized interest costs of $0.9MM and $1.1MM, respectively. 13 Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures that are used by management and external users of the Company’s financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies. The Company defines Adjusted Net Income as net income after adjusting for (1) the impact of certain non-cash items, including non-cash changes in the fair value of derivative instruments, non-cash changes in the fair value of the Company’s investment in an unconsolidated affiliate, impairment, loss on debt extinguishment and other similar non-cash charges (2) merger and acquisition costs and (3) the impact of taxes based on an estimated tax rate applicable to those adjusting items in the same period. Adjusted Net Income is not a measure of net income as determined by GAAP. The Company calculates earnings per share under the two-class method in accordance with GAAP. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that computes earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share is calculated as (i) Adjusted Net Income (ii) less distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (iii) divided by the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding for the periods presented. The following table presents reconciliations of the GAAP financial measure of net income to the non-GAAP financial measure of Adjusted Net Income and the GAAP financial measure of diluted earnings per share to the non-GAAP financial measure of Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share for the periods presented: Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 (In thousands) Net income $ 108,608 $ 219,837 Net loss on derivative instruments 241,471 20,281 Realized loss on commodity price derivative contracts (18,500) (251) Net (gain) loss from investment in equity securities (22,829) 4,900 Distributions from investment in equity securities 2,432 2,359 Merger and acquisition costs (1) — 5,135 Gain on sale of assets, net (343) (5,516) Amortization of deferred financing costs 1,531 1,270 Loss on debt extinguishment — 3,494 Other non-cash adjustments (4,908) (2,378) Tax impact (2) (46,517) (6,889) Adjusted net income 260,945 242,242 Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (2,023) (1,351) Adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders $ 258,922 $ 240,891 Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.91 $ 3.68 Net loss on derivative instruments 4.25 0.34 Realized loss on commodity price derivative contracts (0.33) — Net (gain) loss from investment in equity securities (0.40) 0.08 Distributions from investment in equity securities 0.04 0.04 Merger and acquisition costs (1) — 0.09 Gain on sale of assets, net (0.01) (0.09) Amortization of deferred financing costs 0.03 0.02 Loss on debt extinguishment — 0.06 Other non-cash adjustments (0.09) (0.04) Tax impact (2) (0.80) (0.12) Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share 4.60 4.06 Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (0.04) (0.02) Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share $ 4.56 $ 4.04 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands) 56,774 59,665 Tax rate applicable to adjustment items (2) 23.4 % 23.5 % _____________________ (1) 1Q25 primarily includes costs directly attributable to the arrangement with Enerplus. (2) The tax impact is computed by applying an estimated tax rate to the adjustments for certain non-cash and non-recurring items. 14
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