Devon Energy — May 5, 2026 release
Fiscal 2026 first-quarter results · 8-K Item 2.02 · Exhibit 99.1 · 0001193125-26-206689
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Share repurchase authorization
“in excess of $5 billion”
Period
No period stated
Measure
Declared action
Source
Prose
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New share repurchase authorization (expected…
“in excess of $5 billion”
Share repurchase authorization
“in excess of $5 billion”
Business optimization plan annual pre-tax fr…
“$1 billion”
Coterra merger sustainable annual pre-tax sy… for FY2027
“$1.0 billion”
Pre-tax synergies for FY2027
“$1.0 billion in sustainable annual pre-tax synergies”
Expected quarterly dividend for Q2 FY2026
“$0.315 per share”
Quarterly dividend for Q2 FY2026
“$0.315 per share”
Production (Devon standalone basis) for Q2 FY2026
“851,000 to 868,000 Boe per day (46 percent oil)”
Capital spending for Q2 FY2026
“approximately $900 million”
Capital spending for Q2 FY2026
“approximately $900 million”
Exhibit 99.1 · the passage around this item
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KEY FINANCIAL &
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Production Outperformance: Averaged 387,000 barrels of oil production per day in the first quarter,
reaching the top-end of guidance
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Disciplined Cost Management: Invested $848 million of capital in the first quarter, 6 percent
below midpoint guidance
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Business Optimization Success: Projected to reach 100 percent of the $1 billion annual pre-tax free cash flow improvement target well ahead of schedule, providing a strong foundation ahead of merger close
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Robust Cash Generation: Operations generated $1.7 billion of operating cash flow and
$816 million of free cash flow during the first quarter
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Accelerated Shareholder Returns: Repurchased $69 million of shares during the first quarter.
Announced plans for a new share repurchase authorization in excess of $5 billion and an increase to the quarterly fixed dividend, both following the closing of the Coterra merger and subject to Board approval
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Merger Progress: Both Devon and Coterra shareholders approved the transformative merger on May 4,
2026, with the transaction expected to close on or around May 7, 2026 CEO COMMENTARY
“Devon delivered another strong quarter in the first quarter of 2026, beating guidance across major value drivers, including oil production and
capital,” said Clay Gaspar, president and CEO. “Our relentless focus on operational excellence and cost discipline continues to drive significant free cash flow and meaningful returns to shareholders. We are also on track to achieve a
significant milestone with the full delivery of our $1 billion business optimization target well ahead of schedule, further strengthening our future margins and positioning Devon for long-term success as we head into the close of our
transformative merger with Coterra.” “With the overwhelming support of both companies’ shareholders, we have cleared a major milestone
and are excited to move toward closing this transformative merger with Coterra Energy,” Gaspar added. “As we bring t
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