Devon Energy(US:DVN) ZACKS·2025-05-07 15:45Core Viewpoint - Devon Energy Corp. reported mixed financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with earnings per share missing estimates but revenues exceeding expectations. The company showed significant year-over-year production growth, particularly in oil and natural gas liquids, while facing challenges in realized prices for oil. Financial Performance - Earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 2025 was $1.21, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.27 by 4.72% [1] - GAAP EPS was 77 cents, down from 94 cents in the same quarter last year, influenced by fair value changes, asset impairments, and restructuring costs [2] - Total revenues for the quarter were $4.45 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.36 billion by 2.05% [3] Production Metrics - Net production totaled 815,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (Boe/d), up 22.7% year over year, within the guided range of 805,000-825,000 Boe/d [4] - Natural gas liquids production increased 23% year over year to 203,000 barrels per day (Bbl/d), while oil production rose 21.6% to 398,000 Bbl/d [5] Price Realization - Realized oil prices were $69.15 per barrel, down 7.98% from $75.15 a year ago, while realized prices for natural gas liquids increased 5.8% to $21.93 per barrel [6] - Realized gas prices were $2.48 per thousand cubic feet, up 53.1% from $1.62 a year ago, contributing to an overall realized price of $42.45 per Boe, down 3.6% year over year [6][8] Operational Highlights - Total production expenses were $912 million, up 21.4% year over year, while production costs averaged $12.42 per Boe, a slight decline of 0.08% from the prior year [7] - The company repurchased shares worth $301 million and paid dividends of $163 million in the first quarter [7] Strategic Developments - On April 1, 2025, Devon finalized the dissolution of its Eagle Ford partnership, gaining approximately 46,000 net acres in the Blackhawk Field [10] - On May 5, 2025, the company agreed to sell its equity stake in the Matterhorn Pipeline for around $375 million, with proceeds aimed at enhancing its financial standing [11] Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $1.23 billion, up from $0.85 billion at the end of 2024, while long-term debt remained at $8.39 billion [12] - Net cash from operating activities was $1.94 billion, compared to $1.66 billion in Q1 2024, with capital expenditures totaling $0.93 billion, a 4.5% increase from the previous year [13] Future Guidance - Second-quarter production is expected to be in the range of 810,000-828,000 Boe/d, with capital spending estimated between $0.98-$1.04 billion [14] - Full-year production guidance for 2025 has been revised to 810,000-828,000 Boe/d, reflecting strong first-quarter volumes [14][15]