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Chord Energy Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results, Declares Base Dividend and Issues Updated Outlook

Core Insights - Chord Energy Corporation reported strong operational and financial results for Q2 2025, exceeding expectations in free cash flow and production volumes, while maintaining a focus on capital discipline and shareholder returns [4][7][12]. Operational and Financial Highlights - Oil production volumes reached 156.7 MBopd, exceeding guidance of 153.0 – 156.0 MBopd [6] - NGL volumes were 54.1 MBblpd, surpassing guidance of 47.3 – 48.8 MBblpd [6] - Natural gas volumes were 425.9 MMcfpd, above the guidance range of 408.5 – 421.5 MMcfpd [6] - Total production volumes were 281.9 MBoepd, exceeding the guidance of 268.3 – 275.0 MBoepd [6] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $547.2 million, while adjusted free cash flow was $140.8 million [7][15] - The company returned over 90% of adjusted free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases [7] Shareholder Returns - A base dividend of $1.30 per share was declared, payable on September 8, 2025 [9] - The company repurchased $55.0 million of common stock at an average price of $90.80 per share during Q2 2025 [10] - A new share repurchase program totaling $1 billion was authorized, replacing the existing program [11] Updated Outlook - Full-year 2025 oil production guidance was raised by 500 Bopd, with a reduction in capital expenditures by $20 million at the midpoint of guidance [12][14] - The company expects to generate approximately $2.4 billion in adjusted EBITDA and $850 million in adjusted free cash flow for the second half of 2025 [12] - The updated guidance reflects improved capital efficiency and lower operating costs, with a projected 20% increase in adjusted free cash flow compared to earlier forecasts [14] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q2 2025 were $950.3 million, compared to $902.7 million in Q2 2024 [15] - The company reported a net loss of $389.9 million for Q2 2025, with diluted earnings per share of $(6.77) [15] - Goodwill impairment of $539.3 million was recognized due to a decline in market capitalization [17] Capital Expenditures and Liquidity - E&P and other capital expenditures for Q2 2025 were $355.6 million, at the low end of guidance [7] - As of June 30, 2025, total debt was $930 million, with cash and cash equivalents of $40.5 million [21]