Coterra(US:CTRA) ZACKS·2025-11-05 14:31Core Insights - Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of 39 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents, primarily due to weaker oil and NGL realizations and a 30.1% increase in operating expenses, although the earnings improved from 30 cents in the same quarter last year [1][2] Financial Performance - Operating revenues for Coterra reached $1.8 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $60 million, driven by stronger-than-expected oil, NGL, and other revenues, despite a 33.7% decrease from the previous year due to lower contributions from derivative gains [2] - Cash flow from operations increased by 28.6% to $971 million, supporting a free cash flow of $533 million for the quarter [12][10] - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of 22 cents per share, consistent with the previous quarter, to be paid on November 26, 2025 [3] Production and Pricing - Average daily production rose 17.3% year-over-year to 785 thousand barrels of oil equivalent (Mboe), surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 781 Mboe [6] - Oil production increased by 50.3% to 166.8 thousand barrels (MBbl) per day, slightly exceeding the consensus estimate, while natural gas production decreased by 7.3% to 2,894.6 million cubic feet (Mmcf) per day, falling short of expectations [7] - The average realized price for crude oil was $64.10 per barrel, a 13.4% decrease from the prior year, while the average realized natural gas price rose to $1.95 per thousand cubic feet [8][9] Costs and Expenses - Total operating expenses increased to $1,347 million from $1,035 million in the prior year, driven by higher costs including a 10.3% rise in depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses [11] - The average unit cost rose to $19.33 per barrel of oil equivalent from $16.96 the previous year [10] Financial Position - As of September 30, 2025, Coterra had $98 million in cash and cash equivalents, with total liquidity of approximately $2.1 billion and a long-term debt of $4.2 billion, resulting in a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 20% [13] Guidance - Coterra expects 2025 capital expenditures of roughly $2.3 billion and has raised its full-year production outlook to 772-782 Mboepd, with specific fourth-quarter guidance indicating continued operational strength [14][15]