Devon Energy Stock Slips Despite Q4 Earnings Beat

Core Insights - Devon Energy reported quarterly earnings of 82 cents per share, surpassing the analyst estimate of 81 cents [1] - Quarterly revenue reached $4.12 billion, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $3.85 billion [1] - Production averaged 851,000 Boe per day in the fourth quarter, exceeding the top-end of guidance [1] Production Costs - Production costs, including taxes, averaged $10.99 per Boe in the fourth quarter, reflecting a 4% reduction from the third quarter [2] Management Commentary - CEO Clay Gaspar highlighted that disciplined execution and operational excellence defined 2025, leading to results that exceeded fourth-quarter expectations across all major value drivers [2] - Gaspar also noted that the success achieved was supported by focused business optimization efforts, resulting in significant free cash flow and meaningful cash returns to shareholders [3] Stock Performance - Devon Energy stock experienced a decline of 1.7%, trading at $43.31 in Tuesday's extended trading [3]