
Devon Energy Increases Dividend to $0.32/Share, Authorizes $8B Buyback
Devon Energy announced the successful completion of its transformational merger with Coterra Energy on May 7, 2026. Following the merger, the company increased its quarterly dividend by 33% to $0.32 per share and authorized a new $8 billion share repurchase program, reflecting confidence in its free cash flow potential. Devon expects to capture $1 billion in sustainable pre-tax synergies by the end of 2027 from the merger, in addition to $1 billion in annual pre-tax free cash flow improvements from its business optimization program. The company also reported strong 2025 operating results, including $2.6 billion in net earnings and $3.1 billion in free cash flow. The definitive proxy statement outlines proposals for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 30, 2026, including the election of 11 directors, ratification of the independent auditor, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.
Key Highlights
- Merger with Coterra Energy completed on May 7, 2026.
- Quarterly dividend increased by 33% to $0.32 per share.
- New share repurchase program authorized for $8 billion.
- Expects $1 billion in sustainable pre-tax synergies by end of 2027 from merger.
- Achieved 85% of $1 billion business optimization target in 2025, fully by Q2 2026.
- Reported 2025 net earnings of $2.6 billion, or $4.17 per share.
- Generated $6.7 billion of operating cash flow and $3.1 billion of free cash flow in 2025.
- Produced a record 840,000 boe/d in 2025, including 389,000 bbl/d oil (+12% YoY).
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