DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE (DVN)

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis addresses material changes in our results of operations for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 compared to previous periods, and in our financial condition and liquidity since December 31, 2025. For information regarding our critical accounting policies and estimates, see our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K under “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

Executive Overview

We are a leading independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company whose operations are focused onshore in the United States. Our operations are currently focused in five core areas: Permian Basin, Rockies, Eagle Ford, Anadarko Basin and Marcellus Shale. Our asset base is underpinned by premium acreage in the economic core of the Permian Basin and our diverse, top-tier resource plays, providing a deep inventory of opportunities for years to come.

On February 1, 2026, we entered into the Merger Agreement providing for an all-stock merger of equals with Coterra, which successfully closed on May 7, 2026. The Merger created a leading large-cap shale operator with an asset base anchored by a premier position in the Permian Basin. We expect the combination to unlock substantial value for shareholders by leveraging enhanced scale to improve margins, increase free cash flow and accelerate cash returns through the capture of $1.0 billion in sustainable annual pre-tax synergies to be attained through an optimized capital program, operating margin improvements and streamlined corporate costs. In connection with the Merger, we also initiated a review of our combined asset portfolio. As a company, we remain focused on building economic value by executing on our strategic priorities of moderating production growth, emphasizing capital and operational efficiencies, optimizing reinvestment rates to maximize free cash flow, maintaining low leverage, delivering cash returns to our shareholders and pursuing operational excellence. Our recent performance highlights for these priorities include the following items for the second quarter of 2026:

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Production totaled 1,359 MBoe/d, including oil production of 503 MBbls/d.

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Generated $3.7 billion of operating cash flow.

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Exited with $4.0 billion of liquidity, including $1.0 billion of cash.

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Retired $500 million of debt.

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Announced a new $8.0 billion share repurchase program and have repurchased approximately 4.4 million of our common shares for approximately $202 million, or $45.48 per share, since inception of the plan after closing of the Merger.

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Paid dividends of $366 million.

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Acquired approximately 16,300 net acres for approximately $2.6 billion through a federal lease sale, expanding our premier position in the Permian Basin.

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On track to deliver $1.0 billion of annual pre-tax merger synergies by year-end 2027.

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Earnings attributable to Devon were $1.9 billion, or $2.03 per diluted share.

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Our net earnings and operating cash flow are highly dependent upon oil, gas and NGL prices, which can be volatile due to several varying factors. As shown in the graph below, during the first six months of 2026, commodity prices have experienced heightened volatility, driven primarily by significant geopolitical events, including conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to global oil supply, along with continued uncertainty in global trade policy and OPEC+ production decisions.

Despite the potential negative impacts of higher inflation rates and supply chain disruptions created by these developments, we remain committed to capital discipline and delivering the objectives that underpin our current plan. Our disciplined, returns-driven strategy is designed to adapt to market fluctuations by reducing activity when necessary to maximize free cash flow generation. We will continue to prioritize value creation through moderated capital investment and production growth, particularly with a view of the volatility in commodity prices, supply chain constraints and the economic uncertainty arising from inflation and geopolitical events. Our cash-return objectives remain focused on opportunistic share repurchases, funding our dividends, repaying debt at upcoming maturities and building cash balances. To emphasize our commitment to maximizing free cash flow and creating value for shareholders, we remain on track to deliver at least $1.0 billion of annual pre-tax run-rate synergies by year end 2027, with approximately $600 million expected to be captured in 2027. We are driving progress on capital optimization, operating margin improvements and a reduced corporate cost structure through the sharing of best practices and technology across the combined company. Through the sharing of best practices and technology across the combined company, we are driving progress on capital optimization, operating margin improvements and a reduced corporate cost structure.

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Results of Operations

The following graphs, discussion and analysis are intended to provide an understanding of our results of operations and current financial condition. To facilitate the review, these numbers are being presented before consideration of noncontrolling interests.

Q2 2026 vs. Q1 2026

Our second quarter 2026 and first quarter 2026 net earnings were $1.9 billion and $120 million, respectively. The graph below shows the change in net earnings from the first quarter of 2026 to the second quarter of 2026. The material changes are further discussed by category on the following pages.

Production Volumes

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From the first quarter of 2026 to the second quarter of 2026, the change in volumes contributed to a $1.2 billion increase in earnings. Due to the Merger closing on May 7, 2026, volumes now include Coterra legacy assets in the Permian, Anadarko and Marcellus. Volumes associated with these Coterra legacy assets were approximately 488 MBoe/d in the second quarter of 2026. Volumes in the third quarter for the combined company are expected to range from approximately 1,660 to 1,690 MBoe/d, driven by a full quarter of production associated with Coterra legacy assets.

Realized Prices

From the first quarter of 2026 to the second quarter of 2026, realized prices contributed to a $918 million increase in earnings. Unhedged oil and NGL prices increased primarily due to higher WTI and Mont Belvieu index prices, while unhedged gas prices decreased primarily due to lower Henry Hub index prices and expanded regional gas price differentials in the Permian, including negative spot pricing at the Waha hub in the second quarter of 2026. Basis differentials began improving in June 2026, and we expect basis differentials to continue to improve as additional takeaway capacity commences service in the second half of 2026 and early 2027. The increase in index prices was partially offset by oil hedge cash settlements.

We currently have approximately 30% and 25% of our remaining anticipated 2026 oil and gas production hedged, respectively. For 2027, we currently have approximately 15% and 10% of our anticipated oil and gas production hedged, respectively.

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Hedge Settlements

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Included as a component of oil, gas and NGL derivatives on the consolidated statements of comprehensive earnings.

Cash settlements as presented in the tables above represent realized gains or losses related to the instruments described in Note 3 in “Part I. Financial Information – Item 1. Financial Statements” in this report.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Introduction

The following discussion and analysis presents management’s perspective of our business, financial condition and overall performance. This information is intended to provide investors with an understanding of our past performance, current financial condition and outlook for the future and should be read in conjunction with “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.

The following discussion and analyses primarily focus on 2025 and 2024 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2025 and 2024. Discussions of 2023 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2024 and 2023 that are not included in this report can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Executive Overview

We are a leading independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company whose operations are focused onshore in the United States. Our operations are currently focused in four core areas: the Delaware Basin, Rockies, Eagle Ford and Anadarko Basin. Our asset base is underpinned by premium acreage in the economic core of the Delaware Basin and our diverse, top-tier resource plays, providing a deep inventory of opportunities for years to come.

On September 27, 2024, we acquired the Williston Basin business of Grayson Mill for total consideration of approximately $5.0 billion, consisting of $3.5 billion of cash and approximately 37.3 million shares of Devon common stock, including purchase price adjustments. The acquisition has allowed us to efficiently expand our oil production and operating scale, creating immediate and long-term, sustainable value to shareholders.

On February 1, 2026, we entered into the Merger Agreement, providing for an all-stock merger of equals with Coterra. The Merger will create a leading large-cap shale operator with an asset base anchored by a premier position in the economic core of the Delaware Basin. The Merger is expected to unlock substantial value for shareholders by leveraging enhanced scale to improve margins, increase free cash flow and accelerate cash returns through the capture of $1.0 billion in sustainable annual synergies. As a company, we remain focused on building economic value by executing on our strategic priorities of moderating production growth, emphasizing capital and operational efficiencies, optimizing reinvestment rates to maximize free cash flow, maintaining low leverage, delivering cash returns to our shareholders and pursuing operational excellence. Our recent performance highlights for these priorities include the following items for 2025:

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Oil production totaled 389 MBbls/d, a 12% increase year over year.

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Through 2025, completed approximately 88% of our authorized $5.0 billion share repurchase program, with approximately 100 million of our common shares repurchased for approximately $4.4 billion, or $44.02 per share, since inception of the plan.

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Retired $485 million of senior notes.

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Exited with $4.4 billion of liquidity, including $1.4 billion of cash.

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Generated $6.7 billion of operating cash flow.

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Paid dividends of $619 million.

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Completed acquisition of outstanding noncontrolling interests in Cotton Draw Midstream for $260 million.

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Received $545 million of cash proceeds from the sale of property and investments, including $409 million related to the sale of our investment in Matterhorn.

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Through 2025, achieved approximately 85% of our $1.0 billion business optimization plan.

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Earnings attributable to Devon were $2.6 billion, or $4.17 per diluted share.

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Core earnings (Non-GAAP) were $2.5 billion, or $3.92 per diluted share.

To emphasize our commitment to maximizing free cash flow and creating value for shareholders, we have implemented a business optimization plan which is anticipated to improve our annual pre-tax cash flow by $1.0 billion. The plan includes actions to achieve more efficient field-level operations and improvements in drilling and completion costs while improving operating margins and corporate costs. These savings are on track to be achieved by the end of 2026 with approximately $850 million achieved through 2025.

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Our net earnings and operating cash flow are highly dependent upon oil, gas and NGL prices, which can be volatile due to several varying factors. Commodity pricing remained stable through 2023 and 2024. During 2025, however, commodity prices have experienced heightened volatility and declines, driven primarily by economic uncertainty in global trade arising from geopolitical events and shifting trade policies, such as the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. and planned oil output increases by OPEC+. The graphs below show the trends in commodity prices over the past three years and their related impact on our net earnings, operating cash flow and capital investments.

As we dependably generate strong cash flow results as shown above, we will continue to prioritize delivering cash returns to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends while maintaining a strong liquidity position. Since the inception of our authorized $5.0 billion share repurchase program, we have repurchased approximately 100 million common shares for approximately $4.4 billion, or $44.02 per share. We also returned value to shareholders by paying dividends of $619 million during 2025. We exited 2025 with $4.4 billion of liquidity, comprised of $1.4 billion of cash and $3.0 billion of available credit under our Senior Credit Facility. We currently have $8.4 billion of debt outstanding, of which approximately $1.0 billion is classified as short-term. Additionally, to help mitigate the volatility of commodity prices and protect ourselves from downside risk, we currently have approximately 30% of our anticipated 2026 oil and gas production hedged.

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Business and Industry Outlook

In 2025, Devon marked its 54th anniversary in the oil and gas business and its 37th year as a public company. We generated $6.7 billion of operating cash flow in 2025, demonstrating resilience despite lower oil prices through higher production volumes and lower taxes. In April 2025, we announced our business optimization plan targeting $1.0 billion in annual pre-tax free cash flow improvements by the end of 2026 through enhanced capital efficiency, production optimization, commercial improvements and corporate cost reductions. We achieved approximately 85% of these improvements through 2025, with the remainder to be realized by year-end 2026.

We remain committed to industry-leading capital returns to shareholders, supported by capital discipline and a strategy designed to succeed through commodity cycles. In 2025, we returned approximately $1.7 billion of cash to shareholders through cash dividends and share repurchases, and will continue to prioritize shareholder cash return in 2026.

In 2025, WTI oil prices averaged $64.87 per Bbl versus $75.79 per Bbl in 2024, an approximately 14% decline amid continued market volatility. Oil prices are expected to remain volatile in 2026 due to ongoing geopolitical supply risks, including developments in key producing regions, stronger forecasted non-OPEC production, and improving global demand. Henry Hub natural gas prices increased significantly in 2025, averaging $3.43 per Mcf compared to $2.27 per Mcf in 2024. Natural gas prices are expected to strengthen further in 2026 driven by increased LNG export capacity, strong power generation demand across multiple sectors, and continued producer discipline. Our 2026 cash flow is partly protected from commodity price volatility due to our current hedge position that covers approximately 30% of our anticipated oil and gas volumes. In order to further insulate our cash flow, we continue to examine and, when appropriate, execute attractive regional basis swap hedges to protect price realizations across our portfolio. With continued capital efficiency gains and operational improvements, we expect to generate material amounts of free cash flow at current commodity price levels.

Our 2026 capital program reflects our continued commitment to capital discipline and efficiency. To maximize free cash flow generation, our 2026 capital is expected to be focused on our highest returning oil play, the Delaware Basin. The remainder of our 2026 capital will continue to be deployed to our other core areas of Rockies, Eagle Ford and Anadarko Basin. Our 2026 capital budget is expected to be approximately 4% lower than 2025, driven by continued capital efficiency gains and optimized activity levels. Our disciplined approach to capital allocation is expected to continue generating substantial free cash flow.

Results of Operations

The following graph, discussion and analysis are intended to provide an understanding of our results of operations and current financial condition. To facilitate the review, these numbers are being presented before consideration of earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests. Analysis of the change in net earnings is shown below.

Our 2025 net earnings were $2.7 billion, compared to net earnings of $2.9 billion for 2024. The graph below shows the change in net earnings from 2024 to 2025. The material changes are further discussed by category on the following pages.

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Production Volumes

From 2024 to 2025, the change in volumes contributed to a $1.4 billion increase in earnings. Volumes increased primarily due to the Grayson Mill acquisition in the Rockies, which closed in the third quarter of 2024, as well as new well activity in the Delaware Bas

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