NYSE$CTRA

Coterra EnerCoterra Energy Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Coterra Energy exceeded production guidance for Q4 2024, reporting strong financial performance and continued operational efficiency.

Coterra Energy delivered solid financial results in Q4 2024, with total revenue reaching $1.4 billion. The company reported net income of $297 million and an adjusted EPS of $0.49. Production exceeded the high-end of guidance, with total equivalent daily production at 682 MBoepd, driven by strong well performance and operational efficiencies. The company also announced a 5% increase in its dividend and completed Permian Basin acquisitions worth $3.2 billion, strengthening its asset portfolio for future growth.

  • Total revenue reached $1.4 billion, with net income of $297 million.
  • Average daily production exceeded guidance, reaching 682 MBoepd.
  • Adjusted EPS came in at $0.49, reflecting strong operational execution.
  • Completed $3.2 billion in Permian Basin acquisitions to enhance future production.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.4B

Previous: $1.5B-6.7%
EPS (adj)

$0.49

Previous: $0.52-5.8%
Average Daily BOE

681.5K

No prior period
Average Daily Oil Production

113.0K

No prior period
Average Daily Natural Gas (Mcf)

2.8M

No prior period
Average Daily NGL Production

105.4K

No prior period
Unit Operating Cost

$8.89

No prior period
Direct Operations Unit Cost

$2.83

No prior period
Gathering & Transport Cost

$3.82

No prior period
Taxes Other Than Income

$1.22

No prior period
G&A Unit Cost

$1.02

No prior period
DD&A Unit Cost

$7.75

No prior period
Exploration Unit Cost

$0.09

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp Unit Cost

$0.29

No prior period
Interest Expense Unit Cost

$0.29

No prior period
Oil Price Ex-Hedges

$68.57

No prior period
Gas Price Ex-Hedges

$2.02

No prior period
NGL Price

$20.94

No prior period
Oil Price Inc-Hedges

$68.70

No prior period
Gas Price Inc-Hedges

$2.04

No prior period
Net Wells Turned In Line

34.7

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$425M

Previous: -$470M+9.6%
Net Income

$297M

Previous: $416M-28.6%
Operating Income

$326M

Previous: $478M-31.8%
Gross Profit

$326M

Previous: $626M-47.9%

Revenue & EPS history

Coterra · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.4B

Q4 2024-6.7%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 8 of 16 quarters(50%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Coterra · $1.36B total across 4 segments · Q3 2023

  • Oil
    $684M-9.4%
  • Natural Gas
    $481M-70.7%
  • NGL
    $170M-34.4%
  • Other & Derivatives
    $21M+115.2%

Forward guidance

Coterra Energy expects total production to increase by approximately 9% in 2025, driven by a 47% increase in oil production. The company plans capital expenditures between $2.1 billion and $2.4 billion while maintaining a strong reinvestment rate below 50%.

Tailwinds

  • Projected 9% increase in total equivalent production in 2025.
  • Expected oil production growth of 47% year-over-year.
  • Strong free cash flow to support dividends and share repurchases.
  • Planned capital expenditures of $2.1B - $2.4B focused on Permian Basin.
  • Marcellus production restart expected to contribute incremental natural gas volumes.

Headwinds

  • Potential price volatility in natural gas markets impacting revenue.
  • Higher capital expenditures due to acquisition integration.
  • Increased operating costs in Marcellus Basin development.
  • Regulatory uncertainties affecting long-term project approvals.
  • Macroeconomic risks that could impact commodity demand.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

-0.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.1%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.8%

Avg return

30 days after

48%

35 / 73 earnings

Positive

+8.9%

Q3 2012

Best reaction

-12.2%

Q2 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-6.8%
Q4 2025+2.4%+2.0%+21.4%
Q3 2025+6.0%+8.9%+12.1%
Q2 2025+1.5%+0.4%+1.9%
Q1 2025-9.2%-7.4%-1.7%
Q4 2024-2.3%-3.5%+1.9%
Q3 2024-6.0%-3.4%+10.7%
Q2 2024-7.1%-8.9%-5.7%
Q1 2024+4.8%+4.3%+6.0%
Q4 2023-0.7%-0.7%+4.3%
Q3 2023-2.0%-3.8%-11.6%
Q2 2023+0.1%+1.7%+1.8%
Q1 2023+4.1%+3.1%-0.8%
Q4 2022+7.3%+10.3%+3.0%
Q3 2022-0.2%-5.1%-11.1%
Q2 2022-0.6%-5.5%+2.2%
Q1 2022+0.5%+13.1%+22.2%
Q4 2021+2.9%+3.4%+28.1%
Q3 2021+3.0%+1.0%-5.7%
Q2 2021+1.4%-0.3%-1.7%
Q1 2021+1.6%-1.3%-11.3%
Q4 2018-0.3%-1.2%+1.4%
Q4 2019-0.3%-1.2%+1.4%
Q4 2020-0.3%-1.2%+1.4%
Q4 2017-0.3%+4.4%+6.2%
Q3 2020-5.3%-12.9%-3.4%
Q2 2020+5.4%+8.2%+4.5%
Q1 2020-5.0%-0.9%+23.5%
Q3 2019-1.9%+0.2%-11.2%
Q2 2019-12.2%-12.1%-22.7%
Q1 2019-0.9%+0.3%-0.8%
Q3 2018+7.3%+13.2%+19.6%
Q2 2018-8.1%-5.8%-2.3%
Q1 2018-3.5%-0.2%-0.3%
Q3 2017+3.6%+5.5%+9.0%
Q2 2017-1.2%-2.4%-1.3%
Q1 2017+3.3%+5.2%+0.0%
Q4 2016-2.4%-0.4%+7.5%
Q3 2016-3.6%-6.4%+5.6%
Q2 2016-0.5%+2.4%+5.8%
Q1 2016-0.9%
Q4 2015-3.3%
Q3 2015-5.7%
Q2 2015-4.2%
Q1 2015+2.7%
Q4 2014+0.9%
Q3 2014-2.8%
Q2 2014-0.6%
Q1 2014+1.3%
Q4 2013-1.8%
Q3 2013+5.9%
Q2 2013-0.0%
Q1 2013-1.2%
Q4 2012+1.3%
Q3 2012+8.9%
Q2 2012+2.9%
Q1 2012+2.8%
Q4 2011-1.7%
Q3 2011+0.2%
Q2 2011-0.8%
Q1 2011+1.2%
Q4 2010-2.9%
Q3 2010+6.6%
Q2 2010+2.5%
Q1 2009+4.2%
Q1 2010+3.0%
Q4 2007+0.8%
Q4 2009+0.8%
Q3 2008-3.4%
Q3 2009-3.4%
Q2 2008+2.5%
Q2 2009+2.5%
Q4 2008+2.5%

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