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DVN 8-K filings in 2026
Every material Form 8-K Devon Energy filed with the SEC in 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Devon Energy reported third-quarter 2026 net earnings of $1.0 billion, or $0.88 per diluted share, along with $2.0 billion in adjusted free cash flow. The company raised its year-end 2026 synergy run-rate expectations to approximately $350 million and maintained its full-year guidance while providing an initial 2027 outlook.
Generated $2.8 billion of operating cash flow and $2.0 billion of adjusted free cash flow in the third quarter of 2026.
Agreed to sell Eagle Ford assets for $4.2 billion in cash on October 8, 2026, with closing expected in early 2027.
Returned $1,530 million to shareholders during the quarter through dividends, share repurchases, and debt reduction.
Raised expected year-end 2026 synergy run rate to approximately $350 million.
Devon Energy's Compensation Committee approved a higher base salary and a new restricted stock award for CEO and President Clay M. Gaspar. The salary increase is retroactive to May 7, 2026, the closing date of the Coterra Energy merger, and the stock award is valued at $2.7 million. The filing reports compensation changes only and gives no financial results, so it does not indicate operating performance.
Base salary raised to an annualized rate of $1,500,000, effective retroactively to May 7, 2026
Restricted stock award valued at $2,700,000, based on the closing price on the September 10, 2026 grant date
Stock award vests in three annual installments from the grant date
Committee approved the changes on August 21, 2026, citing benchmarking data and its consultant's recommendation
Devon Energy announced several executive leadership changes effective August 20, 2026, including new Executive Vice Presidents for Exploration & Production and a new Chief Technology Officer. Two former EVPs, John Raines and Michael DeShazer, are leaving the company as of September 1, 2026. The filing does not describe the reasons for the changes or any financial effect, so its direct impact on shareholders is unclear.
Tom Hellman named EVP, Exploration & Production, covering Anadarko, Eagle Ford, Marcellus and Rockies; previously SVP, New Ventures
Robert (Trey) Lowe III named EVP, Exploration & Production, covering Permian; previously EVP and Chief Technology Officer
Kevin Smith named EVP and Chief Technology Officer; previously SVP, Subsurface
John Raines and Michael DeShazer leaving the company as of September 1, 2026
Devon Energy reported second-quarter 2026 net earnings of $1.9 billion, or $2.03 per diluted share, up from $917 million, or $1.41 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025, after closing its merger with Coterra Energy on May 7. The company kept its full-year 2026 guidance unchanged and raised its quarterly dividend 33% to $0.32 per share, though the quarter also included $174 million of after-tax restructuring costs.
Net earnings of $1.9 billion, or $2.03 per diluted share, versus $917 million, or $1.41 per diluted share, in Q2 2025
Core earnings of $1.5 billion, or $1.57 per diluted share; total revenues of $7.4 billion versus $4.3 billion a year earlier
Third-quarter 2026 production guidance of 1,660,000 to 1,690,000 Boe per day; full-year 2026 guidance unchanged from June
Quarterly dividend raised 33% to $0.32 per share, payable Sep. 30, 2026 to holders of record on Sep. 15, 2026
On June 25, 2026, Devon Energy completed the settlement of private exchange offers for certain Coterra Energy notes, issuing five series of new Devon senior notes in exchange and for cash. The new notes are unsecured obligations of Devon maturing from 2027 to 2055, and the filing says Devon also agreed to register the exchange notes, with additional interest of up to 1.0% if that is not completed within 450 days.
On June 25, 2026, Devon issued five series of new senior notes, maturing from May 15, 2027 to February 15, 2055.
The New Devon 2027 Notes total $627,099,000 at 3.90%, and the New Devon 2055 Notes total $734,180,000 at 5.90%.
Devon agreed to file a registration statement for an exchange offer; additional interest of up to 1.0% applies if exchange offers are not completed within 450 days of settlement.
Devon Energy completed its all-stock merger with Coterra Energy on May 7, 2026, converting each Coterra common share into the right to receive 0.70 Devon common shares. Devon shareholders will own about 54 percent of the combined company and former Coterra shareholders about 46 percent on a fully diluted basis, and Coterra stock will no longer trade on the NYSE. The filing also raises Devon's authorized common shares from 1,000,000,000 to 2,000,000,000 and changes the board and senior officers, which affects who oversees the combined company.
Each Coterra share converted into 0.70 Devon shares; Coterra stock will no longer be listed on the NYSE.
Devon holders own about 54 percent and former Coterra holders about 46 percent on a fully diluted basis.
Authorized Devon common shares increased from 1,000,000,000 to 2,000,000,000, effective May 7, 2026.
Shannon E. Young III became CFO and Thomas E. Jorden became non-executive Chair; the company targets $1 billion in annual pre-tax synergies by year-end 2027.
Devon Energy reported first-quarter 2026 net earnings of $120 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, down from $509 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, a year earlier. The result reflects a $701 million loss on oil, gas and NGL derivatives, while core earnings, which exclude certain items, were $641 million, or $1.04 per diluted share. The company said its all-stock merger with Coterra Energy is expected to close on or around May 7, 2026, and it has suspended share repurchases until then.
Net earnings $120 million ($0.19 per diluted share) versus $509 million ($0.77) in Q1 2025; total revenues $3,807 million versus $4,452 million
Oil, gas and NGL derivatives produced a $701 million loss, including $644 million in valuation changes; core earnings were $641 million ($1.04 per diluted share)
Operating cash flow $1.7 billion and free cash flow $816 million; Q1 production 833,000 Boe per day, in line with guidance
Q2 2026 guidance: production 851,000 to 868,000 Boe per day and capital spending of about $900 million; no full-year 2026 guidance until combined-company guidance in mid-June 2026
Devon Energy entered into a First Amendment to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on March 24, 2026, with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent. The amendment extends the facility's maturity from March 24, 2030 to March 24, 2031 and renews the company's right to request three one-year extensions, subject to lender approval.
Maturity extended from March 24, 2030 to March 24, 2031
Right to request three one-year maturity extensions renewed, subject to lenders holding more than 50% of commitments
10 basis point credit spread adjustment to SOFR-based rates removed
Devon Energy reported fourth-quarter 2025 net earnings of $562 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, down from $693 million in the third quarter and $653 million a year earlier. Production averaged 851,000 Boe per day, above the top end of guidance, and the company is pursuing an all-stock merger with Coterra Energy expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, with a planned 31 percent dividend increase and a new buyback of more than $5 billion after closing.
Q4 2025 net earnings were $562 million ($0.90 per diluted share); core earnings were $510 million ($0.82 per diluted share).
Q4 2025 production averaged 851,000 Boe per day, exceeding the top end of guidance; capital investment was $883 million, 4 percent below guidance.
Merger with Coterra Energy announced Feb. 2, 2026 is expected to close in Q2 2026; quarterly dividend to rise to $0.315 per share after close.
Share repurchases were suspended with the merger announcement; Q1 2026 production is estimated to be reduced 1 percent by severe winter weather.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy signed a merger agreement on February 1, 2026, under which Coterra would merge into a Devon subsidiary and each Coterra share would convert into 0.70 Devon shares. Devon stockholders would own about 54% of the combined company and Coterra stockholders about 46%, and Devon expects $1 billion in annual pre-tax synergies by year-end 2027. Closing requires stockholder and regulatory approvals and is expected in the second quarter of 2026.
Exchange ratio of 0.70 Devon share for each Coterra share; the press release implies a combined enterprise value of about $58 billion based on Devon's January 30, 2026 closing price
Expected pre-tax synergies of $1 billion annually by year-end 2027
Termination fee of $865 million in certain circumstances; merger may be terminated if not completed by August 1, 2026, extendable for antitrust approvals
Post-merger board of 11 directors, with Clay Gaspar as CEO and Tom Jorden as Chair
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