Coterra Energy (CTRA) investor relations material

Strategic focus and portfolio optimization

• Comprehensive portfolio review underway to maximize shareholder value, with emphasis on the Permian asset base.

• Portfolio rationalization aims to concentrate investments and divest non-core assets for optimal returns.

• Enhanced capital allocation prioritizes high-return, long-duration inventory in the Permian.

Financial performance and shareholder returns

• Increased dividend by 33% and expanded share repurchase program to $8 billion, representing 15% of market value.

• Annual dividend target set at 10–15% of cash flow, with a focus on sustainable growth.

• Committed to retiring $1.25 billion of debt in 2026 and targeting gross debt of ~$9 billion by end of 2027.

• Maintaining a BBB+ investment-grade credit rating and leverage below 1.0x through cycles.

Operational outlook and capital efficiency

• 2026 production outlook exceeds prior plans by 2% with capital expenditures of $4.9 billion.

• Oil-weighted capital allocation exceeds 90%, with Permian as the primary focus.

• 2026 guidance includes legacy and newly acquired assets, with oil production of 490–510 MBbls/d and total production of 1,355–1,405 Mboe/d.