Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Crescent Energy.
Research analysts who have asked questions during Crescent Energy earnings calls.
Michael Furrow
Pickering Energy Partners
6 questions for CRGY
John Abbott
Wolfe Research
5 questions for CRGY
Charles Meade
Johnson Rice & Company L.L.C.
4 questions for CRGY
John Freeman
Raymond James Financial
4 questions for CRGY
Michael Scialla
Stephens Inc.
4 questions for CRGY
Arun Jayaram
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 questions for CRGY
Bert Donnes
William Blair
2 questions for CRGY
Hsu-Lei Huang
Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.
2 questions for CRGY
Jarrod Giroue
Stephens Inc.
2 questions for CRGY
Jonathan Mardini
KeyBanc Capital Markets
2 questions for CRGY
Lloyd Byrne
Jefferies LLC
2 questions for CRGY
Neal Dingmann
Truist Securities
2 questions for CRGY
Timothy Rezvan
KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.
2 questions for CRGY
Oliver Huang
TPH&Co.
1 question for CRGY
Philip Jungwirth
BMO
1 question for CRGY
Phillip Jungwirth
BMO Capital Markets
1 question for CRGY
Tarek Hamid
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1 question for CRGY
Tim Rezvan
KeyBanc Capital Markets
1 question for CRGY
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for CRGY.
- Crescent Energy reported Q4 2025 production of 268,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, generated approximately $536 million of Adjusted EBITDA, and $239 million of Levered Free Cash Flow.
- The company completed a transformational year in 2025, executing nearly $5 billion of transactions including over $4 billion in acquisitions and divesting nearly $1 billion in non-core assets, establishing a focused portfolio in the Eagle Ford, Permian, and Uinta basins.
- Permian synergy targets have been doubled to $190 million, driven by increased operational efficiencies, overhead optimization, and marketing improvements.
- Crescent announced the formation of Crescent Royalties, a new world-class minerals platform that currently contributes approximately $160 million of annual cash flow.
- Capital allocation priorities include strengthening the balance sheet, with over $700 million of debt repaid in Q4 2025, maintaining a $0.12 per share quarterly dividend, and an increased $400 million share buyback authorization.
- In Q4 2025, Crescent Energy generated approximately $536 million of Adjusted EBITDA and $239 million of Levered Free Cash Flow, with production at 268,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
- The company executed nearly $5 billion of transactions in 2025, including over $4 billion of acquisitions and divesting nearly $1 billion of non-core assets, to become a focused operator in the Eagle Ford, Permian, and Uinta basins.
- Synergy targets for the newly acquired Permian assets have been increased by 100%, significantly enhancing expected investment returns.
- Crescent Energy announced the formation of Crescent Royalties, a new minerals platform that contributes approximately $160 million of annual cash flow, aimed at enhancing strategic flexibility and long-term value recognition.
- The company repaid more than $700 million of debt in Q4 2025 and increased its share buyback authorization to $400 million, while declaring a $0.12 per share dividend for the quarter.
- Crescent Energy reported Q4 2025 production of 268,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, including 106,000 barrels of oil per day, and generated approximately $239 million of Levered Free Cash Flow and $536 million of Adjusted EBITDA.
- 2025 was a transformational year, marked by nearly $5 billion in transactions, including over $4 billion in acquisitions and nearly $1 billion in divestitures, establishing the company as a focused operator in the Eagle Ford, Permian, and Uinta basins.
- The company doubled its original synergy target for the Permian assets to $190 million annually, with $40 million+ already captured from overhead, public company expenses, and cost of capital synergies. Operational improvements, such as increasing wells per pad and simulfrac use, are expected to drive further efficiencies.
- For Q4 2025, Crescent declared a $0.12 per share dividend, repaid more than $700 million of debt, and increased its share buyback authorization to $400 million. The long-term leverage target remains one time, with an expectation to be below 1.5 times by year-end.
- The company introduced Crescent Royalties, a world-class minerals platform contributing approximately $160 million of annual cash flow, with a strategy to continue scaling this platform.
- Crescent Energy reported Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDAX of $535.735 million and Levered Free Cash Flow of $239.202 million, contributing to full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDAX of $2.065 billion and Levered Free Cash Flow of $856.123 million, exceeding guidance across all key metrics.
- The company maintains an attractive return of capital with a $0.12/share fixed quarterly dividend (5% yield) and has ~$336 million remaining on its $400 million buyback authorization.
- As of December 31, 2025, CRGY demonstrated balance sheet strength with 1.5x Net LTM Leverage and ~$2.0 billion in liquidity, with no near-term debt maturities.
- Operationally, Q4 2025 net production was 268 Mboe/d (58% liquids). The company executed nearly $5 billion in 2025 MA&D, significantly increasing its Permian synergy target by approximately 100%, and introduced Crescent Royalties. The midpoint of 2026 net production guidance is ~328 Mboe/d (~63% liquids).
- Crescent Energy reported strong financial performance for full year 2025, with $1.7 billion of Operating Cash Flow and $856 million in Levered Free Cash Flow, exceeding expectations.
- The company achieved record annual production of 260 MBoe/d in 2025 and transformed its portfolio through approximately $5 billion of acquisitions and divestitures, establishing positions across three premier basins.
- For the fourth quarter of 2025, Crescent Energy generated $536 million of Adjusted EBITDAX and $239 million of Levered Free Cash Flow, with $9 million of net income and $131 million of Adjusted Net Income.
- Crescent Energy strengthened its balance sheet, exiting 2025 with approximately $2 billion of liquidity and a Net LTM Leverage ratio of 1.5x, and announced an updated $400 million buyback authorization along with a $0.12 per share cash dividend for Q4 2025.
- Crescent Energy Finance LLC issued 7.75% Senior Notes Due 2029 on January 2, 2026.
- The company is obligated to furnish annual financial statements (substantially in the form of a Form 10-K) within 120 days after each fiscal year-end, and quarterly financial statements (substantially in the form of a Form 10-Q) within 60 days after the end of the first three fiscal quarters.
- Covenants related to the Senior Notes include limitations on common stock dividends, which in any fiscal year may not exceed 7% of Market Capitalization.
- The indenture also restricts the incurrence of certain indebtedness or issuance of Disqualified Stock, limiting it to an aggregate principal amount or liquidation preference not exceeding the greater of $400.0 million and 5.0% of Adjusted Consolidated Net Tangible Assets.
- Crescent Energy Company closed its all-stock acquisition of Vital Energy, Inc. on December 15, 2025, creating a leading, returns-driven independent E&P company.
- The transaction is expected to significantly enhance Crescent's free cash flow profile, operational scale, and opportunity set.
- In connection with the closing, William Albrecht and Jarvis Hollingsworth were appointed to Crescent's Board of Directors, which now comprises twelve directors, ten of whom are independent.
- Crescent Energy Finance LLC assumed the obligations under Vital Energy's 7.875% senior unsecured notes due 2032.
- Crescent Energy closed its all-stock acquisition of Vital Energy, Inc., establishing a leading, returns-driven independent E&P company and positioning Crescent as a top ten liquids-weighted independent.
- The combined entity will prioritize free cash flow generation, disciplined capital allocation, and sustainable long-term value creation.
- Crescent expects to provide pro forma 2026 guidance with its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results.
- William Albrecht and Jarvis Hollingsworth were appointed to Crescent's Board of Directors, which now consists of twelve directors (ten independent), following Michael Duginski's resignation.
- Crescent Energy Finance LLC announced the early results of its exchange offers and consent solicitations for Vital Energy, Inc.'s 7.75% Senior Notes due 2029 and 9.750% Senior Notes due 2030.
- As of the December 12, 2025 Early Tender Date, 94.21% of the 2029 Notes and 76.26% of the 2030 Notes were tendered, and the requisite consents for proposed amendments were received.
- Eligible Holders who tendered by the Early Tender Date will receive $1,000 principal amount of New Crescent Notes for each $1,000 principal amount tendered, plus a $2.50 cash Consent Fee per $1,000 principal amount of Existing Vital Notes.
- The Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations are set to expire on December 30, 2025, with an expected Settlement Date of January 2, 2026.
- Crescent Energy Company (CRGY) stockholders have overwhelmingly approved the issuance of Crescent Class A common stock for its proposed merger with Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE).
- Approximately 98% of the Crescent common stock voted were in favor of the Merger, which represents about 81% of the outstanding Crescent common stock.
- The merger is expected to close on December 15, 2025.
Quarterly earnings call transcripts for Crescent Energy.
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