10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2019

DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Sep 30, 2019

Filed November 6, 2019For Securities:DVN

Summary

Devon Energy Corporation reported revenues of $1.85 billion for the third quarter of 2019, a decrease from $2.16 billion in the same period of the prior year. This decline was primarily driven by lower marketing revenues and a decrease in commodity prices, particularly for NGLs, which was partially offset by an increase in upstream revenues due to higher oil and gas production from core U.S. assets. The company reported net earnings attributable to Devon of $109 million for the quarter, a significant decrease from $2.54 billion in the third quarter of 2018, which included a large gain from the sale of EnLink. Significant strategic actions were undertaken during the period, including the closing of the sale of Canadian operations for $2.6 billion, which is expected to streamline the company's portfolio and focus on "New Devon." The company also continued its share repurchase program, buying back $550 million in stock during the quarter, and declared a dividend of $0.09 per share. Despite challenges from commodity price volatility, Devon's management highlighted progress in cost reduction initiatives and capital efficiency, aiming to enhance shareholder value through its "returns-driven strategy."

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$1.75B
Cost of Revenue$684.00M
Gross Profit$1.06B
Operating Income-$91.00M
Interest Expense$65.00M
Net Income$109.00M
EPS (Basic)$0.27
EPS (Diluted)$0.27
Shares Outstanding (Basic)392.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)394.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues for Q3 2019 decreased to $1.85 billion from $2.16 billion in Q3 2018, largely due to lower marketing revenues and commodity prices.
  • 2Net earnings attributable to Devon for Q3 2019 were $109 million, a substantial decrease from $2.54 billion in Q3 2018, which included a significant gain from discontinued operations (EnLink sale).
  • 3The company closed on the sale of its Canadian operations for $2.6 billion in June 2019, a key step in its "New Devon" strategic transformation.
  • 4Devon repurchased $550 million of its common stock in Q3 2019, continuing its share repurchase program.
  • 5Production from core U.S. assets, particularly in the Delaware and Powder River Basins, showed strong growth compared to the prior year.
  • 6The company reported $1.66 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of Q3 2019, with $3.0 billion in available borrowings under its Senior Credit Facility.
  • 7Management is focusing on a "returns-driven strategy" with emphasis on capital efficiency and cost reduction, including over $200 million in annualized G&A savings expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Revenue decreased due to lower marketing revenues and weaker commodity prices, especially for NGLs. Net earnings saw a significant drop primarily because the third quarter of 2018 included a substantial after-tax gain of $2.2 billion from the sale of EnLink. While upstream revenues increased due to higher production from core U.S. assets, this was not enough to offset the overall decline.

The most significant action was the closing of the sale of its Canadian operations for $2.6 billion in June 2019. This divestiture is a key part of the company's "New Devon" strategy to focus on high-margin U.S. oil assets. Additionally, the company continued its aggressive share repurchase program, buying back $550 million of its stock.

Devon is implementing a "returns-driven strategy" focused on capital efficiency and cost reductions. They are also utilizing derivative financial instruments to hedge a portion of their production against price volatility, aiming to protect realized prices. Management highlighted that despite price challenges, production from core U.S. plays like the Delaware and Powder River Basins showed growth.

Devon had approximately $1.7 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. They also had $3.0 billion in available borrowing capacity under their Senior Credit Facility. The company retired $1.7 billion of senior notes in the nine months leading up to this report, resulting in $4.3 billion of debt outstanding with no maturities until the end of 2025.