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Ovintiv 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 11, 2026)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed May 11, 2026
Period End
May 11, 2026
Security
OVV
In the record · 2020–202610-K710-Q218-K127

OVV filed 7 annual reports (10-K), 21 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 127 current reports (8-K) between 2020 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Apr ’21Apr ’21
  2. Leadership change8-K · Sep ’22Sep ’22
  3. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’24Mar ’24
  4. Material agreement8-K · Nov ’25Nov ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed May 11, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Ovintiv Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results, posting a net loss of $630 milliona, or $2.35 per share diluted, which includes non-cash ceiling test impairments of $1.2 billion after tax ($4.30 per share diluted), driven primarily by a weaker SEC 12-month trailing oil price relative to the prior quarter.

Cash from operating activities was $1.1 billionb, Non-GAAP Cash Flow was $1.2 billion, and Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow was $634 million after capital expenditures of $605 million. Average production was 679 MBOE/d, at the high end of guidance across all products, and first-quarter capital investment was at the low end of the $600 million to $650 million guidance range. The company closed the acquisition of NuVista Energy Ltd., adding approximately 100 MBOE/d of production, 930 net 10,000-foot equivalent well locations, and approximately 140,000 net acres for approximately $2.8 billion, and closed the sale of its Anadarko assets in April for total cash proceeds of approximately $2.85 billion after preliminary closing adjustments.

Net Debt was less than $3.3 billionc as of April 30, 2026, which the company states is approximately 40% lower than one year prior. Long-term debt including the current portion was $6,398 million at March 31, 2026, up from $5,202 million at December 31, 2025, reflecting the acquisition financing before subsequent repayments. Full-year 2026 guidance was reiterated, with production expected at 620 to 645 MBOE/d and capital investment of $2.25 billion to $2.35 billion.

The company also resumed share buybacks in March, repurchasing approximately 1.5 million shares for about $84 milliond, bringing year-to-date buybacks through April 30, 2026 to 3.2 million shares for $180 million. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable June 30, 2026 to holders of record on June 15, 2026.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Q1 2026 net loss of $630 million, or $2.35 per diluted share, including $1.2 billion after-tax ceiling test impairments ($4.30 per share diluted)
  2. Non-GAAP Cash Flow of $1.2 billion and Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow of $634 million after $605 million of capital expenditures
  3. Average production of 679 MBOE/d, at the high end of company guidance across all products; capital investment at the low end of the $600 to $650 million guidance range
  4. Closed the NuVista Energy acquisition (approximately $2.8 billion, adding about 100 MBOE/d) and the Anadarko divestiture (total cash proceeds of approximately $2.85 billion)
  5. Redeemed $700 million of 5.65% senior notes due 2028 on April 20, 2026, with annualized interest savings of approximately $40 million
  6. Net Debt of less than $3.3 billion as of April 30, 2026, and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA of less than 0.8 times; 2026 full-year guidance reiterated at 620 to 645 MBOE/d production and $2.25 to $2.35 billion capital investment
  7. Resumed share buybacks ($180 million, 3.2 million shares year to date through April 30, 2026) and declared a $0.30 per share quarterly dividend payable June 30, 2026

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why did Ovintiv report a net loss in the first quarter of 2026?

    The net loss of $630 million, or $2.35 per diluted share, included non-cash ceiling test impairments of $1.2 billion after tax, or $4.30 per diluted share. The company said the impairment was primarily driven by a weaker SEC 12-month trailing oil price relative to the previous quarter. The filing also notes a net loss on risk management in revenues of $63 million before tax.

  2. How did Ovintiv's cash generation look in the quarter?

    Cash from operating activities was $1.1 billion and Non-GAAP Cash Flow was $1.2 billion. After capital expenditures of $605 million, Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow was $634 million, compared with $387 million in the first quarter of 2025 as shown in the filing's Non-GAAP reconciliation.

  3. What happened to Ovintiv's balance sheet and debt during the quarter and after?

    Long-term debt including the current portion rose to $6,398 million at March 31, 2026 from $5,202 million at December 31, 2025, reflecting the NuVista acquisition. After the Anadarko sale proceeds were received on April 9, 2026, the company repaid its Term Credit Agreement balance and terminated the facility, and redeemed its $700 million 5.65% senior notes. As of April 30, 2026, Net Debt was less than $3.3 billion.

  4. What is the company's outlook for 2026?

    Ovintiv reiterated full-year 2026 guidance of 620 to 645 MBOE/d in total production and capital investment of $2.25 billion to $2.35 billion. Second-quarter 2026 guidance calls for total production of 610 to 635 MBOE/d and capital investment of $550 million to $600 million.

  5. What are the shareholder returns announced with the results?

    The company resumed buybacks in March 2026, repurchasing about 1.5 million shares for approximately $84 million in the first quarter, and year-to-date buybacks through April 30, 2026 totaled 3.2 million shares for $180 million. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2026.

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