Q3 25 EPS
$0.41
MISS 4.76%
Est. $0.43
Q3 25 Revenue
$1.82B
BEAT +3.59%
Est. $1.75B
vs S&P Since Q3 25
+42.9%
BEATING MARKET
CTRA +49.7% vs S&P +6.7%
Market Reaction
Did CTRA Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results
Coterra Energy posted a mixed but largely encouraging third quarter for the period ending Q3 2025, with revenue of $1.82 billion clearing the $1.75 billion consensus estimate by 3.59% and surging 40.3% year over year, even as adjusted EPS of $0.41 fe… Read more Coterra Energy posted a mixed but largely encouraging third quarter for the period ending Q3 2025, with revenue of $1.82 billion clearing the $1.75 billion consensus estimate by 3.59% and surging 40.3% year over year, even as adjusted EPS of $0.41 fell just short of the $0.43 consensus by 4.76%. The headline growth story traces directly to volume gains from the Franklin Mountain Energy and Avant Natural Resources acquisitions closed in January, which pushed total equivalent production to 785.0 MBoepd, roughly 2.5% above guidance midpoint. Operating cash flow reached $971 million while free cash flow came in at $533 million, allowing the company to repay $250 million of acquisition-related term loans during the quarter. Investors responded positively, sending shares up 12.3% in the days following the release, a reaction reminiscent of strong post-earnings moves seen elsewhere in industrials. Looking ahead, Coterra raised full-year production guidance to 772-782 MBoepd and targets approximately $2.0 billion in 2025 free cash flow, while 2026 capital spending is expected to ease modestly with reinvestment at or below 50%.
Key Takeaways
- • Production volumes near high end of guidance across all streams, beating midpoints by approximately 2.5%
- • Nine rig and three completion crew Permian program driving capital efficiency
- • Competitive returns generated across Marcellus and Anadarko Basin alongside Permian
- • Natural gas price recovery to $1.95/Mcf from $1.30/Mcf in Q3 2024
- • Volume growth from Franklin Mountain Energy and Avant Natural Resources acquisitions
- • Low cost structure and high margins across diversified asset base
CTRA YoY Financials
Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024, source: SEC Filings
CTRA Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“We are pleased with our strong operational execution during the quarter and are on track to meet or exceed our annual targets. Our nine rig and three completion crew program in the Permian program continues to be highly capital efficient, cost effective, and is generating strong returns at today's prevailing prices. We are also pleased with the competitive returns currently being generated in both the Marcellus and Anadarko Basin. The durability of our high-quality asset portfolio shines throughout various price cycles.”
— Tom Jorden, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release
CTRA Earnings Trends
CTRA vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
CTRA EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
CTRA Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
CTRA Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $0.52 | $0.39 | -24.39% | $1.96B | -2.04% |
| FY Full Year | $2.15 | $2.08 | -3.36% | $7.65B | +1.05% |
| Q3 25 MISS | $0.43 | $0.41 | -4.76% | $1.82B | +3.59% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $0.45 | $0.48 | +6.95% | $1.97B | +16.53% |
| Q1 25 BEAT | $0.79 | $0.80 | +1.85% | $1.90B | -4.41% |