Chord Energy forecasts 2026 adjusted free cash flow per share of $22, up about 35% from 2024
CHRD•Chord Energy forecasts 2026 adjusted free cash flow per share of $22, about 35% above $16.30 in 2024. It expects daily oil production of 162,500 barrels and capital spending, excluding midstream, of $1.41 billion.
1. 2026 outlook
Chord Energy forecasts 2026 adjusted free cash flow per share of $22, up about 35% from $16.30 in 2024. It expects oil production to reach 162,500 barrels daily, 6% above 2024, while capital spending excluding midstream falls 6% to $1.41 billion.
2. Savings and returns
Annual run-rate cost savings reached $225 million in November, equivalent to about 14% of projected free cash flow. Chord Energy targets capital returns of 75% or more of free cash flow when net leverage is below 0.5 times.
