DVN: Post 1Q26 Adjustments—Catalysts Build Toward Re-Rating Post-CTRA; Raising PT

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DVN: Post 1Q26 Adjustments—Catalysts Build Toward Re-Rating Post-CTRA; Raising PT

Equity Research

Price Target Change — May 17, 2026

Exploration & Production

Devon Energy Corporation

Post 1Q26 Adjustments—Catalysts Build Toward Re-Rating Overweight

Post-CTRA; Raising PT Price Target: $68.00

Notable Changes

Our Call $ (Dec) Current Prior % Chg

We see DVN entering a catalyst-rich post-close phase, with portfolio optimization, Price Target $68.00 $66.00 3.0%

accelerating capital returns, and synergy upside driving improved FCF visibility and a EPS 2026 5.54 7.25 -23.7%

potential valuation re-rating. We reiterate OW rating and raise our PT to $68. EPS 2027 6.44 6.15 4.7%

Rev. (MM) 2026 29.02B 31.22B -7.1%

1Q Results / Post-Close Positioning. DVN delivered a strong 1Q, with oil vols at the high Rev. (MM) 2027 33.26B 33.36B -0.3%

end of guidance and capex ~6% below midpoint, driving ~$816mm of FCF and reinforcing

the capital efficiency of the base business. We believe the stock is transitioning out of Ticker DVN

a transaction overhang and into a more execution-driven phase, with investor focus

Upside/(Downside) to Target 37.4%increasingly shifting toward pro forma guidance, integration execution, and the long-term

positioning of the combined company. Price (05/15/2026) $49.49

52 Week Range $30.24 - 52.71

Upcoming Catalysts. We see multiple post-close catalysts that could drive re-rating: (1) Market Cap (MM) $30,585

portfolio rationalization as mgmt evaluates non-core assets and high-grades its capital Enterprise Value (MM) $36,739

program; (2) accelerated capital returns, supported by expanded buyback capacity; (3) Average Daily Value (MM) $755

synergy delivery, with potential for a “beat-and-raise” dynamic as integration progresses; Dividend Yield 2.6%