Devon Energy (DVN) has put a clear price tag on its South Texas exit, agreeing to sell its Eagle Ford shale assets to Crescent Energy for US$4.2b in cash.
Investors have rewarded that decision making with a 29.18% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 46.05% shows how dividends and buybacks have added to gains as Devon Energy announced the Eagle Ford sale, prepared for its November earnings release, and readied a Houston headquarters move with Coterra.
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After a US$4.2b asset sale and a sharp run in Devon Energy’s share price, the puzzle is simple. Does the reshaped business at US$48.92 still offer a compelling risk reward for new buyers?
Most Popular Narrative: 22% Undervalued
According to the most followed narrative on Devon Energy, a fair value of $62.43 sits well above the last close at $48.92. This puts a spotlight on how the combined Devon and Coterra model treats cash generation and commodity exposure.
The merger transforms Devon from:
Before:
High FCF, oil-beta, cyclical
After:
High FCF, diversified energy platform
Lower volatility, slightly lower margins
See why 13 investors see Devon Energy as 22% undervalued.
Result: Fair Value of $62.43 (UNDERVALUED)
Still, Devon Energy’s thesis could be knocked off course if oil and gas prices weaken materially or if the Coterra integration delivers less cash than modeled.
Find out about the key risks to this Devon Energy narrative.
Next Steps
Confident in the story so far, or still on the fence about Devon Energy after the Eagle Ford sale and Coterra tie up? If you want to move quickly and weigh the upside against the concerns, start with the 3 key rewards and 2 important warning signs.
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