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Cenovus Energy Q3 2025 earnings summary

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Q3 2025 earnings summary31 Oct, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved record upstream production of 833,000 BOE/d in Q3 2025, with Oil Sands assets leading growth and Foster Creek optimization ahead of schedule.

  • Downstream operations delivered record U.S. refining throughput of 605,300 bpd and Canadian refining throughput of 105,000 bpd, with 99% utilization and improved cost control.

  • Completed sale of WRB Refining, resulting in full ownership and control of downstream assets and $1.8 billion in cash proceeds post-quarter.

  • Announced and advanced the MEG (MAG) acquisition, targeting over $400 million in annual synergies, with closing expected in November 2025.

  • Returned $1.3 billion to shareholders in Q3 2025 through buybacks and dividends.

Financial highlights

  • Generated $3 billion in operating margin and $2.5 billion in adjusted funds flow in Q3 2025.

  • Q3 2025 cash from operating activities: $2.1 billion; free funds flow: $1.3 billion.

  • Upstream operating margin was $2.6 billion, up $450 million from Q2, driven by higher realized pricing and volumes.

  • Downstream operating margin was $364 million, including $88 million inventory losses and $38 million turnaround expenses, offset by a $67 million benefit from a small refinery exemption.

  • Total revenues reached $13.2 billion, with net earnings of $1.3 billion in Q3 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2025 is positioned as an inflection point, with investments in people and assets driving higher production and value.

  • 2025 production guidance: 805–825 MBOE/d total upstream; Oil Sands 620–625 MBOE/d.

  • Guidance for 2026 capital spending (pre-MEG) is around $4 billion, with an additional $800 million expected for MEG assets.

  • West White Rose first oil expected in Q2 2026, ramping to 45,000 bpd net by 2028.

  • Net debt target remains at $4.0 billion, with 100% of excess free cash flow allocated to buybacks at current debt levels.

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Cenovus Energy Inc is an integrated oil and natural gas company engaged in exploration, production, refining, and marketing activities. The company operates in Canada and the United States, with a focus on oil sands, conventional oil, and natural gas assets. Its operations also include downstream refining and retail fuel distribution. Cenovus Energy Inc is headquartered in Calgary, Canada, and its shares are listed on the TSX.

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