Cenovus Energy (CVE) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved record upstream production of 918,000 BOE/d in Q4 2025, a 5% year-over-year increase excluding the MEG acquisition, with December production exceeding 970,000 BOE/d.

• Completed the MEG Energy acquisition, adding over 100,000 BOE/d, progressing integration, and targeting $150 million in annual synergies in 2026–2027, growing to $400 million by 2028.

• Returned $1.1 billion to shareholders in Q4 2025 through buybacks and dividends.

• Maintains a low-cost, long-life resource base with a 28-year 2P reserves life index and competitive operating costs.

• Sold interest in the WRB Refining JV, gaining full control of downstream operations.

Financial highlights

• Q4 2025 cash from operating activities: $2.4 billion; adjusted funds flow: $2.7 billion; free funds flow: $1.3 billion.

• Q4 operating margin: CAD 2.8 billion; full-year operating margin: $10.6 billion.

• Net debt at year-end: $8.3 billion, up due to the MEG acquisition; long-term debt: $11.0 billion.

• Q4 shareholder returns: $1.1 billion (buybacks and dividends); annual dividend per share: $0.80 (2.7% yield).

• Q4 revenues: $10.9 billion; full-year revenues: $49.7 billion.

Outlook and guidance

• 2026 capital investment budget: $5.0–$5.3 billion, including $1.2–$1.4 billion for growth and ~$350 million for turnarounds.

• 2026 upstream production guidance: 945,000–985,000 BOE/d, a 4% year-over-year increase at midpoint, adjusted for MEG acquisition.

• Targeting $150 million annual synergies from MEG in 2026–2027, and over $400 million by 2028.

• Path to over 1 million BOE/d by 2028 through in-flight projects.

• Capital spending expected to remain near $5 billion annually, with 3–5% production growth.