Chord Energy (NASDAQ: CHRD) released preliminary 3Q26 results showing oil, natural gas and NGL volumes above the high end of guidance, with CapEx in line with expectations. The company repurchased $205MM of shares in 3Q26 at an average of $135.74 per share and another $44.3MM quarter-to-date in 4Q26 at an average of $142.32. It also announced the divestiture of non-operated Marcellus assets for total gross consideration of $550MM, including a $55MM deposit paid in 3Q26. As of 9/30/26, cash and equivalents were $804.7MM and total debt was $1,482.2MM; these figures are preliminary and unaudited.
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