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StocksMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 9 June 2026•Updated 10 June 2026•
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Devon Energy Shares Rise on Strong 2026 Guidance and Evercore Upgrade

Key Facts

1Devon Energy expects production to average 1.38 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2026.
2Evercore upgraded Devon Energy shares following the updated full-year outlook.
3The 2026 production target includes oil output of 500,000 barrels per day.

As U.S. energy firms prioritize operational efficiency following a wave of major consolidations, Devon Energy has issued its inaugural 2026 outlook. The company expects production to average 1.38 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, with a specific oil output target of 500,000 barrels per day. These robust projections prompted Evercore to upgrade Devon Energy shares, signaling confidence in the company's post-merger trajectory with Coterra Energy.

This optimism is bolstered by strong performance across the shale sector, where peers like Diamondback Energy reported significant free cash flow growth in recent quarters according to published earnings reports. Compared to pre-merger production levels, the new target represents a substantial increase in consolidated capacity, positioning the combined entity competitively against Permian Basin rivals per market data.

Investors are now looking toward upcoming macro catalysts, including Fed Barkin's speech on June 04, as monetary policy continues to influence financing costs for the capital-intensive energy sector.