Oil-and-gas producer Devon Energy (DVN) on Tuesday delivered lackluster fourth-quarter earnings, sending shares lower. And now we’re looking to the company for answers on how it plans to continue returning cash to shareholders in a lower oil-price environment. Total revenue was roughly flat year-on-year, at $4.3 billion, slightly missing analysts’ forecasts of $4.39 billion, according to estimates compiled by Refinitiv. Adjusted diluted earnings-per-share (EPS) advanced 20% compared with the year prior, to $1.66 a share, falling short of expectations for EPS of $1.75, Refinitiv data showed. Note : Devon Energy is scheduled to host its post-earnings conference call on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. ET. Bottom line This was a disappointing quarter for Devon Energy, despite having managed our expectations given the recent decline in energy prices. The combination of both lower-than-expected production and realized prices resulted in poor cash flow performance in the fourth quarter — and that, in turn, meant the declared fixed-plus-variable dividend distribution to shareholders came in below Wall Street’s forecasts. Compounding the suboptimal results, the company on Tuesday guided for production to be below expectations for both the first quarter and full year 2023, while forecasting capital expenditures to be higher than expected. As a result, Devon stock tumbled roughly 5.5% in afterhours trading, as shares re-rated to the lower cash-return profile. Devon was also squeezed by weaker oil prices, with West Texas Intermediate crude — the U.S. oil benchmark — having fallen more than 9% over the past three months, to around $78 a barrel. Nonetheless, the geo-economic backdrop should ultimately support energy prices this year — including China’s economic reopening, the expected replenishment of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine — and could drive Devon’s shares higher. Cash flow generation and capital returns would likely also rebound in response to rising prices. On Wednesday, we’ll be looking to hear from management on how they intend to improve operating efficiencies to continue supporting shareholder cash returns. In the meantime, our 1 rating on the stock and price target of $82 a share are under review. Capital allocation We pay close attention to cash flow metrics when it comes to our energy exploration-and-production holdings. That’s because the core of our investment thesis for these holdings is that their capital discipline, combined with a favorable commodity price environment, will lead to significant cash flow generation — a large percentage of which should then be returned to shareholders via dividends and buybacks. After accounting for the fixed portion of the dividend, management generally distributes up to 50% of excess free cash flow to shareholders via the variable portion of the dividend. Despite an 11% increase to the fixed portion of Devon’s quarterly dividend for 2023, to 20 cents per share, the company was only able to declare an 89-cents-per-share fixed-plus-variable dividend. That’s down from $1.35 a share in the third quarter of 2022 and $1.55 per share in the second quarter. Though we aren’t surprised to see the distribution come down, the free cash flow performance is disappointing as it points the likelihood of a lower variable portion in the future. And given that the primary reason to own oil stocks is for the return of capital, investors will likely attempt to calculate Devon’s future fixed-plus-variable distributions. Then, they’ll use those estimates as a means of generating a price target based on the yield they expect from the stock. By annualizing the 89-cent-per-share payout, we reach $3.56 per share. At the roughly $64 a share the stock was trading at prior to the earnings release, that amounts to a 5.6% dividend yield — well below the higher yields to which most energy investors have become accustomed. But that’s why the stock moved lower in evening trading, to around $60.50 a share, allowing for a higher yield. If the geo-economic situation ultimately provides a floor for energy prices this year, with potential upside, buyers of Devon could stand to lock in a yield of at least 6%. As was the case in the prior quarter, Devon did not aggressively make use of its $2 billion share repurchase program in the fourth quarter. The company bought back roughly $57 million worth of shares, putting its year-to-date total at $1.3 billion. Management also reiterated that they remain on track to retire about 5% of outstanding shares by the completion of the repurchase authorization. Thanks to continued financial discipline, Devon ended the year with a net debt-to-EBITDAX (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization, and exploration expense) ratio of 0.5-times (on a trailing 12-months basis), down from 0.8-times at the end of 2021 and inline with prior guidance. (Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust is long DVN. See here for a full list of the stocks.) As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio. If Jim has talked about a stock on CNBC TV, he waits 72 hours after issuing the trade alert before executing the trade. 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Devon Energy’s Jackfish Projects processing plant in Alberta, Canada.
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Oil-and-gas producer Devon Energy (DVN) on Tuesday delivered lackluster fourth-quarter earnings, sending shares lower. And now we’re looking to the company for answers on how it plans to continue returning cash to shareholders in a lower oil-price environment.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) speaks to reporters outside the Senate Chamber of the U.S. Capitol Building on Oct. 1, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Democratic senators on Monday blamed the White House push to fast track artificial intelligence data centers and its attacks on renewable energy for rising electricity prices in certain parts of the U.S.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and others demanded that the White House and Commerce Department detail what actions they have taken to shield consumers from the impact of massive data centers in a letter sent Monday.
Voters are increasingly feeling the pinch of rising electricity prices. Democrats Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger campaigned on the issue in the New Jersey and Virgina governors’ races, which they won in landslides last week.
The senators took aim at the White House’s relationship with companies like Meta, Alphabet, Oracle, and OpenAI, and the support the administration has shown for the companies’ data center plans.
The Trump administration “has already failed to prevent those new data centers from driving up electricity prices from a surge of new commercial demand,” the senators wrote. They accused the White House of making the problem worse by opposing the expansion of solar and wind power.
The White House blamed the Biden administration and its renewable energy policies for driving up electricity prices in a statement.
President Donald Trump “declared an energy emergency to reverse four years of Biden’s disastrous policies, accelerate large-scale grid infrastructure projects, and expedite the expansion of coal, natural gas, and nuclear power generation,” White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said.
The tech sector’s AI plans have ballooned in size. OpenAI and Nvidia, for example, struck a deal in September to build 10 gigawatts of data centers to train and run AI applications. This is equivalent to New York City’s peak baseline summer demand in 2024.
The scale of these plans have raised questions about whether enough power is available to meet the demand and who will pay for the new generation that is needed. Renewable energy, particularly solar and energy storage, is the power source that can be deployed the quickest right now to meet demand.
Retail electricity prices in the U.S. increased about 6% on average through August 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to the Energy Information Administration. Prices, however, can vary widely by region.
Germany is about to become home to Europe’s largest battery storage system – a massive 1 gigawatt (GW) / 4 gigawatt-hour (GWh) project in Jänschwalde, Brandenburg.
LEAG Clean Power GmbH and Fluence Energy GmbH, a subsidiary of US-based Fluence Energy (NASDAQ: FLNC), are teaming up to build the “GigaBattery Jänschwalde 1000.” The four-hour system will use Fluence’s Smartstack technology, its latest large-scale energy storage solution.
Once complete, Europe’s largest battery storage project will play a key role in stabilizing Germany’s grid and storing renewable power for when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing. It’s designed to deliver essential grid services, support energy trading, and boost energy security as the country phases out fossil fuels.
LEAG’s broader “GigawattFactory” plan combines solar and wind farms with flexible power plants and large-scale batteries across Germany’s Lusatian energy region. “By constructing gigascale storage facilities, we’re addressing one of the biggest challenges of the energy transition: ensuring constant power regardless of the availability of renewable energies,” said Adi Roesch, CEO of the LEAG Group.
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Fluence CEO Julian Nebreda described the project as a “milestone for the energy future of Germany and Europe,” adding that it demonstrates how collaboration and cutting-edge technology can “transform the foundation of our economy and our everyday lives.”
The German government recently reaffirmed the importance of storage in building a secure and affordable clean power system. With this 4 GWh giant, LEAG and Fluence are implementing that priority in one of Europe’s most coal-heavy regions.
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The GV90 will be the brand’s largest, most luxurious SUV yet. With its official debut coming up, a production version of the Genesis GV90 was spotted in public for the first time, offering a closer look at the stunning SUV.
The Genesis GV90 is a stunning flagship SUV
Genesis vehicles already have a unique design that’s hard to miss. The big Creste Grille, Two-Line Quad Lamps, and smooth character lines offer a refined, luxurious look, but Genesis is planning to take it to the next level with the GV90.
The GV90 is an “ultra-luxe, state-of-the-art SUV,” according to Genesis. It will be the luxury brand’s new flagship vehicle and first full-size electric SUV.
We got our first look at the flagship SUV last March after Genesis unveiled the Neolun concept at the New York Auto Show.
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The GV90 has been spotted out in public several times now, even flashing high-end features like coach doors and adaptive air suspension, but now, we are finally getting our first look at the production version in real life.
Genesis Neolun ultra-luxury electric SUV concept (Source: Genesis)
A new video from HealerTV shows the production version of the Genesis GV90 in action. Although it’s still covered in camo, you can see a few slight design changes from the concept shown last year.
The headlights and grille appear closer in design to its current vehicles, but other than that, the GV90 looks essentially the same up front as the Neolun concept.
Since it’s still covered, it’s hard to see where the headlights are connected at this point. From the side and rear, the GV90 looks identical to the concept.
Genesis has yet to announce an official launch date, but the GV90 could debut by the end of the year with sales expected to kick off in mid-2026.
Genesis Neolum electric SUV concept interior (Source: Hyundai Motor)
The flagship SUV is rumoured to be the first vehicle to debut on Hyundai’s new eM platform, which it claims will “provide 50% improvement in driving range” compared to its current EVs. It will also serve as a tech beacon, featuring Hyundai’s most advanced connectivity and safety tech.
We will learn official prices and final specs soon, but one thing is for sure: it won’t be cheap. The Genesis GV90 is expected to start at around $100,000, but higher trims could cost significantly more with added features and options.
Genesis is also introducing its first hybrid, the GV80, next year, followed by its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) based on the GV70. The EREV is expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027. There’s also an off-road SUV in the works, which will likely arrive as a 2027 model.
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