Coterra Energy Inc.(CTRA)Stock Analysis
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CTRA Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA), a Energy sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores CTRA at 80.6/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #39 of 2,879 stocks — the top 5% of the AI-ranked universe. CTRA scores in the top quartile across free cash flow (94.4), profitability (87.0), revenue scale (84.1). Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), Coterra Energy Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $1.9B, net income of $466.0M, an operating margin of 33.2%. Top institutional holders of CTRA by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP, STATE STREET, based on the most recent SEC filings. CTRA trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 858470. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate CTRA daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Coterra Energy Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Coterra Energy Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 90 since 2021, currently 80.6 — an improving long-term trajectory across 53 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
What's Driving CTRA's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown
AI-extracted from Coterra Energy Inc.'s 10-Q filed 2026-05-06 — Q1 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
Coterra Q1 net income fell 10% to $466M as derivative losses of $434M offset higher oil and gas revenues; merger with Devon Energy expected to close May 7, 2026.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $1,947M+2% YoY
Higher production in Permian Basin (14.7 MMBbl vs. 12.7 MMBbl) and slightly higher prices ($70.79/Bbl vs. $69.73/Bbl).
31% higher realized price ($4.30/Mcf vs. $3.28/Mcf) partially offset by 6% lower volumes (257.9 Bcf vs. 273.9 Bcf).
Largest Expense Items
Higher depletion rate and increased production; shift in production mix to fields with higher depletion rates.
Higher production levels and elevated costs in Permian Basin from FME and Avant acquisitions (higher lifting costs); increased workover activity.
Lower production in Marcellus Shale reduced gathering costs.
Lower acquisition and transition costs associated with FME and Avant acquisitions completed January 2025.
Watch Items from the Filing
- Pending merger with Devon Energy at 0.70 exchange ratio expected to close May 7, 2026; Coterra shareholders will own ~46% of combined company on fully diluted basis.
- Derivative instruments generated $434M net loss in Q1 2026 due to commodities rallying above hedged ceilings; company has significant unhedged exposure (oil ~30%, natural gas ~36% unhedged for remainder of 2026).
- EPA issued two Notices of Violation (June 2023 and August 2023) alleging Clean Air Act violations at Texas and New Mexico facilities; matter referred for civil enforcement with uncertain financial impact but likely fines and corrective actions.
- Natural gas production declined 6% YoY (257.9 Bcf vs. 273.9 Bcf) driven by lower Marcellus Shale output; oil production +16% reflects Permian Basin growth from January 2025 acquisitions.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$1.9B
Net Income
Q1 2026
$466.0M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$1.6B
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
33.2%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2026
0.25
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+40.1% YoYNet Income
+53.2% YoYOperating Income
+76.5% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+49.3% YoYTotal Assets
+12.1% YoYTotal Debt
+15.1% YoYOp. Cash Flow
+43.9% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2020 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.64B +40.1% | $5.46B +272.3% | $1.47B -33.0% | $2.19B +24.0% | $1.76B +52.7% | $1.16B |
| Net Income | $1.72B +53.2% | $1.12B +457.7% | $201.0M | — | — | — |
| Operating Income | $2.45B +76.5% | $1.39B +369.3% | $296.0M -61.6% | $771.8M +610.2% | $-151.3M +73.2% | $-564.9M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.24 +49.3% | $1.50 +200.0% | $0.50 -59.7% | $1.24 +463.6% | $0.22 +124.2% | $-0.91 |
| Total Assets | $24.24B +12.1% | $21.63B +378.1% | $4.52B +7.7% | $4.20B -11.2% | $4.73B -7.7% | $5.12B |
| Total Debt | $4.07B +15.1% | $3.54B +167.4% | $1.32B +7.8% | $1.23B -32.8% | $1.83B +20.1% | $1.52B |
| Operating Cash Flow | $4.02B +43.9% | $2.79B +259.3% | $778.0M -29.6% | $1.10B +23.0% | $898.2M +126.0% | $397.4M |
AI Insight: CTRA Financial Trends
Coterra posted strong Q1 2026 operating cash flow of $1,646M while debt declined to $3,763M, but revenue remains flat and net income volatility persists.
• Operating cash flow surged to $1,646M in Q1 2026, highest in dataset, up 70% from Q4 2025's $970M.
• Total debt declined to $3,763M in Q1 2026 from $4,280M peak in Q1 2025, reducing leverage by 12%.
• Revenue flat at $1,947M in Q1 2026 vs. $1,959M in Q4 2025; no growth trajectory evident over past four quarters.
⚠ Net income volatile: $466M in Q1 2026 versus $516M in Q1 2025 and $322M low in Q3 2025. Profit sustainability unclear.
⚠ Equity rose to $15,106M despite debt paydown, signaling retained earnings offset leverage reduction benefit.
AI Insight: CTRA Ratio Trends
Operating margin rebounded to 33.2% in Q1 2026 after Q3 2025 dip, signaling improved pricing power and cost management in 2026.
• OpMargin expanded 7.3pp from Q3 2025 (25.9%) to Q1 2026 (33.2%); NPM climbed 6.2pp over same period.
• ROIC recovered to 13.7% in Q1 2026, up 3.7pp from Q3 2025 low of 10.0%, approaching mid-2025 peak levels.
• Leverage stable at 0.25 D/E in Q1 2026, unchanged from Q2 2024, while profitability metrics improved significantly.
⚠ Q3 2025 margin trough (25.9% OpMargin, 10.0% ROIC) suggests seasonal or commodity price weakness—monitor sustainability of Q1 2026 recovery.
⚠ TTM ROIC at 12.7% trails Q1 2025 peak of 15.2%, indicating recent quarters below that run-rate despite Q1 2026 improvement.
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Top Institutional Holders of CTRA
BlackRock, Inc.
$2.2B63,751,199 shWELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP
$1.9B53,570,213 shSTATE STREET CORP
$1.7B48,738,341 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$1.7B48,131,598 shDAVIS SELECTED ADVISERS
$1.3B37,119,404 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$1.3B36,976,013 shCHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC
$789.1M22,455,534 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$761.9M21,756,192 shMILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC
$447.4M12,730,854 shInvesco Ltd.
$394.3M11,221,067 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $2.2B | 63,751,199 |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | $1.9B | 53,570,213 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $1.7B | 48,738,341 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $1.7B | 48,131,598 |
| DAVIS SELECTED ADVISERS | $1.3B | 37,119,404 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $1.3B | 36,976,013 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | $789.1M | 22,455,534 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $761.9M | 21,756,192 |
| MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | $447.4M | 12,730,854 |
| Invesco Ltd. | $394.3M | 11,221,067 |
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