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ARC RESOURCES LTD. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS, ANNOUNCES 2026 BUDGET AND 11 PER CENT DIVIDEND INCREASE

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Nov 06, 2025 · 17:00 ARX · 26.17 ARC RESOURCES LTD.

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ARC Resources reported Q3 2025 production of 359,236 boe/d (10% YoY increase) and record crude oil/condensate output of 113,959 bbl/d.
Funds from operations were $779 M ($1.34 per share); free funds flow $283 M ($0.49 per share). Net income was $214 M ($0.37 per share).
The Board approved an 11% increase to the quarterly dividend (to $0.21 per share) and a $279 M distribution (≈100% of free cash flow).
A 2026 capital budget of $1.8‑$1.9 B was approved, targeting 405–420 k boe/d production and projected free funds flow of ~$1.5 B.

Production: Avg. 359,236 boe/d (54% gas, 46% liquids); record oil/condensate 113,959 bbl/d.
Financials:
Funds from operations: $779 M ($1.34/sh).
Cash flow from ops: $713 M ($1.23/sh).
Free funds flow: $283 M ($0.49/sh).
Capital expenditures: $496 M.
Net income: $214 M ($0.37/sh).
Dividend & Share Repurchase: Quarterly dividend raised 11% to $0.21/sh (annualized $0.84); $279 M distributed; repurchased 6.8 M shares for $169 M.
2026 Capital Budget: $1.8‑$1.9 B, with ~80% allocated to well‑related capital. Expected production 405–420 k boe/d (61% gas, 39% liquids); projected free funds flow ~$1.5 B.
Asset Highlights for 2026:
Kakwa: $1.1 B investment; maintain 200‑210 k boe/d.
Attachie Phase I: $250‑$300 M; 14 new wells, 30‑35 k boe/d.
Greater Dawson: $190 M; 90‑95 k boe/d.
Sunrise (dry gas): $105 M; 360‑380 MMcf/d gas.
Debt Position: Long‑term debt $2.8 B; net debt $3.1 B (~1.0× funds from ops). New $500 M two‑year term loan added; borrowing capacity increased to $2.0 B.
Operating Metrics: Operating expense $6.36/boe (up 30% YoY); transportation expense $4.46/boe (below guidance); G&A $0.74/boe (down 51%).
Kakwa Acquisition: Completed Q3 2025; contributed significantly to production growth.
Conference Call: November 7, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. MT (dial‑in details provided).

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