---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001866175-26-000112"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CRGY"
cik: "0001866175"
company_name: "Crescent Energy Co"
filed_at: "2026-08-03T20:21:43+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-03T20:23:17.668374+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Crescent Energy Q2 2026: record operating cash flow $707M, raises production guidance, lowers cost outlook

## Summary
- Q2 production 335 MBoe/d (140 MBo/d oil); net income $494M, adjusted net income $263M.
- Record operating cash flow $707M, record levered free cash flow $418M, adjusted EBITDAX $798M.
- Raised 2026 total production guidance midpoint 1%; lowered adjusted opex guidance 4% and production tax guidance 15%.
- Redeemed remaining $259M of 2029 senior notes; declared $0.12/share quarterly dividend.
- Permian synergy target increased to ~$250-$300M (3x original); ~$190M captured.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001866175-26-000112
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CRGY
- cik: 0001866175
- company_name: Crescent Energy Co
- filed_at: 2026-08-03T20:21:43+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1866175/000186617526000112/0001866175-26-000112-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1866175/000186617526000112/crgy-20260803.htm

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