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NOG reiterates guidance, raises buyback, and closes Duvernay acquisition

Jul 13, 2026, 6:05 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The combination of reaffirmed guidance, larger buyback, and the closed Duvernay acquisition improves cash flow visibility and per-share value, supporting a higher valuation. Hedging gains and a stable H2 outlook reduce downside risk, while near-term production upside is possible as shut-ins resume.

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Northern Oil and Gas reaffirmed its 2026 production and capex targets, underscoring strong Ground Game progress and the June 1 closing of the Duvernay joint development. The company boosted shareholder returns with a 2.95 million share repurchase and lifted the authorization to about $243 million. Hedge results show favorable mark-to-market gains and reduced near-term volatility, supporting the cash-flow outlook.

  • NOG reiterates 2026 production and capex guidance.
  • Q2 hedging: unrealized gains $155–$160M; realized losses $85–$90M.
  • On June 1, closed the Duvernay joint development acquisition.
  • Ground Game: 2,300+ net acres and 6.2 net wells added.
  • Q2 share repurchase: 2.95M shares; buyback authorization raised to about $243M.

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