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Devon Energy is an oil and gas producer with acreage in several top US shale plays. While roughly two thirds of its production comes from the Permian Basin, it also holds a meaningful presence in the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins. At the end of 2023, Devon reported net proved reserves of 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged roughly 658,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023 at a ratio of 73% oil and natural gas liquids and 27% natural gas.

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Devon Energy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) reported financial results for the third quarter after the bell on Tuesday. Here&#8217;s a look at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g41757702/devon-energy-reports-third-quarter-2024-results-and-declares-quarterly-dividend">key metrics from the quarter</a>.
Q3 Earnings: Devon Energy reported third-quarter earnings of $1.30 per share, beating analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">estimates</a> of $1.14 per share, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Devon said oil production reached 335,000 barrels per day during the quarter, about 4% ahead of the company&#8217;s previous guidance. 
The company said it generated $1.7 billion in operating cash flow and $786 million in free cash flow during the quarter before returning $431 million to shareholders. Devon repurchased $295 million of its common stock in the quarter and declared a fixed quarterly cash dividend of 22 cents per share, payable on Dec. 30 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 13.
&#8220;The Delaware Basin continues to be a great contributor to our success. The exceptional well productivity and cycle time improvements we continue to see in this basin contributed to production volumes surpassing our guidance while keeping capital expenditures below forecasted levels,&#8221; said Rick Muncrief, president and CEO of Devon Energy.
&#8220;Looking ahead to the remainder of 2024 and into 2025, we enhanced the quality and depth of our asset portfolio with the recent acquisition of Grayson Mill Energy. This transaction marks a major milestone, increasing our operating scale and strengthening our outlook for the fourth quarter and beyond.&#8221;
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Outlook: Devon raised its production forecast for the fourth quarter to a range of 811,000 to 830,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company now expects the midpoint of its capital requirements to be $950 million in the fourth quarter, which includes $150 million of incremental capital requirements related to the Williston Basin acquisition.
Management will hold a conference call to further discuss these results at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday. 
DVN Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/dvn">Devon Energy shares</a> initially traded up above the $40.50 level on the report before pulling back. The stock was down 0.23% after hours at $39.25 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Devon Energy shares are trading higher following a Q3 earnings beat.

Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.30 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.14 by 14.04 percent.

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Devon Energy Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $1.30 Beats $1.14 Estimate

Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) will release earnings results for its third quarter, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DVN/earnings">closing bell on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</a>
Analysts expect the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based bank to report quarterly earnings at $1.09 per share, down from $1.65 per share in the year-ago period. Devon Energy projects to report revenue of $3.74 billion for the recent quarter, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Sept. 27, Devon Energy announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Grayson Mill Energy.
Devon Energy shares gained 2.2% to close at $39.15 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TCOM/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58ca96e1b85e930001f446cb/subash-chandra">Benchmark analyst Subhash Chandra</a> reiterated a Hold rating on Oct. 15. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Mark Lear maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $57 to $56 on Oct. 15. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $55 to $50 on Oct. 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5f4776a095b44f00011e0bbb/stephen-richardson">Evercore ISI Group analyst Stephen Richardson</a> maintained an In-Line rating and lowered the price target from $55 to $50 on Sept. 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintained a Buy rating and slashed the price target from $60 to $49 on Sept. 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
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Devon Energy Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DVN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for Devon Energy. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 41% leaning bullish and 47% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $1,291,495, and 8 are calls, amounting to $361,816.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $30.0 to $47.5 for Devon Energy over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Devon Energy's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Devon Energy's whale activity within a strike price range from $30.0 to $47.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Devon Energy Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730750427_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$487.5K</td>
<td>113</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">750</td>
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<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$218.2K</td>
<td>791</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">320</td>
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<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$166.8K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">545</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$162.8K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">268</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$88.3K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">190</td>
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<h3>About Devon Energy</h3>
Devon Energy is an oil and gas producer with acreage in several top US shale plays. While roughly two thirds of its production comes from the Permian Basin, it also holds a meaningful presence in the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins. At the end of 2023, Devon reported net proved reserves of 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged roughly 658,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023 at a ratio of 73% oil and natural gas liquids and 27% natural gas.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Devon Energy, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Devon Energy Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>Currently trading with a volume of 4,525,218, the DVN's price is up by 2.39%, now at $39.23. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 1 days.</li>
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With the 2024 presidential election nearing, here's a look back at the top performing S&amp;P 500 stocks in 2021, which was Biden's first year in the White House.
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The S&amp;P 500, which is tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 26.9% in 2021. This marked the best yearly performance since 2018 and the second-best performance for the key stock market index in the last 11 years.
The 12 months following Election Day 2020, which was won by Biden, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/01/25137004/biden-vs-trump-how-did-stock-market-returns-compare-after-their-first-year-as-president">saw the S&amp;P 500 gain 37.4%.</a> This was the best one-year market return under a president in many years.
Here were the 10 best-performing S&amp;P 500 stocks in 2021, according to a <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/top-10-best-performing-stocks-190949855.html">report </a>from InvestorPlace, and their sectors.
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<li>Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>): 196.1%, energy</li>
<li>Marathon Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRO#NYSE">MRO</a>): 149.7%, energy</li>
<li>Moderna (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>): 143.1%, health care/biotech</li>
<li>Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>): 142.0%, technology/cybersecurity</li>
<li>Signature Bank (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBNY#OTC">SBNY</a>): 141.5%, financials</li>
<li>Ford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>): 137.5%, automotive</li>
<li>Bath &amp; Body Works (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>): 133.7%, consumer discretionary/retail</li>
<li>Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>): 127.4%, energy</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): 125.5%, technology/semiconductors</li>
<li>Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>): 118.4%, industrials</li>
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The results above show that energy was a top sector in 2021 and represented several of the top-performing stocks for the year. Technology also had several companies on the list.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Devon Energy.
Looking at options history for Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) we detected 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 9% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 72% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $571,117 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $213,626.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $35.0 to $47.5 for Devon Energy during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Devon Energy options trades today is 734.88 with a total volume of 2,107.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Devon Energy's big money trades within a strike price range of $35.0 to $47.5 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Devon Energy Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730215833_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$184.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">316</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">386</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$144.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">878</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">274</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$117.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">320</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$72.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">316</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$59.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">114</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Devon Energy</h3>
Devon Energy is an oil and gas producer with acreage in several top US shale plays. While roughly two thirds of its production comes from the Permian Basin, it also holds a meaningful presence in the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins. At the end of 2023, Devon reported net proved reserves of 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged roughly 658,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023 at a ratio of 73% oil and natural gas liquids and 27% natural gas.
<h3>Where Is Devon Energy Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,148,894, the DVN's price is down by -0.39%, now at $38.44. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 7 days.</li>
</ul>
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Spotlight on Devon Energy: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

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Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) underwent analysis by 18 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $52.39, a high estimate of $63.00, and a low estimate of $45.00. A 9.67% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $58.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729260012_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Devon Energy among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Cheng</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Phillip Jungwirth</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Linton</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Richardson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Devon Energy. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Devon Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Devon Energy's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DVN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Devon Energy analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Devon Energy's Background</h2>
Devon Energy is an oil and gas producer with acreage in several top US shale plays. While roughly two thirds of its production comes from the Permian Basin, it also holds a meaningful presence in the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins. At the end of 2023, Devon reported net proved reserves of 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged roughly 658,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023 at a ratio of 73% oil and natural gas liquids and 27% natural gas.
<h3>Breaking Down Devon Energy's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Devon Energy's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 13.4% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Net Margin: Devon Energy's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 21.55% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Devon Energy's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 6.83% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Devon Energy's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.37% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, Devon Energy adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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In-Depth Examination Of 18 Analyst Recommendations For Devon Energy

Susquehanna analyst Biju Perincheril maintains Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $63 to $62.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Devon Energy, Lowers Price Target to $62

Piper Sandler analyst Mark Lear maintains Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $57 to $56.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Devon Energy, Lowers Price Target to $56

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Devon Energy. Our analysis of options history for Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 15% of traders were bullish, while 84% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $201,332, and 9 were calls, valued at $531,114.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $50.0 for Devon Energy over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Devon Energy options trades today is 2200.56 with a total volume of 3,102.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Devon Energy's big money trades within a strike price range of $40.0 to $50.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Devon Energy 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728927938_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$139.6K</td>
<td>508</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">426</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$47.50</td>
<td>$107.9K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">252</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.53</td>
<td>$2.52</td>
<td>$2.52</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$77.3K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">318</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$64.8K</td>
<td>508</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>220</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Devon Energy</h3>
Devon Energy is an oil and gas producer with acreage in several top US shale plays. While roughly two thirds of its production comes from the Permian Basin, it also holds a meaningful presence in the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins. At the end of 2023, Devon reported net proved reserves of 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged roughly 658,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023 at a ratio of 73% oil and natural gas liquids and 27% natural gas.
In light of the recent options history for Devon Energy, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Devon Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,430,862, the price of DVN is down -0.52% at $42.73. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Devon Energy</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $48.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Devon Energy with a target price of $46. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Devon Energy, maintaining a target price of $50. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Neutral rating for Devon Energy, targeting a price of $47. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a In-Line rating for Devon Energy, targeting a price of $50. 
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Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 2.2% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.59%. Currently, Devon Energy has a market capitalization of $28.02 billion. 
Buying $1000 In DVN: If an investor had bought $1000 of DVN stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,093.23 today based on a price of $42.56 for DVN at the time of writing.
<h3>Devon Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728927019_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Devon Energy Stock In The Last 5 Years

Scotiabank analyst Paul Cheng maintains Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) with a Sector Outperform and lowers the price target from $60 to $48.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Outperform on Devon Energy, Lowers Price Target to $48

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Devon Energy. Our analysis of options history for Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) revealed 12 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 58% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $617,786, and 8 were calls, valued at $276,435.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $35.0 to $50.0 for Devon Energy during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Devon Energy's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Devon Energy's whale trades within a strike price range from $35.0 to $50.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Devon Energy Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728504161_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$284.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">296</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$157.5K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">502</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.33</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$104.1K</td>
<td>759</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">447</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$71.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td>269</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">65</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Devon Energy</h3>
Devon Energy is an oil and gas producer with acreage in several top US shale plays. While roughly two thirds of its production comes from the Permian Basin, it also holds a meaningful presence in the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins. At the end of 2023, Devon reported net proved reserves of 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged roughly 658,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023 at a ratio of 73% oil and natural gas liquids and 27% natural gas.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Devon Energy, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Devon Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,722,358, with DVN's price up by 0.72%, positioned at $41.98.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 27 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Devon Energy</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $47.4.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a In-Line rating for Devon Energy, targeting a price of $50. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Devon Energy, maintaining a target price of $49. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Devon Energy, maintaining a target price of $46. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Jefferies downgraded its rating to Hold, setting a price target of $45. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on Devon Energy, maintaining a target price of $47. 
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Devon Energy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.72% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 19.20 million shares sold short, which is 3.5% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.59 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Devon Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728071115_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Devon Energy has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Devon Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Devon Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.72%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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