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Chord Energy (CHRD) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
Chord Energy (CHRD) reported revenue of $1.7B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +30% from a year earlier and -21% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 29.6%, net earnings $182M (10.6% of revenue).
Chord Energy, Q3 2026: revenue $1.7B (+30% year over year), operating margin 29.6%, net earnings $182M, operating cash flow $781M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.7B | -21% | +30% |
| Operating profit | $505M | -16% | +196% |
| Net earnings | $182M | -65% | +40% |
| Operating cash flow | $781M | -30% | +40% |
| Free cash flow | $440M | -38% | +101% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.7B in Q3 2026, up 30% year over year and down 21% from the previous quarter. Crude oil revenues was the largest line at 77% of revenue. Crude oil revenues added $0.40B year over year (up 43%), 101% of the total change. Purchased crude oil sales declined 16%.
Operating profit was $0.51B, a 29.6% margin (up 16.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 85% reached operating profit, above the 13% margin then. Total costs grew 5% against revenue growth of 30%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+46%). Net earnings were $0.18B, up 40% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.1%.
Operating cash flow was $0.78B (up 40% year over year), 430% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.39B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.20B. Capital expenditures of $0.34B left free cash flow of $0.44B.
Questions
What was Chord Energy's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Chord Energy (CHRD) reported revenue of $1.7B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +30% from a year earlier and -21% from the quarter before.
Was Chord Energy profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $505M (29.6% of revenue) and net earnings $182M.
Source: Chord Energy 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.