Cimarex Energy Co. (XEC) Tops Q4 EPS by 6c, Offers FY12 Outlook

February 15, 2012 6:58 AM EST
Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) reported Q4 EPS of $1.36, $0.06 better than the analyst estimate of $1.30.

2012 Outlook:

Full-year 2012 Mid-Continent and Permian production volumes are projected to grow 19-25% above 2011, averaging between 580-610 MMcfe/d. Gulf Coast volumes, assuming no drilling contribution, are projected to average 35-40 MMcfe/d for 2012, or 6% of total estimated company volumes. Total company 2012 volumes are projected to average 615-650 MMcfe/d, or 4%-10% growth over 2011.

First-quarter 2012 Mid-Continent and Permian production volumes are projected to increase 25%-28% over first-quarter 2011, to within a range of 550-565 MMcfe/d. Gulf Coast volumes, assuming no drilling contribution, are projected to average 45-50 MMcfe/d for the first quarter of 2012. Total company first-quarter 2012 volumes are projected to average 595-615 MMcfe/d.

Full-year 2012 capital expenditures are expected to range from $1.4-$1.6 billion. Nearly all the 2012 capital is directed towards oil drilling or liquids-rich gas in the Permian and Cana-Woodford. We have a large inventory of drilling opportunities, limited lease expirations and few service commitments. Actual amount invested will depend on our calculated rate of return which is significantly influenced by commodity prices.

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