Suncor Energy reports fourth quarter 2025 results | SU Stock News

Unless otherwise noted, all financial figures are unaudited, presented in Canadian dollars (Cdn$), and derived from the company's condensed consolidated financial statements which are based on Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), specifically International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), and are prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting. Production volumes are presented on a working-interest basis, before royalties, except for production values from the company's Libya operations, which are presented on an economic basis. Certain financial measures referred to in this news release (adjusted funds from operations, adjusted operating earnings, free funds flow, normalized free funds flow, and net debt) are not prescribed by Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this news release. References to Oil Sands operations exclude Suncor Energy Inc.'s ownership of Fort Hills and interest in Syncrude.Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 3, 2026) - Suncor Energy (TSX: SU) (NYSE: SU)Fourth Quarter HighlightsGenerated $3.2 billion in adjusted funds from operations and $1.7 billion in free funds flow.Returned approximately $1.5 billion to shareholders, with $775 million in share repurchases and $719 million in dividends.Record quarterly upstream production of 909,000 barrels per day (bbls/d), 34,000 bbls/d higher than the prior year quarter.Record quarterly refining throughput of 504,000 bbls/d, 18,000 bbls/d higher than the prior year quarter.Record quarterly asset utilization levels, with upgraders at 106% and refineries at 108%."Suncor's record fourth quarter contributed to another record-breaking year, which also saw the company achieve its 2024 Investor Day targets a full year early, demonstrating our focus on best-ever safety results, best-in-class execution and operational excellence," said Rich Kruger, President and Chief Executive Officer. "As we look ahead to 2026, Suncor is poised to build on this momentum and deliver superior shareholder value and resilient cash flows, powered by one of the industry's most integrated and high-performing asset portfolios."Annual 2025 HighlightsGenerated $12.8 billion in adjusted funds from operations and $6.9 billion in free funds flow.Returned approximately $5.8 billion to shareholders, with $3.0 billion in share repurchases and $2.8 billion in dividends.Record upstream production of 860,000 bbls/d, 33,000 bbls/d higher than 2024, included record upgrader utilization of 99%.Record refining throughput of 480,000 bbls/d, 15,000 bbls/d higher than 2024, included record refinery utilization of 103%.Record refined product sales of 623,000 bbls/d, 23,000 bbls/d higher than 2024.Suncor achieved its ambitious 2024 Investor Day three-year targets a full year ahead of schedule. These targets included:Increase in normalized free funds flow of $3.3 billion per year.Reduction in corporate WTI breakeven of US$10 per barrel. Increase in upstream production of 100,000 bbls/day.Reduce annual capital expenditures to $5.7 billion. Achieved net debt target of $8 billion, with 100% of excess funds to shareholders thereafter.Fourth Quarter ResultsFinancial HighlightsQ4 Q3 Q4 ($ millions, unless otherwise noted)202520252024Net earnings 1 476 1 619 818Per common share(1) (dollars) 1.23 1.34 0.65Adjusted operating earnings(2) 1 325 1 794 1 566Per common share(1)(2) (dollars) 1.10 1.48 1.25Adjusted funds from operations(2) 3 218 3 831 3 493Per common share(1)(2) (dollars) 2.68 3.16 2.78Cash flow provided by operating activities 3 921 3 785 5 083Per common share(1) (dollars) 3.27 3.13 4.05Capital expenditures(3) 1 483 1 439 1 498Free funds flow(2) 1 699 2 347 1 923Dividend per common share(1) (dollars) 0.60 0.57 0.57Share repurchases per common share(4) (dollars) 0.65 0.62 0.64Returns to shareholders(5) 1 494 1 438 1 713Operating, selling and general expenses 3 518 3 270 3 411Net debt(2) 6 337 7 147 6 861Q4 Q3 Q4 Operating Highlights202520252024Total upstream production (mbbls/d)909.0870.0875.0Refinery utilization (%) 108 106 104(1) Presented on a basic per share basis.(2) Non-GAAP financial measures or contains non-GAAP financial measures. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this news release.(3) Excludes capitalized interest.(4) Calculated as the cost of share repurchases, excluding taxes paid on share repurchases, divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. (5) Includes dividends paid on common shares and repurchases of common shares; excludes taxes paid on common share repurchases.Financial ResultsAdjusted Operating Earnings Reconciliation(1)Q4 Q3 Q4 ($ millions)202520252024Net earnings 1 476 1 619 818Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss on U.S. dollar denominated debt (114) 186 514Unrealized loss (gain) on risk management activities 7 5 (16)(Provision reversal) and write-down of equity investment (66) - 212Loss on early repayment of long-term debt - - 144Income tax expense (recovery) on adjusted operating earnings adjustments 22 (16) (106)Adjusted operating earnings(1) 1 325 1 794 1 566(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. All reconciling items are presented on a before-tax basis and adjusted for income taxes in the income tax expense (recovery) on adjusted operating earnings adjustments line. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this news release.Suncor's adjusted operating earnings were $1.325 billion ($1.10 per common share) in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $1.566 billion ($1.25 per common share) in the prior year quarter, with the decrease primarily due to lower upstream price realizations net of decreased royalties, and a foreign exchange loss on working capital items compared to a gain in the prior year quarter, partially offset by increased refinery margins and increased upstream production, downstream throughput and sales volumes.Net earnings were $1.476 billion ($1.23 per common share) in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $818 million ($0.65 per common share) in the prior year quarter. In addition to the factors impacting adjusted operating earnings, net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the prior year quarter were impacted by the items shown in the table above.Adjusted funds from operations were $3.218 billion ($2.68 per common share) in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $3.493 billion ($2.78 per common share) in the prior year quarter, and were primarily influenced by the same factors impacting adjusted operating earnings.Cash flow provided by operating activities, which includes changes in non-cash working capital, were $3.921 billion ($3.27 per common share) in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $5.083 billion ($4.05 per common share) in the prior year quarter. Operating, selling and general (OS&G) expenses were $3.518 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $3.411 billion in the prior year quarter, with the increase primarily due to higher commodity input costs. Operations, selling and corporate costs remained relatively flat despite higher production and sales volumes in both upstream and downstream.Operating ResultsQ4 Q3 Q4 (mbbls/d, unless otherwise noted)202520252024UpstreamTotal Oil Sands bitumen production 992.7 958.3 951.5SCO and diesel production 586.8 571.2 572.5Inter-asset transfers and consumption (29.8) (27.1) (28.9)Upgraded production - net SCO and diesel 557.0 544.1 543.6Bitumen production 343.5 334.6 342.6Inter-asset transfers (55.1) (66.5) (68.7)Non-upgraded bitumen production 288.4 268.1 273.9Total Oil Sands production 845.4 812.2 817.5Exploration and Production 63.6 57.8 57.5Total upstream production 909.0 870.0 875.0Upstream sales 905.5 887.2 865.4DownstreamRefinery utilization (%) 108 106 104Refinery crude oil processed 504.2 491.7 486.2Refined product sales 640.4 646.8 613.3Total Oil Sands bitumen production increased to a quarterly record of 992,700 bbls/d, compared to 951,500 bbls/d in the prior year quarter, primarily due to strong mining performance, and included record fourth quarter production at Fort Hills, which achieved 90% of nameplate capacity in 2025 delivering on the three-year mine improvement plan.The company's net synthetic crude oil (SCO) production increased to a quarterly record of 557,000 bbls/d, compared to 543,600 bbls/d in the prior year quarter, as the company's production mix benefited from increased upgrader availability due to decreased planned maintenance activities in the current quarter and continued strong upgrader reliability.Non-upgraded bitumen production increased to 288,400 bbls/d in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 273,900 bbls/d in the prior year quarter, primarily due to record bitumen production, partially offset by increased upgrader availability.Exploration and Production (E&P) production increased to 63,600 bbls/d in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 57,500 bbls/d in the prior year quarter, and included increased production at Hebron and the addition of production at White Rose, which restarted in the first quarter of 2025.Refining throughput increased to a quarterly record of 504,200 bbls/d with refinery utilization of 108%, compared to 486,200 bbls/d and 104%, respectively in the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily due to continued strong operating performance through the current quarter, which saw all four refineries exceed 100% utilization.Refined product sales increased to a fourth quarter record of 640,400 bbls/d, compared to 613,300 bbls/d in the prior year quarter, primarily due to higher refinery production and continued investment in retail growth, as well as leveraging strategic partnerships.Corporate and Strategy UpdatesShare repurchases increased by 10% per month. In 2026, it is expected that 100% of excess funds will continue to be returned to shareholders highlighted by a 10% increase in share repurchases to $275 million per month from $250 million per month as of December 2025, projecting $3.3 billion of share repurchases for 2026.Quarterly dividend increased. Suncor increased its quarterly dividend by approximately 5% to $0.60 per common share.Corporate Guidance UpdatesThere have been no changes to the 2026 corporate guidance ranges previously released on December 11, 2025.For further details and advisories regarding Suncor's 2026 corporate guidance, see www.suncor.com/guidance.Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB)MaximumMaximumNumber ofCommencementSharesSharesShares(thousands of common shares)DateExpiryfor RepurchaseRepurchase (%)Repurchased2023 NCIBFebruary 17, 2023February 16, 2024 132 900 10 47 1072024 NCIBFebruary 26, 2024February 25, 2025 128 700 10 61 0662025 NCIBMarch 3, 2025March 2, 2026 123 800 10 50 475Suncor's current NCIB will terminate on March 2, 2026. The company intends to renew the NCIB program subsequent to the expiration of its current NCIB.Between March 3, 2025 and January 30, 2026, pursuant to Suncor's current NCIB, Suncor repurchased 50,474,677 common shares on the open market, representing the equivalent of 4.1% of its common shares as at February 18, 2025, for $2.8 billion, at a weighted average price of $55.46 per common share. The actual number of common shares that may be repurchased under the NCIB and the timing of any such repurchases will be determined by Suncor. The company believes that, depending on the trading price of its common shares and other relevant factors, repurchasing its own shares represents an attractive investment opportunity and is in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. The company does not expect the decision to allocate cash to repurchase shares will affect its long-term strategy.Governance UpdateJennifer Kneale was appointed to Suncor's Board of Directors on February 3, 2026 and is a member of both the audit committee and the environment, health, safety and sustainable development committee. She is currently the President of Targa Resources Corp., an integrated midstream company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Prior to joining Targa, Ms. Kneale spent more than 10 years in the financial services industry, primarily in roles in private equity, asset management and investment banking.Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresCertain financial measures in this news release - namely adjusted funds from operations, adjusted operating earnings, free funds flow, normalized free funds flow and net debt, and related per share or per barrel amounts - are not prescribed by GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures are included because management uses the information to analyze business performance, leverage and liquidity, as applicable, and it may be useful to investors on the same basis. These non-GAAP financial measures do not have any standardized meaning and, therefore, are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Therefore, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Except as otherwise indicated, these non-GAAP financial measures are calculated and disclosed on a consistent basis from period to period. Specific adjusting items may only be relevant in certain periods.Adjusted Operating EarningsAdjusted operating earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure that adjusts net earnings for significant items that are not indicative of operating performance. Management uses adjusted operating earnings to evaluate operating performance because management believes it provides better comparability between periods. Adjusted operating earnings are reconciled to net earnings in the news release above.Adjusted Funds From (Used In) OperationsAdjusted funds from (used in) operations is a non-GAAP financial measure that adjusts a GAAP measure - cash flow provided by operating activities - for changes in non-cash working capital, which management uses to analyze operating performance and liquidity. Changes to non-cash working capital can be impacted by, among other factors, commodity price volatility, the timing of offshore feedstock purchases and payments for commodity and income taxes, the timing of cash flows related to accounts receivable and accounts payable, and changes in inventory, which management believe reduces comparability between periods.Three months ended December 31Oil SandsExploration and ProductionRefining and MarketingCorporate and EliminationsIncome TaxesTotal($ millions)202520242025202420252024202520242025202420252024Earnings (loss) before income taxes 1 120 1 625 61 125 895 410 (69) (1 070) - - 2 007 1 090Adjustments for:Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment 1 339 1 390 150 162 290 269 34 30 - - 1 813 1 851Accretion 124 128 17 17 3 3 - - - - 144 148Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss on U.S. dollar denominated debt - - - - - - (114) 514 - - (114) 514Change in fair value of financial instruments and trading inventory (136) 1 (1) (7) (9) (53) - - - - (146) (59)(Gain) loss on disposal of assets (36) (6) - - (3) (5) 1 (1) - - (38) (12)Loss on extinguishment of long-term debt - - - - - - - 144 - - - 144Share-based compensation 57 55 3 4 23 26 41 69 - - 124 154Settlement of decommissioning and restoration liabilities (113) (95) (17) (24) (22) (20) - - - - (152) (139)Other 51 28 1 (3) (3) 8 (1) 183 - - 48 216Current income tax expense - - - - - - - - (468) (414) (468) (414)Adjusted funds from (used in) operations 2 406 3 126 214 274 1 174 638 (108) (131) (468) (414) 3 218 3 493Change in non-cash working capital 703 1 590Cash flow provided by operating activities 3 921 5 083Exploration andRefining andCorporate andTwelve months ended December 31Oil SandsProductionMarketingEliminationsIncome TaxesTotal($ millions)202520242025202420252024202520242025202420252024Earnings (loss) before income taxes 5 277 6 607 526 867 2 822 2 596 (677) (1 883) - - 7 948 8 187Adjustments for:Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment 5 047 5 134 649 707 1 082 996 138 117 - - 6 916 6 954Accretion 498 514 65 67 13 11 - - - - 576 592Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss on U.S. dollar denominated debt - - - - - - (403) 714 - - (403) 714Change in fair value of financial instruments and trading inventory (111) (117) (3) 3 8 (8) - - - - (106) (122)Gain on disposal of assets (36) (15) - - (19) (8) - (2) - - (55) (25)Loss on extinguishment of long-term debt - - - - - - - 170 - - - 170Share-based compensation 37 (47) 1 12 17 (20) (47) (2) - - 8 (57)Settlement of decommissioning and restoration liabilities (385) (385) (47) (47) (73) (56) - - - - (505) (488)Other 188 151 4 1 57 27 95 207 - - 344 386Current income tax expense - - - - - - - - (1 940) (2 465) (1 940) (2 465)Adjusted funds from (used in) operations 10 515 11 842 1 195 1 610 3 907 3 538 (894) (679) (1 940) (2 465) 12 783 13 846Change in non-cash working capital (2) 2 114Cash flow provided by operating activities 12 781 15 960Free Funds FlowFree funds flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated by taking adjusted funds from operations and subtracting capital expenditures, including capitalized interest. Free funds flow reflects cash available for increasing distributions to shareholders and reducing debt. Management uses free funds flow to measure the capacity of the company to increase returns to shareholders and to grow Suncor's business.Exploration andRefining andCorporate andThree months ended December 31Oil SandsProductionMarketingEliminationsIncome TaxesTotal($ millions)202520242025202420252024202520242025202420252024Adjusted funds from (used in) operations 2 406 3 126 214 274 1 174 638 (108) (131) (468) (414) 3 218 3 493Capital expenditures including capitalized interest (1 013) (941) (177) (255) (316) (352) (13) (22) - - (1 519) (1 570)Free funds flow (deficit) 1 393 2 185 37 19 858 286 (121) (153) (468) (414) 1 699 1 923Exploration andRefining andCorporate andTwelve months ended December 31Oil SandsProductionMarketingEliminationsIncome TaxesTotal($ millions)202520242025202420252024202520242025202420252024Adjusted funds from (used in) operations 10 515 11 842 1 195 1 610 3 907 3 538 (894) (679) (1 940) (2 465) 12 783 13 846Capital expenditures including capitalized interest (3 869) (4 340) (797) (907) (1 148) (1 190) (42) (46) - - (5 856) (6 483)Free funds flow (deficit) 6 646 7 502 398 703 2 759 2 348 (936) (725) (1 940) (2 465) 6 927 7 363Normalized Free Funds FlowNormalized free funds flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated by normalizing free funds flow for a US$75 WTI price environment. Management uses normalized free funds flow to compare free funds flow in a constant price environment.Twelve months ended December 31($ millions)202520242023Free funds flow - reported 6 927 7 363 7 497Adjust for business environment impacts(1) 1 779 140 (1 559)Adjust for non-structural items, including tax adjustments (230) (130) (880)Free funds flow - normalized 8 476 7 373 5 058(1) 2025 results have been normalized to US$75 WTI business environment assumptions, based on annual AFFO sensitivities including: +$210M per US$1/bbl WTI increase; +$50M per US$1/bbl SYN - WTI increase; +$0M per US$1/bbl WCS - WTI increase; +$170M per US$1/bbl NYH 2-1-1 increase; +$230M per C$1/GJ AECO decrease; +$135M per C$20/MWh Alberta Power Pool Price increase;+$240M per US$0.01/C$ decrease.Net Debt and Total DebtNet debt and total debt are non-GAAP financial measures that management uses to analyze the financial condition of the company. Total debt includes short-term debt, current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt (all of which are GAAP measures). Net debt is equal to total debt less cash and cash equivalents (a GAAP measure).December 31December 31($ millions, except as noted)20252024Short-term debt - -Current portion of long-term debt 973 997Long-term debt 9 014 9 348Total debt 9 987 10 345Less: Cash and cash equivalents 3 650 3 484Net debt 6 337 6 861Shareholders' equity 45 124 44 514Total debt plus shareholders' equity 55 111 54 859Total debt to total debt plus shareholders' equity (%) 18.1 18.9Net debt to net debt plus shareholders' equity (%) 12.3 13.4Legal Advisory - Forward-Looking Information This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements") and other information based on Suncor's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions that were made by the company in light of information available at the time the statement was made and consider Suncor's experience and its perception of historical trends, including expectations and assumptions concerning: the accuracy of reserves estimates; commodity prices and interest and foreign exchange rates; the performance of assets and equipment; uncertainty related to geopolitical conflict; capital efficiencies and cost savings; applicable laws and government policies; future production rates; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the availability and cost of labour, services and infrastructure; the satisfaction by third parties of their obligations to Suncor; the development and execution of projects; and the receipt, in a timely manner, of regulatory and third-party approvals. All statements and information that address expectations or projections about the future, and other statements and information about Suncor's strategy for growth, expected and future expenditures or investment decisions, commodity prices, costs, schedules, production volumes, operating and financial results, future financing and capital activities, and the expected impact of future commitments are forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements may be identified by words like "expects", "anticipates", "will", "estimates", "plans", "scheduled", "intends", "believes", "projects", "indicates", "could", "focus", "vision", "goal", "outlook", "proposed", "target", "objective", "continue", "should", "may", "future", "potential", "opportunity", "would", "priority", "strategy" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include references to: Suncor's strategy, focus, goals and priorities and the expected benefits therefrom, Suncor's belief that it will deliver superior shareholder value and resilient cash flows and the basis for such belief; the expectation that Suncor will continue to return 100% of excess funds to shareholders in 2026; Suncor's projection of $3.3 billion of share repurchase in 2026;and statements about the company's NCIB, including the expectation that the company intends to renew the NCIB program subsequent to the expiration of its current NCIB, its belief that, depending on the trading price of its common shares and other relevant factors, that repurchasing its own shares represents an attractive investment opportunity and is in the best interests of the company and its shareholders and its expectation that its decision to allocate cash to repurchase shares will not affect its long-term strategy. In addition, all other statements and information about Suncor's strategy for growth, expected and future expenditures or investment decisions, commodity prices, costs, schedules, production volumes, operating and financial results and the expected impact of future commitments are forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements and information may be identified by words like "expects", "anticipates", "will", "estimates", "plans", "scheduled", "intends", "believes", "projects", "indicates", "could", "focus", "vision", "goal", "outlook", "proposed", "target", "objective", "continue", "should", "may" and similar expressions.Forward-looking statements are based on Suncor's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions that were made by the company in light of its information available at the time the statement was made and consider Suncor's experience and its perception of historical trends, including expectations and assumptions concerning: the accuracy of reserves estimates; commodity prices and interest and foreign exchange rates; the performance of assets and equipment; capital efficiencies and cost savings; applicable laws and government policies; future production rates; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the availability and cost of labour, services and infrastructure; the satisfaction by third parties of their obligations to Suncor; the development and execution of projects; and the receipt, in a timely manner, of regulatory and third-party approvals. Forward-looking statements and information are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some that are similar to other oil and gas companies and some that are unique to Suncor. Suncor's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by its forward-looking statements, so readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them.Suncor's Annual Information Form, Annual Report to Shareholders and Form 40-F, each dated February 26, 2025, Suncor's Report to Shareholders for the Fourth Quarter of 2025 dated February 3, 2026, and other documents it files from time to time with securities regulatory authorities describe the risks, uncertainties, material assumptions and other factors that could influence actual results and such factors are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of these documents are available by referring to suncor.com/FinancialReports or on SEDAR+ at sedarplus.ca or EDGAR at sec.gov. Except as required by applicable securities laws, Suncor disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.To view a full copy of Suncor's fourth quarter 2025 Report to Shareholders and the financial statements and notes (unaudited), visit Suncor's profile on sedarplus.ca or sec.gov or visit Suncor's website at suncor.com/financialreports. To listen to the conference call discussing Suncor's fourth quarter results, visit suncor.com/webcasts. The event will be archived for 90 days.Suncor Energy is Canada's leading integrated energy company. Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil production; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-CanadaTM retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric HighwayTM, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging EV stations). Suncor is developing petroleum resources while advancing the transition to a lower-emissions future through investments in lower emissions intensity power, renewable feedstock fuels and projects targeting emissions intensity. Suncor also conducts energy trading activities focused primarily on the marketing and trading of crude oil, natural gas, byproducts, refined products and power. Suncor's common shares (symbol: SU) are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.For more information about Suncor, visit our web site at suncor.com.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/282589