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title: "DEC: Q2 2026 delivered strong cash flow, low decline rates, and robust capital returns"
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description: "Q2 2026 saw strong production, $504M in revenue, and a 52% EBITDA margin. Liquidity reached $678M, leverage was within target, and significant cash flow supported debt reduction, share repurchases, and dividends. Guidance for 2026 remains robust with disciplined capital allocation.Original document: Diversified Energy Company [DEC] Slides Release — Aug. 6 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# DEC: Q2 2026 delivered strong cash flow, low decline rates, and robust capital returns

Q2 2026 saw strong production, $504M in revenue, and a 52% EBITDA margin. Liquidity reached $678M, leverage was within target, and significant cash flow supported debt reduction, share repurchases, and dividends. Guidance for 2026 remains robust with disciplined capital allocation.

Original document: Diversified Energy Company \[DEC\] Slides Release — Aug. 6 2026

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