Range Resources Corporation

    RRC ·NYSE ·Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas ·Inc. in DE
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    Financial statements

    data from SEC XBRL filings. Values are as-reported; restatements supersede originals. Values reported in .

    From 10-Q filed 2026-10-27 (period ending 2026-09-30).

    LYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

    Overview of Our Business

    We are an independent natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil company engaged in the exploration, development and acquisition of natural gas, NGLs and oil properties in the Appalachian region of the United States. We operate in one segment and have a single company-wide management team that administers all properties as a whole rather than by discrete operating segments. We measure financial performance as a single enterprise and not on a geographical or an area-by-area basis.

    Our overarching business objective is to build stockholder value through returns-focused development of properties. Our strategy to achieve our business objective is to generate consistent cash flows from reserves and production through internally generated drilling projects occasionally coupled with complementary acquisitions and divestitures. Currently, our investment portfolio is focused on high-quality natural gas and NGLs assets in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our revenues, profitability and future growth depend substantially on prevailing prices for natural gas, NGLs and oil and on our ability to economically find, develop, acquire, produce and sell these reserves.

    Commodity prices have been and are expected to remain volatile. We believe we are well-positioned to manage challenges that could occur during price variations and that we can endure the continued fluctuations in current and future commodity prices by:

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    exercising discipline in our capital investments;
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    maintaining a competitive cost structure;
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    diversifying sales outlets;
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    managing price risk through the partial hedging of our production;
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    maintaining a strong balance sheet; and
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    optimizing drilling, completion and operational efficiencies.

    Prices for natural gas, NGLs and oil fluctuate widely and affect:

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    our revenues, profitability and cash flow;
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    the amount of cash flow available to us for reinvestment or return to our stockholders;
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    the quantity of natural gas, NGLs and oil that we can economically produce;
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    the quantity of natural gas, NGLs and oil shown as proved reserves; and
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    our ability to borrow and raise additional capital, if needed.

    We prepare our financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported results of operations and the amount of our reported assets, liabilities and proved reserves. We use the successful efforts method of accounting for our natural gas, NGLs and oil activities. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the preceding consolidated financial statements and notes in Item 1.

    Merger with EQT

    On October 25, 2026, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with EQT Corporation (“EQT”) to combine via an all-stock merger transaction (the “Merger”). For additional information about the Merger, see Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I and Risk Factors in Item 1A of Part II.

    Market Conditions

    We believe we are positioned for sustainable long-term success. We continue to monitor the impact of the actions of OPEC and other large hydrocarbon producing nations; the Russia-Ukraine war; military action in, and flows of energy from, the Middle East; global inventories of natural gas, NGLs and oil; future U.S. infrastructure investment; future monetary and fiscal policy; tariffs and their impacts on global trade and energy demand; and governmental policies aimed at the energy sector, including those focused on transitioning towards lower carbon energy. We expect prices for the commodities we produce to remain volatile given the complex dynamics of supply and demand that exist in the global energy markets. Longer-term natural gas futures prices remain constructive based on market expectations of continued liquefied natural gas ("LNG") export expansion and increasing global power demand, while associated gas-related activity in oil basins and dry gas basin activity are expected to show modest rates of growth due to infrastructure constraints, moderated reinvestment rates and inventory deterioration. In addition, the global energy shortage experienced in recent years and geopolitical disruptions of energy flows from key producing regions further highlighted the need for affordable and reliable fuel sources, supporting continued strong structural demand growth for U.S. LNG exports, as well as domestic electricity generation. Other factors such as supply chain disruptions, cost inflation, concerns over a potential economic recession and the pace of changes in global monetary policy

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    may impact global demand for natural gas, NGLs and oil. We continue to assess and monitor the impact of these factors on our business and operations.

    Benchmarks decreased for natural gas and increased for NGLs and oil in third quarter 2026 when compared to the same period of the prior year. In the third quarter 2026, average natural gas prices decreased year-over-year primarily due to U.S. production growth and uncertain forecasts of winter weather related demand. Conversely, NGLs and oil prices rose due to global demand for U.S production. Benchmarks increased for natural gas, oil and NGLs in first nine months 2026 when compared to the same period of the prior year.

    The following table lists related benchmarks for natural gas, oil and NGLs composite prices for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025:

     

    Three Months Ended September 30,

    Nine Months Ended September 30,

     

    2026

     

     

    2025

    2026

     

     

    2025

    Benchmarks:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Average NYMEX prices (a)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Natural gas (per mcf)

    $

    2.95

     

     

    $

    3.07

    $

    3.57

     

     

    $

    3.39

    Oil (per bbl)

     

    85.60

     

     

     

    64.98

     

    83.57

     

     

     

    66.32

    Mont Belvieu NGLs composite (per gallon) (b)

     

    0.62

     

     

     

    0.52

     

    0.59

     

     

     

    0.57

    (a)
    Based on weighted average of bid week prompt month prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange ("NYMEX").
    (b)
    Based on our estimated NGLs product composition per barrel.

    Prices for natural gas, NGLs and oil that we produce significantly impact our revenues and cash flows. Our price realizations (not including the impact of our derivatives) may differ from these benchmarks for many reasons, including quality, location or production being sold at different indices.

    Consolidated Results of Operations

    Overview of Third Quarter 2026 Results

    In third quarter 2026, we experienced an increase in revenue from the sale of natural gas, NGLs and oil compared to the same quarter of 2025, due to a 5% increase in net realized prices (average prices including all derivative settlements and third-party transportation costs paid by us) combined with a 12% increase in total production.

    During third quarter 2026, we recognized net income of $175.3 million, or $0.75 per diluted common share compared to net income of $144.3 million, or $0.60 per diluted common share during third quarter 2025. The higher net income in third quarter 2026 compared to third quarter 2025 is primarily due to increased realized prices combined with an increase in production.

    Our third quarter 2026 financial and operating performance included the following results:

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    revenue from the sale of natural gas, NGLs and oil increased 21% from the same period of 2025 due to an 8% increase in average realized prices (before cash settlements on our derivatives) combined with a 12% increase in production volumes;
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    revenue from the sale of natural gas, NGLs and oil (including cash settlements on our derivatives) increased 17% from the same period of 2025;
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    direct operating expense per mcfe increased to $0.13 during third quarter 2026 compared to $0.12 during the same period of 2025, primarily due to higher workovers and increased water hauling costs due to higher diesel prices;
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    transportation, gathering, processing and compression per mcfe was $1.52 in third quarter 2026 compared to $1.47 in the same period of 2025, primarily due to increased processing costs that are driven by higher commodity prices;
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    general and administrative expense per mcfe decreased to $0.21 in third quarter 2026 compared to $0.22 in the same period of 2025, primarily due to higher production volumes and lower legal expenses; and
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    interest expense per mcfe decreased 50% from the same period of 2025 due to lower debt balances and lower interest rates.

    Third quarter 2026 also included the following returns of capital and balance sheet highlights:

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    paid $23.4 million of dividends, an 11% higher dividend of $0.10 per share compared to $0.09 per share in the same period of 2025; and
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    maintained substantial liquidity with $1.5 billion available under our credit facility.

    We generated $307.6 million of cash from operating activities in third quarter 2026, an increase of $60.1 million from third quarter 2025, which reflects the impact of higher realized prices.

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    Overview of First Nine Months 2026 Results

    In first nine months 2026, we experienced an increase in revenue from the sale of natural gas, NGLs and oil compared to the same period of 2025 due to a 13% increase in net realized prices (average prices including all derivative settlements and third-party transportation costs paid by us) and a 6% increase in total production.

    During first nine months 2026, we recognized net income of $712.3 million, or $3.02 per diluted common share compared to net income of $478.9 million, or $1.99 per diluted common share during the same period 2025. The higher net income in first nine months 2026 compared to first nine months 2025 is primarily due to increased realized prices combined with an increase in total production.

    Our first nine months 2026 financial and operating performance included the following results:

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    revenue from the sale of natural gas, NGLs and oil increased 18% from the same period of 2025 due to a 12% increase in average realized prices (before cash settlements on our derivatives) combined with a 6% increase in production volumes;
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    revenue from the sale of natural gas, NGLs and oil (including cash settlements on our derivatives) increased 15% from the same period of 2025;
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    direct operating expense per mcfe increased to $0.14 in first nine months 2026 compared to $0.12 the same period of 2025, primarily due to higher workovers, equipment maintenance, and increased water hauling costs due to higher diesel prices;
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    transportation, gathering, processing and compression per mcfe increased to $1.55 in first nine months 2026 compared to $1.51 in the same period of 2025, primarily due to an increase in processing costs that are driven by higher commodity prices;
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    general and administrative expense per mcfe increased to $0.22 in first nine months 2026 compared to $0.21 in the same period of 2025, primarily due to higher employee-related costs, software costs and office rent expense; and
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    interest expense per mcfe decreased 38% from the same period of 2025 due to lower debt balances and lower interest rates.

    First nine months 2026 also included the following returns of capital and balance sheet highlights:

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    repurchased $105.5 million (2.8 million shares) of our common stock;
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    paid $70.8 million of dividends, increasing per share dividend by 11% to a cumulative $0.30 per share compared to $0.27 per share in the same period of 2025;
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    reduced our higher interest rate debt by redeeming $600 million principal balance of our 8.25% senior notes due 2029 by utilizing borrowings under the credit facility, while retaining $1.5 billion in available liquidity under our credit facility.

    We generated $1.2 billion of cash from operating activities in first nine months 2026, an increase of $247.9 million from first nine months 2025, which reflects the impact of higher realized prices.

    Natural Gas, NGLs and Oil Sales, Production and Realized Price Calculations

    Our revenues vary primarily as a result of changes in realized commodity prices and production volumes. Our revenues are generally recognized when control of the product is transferred to the customer and collectability is reasonably assured. The following table illustrates the primary components of natural gas, NGLs and oil sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 (in thousands):

     

    Three Months Ended September 30,

     

    Nine Months Ended September 30,

     

     

    2026

     

     

    2025

     

     

    Change

     

     

    %

     

    2026

     

     

    2025

     

     

    Change

     

     

    %

     

    Natural gas, NGLs and oil sales

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Natural gas

    $

    371,772

     

     

    $

    361,124

     

     

    $

    10,648

     

     

     

    3

    %

    $

    1,415,649

     

     

    $

    1,249,456

     

     

    $

    166,193

     

     

     

    13

    %

    NGLs

     

    320,962

     

     

     

    224,375

     

     

     

    96,587

     

     

     

    43

    %

     

    893,016

     

     

     

    738,064

     

     

     

    154,952

     

     

     

    21

    %

    Oil

     

    45,185

     

     

     

    25,992

     

     

     

    19,193

     

     

     

    74

    %

     

    141,593

     

     

     

    82,529

     

     

     

    59,064

     

     

     

    72

    %

    Total natural gas, NGLs and oil sales

    $

    737,919

     

     

    $

    611,491

     

     

    $

    126,428

     

     

     

    21

    %

    $

    2,450,258

     

     

    $

    2,070,049

     

     

    $

    380,209

     

     

     

    18

    %

     

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    Production growth is generated as new wells are placed in production, which is partially offset by the natural decline in production of existing wells. Our production for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 is set forth in the following table:

     

    Three Months Ended September 30,

     

    Nine Months Ended September 30,

     

     

    2026

     

     

    2025

     

     

    Change

     

     

    %

     

    2026

     

     

    2025

     

     

    Change

     

     

    %

     

    Production (a)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Natural gas (mcf)

     

    156,406,269

     

     

     

    141,133,949

     

     

     

    15,272,320

     

     

     

    11

    %

     

    433,149,336

     

     

     

    413,394,538

     

     

     

    19,754,798

     

     

     

    5

    %

    NGLs (bbls)

     

    11,653,966

     

     

     

    10,158,612

     

     

     

    1,495,354

     

     

     

    15

    %

     

    32,139,618

     

     

     

    30,107,652

     

     

     

    2,031,966

     

     

     

    7

    %

    Oil (bbls)

     

    597,916

     

     

     

    479,142

     

     

     

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    Recent insider activity

    Last 90 days. Open-market trades (purchases & sales) by directors, officers, and 10%+ owners. 1 transaction across 1 insider. Net: -3,500 shares, -$140,000.

    Date Insider Role Action Shares Price Value
    2026-08-05 Spiller Reginal Director Sell -3,500 $40.00 -$140,000

    Source: SEC Form 4 filings.

    Next expected filings

    • ~2027-02-23 10-K expected by 2027-02-28 (in 118 days)
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    Recent SEC filings

    • 2026-10-28 8-K Earnings Release; Financial Statements and Exhibits
    • 2026-10-27 10-Q Quarterly Report
    • 2026-10-26 8-K Material Agreement Entered; Regulation FD Disclosure; Other Events; Financial Statements and Exhibits
    • 2026-10-14 8-K Earnings Release
    • 2026-08-04 2.01 SD 2.01 SD
    • 2026-07-22 8-K Earnings Release; Financial Statements and Exhibits
    • 2026-07-21 10-Q Quarterly Report
    • 2026-07-10 8-K Earnings Release
    • 2026-04-22 8-K Earnings Release; Financial Statements and Exhibits
    • 2026-04-21 10-Q Quarterly Report
    • 2026-04-14 8-K Earnings Release
    • 2026-02-25 8-K Earnings Release; Other Events; Financial Statements and Exhibits
    • 2026-02-24 10-K Annual Report
    • 2026-01-21 8-K Earnings Release
    • 2026-01-05 8-K Other Events