Oakmont Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 17,475 shares of the energy company’s stock, valued at approximately $722,000.
Other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Woodline Partners LP raised its stake in shares of Devon Energy by 98.8% during the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 115,780 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $4,330,000 after buying an additional 57,555 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Devon Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $403,000. Jump Financial LLC boosted its stake in shares of Devon Energy by 58.8% in the second quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 28,251 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $899,000 after buying an additional 10,464 shares in the last quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Devon Energy by 17.8% in the second quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 148,882 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $4,736,000 after buying an additional 22,482 shares in the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Devon Energy by 6.0% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 144,174 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $4,586,000 after acquiring an additional 8,127 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.72% of the company’s stock.
Devon Energy Stock Down 1.5%
Devon Energy stock opened at $48.08 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a current ratio of 0.72. The firm has a market capitalization of $52.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.42, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 0.37. Devon Energy Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $31.47 and a fifty-two week high of $52.71. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $44.79 and its two-hundred day moving average is $45.78.
Devon Energy Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.32 per share. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. Devon Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.40%.
More Devon Energy News
Here are the key news stories impacting Devon Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Seaport Global upgraded Devon to Buy, citing the company’s strong second-quarter 2026 results and continued operating potential. The company reported adjusted EPS of $1.57, above the $1.40 consensus estimate, while revenue of $7.42 billion significantly exceeded expectations and rose 73.1% year over year. Devon Energy stock gains on Seaport Global buy rating and strong Q2 2026 earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Options activity signals increased bullish interest. Traders purchased 47,557 Devon call options, approximately 21% above typical call volume. While options activity is not a fundamental indicator, the elevated call buying may support near-term momentum and suggests some traders are positioning for further gains.
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs continues to view Devon as an attractive energy dividend opportunity. Goldman highlighted Devon alongside other energy dividend stocks that may still offer upside despite the sector’s strong rally. Brent crude above $95 per barrel and continued strength in the energy sector provide a supportive backdrop for Devon’s oil and gas earnings and shareholder returns. Goldman’s Energy Dividend Picks: Why Devon and HF Sinclair Still Offer Upside
- Neutral Sentiment: Post-earnings momentum remains a focus for investors. Devon is up 16.5% since its latest earnings release, prompting analysis of whether earnings estimates can support additional gains. Its relatively low valuation, including a price-to-earnings ratio near 11, supports the value case, but the stock’s proximity to its 12-month high may limit immediate upside. Devon Energy up 16.5% since last earnings report
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Devon Energy news, SVP Andrea Alexander sold 18,000 shares of Devon Energy stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $46.74, for a total transaction of $841,320.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 138,529 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,474,845.46. The trade was a 11.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 4.58% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms have issued reports on DVN. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on Devon Energy from $62.00 to $55.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Barclays decreased their target price on shares of Devon Energy from $62.00 to $58.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 17th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Devon Energy in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of Devon Energy from $62.00 to $63.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Devon Energy from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $59.23.
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About Devon Energy
Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The company focuses on the exploration, development, production and marketing of hydrocarbons, including crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and natural gas. Devon operates as an upstream energy company that acquires, evaluates and develops onshore resource plays using a combination of drilling, completion and production optimization techniques.
Core business activities include identifying and developing energy reserves, operating well programs and managing reservoir performance to generate production and cash flow.
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