• Scotiabank updates its rating for Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) to "Sector Perform" with a raised price target to $45.
• The merger with Coterra Energy aims to create a $58 billion entity focused on the Delaware Basin, expecting to achieve $1 billion in annual pretax savings by 2027.
• Devon Energy's current stock price reflects a 1% increase, with a market capitalization of approximately $25.43 billion.

Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) is a prominent player in the energy sector, primarily engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. The company is known for its operations in the Delaware Basin, a key area for shale production. Devon Energy competes with other major energy companies like ConocoPhillips and Chevron in the U.S. shale industry.

On February 3, 2026, Scotiabank updated its rating for Devon Energy to "Sector Perform," maintaining a "hold" action. At that time, the stock price was $40.62. Scotiabank also raised the price target for Devon Energy to $45, up from the previous target of $41. This update comes amid Devon's strategic move to acquire Coterra Energy in a $58 billion all-stock transaction.

The merger with Coterra Energy is a significant step in U.S. shale consolidation, creating a $58 billion entity focused on the Delaware Basin with 750,000 net acres. This strategic move aims to achieve $1 billion in annual pretax savings by 2027. Devon will also relocate its headquarters to Houston as part of this merger, enhancing its operational efficiency.

The merger is designed to enhance cash flow concentration in the Delaware Basin while maintaining multi-basin options. This approach is expected to yield durable free cash flow and disciplined capital returns, appealing to investors. The acquisition of Coterra adds gas-heavy Delaware assets and multi-basin exposure, aligning with the industry's shift towards high-return shale plays.

Devon Energy's current stock price is $40.55, reflecting a 1.00% increase with a change of $0.40. The stock has traded between a low of $39.50 and a high of $40.79 today. Over the past year, the stock has reached a high of $41.31 and a low of $25.89. Devon Energy has a market capitalization of approximately $25.43 billion, with a trading volume of 6,162,868 shares.