Crescent Energy Reports Q4 Loss

Oil and gas company misses revenue expectations despite beating earnings estimates

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Crescent Energy Company, an oil and gas company based in Houston, reported a loss of $8.7 million in its fourth quarter. The company's earnings per share of 49 cents exceeded Wall Street expectations, but its revenue of $865 million fell short of analyst forecasts.

Why it matters

Crescent Energy's financial results provide insight into the performance of the oil and gas industry, which has faced volatility in recent years due to factors like fluctuating commodity prices and the transition to renewable energy sources.

The details

Crescent Energy reported a loss of 3 cents per share in Q4, but when adjusted for one-time gains and costs, its earnings per share was 49 cents, exceeding the average estimate of 28 cents per share from four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research. However, the company's revenue of $865 million fell short of the $899.9 million expected by the four analysts.

  • Crescent Energy reported its Q4 results on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Crescent Energy Company

An oil and gas company based in Houston, Texas.

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The takeaway

Crescent Energy's mixed financial results highlight the ongoing challenges facing the oil and gas industry, as companies navigate volatile market conditions and the shift towards renewable energy sources.