CNX Resources CorporationNYSE: CNX

Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Slides

· Issued by CNX Resources Corporation

Summary by 6ix AI

CNX Resources reported free cash flow (a cash measure not defined under standard accounting rules) of $125 million for the third quarter of 2026, its 27th consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow. It raised its own 2026 free cash flow forecast (guidance) to approximately $550 million, based on forward market prices as of October 14, 2026.

Key details

  • CNX repurchased 5.2 million shares on the open market in the third quarter of 2026 at an average price of $34.35 per share, for a total cost of $180 million.
  • Over the last 24 quarters, CNX repurchased approximately 111.0 million shares at an average price of $21.08, for a total cost of $2.3 billion.
  • CEO Alan Shepard said the company has retired approximately 36% of its shares outstanding since the buyback program began in 2020.
  • CNX says it has reduced adjusted net debt (a debt measure not defined under standard accounting rules) by $270 million since the third quarter of 2020. Its trailing twelve-month leverage ratio is 1.8x.
  • CNX says it has approximately $1.7 billion in liquidity under its credit facilities, excluding letters of credit, with combined elected commitments of $2.0 billion.

What’s still pending

  • The estimated 2026 leverage ratio of 1.7x assumes expected 2026 free cash flow is used to reduce net debt.

6ix AI wrote this summary from the release below and checked it against the release.

Q3 2026 Update

October 29, 2026

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Q3 2026 Highlights

"Q3 2026 marks our 27th consecutive quarter of free cash flow generation, highlighting our Sustainable Business Model and consistent execution that is the cornerstone of growing our long-term per share value," commented Alan Shepard, President and CEO.

During the quarter, we continued to opportunistically repurchase a significant number of shares, and since the inception of the buyback program in 2020, we have retired approximately 36% of our shares outstanding."

• Q3 2026 free cash flow (FCF) of $125 million, our 27 consecutive quarter of positive FCF generation

‒  2026 FCF guidance increased to approximately $550 million

• Repurchased 5.2 million shares on the open market in Q3 at an average price of $34.35 per share for a total cost of $180 million

‒Over the last 24 quarters, CNX repurchased approximately 111.0 million shares at an average price of $21.08 for a total cost of $2.3 billion

Note: Financial metrics based on company filings and estimates.

Share price as of 10/14/2026.(1)Non-GAAP measures.

For definitions and reconciliations, see "3Q 2026 Earnings Results & Supplemental Information of CNX Resources" on Investor  on the company’s website and page 8 herein.(2)Assumes 2026 expected free cash is used to reduce net debt.

Q3 2026 RESULTS SNAPSHOT AND 2026E

$125MM Q3 Free Cash Flow  11% 2026E Free Cash Flow Yield

62% Q3 2026 Cash Operating Margin

63% 2026E Cash Operating Margin

1.8x TTM Leverage Ratio  1.7x 2026E Leverage Ratio

$1.10 per Mcfe Q3 2026 Fully Burdened Cash Costs, before DD&A

~$1.15 per Mcfe 2026E Fully Burdened Cash Costs, before DD&A  
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$129

$21

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$85  $101 $117 $130 $158

$234

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$276

$89 $135

$19  $62

$25  $47  $60

$199

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$188 $226

$132 $139 $138 $125

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FCF (Actual)  FCF Guidance

CNX Has Generated ~$3.3 Billion in Free Cash Flow(1) Since Q1 2020

Note: Financial metrics based on company filings and estimates.

Forward market prices for 2026 FCF guidance as of 10/14/2026.(1)Non-GAAP measures.

For definitions and reconciliations, see "3Q 2026 Earnings Results & Supplemental Information of CNX Resources" on Investor  on the company’s website and page 8 herein.

Free Cash Flow (FCF)(1)   ~$550

27 consecutive quarters of generating positive FCF, used to return capital to shareholders and reduce debt
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$2,545   ($45)  ($208)  ($107)  $29   ($103)  $297   ($133)  $2,275

4Q20  2021  2022  2023  2024  2025  2026 YTD
$ in millions

Changes in Adjusted Net Debt Since Q3 2020(2)

224.5   (3.6)  (18.7)  (33.4)  (17.7)  (7.4)  (7.3)  (0.8)

S/O 3Q20  4Q20  2021  2022  2023  2024  2025  2026 YTD  S/O 10/14/2026
Shares (Millions)

Shares Repurchased Since Q3 2020
Balance Sheet and Hedge Book Drive Capacity to Retire Shares and Reduce Debt

Note: Financial metrics based on company filings and estimates. (1)  Includes approximately 1.1 million shares bought back from 10/1/2026 through 10/14/2026, offset by approximately 22.1 million shares issued to settle CNX’s Convertible Notes, and 7.2 million shares issued since Q4 2020 related to equity compensation. 
(2)Non-GAAP measures.

For definitions and reconciliations, see "3Q 2026 Earnings Results & Supplemental Information of CNX Resources" on Investor  on the company’s website and page 8 herein.

CNX has repurchased 111.0 million shares for $2.3 billion(1) since Q3 2020 at an average price of $21.08

CNX has reduced adjusted net debt(2) by $270 million since Q3 2020

Net of 9.5MM shares issued as part of convertible note exchange agreement

142.9

3Q20 Adj.

Net Debt  3Q26 Adj.

Net Debt

Increased from ~$518MM Apex Energy acquisition

Net of 12.6MM shares issued to settle remaining convertible notes
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6.54%6.26%  6.62%  6.81%  0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7%

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CNX/CNXM Sr.

NotesCNX/ CNXM Revolvers  Undrawn Revolver Capacity  Current Yield

Balance Sheet and Liquidity Strength

Maturities as of September 30, 2026 1) Significant ~$1.7 billion in liquidity under credit facilities – combined elected commitments of $2.0 billion

Undrawn Revolver

Capacity

4.2%

Significant runway before nearest bond maturity

Source: Company filings.(1)Excludes letters of credit.

Current yield-to-worst (YTW) as of 10/14/2026.

Weighted average senior unsecured debt maturities of 5.25 years as of Q3 2026
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