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CNX Resources Corp. 2025 Q2 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025. CNX Resources Corporation is an independent natural gas producer focused on the Appalachian Basin, operating primarily through its Shale and Coalbed Methane (CBM) segments. The company completed the acquisition of Apex Energy II, LLC in January 2025, expanding its undeveloped leasehold in central Pennsylvania.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Q2 2025 results include a significant unrealized gain on commodity derivative instruments of $456 million. YTD 2025 results include an unrealized loss on commodity derivatives of $38 million.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Surge: Total revenue increased 200% year-over-year for Q2 2025, driven by a 105% increase in natural gas, NGL, and oil revenue. This was primarily due to higher realized natural gas prices (up 77.5% per Mcf) and increased sales volumes (up 28.7%) following the Apex acquisition.
• Profitability Turnaround: The company reported a net income of $432.5 million in Q2 2025 compared to a net loss of $18.3 million in Q2 2024. The improvement is largely attributable to higher commodity prices and a $456 million unrealized gain on commodity derivatives in Q2 2025, contrasting with a $96 million unrealized loss in the prior year period.
• Cost Increases: Operating expenses rose due to higher lease operating expenses (increased water disposal costs) and transportation costs, though unit costs decreased in some categories due to volume leverage.
• Acquisition Impact: The $518 million Apex Transaction completed in Q1 2025 contributed significantly to the volume increase in Q2 2025.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Capital Expenditures: Management expects full-year 2025 capital expenditures to range between $450 million and $500 million. YTD spending was $245 million.
• Production Guidance: Full-year 2025 production volumes are expected to range between 615.0 Bcfe and 620.0 Bcfe.
• Hedging Program: As of July 8, 2025, the company has hedged 482.6 Bcf for the remainder of 2025 and 437.7 Bcf for 2026. The weighted average hedge price for the remainder of 2025 is $2.55 per Mcf.
• Convertible Notes: The company has $331 million in 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due May 2026. The conversion condition was satisfied as of June 30, 2025, allowing holders to convert notes during the third quarter of 2025. Management intends to settle these in cash.
• Legislative Impact: The company is evaluating the impact of the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) enacted in July 2025, which reinstates 100% bonus depreciation and permanent expensing for R&D.
• Risks: Key risks include volatility in natural gas and NGL prices, potential write-downs of proved reserves if prices decline, and the ability to secure financing for the upcoming maturity of the Convertible Notes.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Derivative Valuation: Verify the sustainability of earnings given the $456 million unrealized gain on derivatives in Q2 2025 versus the $38 million unrealized loss YTD 2025.
• Convertible Note Liquidity: Assess the company's ability to fund the potential cash settlement of $331 million in Convertible Notes maturing in May 2026, given current cash balances of $15.9 million.
• Apex Integration: Monitor the realization of synergies and production growth from the Apex Energy II acquisition.
• Debt Covenants: Confirm continued compliance with the maximum net leverage ratio (3.50 to 1.00) and minimum current ratio (1.00 to 1.00) under the CNX Credit Facility.
• Environmental Attribute Revenue: Review the volatility and future outlook of revenue from environmental attributes (carbon credits, etc.), which totaled $20.4 million in Q2 2025.