Range Resources Boosts Share Repurchase Program to $1.5 Billion and Proposes 11.1% Dividend Hike

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Range Resources announced a substantial increase in its share repurchase authorization to $1.5 billion and a proposed 11.1% increase in its quarterly dividend, alongside its 2025 financial results and 2026 guidance.

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• Share Repurchase Program Expanded

  The Board of Directors approved an increase to the existing stock repurchase program, bringing the total available authorization to $1.5 billion as of February 24, 2026.

• Quarterly Dividend Increase Proposed

  The Board of Directors expects to approve an 11.1% increase to the quarterly cash dividend, raising it to $0.10 per share.

• Strong 2025 Financial Results Reported

  The company reported full-year 2025 cash flow from operating activities of $1.2 billion and cash flow from operations, before working capital changes, of $1.3 billion. (Note: 2025 results were previously disclosed in the 10-K filed on 2026-02-24).

• 2026 Production and Capital Guidance Issued

  Range provided 2026 all-in capital spending guidance of $650-$700 million and production guidance of 2.35 to 2.40 Bcfe per day, with liquids expected to be over 30% of production.

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This filing signals a strong commitment to shareholder returns and financial health. The significant increase in the share repurchase authorization to $1.5 billion, representing a substantial portion of the company's market capitalization, indicates management's confidence in its valuation and ability to generate free cash flow. Coupled with the proposed 11.1% increase in the quarterly dividend, these actions are highly positive for investors. While the 2025 financial results were previously disclosed in the recent 10-K, the detailed 2026 guidance provides a clear operational outlook, reinforcing the company's strategic direction.