Evolution Petroleum — Fiscal First Quarter 2027 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance:
- Oil, natural gas, and NGL revenues increased 6% year-over-year to $22.6 million (Q1 2026: $21.3 million).
- Net loss was $3.0 million ($0.08 per share) compared to net income of $0.8 million ($0.02 per share) in the prior year period.
- Adjusted net loss was $0.3 million ($0.01 per share) compared to an adjusted net loss of $0.1 million ($0.00 per share) in the prior year period.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $6.8 million, a 6% decrease year-over-year from $7.3 million.
- Lease operating costs (LOE) decreased to $12.4 million from $13.1 million year-over-year; per-unit LOE was $19.25 compared to $19.45.
- Depletion, depreciation, and accretion expense was $5.7 million ($8.32 per BOE) compared to $6.0 million ($8.26 per BOE) in the prior year.
- General and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation) increased to $2.1 million from $1.8 million; per-unit G&A was $3.22 compared to $2.66.
- Net cash provided by operating activities was $3.3 million.
- Cash and cash equivalents were $3.1 million as of September 30, 2026.
- Outstanding borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facility were $60.0 million with a weighted average interest rate of 6.48%.
- Total liquidity was $15.3 million ($3.1 million cash + $12.2 million availability).
Guidance and Future Outlook:
- Management expects the Permian Minerals portfolio to increase production rates in fiscal Q2 following a full quarter of ownership.
- Recent investments in Permian Minerals, Haynesville, and Bossier Shale are expected to meaningfully add to cash flow in coming quarters as new wells enter production.
- The company anticipates continued growth within its existing portfolio and is negotiating additional farmouts of nonproducing working interest acreage.
- Future drilling timing and participation levels at Chaveroo Field remain subject to operator plans, commodity prices, and capital availability.
Business Segments and Product Lines:
- Average production was 6,978 BOEPD, a 5% decrease year-over-year from 7,315 BOEPD.
- Production mix was 62% oil, 24% natural gas, and 14% NGLs.
- Permian Minerals portfolio exceeded acquisition expectations, averaging 218 BOE/d since the August 20 acquisition date, with 21 gross wells brought online.
- Haynesville and Bossier Shale M&R interests continue to come online; the company acquired $0.3 million of additional interests during the quarter.
- SCOOP/STACK production remained flat sequentially with two gross wells brought online and eight in progress.
- Jonah, Barnett, Williston, and Hamilton Dome properties showed slight production increases over the prior quarter.
- Delhi Field production was impacted by compressor downtime.
- TexMex operating costs declined following a change of operator.
- Barnett Shale engaged a new operator focused on field profitability and workover opportunities.
Market and Competitive Landscape:
- Average realized equivalent price increased 11% to $35.13 per BOE year-over-year.
- Average realized crude oil price increased 31% to $81.74 per barrel.
- Average realized NGL price increased 26% to $29.47 per barrel.
- Average realized natural gas price decreased 8% to $2.51 per MCF.
- The company noted unsolicited interest in its assets, highlighting opportunities to realize value from existing holdings.
Risks and Challenges:
- Production decreased due to unplanned downtime at Delhi and TexMex, as well as natural decline across the portfolio.
- Net income was negatively impacted by a net loss on the unrealized portion of hedges.
- Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations.
Management Commentary and Tone:
- CEO Kelly Loyd expressed encouragement regarding fiscal Q1 results and the outlook for the diversified portfolio.
- Management highlighted the success of the Permian Minerals acquisition exceeding production expectations.
- The tone emphasized unlocking value from nonproducing acreage through farmouts and retaining overriding royalty interests.
- Management stated a near-term focus on realizing benefits of recent investments, strengthening the balance sheet, and sustaining the quarterly dividend.
Other Key Points:
- Declared a $0.12 per share cash dividend for fiscal Q2, payable December 31, 2026; this marks the 53rd consecutive quarterly dividend.
- Returned $4.9 million to shareholders via dividends in fiscal Q1.
- Completed a farmout of 636 net acres in the Williston Basin for approximately $2.5 million plus a small overriding royalty interest.
- Paid $16.0 million for Permian Minerals acquisitions and incurred $0.7 million in capital expenditures during the quarter.
- Received $12.5 million in net proceeds from an August 2026 public equity offering.
- Borrowing base on the Senior Secured Credit Facility was redetermined to $70.0 million on October 20, 2026.
- Total dividends paid to date amount to approximately $156.6 million ($4.65 per share).
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- EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP
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- Energy
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- Oil & Gas E&P