Aug 13, 2026, 4:06 PM ETEnergy
PEDEVCO — Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance
- Revenue increased 561% year-over-year to $46.1 million for Q2 2026, compared to $7.0 million in Q2 2025, driven by a 348% increase in production volumes and higher average realized oil prices.
- Net income for Q2 2026 was $17.5 million ($1.31 per share), reversing a net loss of $1.7 million ($0.37 per share) in Q2 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA rose 516% year-over-year to $18.7 million in Q2 2026, compared to $3.0 million in Q2 2025.
- Average daily production reached 6,801 Boe/d in Q2 2026, up 348% from 1,517 Boe/d in Q2 2025.
- Lease operating expenses were $16.4 million in Q2 2026, compared to $2.8 million in Q2 2025, primarily due to the consolidation of acquired assets.
- General and administrative expenses increased 101% to $3.4 million in Q2 2026, compared to $1.7 million in Q2 2025.
- Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion (DD&A) increased to $10.2 million in Q2 2026 from $3.9 million in Q2 2025.
- Net income on derivative contracts was $5.0 million in Q2 2026, resulting from $8.1 million in realized settlement losses offset by a $13.1 million non-cash unrealized gain.
- Interest expense was $2.0 million in Q2 2026, compared to $0 in Q2 2025.
- Cash and restricted cash totaled $12.1 million as of June 30, 2026.
- Net debt was approximately $73 million as of June 30, 2026, calculated as $85.0 million in revolver borrowings less $12.1 million in cash and restricted cash.
Guidance and Future Outlook
- Management plans to execute a second-half 2026 development plan following the October 2025 merger.
- The company expects to drill or participate in over 20 gross wells across its asset base over the next several months.
- Production from the new well program is expected to add a material amount of production in late 2026 and continue into 2027.
- The Hastings well in the DJ Basin is expected to begin contributing production in early August.
- Production is expected to be lower in July before improving as affected wells return to service and the Hastings well begins contributing.
- The company aims to maintain a focus on low leverage and balance sheet strength while growing production and cash flow.
Business Segments and Product Lines
- DJ Basin: Holds approximately 88,605 net acres with interests in 74 gross operated wells and 110 gross non-operated wells. Completed participation in 10 non-operated wells during the quarter.
- Powder River Basin (PRB): Holds approximately 202,100 net acres with interests in 156 gross wells (135.4 net). Permitting matters affecting Wyoming acreage were resolved, improving development capabilities.
- Permian Basin: Holds approximately 14,505 net acres with interests in 38 gross operated wells. Focus remains on operating efficiency, lift conversions, and well interventions.
- The Juniper Merger, closed October 31, 2025, consolidated assets from portfolio companies controlled by Juniper Capital Advisors, L.P., significantly expanding the asset base.
- Production volumes in Q2 2026 included 450,607 Bbls of crude oil, 512,805 Mcf of natural gas, and 82,838 Bbls of NGLs.
Market and Competitive Landscape
- Average realized crude oil price increased 53% to $94.07 per Bbl in Q2 2026, compared to $61.65 per Bbl in Q2 2025.
- Average realized natural gas price decreased 22% to $2.10 per Mcf in Q2 2026, compared to $2.70 per Mcf in Q2 2025.
- Average realized NGL price increased 22% to $31.98 per Bbl in Q2 2026, compared to $26.25 per Bbl in Q2 2025.
- The company holds over 300,000 net acres across its principal assets in the Rocky Mountain region.
Risks and Challenges
- Forward-looking statements involve risks including volatility in oil and natural gas prices, the ability to successfully integrate acquired operations, and the ability to service credit facility obligations.
- Risks include results of development and production activities, changes in operating costs, and regulatory developments affecting federal and state leases.
- Availability and costs of services and materials, as well as permitting and other regulatory matters, could impact operations.
Management Commentary and Tone
- J. Douglas Schick, President and CEO, stated that results demonstrate the earnings power of the assembled platform, highlighting scale and a larger, more diversified asset base.
- Management noted that the company reduced borrowings under its credit facility from $98 million at March 31, 2026, to $85 million at June 30, 2026.
- The company cut its working capital deficit, excluding hedge mark-to-market, by approximately $25 million over the first half of the year.
- Management described the development program as disciplined, built to grow production and cash flow while preserving a strong balance sheet.
Other Key Points
- The Juniper Merger closed on October 31, 2025, bringing significant new assets and production capacity into the company.
- Preferred stock was converted into common stock during the period, with 17,013,637 shares of Series A preferred stock converted.
- The company has $40.0 million of additional availability under its A&R Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2026.
- Working capital deficit excluding derivative contract assets and liabilities improved to $8.6 million at June 30, 2026, from $34.1 million at December 31, 2025.
- The company recognized a net loss on derivative contracts of $26.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, comprising $11.5 million in realized settlement losses and $14.8 million in unrealized mark-to-market losses.
- A conference call was held on August 13, 2026, to discuss results.