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W&T Offshore — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Total revenues were $167.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, a 31% increase from $127.5 million in the same period in 2025.
    • Net loss was $13.6 million ($0.09 per diluted share) for Q3 2026, compared to a net loss of $71.5 million ($0.48 per diluted share) in Q3 2025.
    • Adjusted Net Income was $0.9 million ($0.01 per diluted share) for Q3 2026, compared to an Adjusted Net Loss of $4.3 million ($0.03 per diluted share) in Q3 2025.
    • Adjusted EBITDA was $51.1 million for Q3 2026, a 30% increase from $39.3 million in Q3 2025; Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of 2026 was $163.9 million, a 50% increase compared to the first nine months of 2025.
    • Free Cash Flow was $33.2 million for Q3 2026, compared to a negative $1.2 million in Q3 2025; Free Cash Flow for the first nine months of 2026 was $89.3 million.
    • Lease operating expenses were $76.7 million for Q3 2026, with costs per Boe at $21.82, down 6% from $23.27 in Q3 2025.
    • General and administrative expenses were $31.7 million for Q3 2026, with Adjusted General and Administrative Expenses at $19.3 million, up 8% from $17.8 million in Q3 2025.
    • Capital expenditures on an accrual basis were $3.1 million for Q3 2026, down 86% from $22.5 million in Q3 2025.
    • Total debt was $352.0 million as of September 30, 2026, with Net Debt at $160.7 million.
    • Net Debt to trailing twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA was 0.9x as of September 30, 2026, down from 1.1x at June 30, 2026 and 1.6x at September 30, 2025.
    • Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents increased 27% to $191.3 million from $150.7 million at June 30, 2026.
    • Total available liquidity was $234.7 million as of September 30, 2026, up from $194.1 million at June 30, 2026 and $174.8 million at September 30, 2025.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Fourth Quarter 2026 production guidance is 2,945–3,250 MBoe (32.0–35.3 MBoe/d).
    • Full Year 2026 production guidance is 12,227–13,560 MBoe (33.5–37.2 MBoe/d).
    • Fourth Quarter 2026 lease operating expense guidance is $65.4–$72.3 million.
    • Full Year 2026 lease operating expense guidance is $264.7–$294.7 million.
    • Full Year 2026 capital expenditures guidance is $35.0–$38.0 million.
    • Full Year 2026 plugging and abandonment guidance is $34.0–$42.4 million.
    • Full Year 2026 Adjusted General and Administrative Expenses guidance is $63.2–$70.2 million.
    • Full Year 2026 Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion guidance is $10.25–$11.35 per Boe.
    • Q4 2026 production guidance includes a reduction of approximately 2,600 Boe/d due to Hurricane Isaias and a planned Mobile Bay turnaround.
    • Full Year 2026 capital expenditures reflect pulling forward 2027 projects to Q4 2026 to capitalize on higher commodity prices, with benefits expected in the first half of 2027.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Produced 38.2 MBoe/d in Q3 2026, which was 50% liquids, up 10% from Q2 2026 and 4% above the high end of guidance.
    • Oil production was 1,314 MBbls in Q3 2026, up 1% from 1,302 MBbls in Q3 2025.
    • NGL production was 482 MBbls in Q3 2026, up 72% from 280 MBbls in Q3 2025.
    • Natural gas production was 10,305 MMcf in Q3 2026, up 1% from 10,159 MMcf in Q3 2025.
    • Average realized oil price was $85.06 per Bbl in Q3 2026, up 32% from $64.62 in Q3 2025.
    • Average realized NGL price was $18.92 per Bbl in Q3 2026, up 32% from $14.29 in Q3 2025.
    • Average realized natural gas price was $4.00 per Mcf in Q3 2026, up 9% from $3.68 in Q3 2025.
    • Performed seven workover projects and one recompletion in Q3 2026.
    • As of September 30, 2026, the Company held working interests in 48 fields (41 in federal waters, 7 in state waters).
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • The Company operates in the Gulf of America with approximately 588,500 gross acres under lease.
    • Management believes the Company is meaningfully undervalued despite the market rewarding strong results with an increased share price.
    • The Company continues to evaluate and integrate accretive acquisitions.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Surety lawsuits are ongoing; while management believes damages could be substantial if they prevail (including antitrust claims subject to trebling), results remain uncertain.
    • Forward-looking statements are subject to risks including regulatory changes, commodity price volatility, geopolitical risks, supply chain disruptions, and environmental liabilities.
    • Production guidance includes reductions from Hurricane Isaias and planned turnarounds.
    • Non-recurring legal costs for Q4 2026 are expected to be $2.9–$3.2 million, incremental to the Adjusted G&A guidance range.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • Tracy W. Krohn, Chairman and CEO, stated the Company delivered strong operational results enhancing financial results, with Q1–Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA exceeding full-year 2025 and 2024 totals.
    • Management highlighted the conversion of the credit facility to a reserve-based lending structure as strengthening the capital structure and improving liquidity.
    • Krohn noted a unique culture and differentiating strategy, citing a proven ability to reliably execute and add value over 40 years.
    • Management expressed confidence in the strategy of operational excellence, production enhancement, and cost control to continue adding value.
  • Other Key Points:

    • Declared a Q4 2026 dividend of $0.01 per share, payable November 19, 2026, to shareholders of record on November 12, 2026.
    • Paid the 12th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share on August 26, 2026.
    • Converted the credit facility to a reserve-based lending structure on October 1, 2026, with an initial borrowing base of $50.0 million and potential to expand commitments to $100.0 million.
    • The amended credit facility eliminates the 75% excess cash flow sweep, the three-month repayment requirement, and the $100.0 million minimum PDP PV-10 asset coverage covenant.
    • The annual restricted payments basket for shareholder returns was increased by 50% to $15.0 million.
    • Utilized the At-the-Market (ATM) agreement to issue 3.6 million common shares for net proceeds of $14.7 million to enhance liquidity.
    • Lease operating expenses included an $8.5 million net royalty credit related to historical refund claims.
    • Adjusted General and Administrative Expenses guidance for Q4 2026 excludes non-recurring legal costs, which are expected to be incremental.
Company
W&T OFFSHORE INC
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas E&P