Strong Adjusted EBITDA and Production Growth
Adjusted EBITDA increased 75% year-over-year; production grew 54% year-over-year (company also cited volumes up 65% year-over-year driven by higher gas volumes and pricing in the Marcellus).
Significant Reserve Additions
Proved developed producing (PDP) reserves grew 69%; total proved reserves increased 86%, with total company reserves reaching 156 Bcfe driven primarily by ~78 Bcfe added from the Powder River Basin acquisition.
Peak/PEEP Acquisition and Asset Growth
Closed acquisition of the Peak (PEEP) companies in Q4, adding new production, 100+ net high-rate-of-return drilling locations (Parkman, Niobrara, Mowry), largely held-by-production undeveloped acreage, and an experienced Powder River Basin operating team.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
Board declared the seventeenth consecutive quarterly dividend and renewed a share buyback program covering up to 10% of shares outstanding, signaling continued shareholder returns while targeting an average annual leverage ratio below 1.5x.
Material Near-Term Cash Flow Event from Gas Pricing
Realized extremely favorable gas pricing in Pennsylvania in late January, generating over $4,800,000 in net natural gas sales in a single week, including one day with realizations above $66 per MMBtu.
Hedge Position and Upside Exposure
Current proved developed producing (PDP) production is approximately 60% hedged for the remainder of 2026; incremental oil volumes expected from development starting in Q2 are unhedged, providing meaningful upside exposure to oil price improvements.
Clear Multi-Year Development Plans and CapEx Targets
Detailed 2026 development plan with targeted net CapEx: two Niobrara DUC completions (~$6.0M), three Parkman two-mile wells (2.8 net, ~ $22.0M), first Barnett three-mile well (~$4.0M) with additional wells planned, and five Marcellus wells (0.4 net, ~ $4.0M).
Operational and Cost Optimization Initiatives
LOE optimization program in Wyoming (downsizing gas lift compressors, reducing treating costs, optimizing power) estimated to save $50,000–$100,000 gross per month; facility builds (water supply/impoundment and recycling) planned to lower future development costs.
Balance Sheet and Portfolio Optimization Actions
Sold non-core assets and applied proceeds to debt reduction (paid down $5.0M in Q1); marketing of an overriding royalty package in the Marcellus and an office building under contract for $3.0M to increase near-term liquidity; management reported the Oklahoma sale (despite a loss) generated >8x expected cash flow in 2026 when combined with tax benefits.
Strong Project Economics at Higher Oil Prices
Type-curve sensitivities show materially improved IRRs at higher oil prices: Barnett three-mile wells increase from ~45% IRR at $65 WTI to ~60% at $70; Parkman returns range from ~45%–150% at $65 and improve substantially (e.g., Converse Parkman >200% IRR at ~$75 WTI).