Strong Production Performance
Q1 production averaged 8,091 BOE/day, driven by 31 D-J Basin wells that came online in late 2025 and mostly performed ahead of type curves.
Revenue Surge
Revenue was $40.2 million in Q1 2026, a 360% increase versus $8.7 million in Q1 2025, largely volume-driven with oil accounting for ~$36.6 million (approximately 91% of total revenue).
Material Adjusted EBITDA Improvement
Adjusted EBITDA was $21.5 million, a 404% increase from $4.3 million in Q1 2025, reflecting strong operating performance excluding noncash derivative mark-to-market adjustments.
Working Capital and Balance Sheet Progress
Working capital deficit (excluding derivative-related items) improved by $27.1 million from $34.1 million at year-end to $7.0 million at March 31, 2026; net debt was approximately $87 million and is $11 million below the cited funded debt of $98 million.
Clear Full-Year Guidance and Capital Discipline
Management reiterated full-year guidance of 6,500 to 7,000 BOE/day and $60 million to $70 million of adjusted EBITDA at $16 million to $20 million of net capital expenditures, emphasizing capital discipline and return thresholds.
Operational Optimization Program
A $10–$13 million 2026 optimization program focused on pump conversions and selective interventions is underway, targeting LOE reductions up to ~$1 million per month with most benefits visible in 2027.
Large Inventory and Multi-Basin Footprint
Company holds ~202,000 net acres in the Powder River Basin, over 200,000 net acres of early-stage inventory overall, and ~14,505 net acres in the Permian; management highlights substantial development optionality and ability to scale activity if commodity prices are sustained.
Cash Flow from Operations and Capital Activity
Net cash provided by operating activities was $10.5 million for the quarter; cash paid for drilling and completion costs was $16.5 million (including ~$3.0 million carryover from 2025).