Production Growth
Average production of ~15,962 BOE/d (~16,000 BOE/d) in Q1 2026, up 7% year-over-year; oil weighted (63% oil cut) and oil accounted for 89% of oil and natural gas revenue.
Accretive Acquisition — Powder River Basin
Powder River Basin acquisition closed in early April, paid with 1.9 million shares; expected to add ~1,400 net BOE/d for the remainder of 2026 and described as accretive across key financial metrics.
Financial Results and Cash Generation
Adjusted EBITDA of $33.4 million for the quarter, adjusted net loss of $0.3 million, GAAP net loss driven by noncash items; free cash flow of $12.0 million after $18.7 million of development capex (net of divestitures).
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Total debt of $144.5 million and net debt to trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA of 0.82x; revolver amended to expand availability by $25 million (elected commitment and borrowing base at $275 million) with total liquidity before internal cash flows of roughly $130 million.
Dividend Commitment
Board reaffirmed capital return priority and declared Q2 cash dividend at an annualized rate of $1.75 per share; management emphasized hedging and conservative balance sheet to support the dividend.
Hedge Position and Risk Management
Approximately 73% of 2026 oil production hedged (swaps and collars) for the remainder of 2026 with weighted average floor $64.68 and ceiling $67.20/bbl; ~50% of 2026 gas hedged with weighted average floor $3.73 and ceiling $4.91/MMBtu; hedge book extends through 2028.
Operating Inventory and Activity
Development pipeline of 19.9 net wells (6.2 net drilling/completing, 13.7 net permitted); 72% of YTD AFEs targeted 3- and 4-mile extended laterals; 67% of the 28 rigs drilling in the Williston were on Vitesse acreage, reflecting concentrated footprint and activity exposure.
Operational Efficiency Trends
Operators have driven down 3- and 4-mile lateral drilling and completion costs over recent quarters; management notes improved drilling efficiency and growing refrac/workover activity as quick ways to restore production.