Production Resilience and Near-Term Growth Catalysts
Production was essentially flat year‑over‑year at ~6.7 thousand BOE/day despite significant weather and downtime headwinds. Management reports roughly 300 net BOE/day of storm‑related downtime has been largely restored, Tex Mex workovers are expected to add ~100 net BOE/day by the end of fiscal Q4, and management expects 23 Haynesville/Bossier wells to be brought online and meaningfully contribute in fiscal Q4. Additionally, 12 gross SCOOP/STACK wells were on production (awaiting revenue data) that could add near‑term volumes once reported.
Dividend Maintained — Track Record of Returns
Board declared the 51st consecutive quarterly dividend and the 16th consecutive dividend at $0.12 per share. Dividends paid during the quarter totaled $4.3 million, underscoring management’s focus on returning capital and confidence in cash flow durability.
Progress on Minerals & Royalties and Portfolio Monetization
Completed two Louisiana mineral and royalty acquisitions targeting Haynesville and Bossier for approximately $5 million in total consideration; these positions are being actively developed by operators and are expected to ramp production. Post‑quarter, the company monetized some SCOOP/STACK non‑op/mineral positions for roughly $3.3 million to high‑grade the portfolio and redeploy capital into nearer‑term, higher‑return opportunities.
Operating Cost Improvements
Lease operating expenses improved to $13.0 million, or $21.49 per BOE, versus $22.32 per BOE in the prior year quarter — a per‑BOE decrease of ~3.7% — driven by reduced ad valorem taxes at Barnett and the cessation of CO2 purchases at Delhi, partially offset by Tex Mex additions and incremental workover activity.
Hedging Positioning and Upside Exposure
Management highlights that unrealized hedge losses are non‑cash and may reverse as forward curves change. NGLs remain unhedged (full exposure to higher crude‑linked prices) and ~30% of crude exposure for the quarter was unhedged, leaving meaningful upside if oil prices remain elevated. The company is also adding hedges for calendar 2027 at attractive levels to protect future cash flow.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity Position
As of March 31, 2026 cash on hand was $2.6 million, borrowings under the credit facility were $56.5 million, letters of credit $0.8 million, and total liquidity (cash + available borrowing capacity) was about $10.3 million. Management emphasizes protecting the balance sheet while selectively deploying capital.