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Amplify Energy Corp.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 11 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 10 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net loss driven by derivative mark: The company reported a net loss of $38.1 million, compared with net income of $64.4 million in the prior quarter, which included a divestiture gain. The loss mainly reflects a non-cash derivative mark. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow: Adjusted EBITDA was $3.8 million and free cash flow was negative $18.1 million. Adjusted net income was $5.3 million after excluding the derivative loss and other one-time items. Source
  • C04 well came in at 500 Bopd: The C04 well, completed in March, had a peak IP30 of 500 Bopd. At current pricing, management expects payout in about six months, with an IRR above 100%. Source
  • Royalty burden cut to 12.5%: Royalty relief at Beta took effect May 1, 2026, cutting the royalty burden from about 25% to about 12.5%. Management said this resulted in higher net production and revenue. Source
  • Liquidity about $56.5 million: Cash was $41.5 million with no revolver debt at March 31. Liquidity was about $56.5 million, including $15.0 million of available borrowing capacity. Source
  • 2026 guidance reaffirmed: Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance and assumes flat WTI of $65/Bbl, with capital investment at current expectations. Source

“At Beta, we continue to pursue our drilling program, and we are pleased with the performance of the C04 well that we brought on-line in March as it further demonstrates the prolific results of the Joulters fault block at Beta.”

Dan Furbee, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net average daily production (oil) SourceFY 2026E6.7 - 7.9 MBbls/dKept
Oil price differential (unhedged) SourceFY 2026E$(6.00) - $(9.00) per BblKept
Gathering, processing and transportation (oil) SourceFY 2026E$2.00 - $3.00 per BblKept
Lease operating expense SourceFY 2026E$80.0 - $100.0 millionKept
Taxes (production, ad valorem, franchise) SourceFY 2026E5.0% - 6.0% of revenueKept
Recurring cash general and administrative SourceFY 2026E$17.0 - $22.0 millionKept
Adjusted EBITDA (range) SourceFY 2026E$20 - $45 millionKept
Adjusted EBITDA (position within range) SourceFY 2026EHigh end of $20 - $45 million range
Cash interest expense SourceFY 2026E$3 - $4 millionKept
Capital investment SourceFY 2026E$45 - $65 millionKept
Beta sinking fund SourceFY 2026E$9 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed; the table ranges are the same as the March 9, 2026 guidance. Source
  • New: Royalty relief at Beta took effect May 1, 2026, cutting the royalty burden from about 25% to about 12.5%. Source
  • Ended: Transition services for the East Texas and Oklahoma divestitures have concluded. Source

Results and production

  • Net loss driven by derivative mark: The company reported a net loss of $38.1 million, compared with net income of $64.4 million in the prior quarter, which included a divestiture gain. The loss mainly reflects a non-cash derivative mark. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow: Adjusted EBITDA was $3.8 million and free cash flow was negative $18.1 million. Adjusted net income was $5.3 million after excluding the derivative loss and other one-time items. Source
  • Production down after divestitures: Production averaged 6.4 MBoe/d, all liquids, against 17.1 MBoe/d in the prior quarter. The company said comparisons are affected by the East Texas and Oklahoma divestitures. Source
  • Operating cash flow turned positive: Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.5 million, against negative $13.4 million in the prior quarter. Changes in working capital were a use of $2.4 million. Source

Beta and Bairoil production

  • Beta output rose about 1%: Beta average daily production rose about 1% from the prior quarter, with 332 MBOE produced in the quarter. Source
  • Bairoil fell on compressor outages: Bairoil output fell on compressor run-time interruptions that caused temporary curtailments across the field. Management expects base production to return to prior rates. Source
  • Bairoil CO2 plant work done early: Downtime let the operations team finish CO2 gas plant maintenance originally set for mid-year. The company will avoid a future planned shutdown. Source
  • Divested assets now out of results: Transition services for the East Texas and Oklahoma assets have concluded. Divested assets produced 4 MBOE in the quarter, against 973 MBOE in the prior quarter. Source

“Although disappointing, this decision reflects the Company’s disciplined development philosophy and focus on deploying capital only where risk adjusted returns meet established investment thresholds.”

Amplify Energy Corp., press release

Beta drilling program

  • C04 well came in at 500 Bopd: The C04 well, completed in March, had a peak IP30 of 500 Bopd. At current pricing, management expects payout in about six months, with an IRR above 100%. Source
  • C32 well not completed: Management elected not to complete the C32 well after the mechanical problems encountered during the drilling of that well. Source
  • Beta drilling sequence set: The company is drilling C29 in Joulters, then plans C16 in Joulters, followed by completing C55 in the Main fault block. Source

Beta royalty relief

  • Royalty burden cut to 12.5%: Royalty relief at Beta took effect May 1, 2026, cutting the royalty burden from about 25% to about 12.5%. Management said this resulted in higher net production and revenue. Source
  • Relief adds production and revenue: Management estimates the relief adds over 600 barrels of oil per day of net production and more than $1.0 million per month of incremental revenue at current prices. Source
  • Relief expected to offset timing: Management expects the royalty relief to more than offset the effect of the revised completion timing at Beta. Source

Costs and expenses

  • Lease operating expense in line: Lease operating expense at Beta and Bairoil was about $22.0 million, in line with expectations. It was lower than Q1 2025 by $1.8 million at Bairoil and $3.3 million at Beta. Source
  • Cash G&A expected to fall: Cash G&A was $6.3 million, against $7.3 million a year earlier. Management expects quarterly cash G&A to be significantly lower for the rest of the year. Source
  • Per-barrel transport and tax costs: Gathering, processing and transportation cost $0.8 million, or $1.31 per Boe. Severance and ad valorem taxes were $2.3 million, about 6.3% of revenue. Source
  • Interest and deferred tax benefit: A deferred income tax benefit of $11.6 million was recorded for the first quarter. Net interest was $1.0 million, mainly surety bond premiums for Beta. Source

Realized prices and hedging

  • Realized oil price before hedges: Oil sold at an average $64.93/Bbl excluding derivatives, against $54.18 in the prior quarter. Including realized derivatives, the average was $60.49/Bbl after a $4.43/Bbl loss. Source
  • Benchmark prices above prior quarter: Average Brent was $77.67/Bbl and WTI was $71.93/Bbl, up from $63.06 and $59.14 in the prior quarter. Source
  • New swaps and collars on 2026-2027: WTI swaps for portions of 2026 and 2027 were executed at a weighted average of $68.61/Bbl. Brent swaps averaged $80.29/Bbl, and costless collars cover portions of 2027. Source

Capital, liquidity and debt

  • Capital spend mostly at Beta: Cash capital investment was $21.0 million, with $20.6 million at Beta, mainly development drilling and recompletions, and $0.4 million at Bairoil. Source
  • Liquidity about $56.5 million: Cash was $41.5 million with no revolver debt at March 31. Liquidity was about $56.5 million, including $15.0 million of available borrowing capacity. Source
  • Borrowing base expected unchanged: A semi-annual borrowing base redetermination is in process. Management does not anticipate any change to the $25.0 million borrowing base. Source

Bairoil carbon storage evaluation

  • Carbon storage review continues: Management continued its strategic evaluation of Bairoil's potential role in carbon storage and low-carbon initiatives. It said Bairoil is well positioned for CCUS development. Source
  • Disciplined pace on CCUS spend: Management said it will keep a disciplined and measured approach to capital at Bairoil. It said CCUS could extend field life and enhance future cash flow. Source

Full-year 2026 guidance

  • 2026 guidance reaffirmed: Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance and assumes flat WTI of $65/Bbl, with capital investment at current expectations. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA toward high end: Higher commodity prices lead management to expect adjusted EBITDA at the high end of the $20 to $45 million range. Source
  • Capital guidance $45 to $65 million: Capital investment is guided at $45 to $65 million, cash interest at $3 to $4 million, and the Beta sinking fund at $9 million. Source

Management view and leadership

  • Management frames 2026 start positively: The CEO said Amplify entered 2026 with positive momentum, supported by its balance sheet, organization, simplified portfolio and crude oil price environment. Source
  • Value focus at Beta and Bairoil: Management said it will pursue value-adding opportunities at Beta and Bairoil, and expects to keep benefiting from current dynamics. Source
  • Balance sheet and focused assets: Management said the strengthened balance sheet and more focused asset base position Amplify to execute the Beta program in a disciplined manner. Source

Coming up, as management said on 11 May 2026

  • Form 10-Q filing on May 11: The company expects to file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on May 11, 2026, with full financial statements and footnotes. Source
  • C55 completion after liner arrives: Management intends to complete the C55 well once the expandable liner is available, expected toward the end of the second quarter of 2026. Source
  • Initial four Beta wells early Q3: Management expects to complete the first four Beta wells early in the third quarter of 2026, then set the development pace for the rest of 2026. Source
  • Borrowing base results due in May: Results of the semi-annual borrowing base redetermination are expected later in the month. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Production volumes Source6.4 MBoe/d, 100% liquids (vs 17.1 MBoe/d prior quarter)
Realized prices SourceOil $64.93/Bbl excluding realized derivatives; $60.49/Bbl including
Unit costs SourceLOE $38.20/Boe; GP&T $1.31/Boe
Capital expenditure Source$21.0 million

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: The C32 well hit mechanical problems in shallow sections and was abandoned before intermediate casing was set. Source
  • Operational: The C55 well encountered an over-pressured B Sand, which required an expandable liner before completion. Source
  • Financial: Royalty relief at Beta is subject to pricing and production thresholds, detailed in the Form 10-Q. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance and expects production, cost and capital in line with prior expectations. Source
  • On track: Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow for the quarter were in line with management expectations. Source
  • On track: Management expects costs to be in line with the previously announced cash G&A range of $17.0 to $22.0 million. Source
  • Not stated: Full-year lease operating expense guidance is stated as unchanged. Source
  • Not stated: The earlier plan to finish the first four Beta wells by end of June has been revised to early Q3 2026. Source
  • On track: Management said the CO2 plant maintenance timing helps keep full-year Bairoil production within guidance expectations. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.