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Amplify Energy Corp.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 9 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 2 narrowed, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Production rose to 7.4 MBopd: Average daily production was 7.4 MBopd, all crude oil, up about 9% from the second quarter and 15% from the first quarter of 2026. Source
  • Net loss driven by derivative marks: The company reported a net loss of $18.9 million, against net income of $17.3 million in the second quarter. The main driver was a non-cash unrealized derivative loss. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income rose: Adjusted EBITDA was $10.8 million and Adjusted Net Income $0.7 million, both up from the prior quarter, despite about $9.7 million of realized derivative losses. Source
  • Beta output up about 11%: Beta production rose about 11% on the C29 and C16 wells and royalty relief. Beta lease operating expense rose to $14.7 million from $11.9 million. Source
  • Bairoil lease operating cost down 30%: Bairoil lease operating expense fell to $7.8 million from $10.8 million, the lowest quarterly level since the 2014 acquisition, while production rose about 8%. Source
  • Fourth-quarter differentials improved: Management said market pressure remains but fourth-quarter differentials have improved, and guidance was updated for realized pricing. Source
  • Shares repurchased about 4.0% of outstanding: Through November 4 the company bought about 1.6 million shares for $6.9 million at a $4.35 average. The buyback section of the release gives November 6 as the date. Source

“Our third-quarter results demonstrate tangible progress in unlocking the value of Amplify’s asset base, with growing production across both assets and significantly lower costs at Bairoil.”

Dan Furbee, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net average daily oil production SourceFY 2026E7.0 - 7.3 MBbls/dNarrowed, top end cut from 7.0 - 7.5 MBbls/d
Oil differential, unhedged SourceFY 2026E$(8.00) - $(10.00) per BblRaised from $(9.00) - $(11.00) per Bbl
Lease operating expense SourceFY 2026E$80 - $90 MMNarrowed, top end cut from $80 - $95 MM
Taxes, percent of revenue SourceFY 2026E6.0% - 7.0%
Gathering, processing and transportation costs SourceFY 2026E$3 - $3 MM
Recurring cash general and administrative SourceFY 2026E$20 - $22 MM
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFY 2026E$30 - $40 MMKept
Capital investment SourceFY 2026E$50 - $55 MM
Share repurchases SourceFY 2026E$6 - $15 MM
Flat WTI crude price assumption SourceFY 2026E$90/Bbl (WTI)Raised from $75/Bbl (WTI)
Bairoil CO2 cost savings SourceAnnualized, versus 2025greater than $20 millionRaised from approximately $5.0 million per year (amended agreement)

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Net oil production range top end cut to 7.3 MBbls/d from 7.5 MBbls/d; low end kept at 7.0. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Lease operating expense upper end cut to $90 million from $95 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Oil differential range narrowed to $(8.00) to $(10.00) per Bbl from $(9.00) to $(11.00). Source
  • Guidance raised: Flat WTI price assumption raised to $90/Bbl from $75/Bbl. Source
  • Guidance raised: Management's estimate of annualized Bairoil CO2 savings is now greater than $20 million compared with the prior year. Source
  • New guidance: Company guides to a net cash position at exit from 2026. Source
  • New: Special Case Royalty Relief secured at Beta, effective November 1, 2026, lowering the royalty rate on all Beta production. Source
  • New: Additional costless collars covering portions of 2027 production were entered in the third quarter and after quarter-end, plus Brent swaps for 2028. Source

Quarterly results and production growth

  • Production rose to 7.4 MBopd: Average daily production was 7.4 MBopd, all crude oil, up about 9% from the second quarter and 15% from the first quarter of 2026. Source
  • Net loss driven by derivative marks: The company reported a net loss of $18.9 million, against net income of $17.3 million in the second quarter. The main driver was a non-cash unrealized derivative loss. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income rose: Adjusted EBITDA was $10.8 million and Adjusted Net Income $0.7 million, both up from the prior quarter, despite about $9.7 million of realized derivative losses. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose: Net cash from operating activities was $3.1 million, up from $2.8 million in the second quarter. Source

Beta development and production

  • Beta output up about 11%: Beta production rose about 11% on the C29 and C16 wells and royalty relief. Beta lease operating expense rose to $14.7 million from $11.9 million. Source
  • C29 well output and payout: C29 averaged about 380 gross Bopd in the third quarter, with an expected payout of 10 months and an IRR above 150%. C16 averaged about 360 gross Bopd. Source
  • Waterflood work restores pressure: Work focused on restoring injection support in parts of the reservoir where pressure support had fallen. Management expects better reservoir performance and steadier output. Source
  • Field work to cut operating costs: Targeted workovers and other field optimization projects aim to improve production reliability and reduce operating costs at Beta. Source

“We believe buying back shares at these levels is accretive to shareholders, and we intend to continue allocating capital to the share repurchase program.”

Dan Furbee, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer

Bairoil costs and CO2 agreement

  • Bairoil lease operating cost down 30%: Bairoil lease operating expense fell to $7.8 million from $10.8 million, the lowest quarterly level since the 2014 acquisition, while production rose about 8%. Source
  • CO2 injections above contract minimum: CO2 injections averaged 58 MMcfd, about 80% above the contracted minimum. Higher deliveries earn larger 45Q rebates credited to lease operating expense. Source
  • Carbon storage value under study: Management says Bairoil's CO2 infrastructure and pore space could support carbon storage and other low-carbon initiatives beyond oil production. Source
  • Low-decline asset gains cash flow: Management says lower operating costs, higher production and better pricing can add substantial free cash flow and extend the field's life, given its fixed infrastructure. Source

Pricing, marketing and hedging

  • Realized price before derivatives lower: Average sales price was $75.19 per Bbl before derivatives, against $85.41 in the second quarter. After $14.28 of realized derivative losses per Bbl it was $60.91. Source
  • California refining decline squeezes Beta: Shrinking California refining capacity has cut outlets for Beta crude. Management is pursuing offshore buoys, new pipeline connections and trucking options. Source
  • Fourth-quarter differentials improved: Management said market pressure remains but fourth-quarter differentials have improved, and guidance was updated for realized pricing. Source
  • Hedges cover most 2026 and 2027 output: About 60-70% of expected PDP oil production is hedged for the rest of 2026 and for 2027, and 20-25% for 2028, as of November 6. Source

“Special Case Royalty Relief further enhances future development economics and supports extension of the field’s economic life.”

Dan Furbee, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer

Operating costs and expenses

  • Lease operating expense $22.7 million: Total lease operating expense was $22.7 million, or $33.26 per Boe, against $36.75 per Boe in the second quarter. Beta cost rose to $14.7 million. Source
  • Production taxes held near 6%: Severance and ad valorem taxes were about $3.2 million, slightly higher on production, partly offset by lower physical prices. Source
  • Gathering and transport costs rose: GP&T expense was about $1.0 million, or $1.52 per Bbl, up from $0.7 million, or $1.11 per Bbl, in the second quarter. Source
  • Cash G&A eased to $4.6 million: Cash G&A was $4.6 million, against $5.1 million in the second quarter, and remains within the full-year guidance range. Source
  • Deferred tax benefit recorded: Depreciation, depletion and amortization was $5.6 million and net interest expense $0.9 million, mainly Beta surety bond premiums. A $3.5 million deferred tax benefit was recorded. Source

Capital spending and development

  • Capital investment $8.0 million: Capital investment was $8.0 million, with $7.3 million at Beta and $0.7 million at Bairoil. Year-to-date capital is $49.7 million. Source
  • Drilling and waterflood take most capital: Capital went mainly to development drilling, including the C16 well completed in July, and to waterflood enhancement projects at Beta. Source
  • Year-to-date capital by asset: Year-to-date capital totals $49.7 million, of which $48.0 million is at Beta and $1.7 million at Bairoil. Source

Liquidity and share repurchases

  • Liquidity $25.0 million at quarter end: On September 30 the company had no revolver debt. Liquidity was $25.0 million: $10.0 million cash and about $15.0 million of available borrowing capacity. Source
  • Shares repurchased about 4.0% of outstanding: Through November 4 the company bought about 1.6 million shares for $6.9 million at a $4.35 average. The buyback section of the release gives November 6 as the date. Source
  • Buyback authorized through year-end: The Board authorized up to $15.0 million of repurchases in August, running through December 31, 2026. Source
  • Management sees shares below value: Management says repurchases at these prices are well below its assessment of intrinsic value. Source

Royalty relief and development strategy

  • Price threshold for relief rises: Under SCRR the commodity price threshold for suspension is about $92 per BOE on a trailing 12-month average, up from about $80 under the earlier relief. Source
  • Company keeps more value from new wells: Management says the new framework lets Amplify keep a greater share of value from future development, unlike the prior framework that cut benefit as volumes rose. Source

Coming up, as management said on 9 November 2026

  • 10-Q filing expected November 9: Financial statements and footnotes will appear in the 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, which the company expects to file on November 9. Source
  • Borrowing base results due this quarter: The semi-annual borrowing base redetermination is in progress, with results expected later in the quarter. Source
  • Beta drilling continues into 2027: Management expects to keep drilling development wells at Beta in 2027. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Production volumes Source7.4 MBopd (682 MBoe in the quarter), 100% oil
Realized price Source$75.19/Bbl before derivatives; $60.91/Bbl after realized derivatives
Capital expenditure Source$8.0 million ($7.3 million Beta; $0.7 million Bairoil)
Unit cost, lease operating expense Source$33.26 per Boe
Unit cost, gathering, processing and transportation Source$1.52 per Bbl
Shareholder returns Source$6.9 million; about 1.6 million shares at $4.35 weighted-average

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Royalty relief at Beta is subject to thresholds that the company says are described in its 10-Q. Source
  • External: Shrinking California refining capacity reduces outlets for Beta crude and places pressure on realized prices. Source
  • Financial: Realized derivative losses of $9.7 million in the quarter lowered realized revenue from crude sales. Source
  • Operational: Parts of the Beta reservoir had reduced pressure support, and restoration work affects production consistency. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow were in line with its expectations. Source
  • On track: Management said taxes as a share of revenue were in line with its guidance for the quarter. Source
  • Not stated: Earlier expectation was savings of more than $10 million a year versus 2025; management now forecasts more than $20 million. 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.