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BKV Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income and diluted EPS: Net income attributable to BKV was $75.8 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, against $107.8 million a year earlier. Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV was $0.46, against $0.28. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV: Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV was $142.0 million, against $96.5 million a year earlier. The six-month figure was $254.0 million, against $201.5 million. Source
  • Production above guidance high end: Average net production was 978.3 MMcfe/d, against 811.0 a year earlier. Management said production exceeded the high end of its guidance range. Source
  • Upper Barnett well lowers breakeven: An Upper Barnett well exceeded expectations. Management said it de-risks about 50% of Upper Barnett development locations and lowers breakeven from $3.75 to $3.25/MMBtu. Source
  • Temple generation up about 16%: Total generation rose about 16% year over year to 2,222 GWh, with no forced outages. Management said wholesale power prices were below expectations, partly offsetting the higher generation. Source
  • Two CCUS projects began operating: The Cotton Cove and Eagle Ford CCUS projects began commercial operations. Combined, they are expected to sequester more than 120,000 metric tons of CO2 waste annually. Source
  • Net leverage ratio at 1.78x: Net Leverage Ratio was 1.78x as of June 30, 2026, computed as net debt of $1,081.6 million over annualized Adjusted EBITDAX of $608.3 million. Source
  • Temple PPA talks continue: Management said BKV remains in commercial discussions with a select group of prospective counterparties, through an advisor-led process, for a long-term PPA covering part of Temple I and II capacity. Source

“Our performance this quarter reflects the consistency of our execution,”

Chris Kalnin, Chief Executive Officer of BKV

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total capital expenditures SourceQ3 2026$200 - $285 million
Total capital expenditures SourceFY 2026$690 - $875 million
Net production SourceQ3 2026935 - 965 MMcfe/d
Net production SourceFY 2026940 - 960 MMcfe/d
Development capital expenditures SourceQ3 2026$55 - $75 million
Development capital expenditures SourceFY 2026$200 - $280 million
Power strategic capital and maintenance SourceQ3 2026$125 - $175 million
Power strategic capital and maintenance SourceFY 2026$400 - $475 million
CCUS and other capital expenditures SourceQ3 2026$20 - $35 million
CCUS and other capital expenditures SourceFY 2026$90 - $120 million
Lease operating and workover cost per Mcfe SourceQ3 2026 and FY 2026$0.49 - $0.53
Gathering, compression, processing and transport cost per Mcfe SourceQ3 2026 and FY 2026$0.80 - $0.84
Upstream general and administrative cost (excluding stock comp) per Mcfe SourceQ3 2026 and FY 2026$0.20 - $0.25
General and administrative (Power, CCUS and other), excluding stock comp SourceQ3 2026$14 - $16 million
General and administrative (Power, CCUS and other), excluding stock comp SourceFY 2026$53 - $63 million
General and administrative stock compensation SourceQ3 2026$4 - $6 million
General and administrative stock compensation SourceFY 2026$15 - $25 million
Average natural gas differential SourceQ3 2026$(0.70) - $(0.80)
Average natural gas differential SourceFY 2026$(0.90) - $(1.00)
NGL price as percent of WTI SourceQ3 2026~27%
NGL price as percent of WTI SourceFY 2026~26%
Power Adjusted EBITDAX SourceQ3 2026$45 - $65 million
Power Adjusted EBITDAX SourceFY 2026$135 - $175 million
Maintenance capital SourceFY 2026Upstream ~$200 million; Power ~$5 million
JV partner capital contributions Sourcenot stated$120 - $150 million

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The company completed the move to internally marketing all of its natural gas production during the second quarter. Source
  • New: Non-GAAP measures were presented differently after the company acquired an additional 25% interest in the BKV-BPP Power JV and consolidated it. Source

Quarterly results and earnings

  • Net income and diluted EPS: Net income attributable to BKV was $75.8 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, against $107.8 million a year earlier. Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV was $0.46, against $0.28. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV: Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV was $142.0 million, against $96.5 million a year earlier. The six-month figure was $254.0 million, against $201.5 million. Source
  • Operating cash flow before working capital: Net cash provided by operating activities was $109.7 million, or $117.6 million before working capital changes, against $89.3 million and $84.5 million a year earlier. Source

Upstream production and prices

  • Production above guidance high end: Average net production was 978.3 MMcfe/d, against 811.0 a year earlier. Management said production exceeded the high end of its guidance range. Source
  • Upper Barnett well lowers breakeven: An Upper Barnett well exceeded expectations. Management said it de-risks about 50% of Upper Barnett development locations and lowers breakeven from $3.75 to $3.25/MMBtu. Source
  • Gas realized price lower: Natural gas realized $2.14/Mcf excluding derivatives, against $2.67, and $2.60 including derivatives, against $2.83. NYMEX Henry Hub averaged $2.90, against $3.44. Source

“Together, these complementary businesses position us to create long-term value for our shareholders.”

Chris Kalnin, Chief Executive Officer of BKV

Power segment and generation

  • Temple generation up about 16%: Total generation rose about 16% year over year to 2,222 GWh, with no forced outages. Management said wholesale power prices were below expectations, partly offsetting the higher generation. Source
  • Power price and spark spread lower: Average power price was $41.59/MWh, against $45.10. Average spark spread was $22.31, against $24.27, and average natural gas cost was $2.68, against $2.93. Source
  • Power segment revenue and EBITDAX: Power segment total revenues, net were $122.3 million, against $136.7 million. Power Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV was $22.9 million, against $23.0 million. Source

Carbon capture and sequestration

  • Two CCUS projects began operating: The Cotton Cove and Eagle Ford CCUS projects began commercial operations. Combined, they are expected to sequester more than 120,000 metric tons of CO2 waste annually. Source
  • Quarterly sequestration volume: The company reported quarterly sequestration of about 35,900 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. Source
  • Barnett Zero cumulative volumes: Barnett Zero sequestered about 28,300 metric tons in the quarter and 64,200 in six months. Cumulative volume since 2023 is about 375,800 metric tons. Source

“Our approach to capital deployment remains disciplined and milestone-driven,”

David Tameron, Chief Financial Officer of BKV

Costs and derivative gains

  • Operating cash cost per Mcfe: Total average operating cash costs were $1.39 per Mcfe, against $1.49. Lease operating and workover cost was $0.50, against $0.46. Source
  • Unrealized derivative gains: Net unrealized derivative gains were $45.5 million in the quarter, against $111.1 million a year earlier. Derivative gains, net were $143.3 million. Source
  • Marketing revenue and expense rose: Marketing revenues were $26.2 million, against $7.0 million, and marketing expense was $23.3 million, against $4.9 million. Source
  • General and administrative expense rose: General and administrative expense was $42.1 million, against $30.5 million a year earlier, for the quarter. Source

Capital spending and deposits

  • Accrued capex by category: Accrued capital expenditures were $72.4 million: development $38.8 million, Power $6.8 million, and CCUS and other $26.8 million, against $79.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • Deposits on long-lead power equipment: Deposits on fixed asset purchases were $125.5 million in the quarter and $158.5 million in six months, for turbines, modular equipment and other long-lead items. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow before power growth: Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth attributable to BKV was $40.0 million, against $17.2 million. The six-month figure was $60.1 million, against $28.7 million. Source

Balance sheet and liquidity

  • Net leverage ratio at 1.78x: Net Leverage Ratio was 1.78x as of June 30, 2026, computed as net debt of $1,081.6 million over annualized Adjusted EBITDAX of $608.3 million. Source
  • Liquidity of $836.7 million: Total liquidity was $836.7 million: $152.2 million of cash and $684.5 million of RBL availability, on an elected commitment of $800.0 million. Source
  • Total debt composition: Total debt was $1.3 billion, including $618.0 million of Power segment debt, $500.0 million of 2030 Senior Notes and a $100.0 million RBL balance. Source
  • Equity issued in first half: Proceeds from common stock issuance were $185.5 million in the six months. Shares outstanding rose to 109,417 thousand from 96,872 thousand at December 31, 2025. Source

Power development and strategy

  • Temple PPA talks continue: Management said BKV remains in commercial discussions with a select group of prospective counterparties, through an advisor-led process, for a long-term PPA covering part of Temple I and II capacity. Source
  • Temple site and permits expanded: Site control at the Temple Energy Complex grew to about 1,100 acres. Phase 1 air permits were received for planned modular generation. Source
  • North Texas Energy Complex in development: The planned North Texas Energy Complex in Jack County has about 6,200 acres under site control. Generation and load applications have been submitted. Source
  • Operated generation could reach 3 GW: Operated generation capacity is about 1.5 GW today. If developed as planned, it would rise to about 3 GW, with development subject to PPAs, financing and approvals. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • Long-term PPA still pending: Management said it advanced commercial discussions toward a long-term power purchase agreement. No timing was given. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net production Source978.3 MMcfe/d
Natural gas realized price, excluding derivatives Source$2.14/Mcf
NGL realized price, excluding derivatives Source$23.00/Bbl
Oil realized price Source$86.91/Bbl
Total operating cash costs Source$1.39/Mcfe
Capital expenditure (accrued) Source$72.4 million

Risks management discussed

  • External: Wholesale power prices were below expectations in the quarter, partly offsetting higher Temple generation. Source
  • Regulatory: Power development depends on long-term PPAs, financing, regulatory approvals and commercial negotiations with counterparties. Source
  • Operational: Management said the timing, scale and composition of the planned power projects may differ materially from those presented. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the company met or exceeded its operating targets while advancing its strategic priorities. Source
  • Met: The Cotton Cove and Eagle Ford CCUS projects began commercial operations in the second quarter, as planned. Source
  • Not stated: Management said production exceeded the high end of guidance while development capital was below the guidance midpoint. Source

Other quarters

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