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Vaalco Energy Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 3 narrowed, 13 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income positive after Q1 loss: The company reported Q2 2026 net income of $42.4 million ($0.39 per diluted share), against a net loss of $93.8 million in Q1 2026 and net income of $8.4 million in Q2 2025. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDAX nearly fivefold higher: Adjusted EBITDAX was $54.8 million, against $11.6 million in Q1 2026 and $49.9 million in Q2 2025; higher realized prices were the main driver. Source
  • NRI sales up 47% on Q1: NRI sales averaged 17,812 BOE per day, above the midpoint of guidance and 47% higher than Q1 2026. Source
  • Gabon Ebouri well added production: The Ebouri-5H development well was drilled and completed under the Phase Three program, with production starting in June 2026. The rig then moved to SEENT for a gas-supply well. Source
  • Realized price rose on higher Brent: Realized commodity price was $80.77 per BOE, up 41% from Q1 2026 and 47% from Q2 2025; average Brent was $102.63, up 27%. Source
  • Long-term debt rose to $177 million: Long-term debt was $177.0 million at June 30, 2026, with about $123.0 million of liquidity left on the 2025 RBL Facility, whose commitments were raised to $300.0 million in April. Source

“The strong first half results and our expectation of continued operational execution have given us the confidence to affirm our increased full year production and sales guidance for 2026.”

George Maxwell, Vaalco’s Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Production, working interest (WI), total SourceQ3 202624400 - 26900 BOEPDNew
Production, net revenue interest (NRI), total SourceQ3 202619600 - 21600 BOEPDNew
Sales volume, WI, total SourceQ3 202621900 - 23900 BOEPDNew
Sales volume, NRI, total SourceQ3 202617200 - 18900 BOEPDNew
Production expense SourceQ3 2026$39.5 - $48.0 MMNew
Production expense per BOE SourceQ3 2026WI $19.00 - $23.00; NRI $25.00 - $29.00 per BOENew
Exploration expense SourceQ3 2026$3 - $4 MMNew
Offshore workovers SourceQ3 2026$0 - $0 MMNew
Cash G&A SourceQ3 2026$7.0 - $9.0 MMNew
Capital expenditure excluding acquisitions SourceQ3 2026$75 - $115 MMNew
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per BOE, NRI SourceQ3 2026$18.00 - $21.00 per BOENew
Segment production, Q3 2026 (WI and NRI) SourceQ3 2026WI: Gabon 9500 - 10500, Egypt 10900 - 12000, Canada none, Côte d'Ivoire 4000 - 4400 BOEPD; NRI: Gabon 8300 - 9100, Egypt 7300 - 8100, Canada none, Côte d'Ivoire 4000 - 4400 BOEPDNew
Segment sales, Q3 2026 (WI and NRI) SourceQ3 2026WI: Gabon 7800 - 8400, Egypt 10900 - 12000, Côte d'Ivoire 3200 - 3500 BOEPD; NRI: Gabon 6700 - 7300, Egypt 7300 - 8100, Côte d'Ivoire 3200 - 3500 BOEPDNew
Production, working interest (WI), total SourceFY 202622300 - 24850 BOEPDRaised from 22050 - 24500
Production, net revenue interest (NRI), total SourceFY 202617500 - 19400 BOEPDKept
Sales volume, WI, total SourceFY 202621800 - 25500 BOEPDRaised from 21350 - 25000
Sales volume, NRI, total SourceFY 202617100 - 20050 BOEPDKept
Production expense SourceFY 2026$159.50 - $187.00 MMRaised from $150.50 - $178.00 MM
Production expense per BOE, WI SourceFY 2026$19.00 - $23.00 per BOERaised from $18.00 - $22.00 per BOE
Production expense per BOE, NRI SourceFY 2026$24.00 - $29.00 per BOENarrowed, low end up from $22.00 - $29.00 per BOE
Exploration expense SourceFY 2026$28 - $31 MMNarrowed, low end up from $26 - $31 MM
Offshore workovers SourceFY 2026$0 - $0 MMNarrowed, top end cut from $0 - $10 MM
Cash G&A SourceFY 2026$32.0 - $36.0 MMKept
Capital expenditure excluding acquisitions SourceFY 2026$290 - $360 MMKept
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per BOE, NRI SourceFY 2026$18.00 - $21.00 per BOERaised from $16.00 - $20.00 per BOE
Segment production, FY 2026 (WI and NRI) SourceFY 2026WI: Gabon 9000 - 10000, Egypt 10850 - 12000, Canada 250 - 300, Côte d'Ivoire 2200 - 2550 BOEPD; NRI: Gabon 7800 - 8700, Egypt 7300 - 7900, Canada 200 - 250, Côte d'Ivoire 2200 - 2550 BOEPD
Segment sales, FY 2026 (WI and NRI) SourceFY 2026WI: Gabon 8300 - 10500, Egypt 10850 - 12000, Canada 250 - 300, Côte d'Ivoire 2400 - 2700 BOEPD; NRI: Gabon 7200 - 9200, Egypt 7300 - 7900, Canada 200 - 250, Côte d'Ivoire 2400 - 2700 BOEPD

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 production expense range for WI and NRI raised by $9 million at each end. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 production expense per barrel of oil equivalent ranges raised on both WI and NRI basis. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year 2026 offshore workover range narrowed to zero, from the prior range of zero to $10 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 working-interest production range raised by 250 to 350 BOEPD at each end. Source
  • New guidance: Operational and financial guidance given for the third quarter of 2026, alongside the full-year guidance. Source
  • Guidance kept: 2026 capital budget guidance left unchanged even with additional Egypt drilling included; full-year NRI production and sales affirmed. Source
  • New: After June 30, 2026 the company entered additional 2027 Dated Brent collars and puts, covering 2027 volumes. Source
  • New: Kossipo field development plan completion now targeted for the first half of 2027; the prior release gave the second half of 2026. Source

Earnings and derivative results

  • Net income positive after Q1 loss: The company reported Q2 2026 net income of $42.4 million ($0.39 per diluted share), against a net loss of $93.8 million in Q1 2026 and net income of $8.4 million in Q2 2025. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDAX nearly fivefold higher: Adjusted EBITDAX was $54.8 million, against $11.6 million in Q1 2026 and $49.9 million in Q2 2025; higher realized prices were the main driver. Source
  • Derivative gain offset realized loss: Derivative instruments produced a net gain of $18.7 million, comprising a $43.7 million unrealized gain and a $25.0 million realized loss on matured contracts. Source
  • Six-month result remained a loss: The six-month net loss was $51.3 million, against $16.1 million net income a year earlier; derivative losses and higher exploration and G&A expense were the main drivers. Source

Volumes and sales timing

  • NRI sales up 47% on Q1: NRI sales averaged 17,812 BOE per day, above the midpoint of guidance and 47% higher than Q1 2026. Source
  • NRI production up about 10%: NRI production was 16,688 BOEPD, about 10% above Q1 2026 and 2% below Q2 2025; working-interest production was 21,796 BOEPD. Source
  • Gabon liftings set sales timing: Sales rose mainly on the timing of Gabon liftings, partly offset by the Canadian sale; Q2 2026 sales were 8% below Q2 2025, mainly due to the Canadian divestment. Source

“Vaalco is well positioned to deliver material organic production growth.”

George Maxwell, Vaalco’s Chief Executive Officer

Asset updates by country

  • Gabon Ebouri well added production: The Ebouri-5H development well was drilled and completed under the Phase Three program, with production starting in June 2026. The rig then moved to SEENT for a gas-supply well. Source
  • Egypt drilling restarted in May: The 2026 Egypt drilling program began in May with the HE-9 development well, completed and on production in early June; two more wells were completed in July and drilling continues in Q3. Source
  • Egypt receivables down to $12.9 million: Egypt trade receivables fell from $31.6 million at December 31, 2025 to $12.9 million at June 30, 2026, a further reduction from the prior quarter. Source
  • Baobab FPSO reconnected, lifting due: The Baobab FPSO returned to Côte d’Ivoire and was reconnected to field infrastructure in early April 2026; the first crude lifting is scheduled for August 2026. Source
  • CI-705 exploration licence operatorship: Vaalco is operator of exploration licence CI-705 with a 70% WI, with subsurface work continuing in the first exploration period. Source

Realized prices and hedging

  • Realized price rose on higher Brent: Realized commodity price was $80.77 per BOE, up 41% from Q1 2026 and 47% from Q2 2025; average Brent was $102.63, up 27%. Source
  • Derivative cover extended into 2027: After June 30, 2026 the company entered 2027 Dated Brent collars with floors of $65.00 to $70.00 and ceilings of $85.32 to $102.70, plus puts for July to September 2027. Source
  • Realized price including derivatives: Including realized commodity derivatives, the price was $65.34 per BOE, up 19% from Q2 2025. Source

“We have delivered positive results in 2026, meeting or exceeding expectations, driven by our successful drilling programs and capital investments.”

George Maxwell, Vaalco’s Chief Executive Officer

Costs and expenses

  • Production expense rose with sales: Production expense excluding workovers and stock compensation was $45.5 million, or $28.06 per BOE, up from $28.3 million in Q1 2026. Source
  • DD&A up with higher unit rate: Depreciation, depletion and amortization was $34.3 million, or $21.14 per BOE, up 88% from Q1 2026 and 21% from Q2 2025. Source
  • G&A rose on legal and advisory fees: G&A excluding stock compensation was $9.6 million, or $5.90 per BOE, up from $7.1 million in Q2 2025 on non-recurring legal and professional service fees. Source
  • Exploration spend fell to minimal: Exploration expense was $0.1 million, against $22.4 million in Q1 2026, which included seismic data costs and an unsuccessful West Etame well. Source

Capital spending and balance sheet

  • Capex below Q2 guidance range: Net capital expenditures were $103.6 million cash and $98.9 million accrual, below the low end of the $110 to $130 million Q2 guidance; spending was mainly Gabon and Egypt wells and FPSO work. Source
  • Long-term debt rose to $177 million: Long-term debt was $177.0 million at June 30, 2026, with about $123.0 million of liquidity left on the 2025 RBL Facility, whose commitments were raised to $300.0 million in April. Source
  • Facility amortization schedule revised: Facility commitments reduce semi-annually, starting with a $15.8 million reduction on March 31, 2027 and then $35.5 million each period from September 30, 2027. Source
  • Net debt rose from $1.1 million: Net debt was $146.6 million at June 30, 2026, against $1.1 million at December 31, 2025, with cash of $30.4 million. Source
  • Six-month operating and free cash flow: Six-month operating cash flow was $34.5 million, investing outflow was $156.2 million, and free cash flow was negative $15.1 million. Source

Shareholder returns

  • Dividend held at $0.0625 quarterly: The company announced a $0.0625 per share dividend for Q3 2026, $0.25 annualized, payable September 22, 2026 to holders of record at August 21, 2026. Source
  • Dividends paid in first half: Dividends paid in the first six months totalled $13.4 million; the Q2 dividend was paid on June 26, 2026. Source
  • Future dividends need Board approval: Dividends beyond Q3 2026 are not yet approved; future declarations and record and payment dates are subject to Board approval. Source

Development plans and exploration

  • Venus FID targeted for Q4 2026: Block P front-end engineering confirmed the Venus concept; alternative technical solutions are being evaluated, with final investment decision expected in Q4 2026. Source
  • Gabon drilling campaign continues: The rig moved on July 27 to a new SEENT slot for the ETSEM-3PH pilot hole and development well. Source
  • Baobab drilling starts September: A drilling rig is mobilized for the Baobab development campaign, with drilling expected to start in September 2026. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • Gabon liftings and Egyptian sales in Q3: Q3 2026 sales are expected to include two Gabon liftings and continued increased Egyptian sales. Source
  • Phase Five drilling at Baobab: Phase Five drilling at Baobab is to start, with management expecting material production uplift in 2027. Source
  • CI-705 phase two decision: The company and its partners are scheduled to decide whether to enter the second exploration phase of CI-705 by year-end 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Production, NRI (Q2 2026) Source16,688 BOEPD
Production, WI (Q2 2026) Source21,796 BOEPD
Sales volume, NRI (Q2 2026) Source1,621,000 BOE
Realized commodity price, NRI basis (Q2 2026) Source$80.77 per BOE
Realized price including derivatives (Q2 2026) Source$65.34 per BOE
Average oil price received, WI (Q2 2026) Source$89.50 per barrel
Average Brent price (Q2 2026) Source$102.63
Capital expenditure, cash basis (Q2 2026) Source$103.6 million
Production expense per BOE, excluding workovers (Q2 2026) Source$28.06
DD&A per BOE (Q2 2026) Source$21.14
Quarterly dividend per share Source$0.0625

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Six-month sales volumes fell on the Canadian sale, the Côte d’Ivoire FPSO refurbishment and the timing of Gabon liftings. Source
  • Financial: The company relies on its reserves-based lending facility for short-term funding that may be needed to supplement internal cash flow. Source
  • Regulatory: Gabon tax includes an oil-price adjustment linked to the government’s Profit Oil allocation, which changes with the time between production and lifting. Source
  • External: Hedge valuations depend on forecast commodity prices; a decrease in the futures curve produced the unrealized gain. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The release said Q2 2026 included two Gabon liftings, which the prior quarter’s release had expected. Source
  • Met: Production at Baobab restarted in June 2026, as planned, after the FPSO refurbishment. 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.