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Gran Tierra Energy Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Production fell to 39,904 boe/d: Total average WI production was 39,904 boe/d, down 4% from the prior quarter and 7% from the third quarter of 2025. Lower Cohembi output and the Lodgepole sale drove the quarter-on-quarter fall, partly offset by Acordionero. Source
  • Cash flow fell with realized prices: Funds flow from operations was $32 million, down 48% from the prior quarter. Lower realized prices in South America cut cash flow by about $17 million, net of lower royalties. Source
  • Brent eased while discounts widened: Brent fell $5.39 per bbl while quality and transportation discounts rose $5.52 per bbl. The company cited wider differentials and alternative transport routes, with the Ecuador and Colombia border still closed. Source
  • No wells drilled, capex lower: Capital expenditures were $31 million, below $54 million in the prior quarter and $57 million a year earlier, as no wells were drilled in the quarter. Source
  • Sale of South American businesses agreed: Gran Tierra agreed to sell its Colombian and Ecuadorian businesses to Maurel & Prom for about $1.33 billion, subject to adjustment, including assumed notes and the oil prepayment facility. Source
  • Net proceeds about $315 million: Expected net cash proceeds are about $315 million, of which about $250 million is cash and $65 million is an unsecured note due 364 days after closing. Source
  • Azerbaijan EDPSA ratified by parliament: Azerbaijan's Parliament ratified the EDPSA for the onshore Guba-Khazaryani region on October 5, 2026. The EDPSA was signed with SOCAR on February 18, 2026. Source

“During the Quarter, we announced the sale of our Colombia and Ecuador businesses, received noteholder consent required to amend one of our indentures and subsequent to Quarter end, we received shareholder approval to proceed with the sale.”

Gary Guidry, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net cash proceeds from Sale SourceOn completion of the Saleapproximately $315 millionNew
Cash portion of net proceeds SourceOn completion of the Saleapproximately $250 millionNew
Deferred proceeds Source364 days after closing$65 millionNew
Total consideration for Sale SourceSale to Maurel & Promapproximately $1.33 billionNew
Oil price protection SourceFirst quarter 20275,000 bbl/d; floor $95.00 and ceiling $111.00 per barrelNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Expected net cash proceeds of about $315 million from the Sale were stated for the first time in this release. Source
  • New: Gran Tierra entered into a definitive Share Sale and Purchase Agreement on August 5, 2026 to sell its Colombian and Ecuadorian businesses to Maurel & Prom. Source
  • New: Azerbaijan's Parliament ratified Gran Tierra's EDPSA for the onshore Guba-Khazaryani region on October 5, 2026. Source
  • New: Noteholder consents for the 2031 Notes were received and a supplemental indenture was executed on September 22, 2026. Source
  • New: Stockholders approved the Sale on October 9, 2026. Source
  • New: The airborne dFTG survey over the Azerbaijan acreage was completed during the quarter. Source
  • New: Management expects to use part of the net sale proceeds for a share repurchase, to be determined and announced separately. Source
  • New: Gran Tierra secured price protection on 5,000 bbl/d of Q1 2027 oil sales through Trafigura after quarter end. Source

Results and production drivers

  • Net loss on compensation and derivatives: Net loss of $42 million, or $1.20 per share, against $25 million net income in the prior quarter. Stock-based compensation of $30 million and derivative losses of $29 million drove the loss, partly offset by a $30 million deferred tax recovery. Source
  • Production fell to 39,904 boe/d: Total average WI production was 39,904 boe/d, down 4% from the prior quarter and 7% from the third quarter of 2025. Lower Cohembi output and the Lodgepole sale drove the quarter-on-quarter fall, partly offset by Acordionero. Source
  • Cash flow fell with realized prices: Funds flow from operations was $32 million, down 48% from the prior quarter. Lower realized prices in South America cut cash flow by about $17 million, net of lower royalties. Source

Pricing, discounts and margins

  • Brent eased while discounts widened: Brent fell $5.39 per bbl while quality and transportation discounts rose $5.52 per bbl. The company cited wider differentials and alternative transport routes, with the Ecuador and Colombia border still closed. Source
  • South American discounts reached $15.83: Average quality and transportation discounts in South America were $15.83 per bbl, against $10.31 in the prior quarter and $10.80 a year earlier. The Castilla differential was $13.73 per bbl. Source
  • Ecuador M-1 pricing trimmed revenue: Ecuador M-1 pricing of $85.43 per bbl cut revenue before royalties by about $5 million against the quarter's Brent average. The prior quarter's M-1 pricing had added $4 million. Source
  • Operating netback fell 25% per boe: Operating netback was $25.98 per boe, down 25% from the prior quarter on lower Brent, higher discounts and higher operating expenses per boe. It was up 37% on the third quarter of 2025. Source

“With $141 million of cash at quarter-end, we are well positioned as we work through the remaining approvals and conditions to closing, including regulatory approvals in Colombia and Ecuador.”

Gary Guidry, President and Chief Executive Officer

Colombia, Ecuador and Canada

  • Colombia output fell on Suroriente reduction: Colombian production was lower, partly from a contractual cut to working-interest volumes at higher oil prices in the Suroriente Block, and from lower Cohembi output. Source
  • Ecuador volumes lifted by Perico: Perico Block production added to Ecuador volumes and partly offset the year-on-year decline. Ecuador operating costs rose with two liftings in the quarter against one in the prior quarter. Source
  • Canadian output after asset sales: Canadian WI production was 12,852 boe/d, down from 16,112 a year earlier following the Simonette and Lodgepole sales. Source

Costs and expenses

  • Operating expenses rose 24% sequentially: Operating expenses rose to $64 million, up 24% from the prior quarter, on workovers, lifting costs on inventory and a stronger Colombian peso. Against the third quarter of 2025 they fell 6%. Source
  • Transportation costs rose on pipeline use: Transportation expenses rose 42% to $5.5 million, reflecting more volume moved by pipeline, which carries higher cost per boe. Source
  • G&A per boe declined: G&A before stock-based compensation was $11.8 million, or $3.11 per boe, down from $3.49 in the prior quarter on lower consulting and legal costs and personnel optimization. Source
  • Cash netback fell to $8.34 per boe: Cash netback was $8.34 per boe, against $15.90 in the prior quarter. Against the third quarter of 2025 the decline reflected realized derivative losses, with FX losses and transaction costs also weighing. Source

“While pricing impacted cash flow, the assets across the portfolio continue to perform well.”

Gary Guidry, President and Chief Executive Officer

Capital spending

  • No wells drilled, capex lower: Capital expenditures were $31 million, below $54 million in the prior quarter and $57 million a year earlier, as no wells were drilled in the quarter. Source
  • Colombia took most capital spend: Colombia accounted for $25 million of the quarter's capital spending, primarily on development activities. Source
  • Free cash flow near breakeven: Free cash flow was about $1 million, against $6 million in the prior quarter, as lower funds flow outweighed lower capital spending. Source

Cash, debt and liquidity

  • Cash and debt at quarter-end: Cash was $141 million, gross debt $591 million and net debt $450 million at September 30, 2026. Source
  • Undrawn revolver adds liquidity: About $53 million was undrawn under the Canadian revolving credit facility, in addition to the cash balance. Source
  • 2031 notes partly repurchased: In the nine months to September 30, 2026, the company bought back $24.2 million face value of its 2031 notes at an 11% discount to face value. Source

Pending sale of South American businesses

  • Sale of South American businesses agreed: Gran Tierra agreed to sell its Colombian and Ecuadorian businesses to Maurel & Prom for about $1.33 billion, subject to adjustment, including assumed notes and the oil prepayment facility. Source
  • Net proceeds about $315 million: Expected net cash proceeds are about $315 million, of which about $250 million is cash and $65 million is an unsecured note due 364 days after closing. Source
  • Stockholders approved; closing pending: Stockholders approved the Sale on October 9, 2026, after the noteholder consents and a supplemental indenture executed September 22. Closing still needs remaining consents and Colombian and Ecuadorian approvals. Source
  • Share repurchase planned after closing: Management expects to use part of the net proceeds for a share repurchase, with structure, size and terms set by the Board and announced separately. Source
  • Operations to focus on Canada and Azerbaijan: On completion of the Sale, operations will focus on Canada and Azerbaijan, with the company continuing to pursue additional growth. Source

Azerbaijan, hedging and exploration

  • Azerbaijan EDPSA ratified by parliament: Azerbaijan's Parliament ratified the EDPSA for the onshore Guba-Khazaryani region on October 5, 2026. The EDPSA was signed with SOCAR on February 18, 2026. Source
  • Airborne gradiometry survey completed: The dFTG survey acquired 102 lines (5,775 line-km) over 4,815 km². Processed data is expected to help define basin geometry and guide seismic and drilling selection. Source
  • Q1 2027 oil price protection: Price protection covers 5,000 bbl/d of first-quarter 2027 oil sales through physical arrangements with Trafigura, placed at no upfront cost. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 November 2026

  • Sale closing targeted before year-end: Management continues to target closing before the end of the year, subject to remaining consents, approvals and closing conditions. Source
  • Share repurchase terms to follow: The structure, size and terms of any share repurchase will be set by the Board and announced separately, and it is conditional on the Sale completing. Source
  • DFTG data processing and integration: Once processed and combined with seismic and exploratory well data, the dFTG data is expected to help define basin geometry and guide future seismic and drilling choices. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
WI production (boe/d) Source39,904
Canada WI production (boe/d) Source12,852
Brent average price (per bbl) Source$91.29
Castilla differential (per bbl) Source$13.73
Operating netback (per boe) Source$25.98
G&A before stock-based compensation (per boe) Source$3.11
Capital expenditures ($ millions) Source$31

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Closing still depends on remaining consents, Colombian and Ecuadorian regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. Source
  • External: Brent-linked prices and differentials moved against the company, with alternative transport routes adding cost while the Ecuador and Colombia border remains closed. Source
  • Operational: Operating expenses rose on higher workover activity and lifting costs on inventory sold in the quarter. Source
  • Financial: Realized foreign exchange losses and transaction costs reduced funds flow and cash netback compared with the prior quarter. Source
  • Financial: Stock-based compensation rose with the share price, adding to the net loss in the quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management previously announced that a portion of net Sale proceeds would fund a share repurchase, conditional on the Sale completing. 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.