greeksoup/ stock research

HighPeak Energy, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 10 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 1 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income swung to profit: Net income was $82.3 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, against a net loss of $127.4 million in the first quarter and net income of $26.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Free cash flow turned positive: Free cash flow was $37.6 million in the quarter, against negative $14.1 million in the first quarter; first-half free cash flow was $23.5 million. Source
  • Sales volumes averaged 45.3 MBoe/d: Volumes were 45.3 MBoe/d, about 64% crude oil and 83% liquids, against 45.6 MBoe/d in the first quarter and 48.6 MBoe/d a year earlier. Source
  • Unhedged realized price was $66.11: Crude realized $98.82 per Bbl, against $71.79 in the first quarter; natural gas realized negative $1.50 per Mcf, and the overall realized price was $66.11 per Boe. Source
  • Unhedged EBITDAX per Boe rose: Unhedged EBITDAX per Boe was $49.09, up from $36.76 in the first quarter and $33.58 a year earlier. Source
  • Capital expenditure reached $107.5 million: Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions, were $107.5 million, up from $78.4 million in the first quarter. Source
  • No dividend declared this quarter: No dividends were declared per share in the second quarter of 2026, against $0.04 a year earlier; none were declared in the first quarter of 2026 either. Source

“Our first-half 2026 results demonstrate the strength of our asset base and the disciplined execution of our strategy.”

Michael Hollis, President and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Crude oil costless collar SourceJuly to September 202613,000 Bbls per day, floor $61.38, ceiling $69.39Raised from 12,000 Bbls per day, floor $59.83, ceiling $66.84
Crude oil swap SourceOctober to December 20277,500 Bbls per day at $70.42 WTI CushingRaised from 1,000 Bbls per day at $72.25 WTI Cushing
Natural gas WAHA basis swap SourceOctober to December 202625,000 MMBtu per day at $(1.455)New
Natural gas Henry Hub swap SourceJuly to December 202630,000 MMBtu per day at $4.300Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: July to September 2026 crude costless collar volume increased to 13,000 Bbls per day from 12,000 Bbls per day. Source
  • Guidance raised: October to December 2027 crude swap volume increased to 7,500 Bbls per day at $70.42, from 1,000 Bbls per day at $72.25. Source
  • New: WAHA basis swaps were added to the natural gas hedge book; the first-quarter natural gas book contained only Henry Hub swaps. Source
  • Guidance kept: The company averaged one drilling rig and one frac crew in the second quarter, the same count the first-quarter release described. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net income swung to profit: Net income was $82.3 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, against a net loss of $127.4 million in the first quarter and net income of $26.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • EBITDAX rose from first quarter: EBITDAX was $147.6 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, up from $133.5 million in the first quarter and down from $156.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • Free cash flow turned positive: Free cash flow was $37.6 million in the quarter, against negative $14.1 million in the first quarter; first-half free cash flow was $23.5 million. Source
  • Derivative gain lifted net income: A $53.4 million gain on derivative instruments was recorded in the quarter, against a $157.0 million loss in the first quarter; the first-half result was a $103.6 million loss. Source
  • Revenue rose year on year: Total operating revenues were $272.4 million, up from $216.5 million a year earlier and $215.9 million in the first quarter; crude oil sales were $260.4 million. Source

Production and development

  • Sales volumes averaged 45.3 MBoe/d: Volumes were 45.3 MBoe/d, about 64% crude oil and 83% liquids, against 45.6 MBoe/d in the first quarter and 48.6 MBoe/d a year earlier. Source
  • Crude volumes below last year: Crude oil averaged 28,952 Bbls per day, down from 33,913 a year earlier; NGL volumes rose to 8,429 Bbls per day from 7,462. Source
  • Wells drilled and completed: The company drilled 8 gross (7.7 net) horizontal wells, completed 16 gross (16.0 net) horizontal wells and turned in line 8 gross (8.0 net) producing wells during the quarter. Source
  • Wells in progress at quarter end: At June 30 there were 21 gross (20.4 net) horizontal wells in progress, against 18 gross (17.8 net) at March 31. Source

“We have delivered production 7% above the midpoint of our guidance while keeping our development program on budget.”

Michael Hollis, President and CEO

Realized prices and hedging

  • Unhedged realized price was $66.11: Crude realized $98.82 per Bbl, against $71.79 in the first quarter; natural gas realized negative $1.50 per Mcf, and the overall realized price was $66.11 per Boe. Source
  • Derivatives lowered the realized price: Including derivatives, the overall realized price was $52.82 per Boe, with crude at $76.59 per Bbl and natural gas at negative $0.61 per Mcf; the first-quarter figure was $48.32 per Boe. Source
  • Crude derivatives run through 2027: Crude oil derivatives at June 30 include collars, swaps, roll swaps and Argus WTI Midland basis swaps, with positions listed through October to December 2027. Source

Costs and unit margins

  • Cash costs rose from first quarter: Cash costs were $17.02 per Boe, against $15.81 in the first quarter; production and ad valorem taxes were $3.22 per Boe and G&A $1.70 per Boe. Source
  • Gathering costs higher than last year: Gathering, processing and transportation expense was $4.18 per Boe, against $3.63 a year earlier; the six-month figure was $4.25 per Boe. Source
  • Unhedged EBITDAX per Boe rose: Unhedged EBITDAX per Boe was $49.09, up from $36.76 in the first quarter and $33.58 a year earlier. Source
  • Lease costs eased; workovers rose: Lease operating expense was $6.43 per Boe, against $6.55 a year earlier; expense workovers were $1.49 per Boe, against $1.06. Source

“As we execute our plan through the remainder of the year, we remain committed to disciplined capital allocation and creating durable long-term value for our shareholders.”

Michael Hollis, President and CEO

Capital spending

  • Capital expenditure reached $107.5 million: Capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions, were $107.5 million, up from $78.4 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Property additions fell year on year: Additions to crude oil and natural gas properties were $107.6 million in the quarter, down from $126.3 million a year earlier; six-month additions were $186.4 million. Source
  • First-quarter spend kept below 30%: First-quarter capital was held in line with expectations of less than 30% of full-year capital, according to the first-quarter release.

Cash flow and debt

  • Operating cash flow fell from last year: Net cash provided by operating activities was $126.3 million in the quarter and $180.5 million in the first half, against $298.3 million in the first half of 2025. Source
  • Cash rose from first quarter: Cash was $146.3 million at June 30, up from $95.8 million at March 31 and down from $162.1 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Current debt rose; long-term fell: Current portion of long-term debt was $120.0 million, up from $90.0 million at March 31; long-term debt, net, was $1,068.9 million, down from $1,097.6 million. Source
  • Retained earnings declined on loss: Retained earnings were $387.4 million at June 30, down from $432.5 million at December 31, 2025, after the first-half net loss of $45.2 million. Source

Shareholder returns

  • No dividend declared this quarter: No dividends were declared per share in the second quarter of 2026, against $0.04 a year earlier; none were declared in the first quarter of 2026 either. Source
  • Basic weighted shares up year on year: Basic weighted average shares were 125.3 million in the second quarter, up from 123.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • No dividends paid in first half: No dividends were paid in the first half of 2026, against $9.9 million a year earlier; financing outflows of $6.1 million were debt issuance costs. Source

Strategy and strategic review

  • Midland Basin focus: The company describes itself as an independent crude oil and natural gas company headquartered in Fort Worth, focused on unconventional reserves in the Midland Basin. Source
  • Strategic review still under way: The cautionary statement says a review of strategic alternatives by the Board may not result in a sale; the first-quarter release carried the same paragraph. Source
  • Incremental cash to balance sheet: The first-quarter release said incremental free cash flow would go to strengthening the financial foundation; the second-quarter release cites higher free cash flow and further balance sheet improvement.

Coming up, as management said on 10 August 2026

  • Form 10-Q and presentation to be posted: The earnings release, investor presentation and Form 10-Q will be posted on the company website when available. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Production volumes Source45.3 MBoe/d
Realized prices Source$66.11 per Boe unhedged; $52.82 per Boe with derivatives
Capital expenditure Source$107.5 million
Unit costs Source$17.02 per Boe cash costs
Shareholder returns Sourceno dividends declared in the quarter

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said production was 7% above the midpoint of its guidance. Source
  • Met: Management said the development program was kept on budget. Source
  • Ahead: Management said first-half operating expenses were 13% below the midpoint of guidance, attributing this to efficiency, cost control and base production optimization. Source
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release said the plan is one drilling rig and one frac crew for most of 2026; the second-quarter release reports the same count.

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.