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Riley Exploration Permian, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 14 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Oil production rose 20% sequentially: Oil production was 25.4 MBbls/d, up 20% quarter-over-quarter and 38% year-over-year; total equivalent production was 42.0 MBoe/d. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose 75%: Operating cash flow was $111 million, up 75% quarter-over-quarter, and Total Free Cash Flow was $42 million. Source
  • Gas and NGL revenue turned positive: Gas at $0.27 per Mcf and NGLs at $5.08 per barrel produced a $22 million revenue swing versus Q2, when those products had negative revenue. Source
  • San Andres capital planned for 2027: The company plans to allocate capital to initial San Andres development during Q2 2027, based on its geological and reservoir evaluation. Source
  • Net derivative loss of $100 million: A $72 million non-cash fair value loss on derivatives settling in future periods produced a combined $100 million net loss on derivatives. Source
  • Q4 oil and total production guided: Q4 2026 net oil production guided at 25.5 to 26.5 MBbls/d and total equivalent production at 42.5 to 43.5 MBoe/d. Source
  • Q4 capital spending guided: Q4 2026 total capital expenditures guided at $74 to $86 million, with upstream at $60 to $70 million and infrastructure and other at $14 to $16 million. Source

“we plan to continue investing significantly in the development of our assets, supported by our large and growing base of undeveloped inventory”

Bobby Riley, CEO and Chairman of the Board

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net operated wells drilled SourceQ4 202613 - 17New
Net operated wells completed SourceQ4 202613 - 17New
Net operated wells turned to sales SourceQ4 202614 - 18New
Non-operated net wells SourceQ4 20260 - 1New
Net oil production SourceQ4 202625.5 - 26.5 MBbls/dNew
Total equivalent production SourceQ4 202642.5 - 43.5 MBoe/dNew
Upstream capital expenditures SourceQ4 2026$60 - $70 millionNew
Infrastructure and other capital expenditures SourceQ4 2026$14 - $16 millionNew
Total capital expenditures SourceQ4 2026$74 - $86 millionNew
Power JV investment SourceQ4 2026$2 millionNew
Total investments SourceQ4 2026$76 - $88 millionNew
Lease operating expenses SourceQ4 2026$8.75 - $9.75 per BoeNew
Production and ad valorem taxes SourceQ4 20267.5% - 8.5% of revenueNew
Administrative costs SourceQ4 2026$2.00 - $2.50 per BoeNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Detailed Q4 2026 guidance given for activity, production, capital and operating costs; the prior release gave Q3 guidance and full-year 2026 activity guidance. Source
  • Ended: All outstanding Senior Notes prepaid in full on October 5, 2026, with $130 million principal and $0.2 million accrued interest, funded by the Credit Facility. Source
  • New: Credit Facility amended October 29, 2026: borrowing base and elected commitments increased to $450 million, maturity extended to October 2030, hedging requirement set at rolling 18 months. Source
  • New: Quarterly dividend increased 5% to $0.42 per share, declared after quarter-end in October 2026. Source
  • New: Targa gathering and high-pressure trunkline system in Eddy County, New Mexico placed in service October 1, 2026, earlier described as expected in Q4 2026. Source
  • New: Waterbridge water management services agreement reached its in-service date on September 15, 2026. Source
  • New: Evaluation of San Andres formation across the Red Lake asset reported, with planned development activity starting in Q2 2027. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Oil production rose 20% sequentially: Oil production was 25.4 MBbls/d, up 20% quarter-over-quarter and 38% year-over-year; total equivalent production was 42.0 MBoe/d. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose 75%: Operating cash flow was $111 million, up 75% quarter-over-quarter, and Total Free Cash Flow was $42 million. Source
  • Net loss of $2 million: Revenues were $201 million and operating income $107 million; net loss was $2 million, or $(0.11) per diluted share. Source

Production by region and wells

  • Texas volumes came from new wells: Texas production rose on new wells turned to sales; year-to-date, all new wells turned to sales have been in Texas. Source
  • New Mexico output fell year-over-year: New Mexico production declined year-over-year from natural decline, as no new wells were turned to sales since July 2025. Source
  • Drilled-but-uncompleted wells at quarter-end: Exited the quarter with 17.3 net drilled-but-uncompleted wells, 14.7 of them in New Mexico, plus 5.9 net completed wells not yet turned to sales. Source

“Production growth was driven by new development well volumes from capital invested in prior quarters, as well as the return to production of select New Mexico wells following disruptions during the second quarter.”

Riley Exploration Permian, Inc., press release

Pricing and realizations

  • Oil price fell before derivatives: Total revenue rose $35 million, but a $10.65 per Bbl decline in realized oil price before derivative settlements offset part of the volume gain. Source
  • Gas and NGL revenue turned positive: Gas at $0.27 per Mcf and NGLs at $5.08 per barrel produced a $22 million revenue swing versus Q2, when those products had negative revenue. Source
  • Revenue net of derivatives up 33%: Revenue net of derivative settlements rose $43 million, or 33%, to $173 million; oil supplied 31% of the variance, gas and NGL 51%, derivative settlements 18%. Source

Costs and margins

  • Lease operating expense per Boe: Lease operating expense was $34 million, or $8.84 per Boe, which included $11 million of workover expense. Source
  • Administrative and tax costs per Boe: Administrative costs were $9 million, or $2.27 per Boe; production and ad valorem taxes were $13 million, or $3.30 per Boe. Source
  • Core operating costs improved per unit: Management said core operating costs improved on a per unit basis, which contributed to margins. Source

Capital and infrastructure spending

  • Accrued capex $53 million: Total accrued capital expenditures were $53 million; cash capital expenditures were $66 million before acquisitions. Source
  • Power joint venture investment: The company invested $2 million in RPC Power, its power-focused joint venture. Source
  • Gas and water infrastructure expected to help: Management expects the new gas infrastructure and water agreement to improve gas flow assurance and expand water handling for New Mexico acreage. Source
  • San Andres capital planned for 2027: The company plans to allocate capital to initial San Andres development during Q2 2027, based on its geological and reservoir evaluation. Source

Debt and credit facility

  • Total debt reduced by $28 million: Total debt fell $28 million, including a $23 million decrease on the Credit Facility and a $5 million reduction on the Senior Notes. Source
  • Debt principal stood at $245 million: At September 30, 2026 the company had $115 million on the Credit Facility and $130 million of Senior Notes principal, $245 million combined. Source
  • Senior Notes prepaid in October: All $130 million of Senior Notes were prepaid on October 5, 2026, funded by the revolving Credit Facility. Source
  • Credit facility borrowing base raised: Borrowing base and elected commitments were both increased to $450 million under an amended and restated credit agreement dated October 29, 2026. Source
  • Credit facility maturity extended: The Credit Facility maturity moved to October 2030, and the minimum hedging requirement was reduced to a rolling 18-month basis. Source

Shareholder returns

  • Quarterly dividend raised 5%: Dividend increased to $0.42 per share, declared after quarter-end, from $0.40 per share paid during the quarter. Source
  • No share buybacks in quarter: The company repurchased no shares during the quarter. Source
  • Shares outstanding up 0.7%: Shares outstanding were 22.15 million at September 30, 2026, including unvested shares, up 0.7% year-over-year. Source

Derivatives and hedging results

  • Realized derivative loss of $28 million: Realized loss on derivative settlements was $28 million, reflecting cash settlements on contracts linked to crude oil prices. Source
  • Net derivative loss of $100 million: A $72 million non-cash fair value loss on derivatives settling in future periods produced a combined $100 million net loss on derivatives. Source
  • Unrealized derivative remeasurement explained: Management said unrealized derivative amounts reflect remeasurement of open contracts and are not current-period cash inflows or outflows. Source

Fourth quarter 2026 guidance

  • Q4 well activity guided: Q4 2026 net operated wells guided at 13 to 17 drilled, 13 to 17 completed and 14 to 18 turned to sales, plus 0 to 1 non-operated. Source
  • Q4 oil and total production guided: Q4 2026 net oil production guided at 25.5 to 26.5 MBbls/d and total equivalent production at 42.5 to 43.5 MBoe/d. Source
  • Q4 capital spending guided: Q4 2026 total capital expenditures guided at $74 to $86 million, with upstream at $60 to $70 million and infrastructure and other at $14 to $16 million. Source
  • Q4 lease operating expense guided: Q4 2026 lease operating expenses guided at $8.75 to $9.75 per Boe; production and ad valorem taxes at 7.5% to 8.5% of revenue. Source
  • Q4 administrative cost guided: Q4 2026 administrative costs guided at $2.00 to $2.50 per Boe. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026

  • Updated presentation before the call: An updated company presentation covering items to be discussed on the call will be posted on the company website before the call. Source
  • Wells scheduled to turn to sales: Wells are scheduled to turn to sales in coming quarters across both Texas and New Mexico. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Oil production Source25.4 MBbls/d
Total equivalent production Source42.0 MBoe/d
Realized oil price before derivative settlements Source$83.63 per Bbl
Realized oil price including derivative settlements Source$71.61 per Bbl
Realized natural gas price before derivative settlements Source$0.27 per Mcf
Realized NGL price before derivative settlements Source$5.08 per Bbl
Lease operating expense per Boe Source$8.84 per Boe
Administrative costs per Boe Source$2.27 per Boe
Production and ad valorem taxes per Boe Source$3.30 per Boe
Total accrued capital expenditures Source$53 million
Cash capital expenditures Source$66 million
Quarterly dividend declared per share Source$0.42
Dividend paid per share Source$0.40
Share repurchases SourceZero

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Second-quarter New Mexico shut-ins from third-party midstream constraints reduced volumes; most areas returned to normal operations in the third quarter. Source
  • Financial: Changes in the fair value of derivatives produced a $72 million non-cash loss in the quarter, reflecting open contracts. Source
  • External: Realized oil price before derivative settlements declined $10.65 per Bbl quarter-over-quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Prior release expected Q3 oil growth above 20% sequentially; this release reports oil production up 20% quarter-over-quarter.
  • Not stated: Prior release expected the Targa system in service in Q4 2026; this release reports it placed in service on October 1, 2026.

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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.