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Talos Energy Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 2 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Production exceeded second quarter guidance: Oil and total equivalent production came in above second-quarter guidance ranges, attributed to production optimization, base asset performance, facility uptime and the new Cardona well. Source
  • Full-year production guidance raised: Full-year 2026 guidance was raised to 64 to 68 MBo/d and 87 to 91 MBoe/d. The guidance excludes the Gulf of America bolt-on and reflects the closed shelf divestment. Source
  • Net income against prior-quarter loss: Net income attributable to Talos was $149.7 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, against a first-quarter net loss of $256.2 million. Adjusted net income was $97.8 million, or $0.57 per diluted share. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow of $231.6M: Adjusted free cash flow before working capital changes was $231.6 million, after $112.5 million of capex and $18.7 million of plugging. First quarter was $113.2 million. Source
  • No buybacks in second quarter: No shares were repurchased in the second quarter because of a corporate blackout linked to the Gulf of America acquisition. First-quarter repurchases were 2.7 million shares for $38.2 million. Source
  • Monument well found 250 feet net pay: The first Monument development well reached 32,250 feet and found about 250 feet of net pay, confirming pre-drill expectations. Drilling on the second well is next. Source
  • Gulf of America acquisition pending: Talos is acquiring Gulf of America deepwater oil assets from Shell. BP did not exercise its preferential right, and closing is expected in the third quarter of 2026. Source

“We exceeded the high end of our production guidance ranges, increased our full-year production outlook and generated record Free Cash Flow.”

Paul Goodfellow, President and Chief Executive Officer of Talos

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Production, oil (MBo/d) Sourcefull-year 202664 to 68 MBo/dRaised from 62 to 66 MBo/d
Production, total (MBoe/d) Sourcefull-year 202687 to 91 MBoe/dRaised from 85 to 90 MBoe/d
Production, oil (MBo/d) Sourcethird quarter 202661 to 65 MBo/dNew
Production, total (MBoe/d) Sourcethird quarter 202681 to 85 MBoe/dNew
Capital expenditures Sourcefull-year 2026$500 to $550 millionKept
Plugging and abandonment and decommissioning Sourcefull-year 2026$100 to $130 millionKept
Cash operating expenses and workovers Sourcefull-year 2026$560 to $590 millionKept
General and administrative expense (adjusted) Sourcefull-year 2026$135 to $145 millionRaised from $130 to $140 million
Interest expense Sourcefull-year 2026$155 to $165 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 production guidance raised to 64 to 68 MBo/d and 87 to 91 MBoe/d, from 62 to 66 MBo/d and 85 to 90 MBoe/d. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year G&A guidance raised to $135 to $145 million, from $130 to $140 million. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 production guidance given for the first time: 61 to 65 MBo/d and 81 to 85 MBoe/d. Source
  • New: Acquisition of Gulf of America deepwater oil assets from Shell announced; BP did not exercise its preferential right. Source
  • New: Strategic development farm-in transaction with Repsol announced for offshore Mexico Block 29. Source
  • New: Agreements signed for an 80% operated interest in an offshore Honduras block of more than 4 million gross acres, via a seismic commitment. Source
  • Ended: Non-operated shelf gas assets divested July 15, 2026, eliminating about $54 million of ARO and decommissioning obligations. Source
  • New: Issued $800 million of 8.000% notes due 2034; proceeds to redeem $625 million of 9.000% notes due 2029 and fund part of the Gulf of America acquisition. Source
  • New: Credit facility upsized to $850 million from $700 million, effective on closing of the Gulf of America acquisition. Source
  • New: Rig contract executed for the West Vela drillship, starting in mid-2027, with a one-year primary term and extension options. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Production exceeded second quarter guidance: Oil and total equivalent production came in above second-quarter guidance ranges, attributed to production optimization, base asset performance, facility uptime and the new Cardona well. Source
  • Full-year production guidance raised: Full-year 2026 guidance was raised to 64 to 68 MBo/d and 87 to 91 MBoe/d. The guidance excludes the Gulf of America bolt-on and reflects the closed shelf divestment. Source
  • Net income against prior-quarter loss: Net income attributable to Talos was $149.7 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, against a first-quarter net loss of $256.2 million. Adjusted net income was $97.8 million, or $0.57 per diluted share. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up from first quarter: Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Talos was $402.2 million, against $293.2 million in the first quarter. Excluding hedges it was $476.3 million. Source

Segments and regions

  • Deepwater supplied most volumes: Operated deepwater produced 85.6 MBoe/d, with 75% oil, 83% liquids and 82% operated. Shelf and Gulf Coast produced 8.1 MBoe/d, 49% oil and 74% operated. Source
  • Shelf gas output about 3.5 MBoe/d: Second-quarter production from the non-operated shelf gas properties later sold was about 3.5 MBoe/d, about 20% oil. Source
  • Divestment removes about $54M of ARO: The July 15 sale of non-operated shelf and Gulf Coast gas properties, made through a subsidiary, eliminates about $54 million of ARO and decommissioning obligations. Source

“We also commenced the Daenerys appraisal program, which has the potential to further enhance the longevity of our deepwater portfolio.”

Paul Goodfellow, President and Chief Executive Officer of Talos

Products, prices and hedges

  • Realized oil price above WTI: Realized oil was $99.47 per barrel excluding hedges, against NYMEX WTI of $92.79. Realized gas was $3.17 per Mcf against Henry Hub of $2.87 per MMBtu. Source
  • Oil and liquids share of output: Production averaged 93.7 MBoe/d, including 68.6 MBo/d of oil. Natural gas averaged 107.7 MMcf/d and NGL 7.2 MBbl/d. Source
  • Hedges run into second quarter 2027: Contracts as of July 31, 2026 include WTI swaps and collars. Third-quarter 2026 WTI swaps total 3,685 barrels a day at $67.77 per barrel. Source

Operating costs per barrel

  • Lease operating expense per Boe rose: Lease operating expense was $155.7 million, or $18.25 per Boe, against $16.14 per Boe in the first quarter. The total includes workover, maintenance and insurance costs. Source
  • One-time well work added $1.75: About $1.75 per Boe of lease operating expense came from one-time well intervention work performed during the quarter. Source
  • Adjusted G&A at $4.32 per Boe: Adjusted G&A was $36.9 million, or $4.32 per Boe, after excluding one-time transaction costs and non-cash equity compensation. First-quarter adjusted G&A was $4.25 per Boe. Source

“With strong momentum across the organization, we remain focused on building the foundation to be a leading pure-play offshore E&P and look forward to closing the previously announced Gulf of America bolt-on acquisition later in the third quarter.”

Paul Goodfellow, President and Chief Executive Officer of Talos

Margins and earnings

  • Adjusted EBITDA per Boe higher: Adjusted EBITDA was $47.15 per Boe, or $55.85 per Boe excluding hedges, against $36.68 and $39.49 per Boe in the first quarter 2026. Source
  • Hedge receipts of $74.1M in quarter: Net cash received on settled derivatives was $74.1 million in the second quarter, against $22.5 million paid in the first quarter. Source
  • Price risk management income of $30.5M: Price risk management activities produced income of $30.5 million in the second quarter, compared with $86.9 million in the second quarter 2025. Source

Capital spending and cash generation

  • Capital spending of $112.5 million: Capital expenditures were $85.3 million for U.S. drilling and completions, $13.2 million for asset management and $14.1 million for seismic, G&G, land and other. Source
  • Plugging spend of $18.9 million: Plugging and abandonment and settled decommissioning obligations totaled $18.9 million, reported separately from capital expenditures. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow of $231.6M: Adjusted free cash flow before working capital changes was $231.6 million, after $112.5 million of capex and $18.7 million of plugging. First quarter was $113.2 million. Source
  • Operating cash flow of $300.6M: Net cash provided by operating activities was $300.6 million, which includes settlement of asset retirement obligations. Source

Liquidity, debt and share repurchases

  • Cash and liquidity at quarter end: Cash was $577.6 million and liquidity $1,181.9 million at June 30. The $700 million borrowing base had $95.7 million of letters of credit outstanding. Source
  • Net debt at 0.5 times LTM EBITDA: Net debt was $672.4 million, or 0.5 times LTM Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Talos. Total debt principal was $1,250 million at June 30. Source
  • Debt table still lists 9% notes: The June 30 debt table still lists the $625 million 9.000% notes, which the highlights say were fully redeemed using proceeds of the new 8.000% notes. Source
  • No buybacks in second quarter: No shares were repurchased in the second quarter because of a corporate blackout linked to the Gulf of America acquisition. First-quarter repurchases were 2.7 million shares for $38.2 million. Source
  • Repurchase authority and payout framework: Management expects up to 50% of annual free cash flow to go to share repurchases. The Board's total repurchase authorization is $200 million. Source

Development and exploration projects

  • Monument well found 250 feet net pay: The first Monument development well reached 32,250 feet and found about 250 feet of net pay, confirming pre-drill expectations. Drilling on the second well is next. Source
  • Monument tied back to Shenandoah: Monument is a Wilcox oil discovery tied back to the Shenandoah facility with 20 MBbl/d of firm capacity. Beacon Offshore operates it with 41.7%; Talos holds 29.7%. Source
  • Honduras block 45% held, operatorship: Talos closed on 45% of the offshore Honduras block and assumed operatorship. The remaining 35% awaits government approval, and CaribX keeps 20%. Source
  • Honduras acreage over 4 million acres: The Honduras block spans more than 4 million gross acres, including untested deepwater Miocene prospects. The deal is structured as a seismic carry with minimal sunk-cost reimbursement. Source

Optimal Performance Plan and strategy

  • Optimal Performance Plan over 65% reached: More than 65% of the 2026 Optimal Performance Plan target was achieved in the first half. Management said it remains on track to fully achieve the plan by year-end 2026. Source
  • Three strategic pillars advanced: Management said it advanced its three pillars: deepwater scale, greenfield development inventory, and large-scale exploration at low entry cost. Source
  • Gulf of America acquisition pending: Talos is acquiring Gulf of America deepwater oil assets from Shell. BP did not exercise its preferential right, and closing is expected in the third quarter of 2026. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 August 2026

  • Guidance update after acquisition closes: Management said it will update 2026 operating and financial guidance after the Gulf of America bolt-on acquisition closes, which is expected in the third quarter. Source
  • Monument first production by year-end: First production from Monument is expected by year-end 2026 at 20 to 30 MBoe/d gross. Source
  • Daenerys results by year-end: Results from the first Daenerys appraisal well are expected by year-end 2026. Source
  • Honduras government approval expected: Approval of the remaining 35% Honduras working interest by the Secretaría de Energía is expected within about 90 days. Source
  • Honduras 3D seismic in second half: An initial 3D seismic campaign is planned for the second half of 2026. Talos has the option to join an exploration well depending on seismic results. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Oil production Source68.6 MBo/d
Total production Source93.7 MBoe/d
Natural gas production Source107.7 MMcf/d
NGL production Source7.2 MBbl/d
Realized oil price Source$99.47/Bbl
Realized natural gas price Source$3.17/Mcf
Realized NGL price Source$19.85/Bbl
Realized price per Boe Source$77.95/Boe
NYMEX WTI Source$92.79/Bbl
Henry Hub Source$2.87/MMBtu
Lease operating expense per Boe Source$18.25/Boe
Adjusted G&A per Boe Source$4.32/Boe
Capital expenditures Source$112.5 million
Plugging and abandonment and decommissioning settled Source$18.9 million
Adjusted EBITDA per Boe Source$47.15/Boe
Adjusted EBITDA per Boe excluding hedges Source$55.85/Boe
Share repurchases, second quarter SourceNone
Remaining repurchase authorization Source$200 million

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Acquisition of the remaining 35% Honduras interest depends on approval from the Secretaría de Energía, expected in about 90 days. Source
  • Operational: Second-quarter lease operating expense included about $1.75 per Boe of one-time well intervention work, raising unit costs for the quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said it achieved more than 65% of the 2026 Optimal Performance Plan target and is on track to fully achieve it by year-end 2026. Source
  • Ahead: Production exceeded the second quarter guidance ranges given in the May release, which were 63 to 67 MBo/d and 88 to 92 MBoe/d. Source
  • On track: The May release expected appraisal drilling to start late in the second quarter. The well was spud July 1, and management said operations are progressing according to plan. 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.