HighPeak Energy(HPK) GlobeNewswire News Room·2025-05-12 22:55Core Viewpoint - HighPeak Energy, Inc. reported strong financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2025, exceeding production guidance and consensus estimates, while also providing an updated development outlook and increased production guidance for the year [1][3][4]. Financial Performance - The company achieved a net income of 0.26 per diluted share, with EBITDAX of 1.40 per diluted share [7][13]. - Adjusted net income for the first quarter was 0.31 per diluted share [7][13]. - Sales volumes averaged approximately 53.1 MBoe/d, representing a 6% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024 [10][12]. - Average realized prices were 24.21 per barrel of NGL, and 53.84 per Boe [14][39]. Operational Efficiency - HighPeak drilled over 25% faster than previous expectations, completing four additional wells during the first quarter [4][12]. - The company maintained lease operating expenses at an average of 179.8 million, with expectations for lower quarterly capital expenditures moving forward [15][6]. Capital Discipline - The company moderated its development program by laying down one rig for four months due to global economic uncertainty impacting oil prices, yet remains on track to meet its 2025 guidance [5][6]. - HighPeak reduced long-term debt by 10.7 million [7][21]. Shareholder Value - The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 5.0 million, payable in June 2025 [7][21]. - Management emphasized alignment with shareholders and a long-term outlook on value creation despite market volatility [9]. Production Guidance - The company updated its 2025 production guidance range to 48,000 – 50,500 Boe/d, narrowing the range and increasing the midpoint [11][12].