Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Core Insights - Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. reported strong financial and operational results for Q3 2025, highlighting disciplined growth and operational excellence across its diversified portfolio [4][6][7]. Financial Performance - Daily production increased by 27% to 31,925 barrels of oil equivalent (Boe) per day, with oil comprising 51% of the total production [7][10]. - Net income for the quarter was $14.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to $9.1 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in the same period last year [7][8]. - Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP) was $11.8 million, or $0.09 per diluted share [7][8]. - Adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP) totaled $78.6 million, up from $75.4 million in Q3 2024 [9][48]. - Oil and natural gas sales reached $112.7 million for the quarter [8][39]. Production and Operational Highlights - Oil production volumes averaged 16,222 barrels per day, a 28% increase from Q3 2024, while natural gas production totaled 94,217 thousand cubic feet per day, a 25% increase [10][39]. - The company placed 9.3 net wells online during the quarter, compared to 5.2 net wells in Q3 2024 [13][39]. - Capital expenditures for the quarter were $80.5 million, with $64.0 million allocated to development and $16.5 million to acquisitions [13][39]. Cost and Expenses - Lease operating expenses were $23.6 million, or $8.03 per Boe, compared to $13.0 million, or $5.62 per Boe, in the same period last year [12][39]. - General and administrative expenses totaled $7.0 million, or $2.38 per Boe, including nonrecurring severance and stock-based compensation [12][39]. Liquidity and Capital Resources - As of September 30, 2025, the company had $300.0 million in debt and $86.5 million in liquidity [16][17]. - The company issued $350.0 million in senior unsecured notes with a maturity date of November 5, 2029, to enhance liquidity and repay existing debt [17][18]. Future Outlook - The company is well-positioned for growth in 2026, with a focus on operational partnerships and a strong non-operated portfolio [5][6]. - Guidance for 2025 includes annual production of 31,000 - 33,000 Boe per day and total capital expenditures of $400 - $420 million [20].