VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Vaalco Energy reported operational and financial results for Q3 2025, highlighting consistent performance that met or exceeded guidance, with production and sales above expectations [3][5][12]. Financial Performance - The company reported a net income of $1.1 million ($0.01 per diluted share) for Q3 2025, a decrease from $8.4 million in Q2 2025 and $11.0 million in Q3 2024 [5][12]. - Adjusted EBITDAX for Q3 2025 was $23.7 million, down from $49.9 million in Q2 2025 and $92.8 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to lower realized pricing and sales volumes [13][12]. - Total production expense for Q3 2025 was $29.8 million, a decrease of 26% compared to Q2 2025 and 29% compared to Q3 2024 [17]. Production and Sales - Vaalco produced 15,405 net revenue interest (NRI) barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD) in Q3 2025, exceeding guidance, while sales reached 12,831 NRI BOEPD [5][12]. - The average realized price for oil in Q3 2025 was $51.26 per BOE, down 22% from $65.41 in Q3 2024 [16]. Operational Updates - The company is preparing for multiple production-enhancing drilling campaigns in Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, and Egypt, with significant projects underway [3][10][8]. - In Gabon, a drilling rig has been secured for the 2025/2026 drilling program, expected to commence in late November 2025 [4][10]. Capital Investments and Liquidity - Net capital expenditures for Q3 2025 totaled $48.3 million, below the guidance of $70 million to $90 million, primarily for project costs in Gabon, Egypt, and Côte d'Ivoire [30]. - As of September 30, 2025, Vaalco had an unrestricted cash balance of $24.0 million and adjusted working capital of $24.2 million [31]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share for Q3 2025, with the next dividend scheduled for December 24, 2025 [36]. Hedging Strategy - Vaalco continued to hedge a portion of its expected future production to secure cash flow for capital and shareholder return programs, with various hedges in place for crude oil and natural gas [37].