Evolution Petroleum (EPM) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Evolution Petroleum reported a net income of $3.4 million and adjusted EBITDA of $8.6 million, reflecting a material improvement driven by a balanced commodity mix and cost controls [4][16] - Total revenues for Fiscal Q4 2025 were $21.1 million, essentially flat year over year, with average production at 7,198 BOE per day [15][16] - Realized natural gas prices increased by 66% year over year, while oil prices declined by 20% and NGL prices declined by 12% [15][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company closed a $9 million TexMex acquisition, adding approximately 440 net BOE per day of stable, low-decline production [4][5] - The largest minerals-only acquisition in company history was completed, adding approximately 5,500 net royalty acres with roughly 420 net BOE per day [5][6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The demand for oil is expected to grow at a steady rate of over 1% per year, with OPEC Plus adding back supply [7][8] - Natural gas demand is anticipated to increase due to new LNG exports and industrial demand related to power generation [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maximize shareholder returns through durable free cash flow, reliable dividends, and accretive low-decline opportunities [11][19] - The capital allocation framework remains unchanged, focusing on maintaining conservative leverage and positioning the balance sheet for future opportunities [11][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the portfolio and future cash flows, highlighting the ability to adapt to market environments [11][19] - The company is well-positioned to accelerate growth with recent acquisitions and organic opportunities across its asset base [19] Other Important Information - A dividend of $0.12 per share was declared for Fiscal Q1 2026, marking the company's 48th consecutive quarterly dividend [18] - The company amended its senior secured reserve-based credit facility, establishing a $65 million borrowing base under a $200 million revolving credit facility [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Current run rates for Scoop Stack, Barnett, and Shabbaroo - Management indicated that production rates are in line with previous quarters, with Shabbaroo wells expected to decline approximately 50% over the first year [21][22] Question: CapEx outlook for Fiscal 2026 - The budget for Fiscal 2026 is estimated at $4-6 million, primarily for Scoop Stack and maintenance CapEx [24][25] Question: LOE expectations for Scoop Stack and Barnett - Management expects a material improvement in LOE for Scoop Stack due to the minerals acquisition, while Barnett's LOE is anticipated to decrease slightly [28][34]