Evolution Petroleum Corp (EPM) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Acquisitions and ...

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  • Total Revenue: $22.6 million, down 2% year over year.

  • Net Loss: $2.2 million or $0.07 per share.

  • Adjusted Net Income: $0.8 million or $0.02 per diluted share.

  • Adjusted EBITDA: $7.4 million, compared to $8.5 million in the prior year period.

  • Natural Gas Revenue: Increased 33% year over year to $7.8 million.

  • NGL Revenue: Increased 14% to $3 million.

  • Oil Revenue: Declined 19%.

  • Total Production: Declined 7.5% year over year to 6,667 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

  • Cash and Cash Equivalents: $5.6 million as of March 30, 2025.

  • Borrowings Outstanding: $35.5 million under the revolving credit facility.

  • Quarterly Dividend: $0.12 per share, marking the 47th consecutive quarter.

  • Capital Expenditures: $4.4 million in fiscal Q3.

  • Tex-Mex Acquisition: $9 million transaction, contributing 440 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

Release Date: May 14, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Evolution Petroleum Corp (EPM) demonstrated disciplined capital allocation and strategic execution, maintaining a strong dividend and generating positive cash flow.

  • The company successfully closed the Tex-Mex acquisition, adding approximately 440 barrels of oil equivalent per day of stable, low decline production.

  • Four new wells in the Chevvaro development block were brought online, contributing significantly to production and cash flow.

  • Natural gas revenue increased by 33% year over year, partially offsetting a decline in oil revenue.

  • The company maintained a strong hedging strategy, with approximately 40% of oil volumes hedged at prices above $70, providing a safety net for CapEx and dividends.

Negative Points

  • Total production declined 7.5% year over year due to planned maintenance and weather-related downtime.

  • Net loss for the third quarter was $2.2 million, compared to net income in the previous year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased from $8.5 million to $7.4 million year over year, primarily due to lower revenues and higher operating costs.

  • The company experienced an 8% decrease in production volumes, impacting overall revenue.

  • Oil revenue declined by 19%, reflecting the volatility and softness in crude oil prices.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you discuss the current M&A market and any trends you're seeing, particularly in terms of oil versus gas-weighted acquisitions? A: Kelly Loyd, President and CEO, explained that despite weaker oil prices, there are still opportunities in the M&A market, particularly for low-decline assets. The company is seeing activity driven by funds needing to monetize assets and companies offloading non-core properties. On the natural gas side, the favorable strip pricing is leading to opportunities for acquisitions at reasonable discounts.