EON Resources Inc. Locks in Hedging with the Oil Price Spikes through 2027 Stage Set for Planned Production Growth

EON Resources (NYSE American: EONR) expanded its oil hedging program to cover base needs through 2027, filling a 24-month position after recent price spikes.

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EON Resources (NYSE American: EONR) expanded its oil hedging program to cover base needs through 2027, filling a 24-month position after recent price spikes. The next 15 months are ~75% hedged and the final nine months of 2027 are >50% hedged; ~12% of 2026 hedges exceed $70/bbl.

The company expects production growth from a San Andres horizontal drilling program: three wells online by end of July 2026, ~10 wells by year-end, 35% working interest, and a Q2 2026 net production lift of 100–300 barrels/day.

Positive

• Expanded hedges to a full 24-month position through end of 2027
• Approximately 75% hedged for the next 15 months and >50% for late 2027
• ~12% of 2026 hedges are above $70.00 per barrel
• San Andres horizontal program: 3 wells by July 2026 and ≈10 wells by year-end
• Expected net production increase of 100–300 bbl/d in Q2 2026

Negative

• Significant portion of future output remains unhedged (>25% in next 15 months, <50% in late 2027)
• Projected production gains rely on execution of horizontal wells and recompletions on schedule

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News Market Reaction – EONR

On Mar 11, the day this news came out, EONR closed 6.48% above the previous close.

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Market Context

On Mar 11, the day this news came out, the stock closed 6.5% above the previous close. A strong posi...

Analysis

On Mar 11, the day this news came out, the stock closed 6.5% above the previous close. A strong positive reaction aligns with EONR’s combination of expanded hedging and visible production growth milestones. The company reported base production of over 1,000 barrels/day and now has much of 2026–2027 oil volumes hedged, including portions above $70.00. Past news has often led to positive moves, though the prior hedging update saw a selloff, highlighting that sentiment around risk management versus upside can shift quickly.

Key Figures

Leasehold acreage: 20,000 acres Producing and injection wells: 750 wells Current oil production: over 1,000 barrels/day +5 more

Leasehold acreage

20,000 acres

Permian Basin asset base

Producing and injection wells

750 wells

Grayburg-Jackson and other fields

Current oil production

over 1,000 barrels/day

Existing well base

Hedged next 15 months

approximately 75% hedged

Grayburg-Jackson waterflood through mid-2027

Hedged last 9 months 2027

over 50% hedged

Grayburg-Jackson waterflood in late 2027

2026 hedges above $70

approximately 12% over $70.00 per barrel

Portion of 2026 hedge book

Horizontal well production

300–500 gross barrels/day

San Andres horizontal wells expected output

Expected net production boost

100–300 barrels/day

Second quarter 2026 from recompletions

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 12

5 events

1. Feb 12

   Hedging expansion

   24h Move

   -8.5%

   Increased oil hedging to 60% for 2026 and 50% for Q1 2027.

2. Jan 27

   Board appointment

   24h Move

   +7.0%

   Added experienced petroleum engineer Kyle Bulpitt as independent director.

3. Jan 21

   Shareholder letter

   24h Move

   +0.8%

   Chairman and CEO issued shareholder letter recapping 2025 company events.

4. Dec 22

   Insider share buys

   24h Move

   +7.4%

   Management and directors bought 1,561,000 shares in 2025, over 5M owned total.

5. Nov 17

   Earnings materials

   24h Move

   +9.7%

   Posted Q3 2025 earnings call deck detailing operations and financials.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

waterflood, no-cost swaps, no-cost collars, horizontal drilling, +4 more

8 terms

waterflood technical

"hedging position needs for the Grayburg-Jackson field waterflood program through the end"

Waterflood is a method oil producers use to get more oil out of an underground reservoir by pumping water into the ground to push remaining oil toward production wells. It matters to investors because it can raise short‑term output, extend the life of a field and change the cost and value of reserves — like squeezing extra syrup from a sponge by flushing it with water, improving how much product a given asset can deliver.

no-cost swaps financial

"EON hedges are a combination of no-cost swaps (a set price per barrel), and no-cost"

A no-cost swap is an interest-rate agreement a company makes to exchange one type of interest payment for another (for example, floating to fixed) where the upfront fees are structured so the net cash payment at signing is effectively zero. Think of it like trading shoes with a neighbor where neither of you pays cash up front but you still change how comfortable you feel walking; for investors it alters a company’s future interest expense and cash-flow stability without an immediate cash hit, which can affect profit forecasts, credit risk and valuation.

no-cost collars financial

"a combination of no-cost swaps (a set price per barrel), and no-cost collars (provides a"

A no-cost collar is an options strategy that protects an investor’s stock position by buying a downside insurance (a put option) while simultaneously selling an upside claim (a call option) so the premiums roughly cancel out. It matters because it limits potential losses like buying insurance but also caps potential gains like agreeing to sell at a set price — useful for locking in value without paying extra cash.

horizontal drilling technical

"production increases under the horizontal drilling program announced in the September 11"

Horizontal drilling is a technique that steers a wellbore from a vertical drop into a near-horizontal path so it runs along the layer of oil or gas rock, exposing much more of the reservoir than a straight-down well. For investors, it matters because it can boost production and recoverable reserves while lowering the number of wells and per-unit costs, directly affecting a producer’s revenue, capital spending and valuation.

working interest financial

"EON has a 35% working interest in the horizontal wells that are expected to produce"

The working interest is the percentage ownership one party holds in an oil or gas lease that gives them the right to a share of production and also the obligation to pay a proportional share of exploration, development and operating costs. Think of it like owning a slice of a cake but also agreeing to pay part of the bill to bake it: a larger working interest means bigger potential revenue when wells produce, but also larger exposure to costs and liabilities if things go wrong.

farmout financial

"horizontal drilling program announced in the September 11, 2025 farmout press release"

A farmout is an agreement in which the owner of an oil- or gas-producing lease gives part of its rights to another company in exchange for that company paying for exploration or development work, or meeting specific project milestones. Think of it like handing someone the job of finishing and funding a construction project in return for a share of the profits; investors watch farmouts because they change who carries costs, speed up development, alter future production and revenue potential, and can dilute or boost the original owner's value and risk profile.

injection wells technical

"major infrastructure enhancement of the Skelly Unit water trunkline is now complete...from injector wells"

Injection wells are engineered boreholes that pump fluids—such as wastewater, oilfield brine, or carbon dioxide—deep underground for disposal, storage, or to boost production. Think of them as controlled underground containers; their operation affects operating costs, permitting, liability and environmental risk, so investors watch them for potential regulatory fines, cleanup obligations, project viability and impacts on a company’s reputation and asset value.

trunkline technical

"major infrastructure enhancement of the Skelly Unit water trunkline is now complete"

A trunkline is a major pipeline or principal transport route that carries large volumes of oil, natural gas, or other commodities from production areas to processing facilities, storage hubs, or export terminals. For investors, trunklines matter because they are high-value infrastructure assets whose operation, capacity and regulatory status directly affect producers’ ability to sell product, generate revenue and face risks from outages, maintenance or policy changes—think of them as the highway system for energy.

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HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2026 / EON Resources Inc. (NYSE American:EONR) ("EON" or the "Company") is an independent upstream energy company with 20,000 leasehold acres in the Permian Basin. The fields have a total of 750 producing and injection wells producing over 1,000 barrels of oil per day. Today, the Company announced the expansion of its oil hedging position to fill out its base needs for all of 2026 and 2027. This expansion is in addition to EON's hedging status announced in the February 12, 2026 hedging press release. The current hedging position sets the stage for supporting the hedging needs as production increases under the horizontal drilling program announced in the September 11, 2025 farmout press release and further described in the letter to the EON shareholders dated January 21, 2026.

Hedging Position:

The Company was able to take advantage of higher oil price spikes this past week to fill out its hedging position needs for the Grayburg-Jackson field waterflood program through the end of 2027. As described in the February 12, 2026 hedging press release, EON had taken advantage of oil price spikes in September, January and February to establish a base level hedging position through the first quarter of 2027.

This past week, EON expanded the hedging to a full 24-month position where the next 15 months are approximately 75% hedged, and the last nine months of 2027 are now over 50% hedged. All of the hedges this past week were higher than previous hedges, and approximately 12% of the 2026 hedges are over $70.00 per barrel. EON hedges are a combination of no-cost swaps (a set price per barrel), and no-cost collars (provides a range above and below a swap to take advantage of some potential upside and a floor for downside protection).

"We are really pleased to have filled our hedging positions for the Grayburg-Jackson waterflood for a few strategic business reasons," said Mitchell B. Trotter, CFO of the Company. "First, having these hedges in place mitigates the risks of unfavorable price movement while providing base level protection for the cash requirements necessary for operating expenses and any potential debt service requirements. The second reason, of course is that EON is now more attractive to potential future debt financing. The third and a major reason is that having our hedging at this level is a great hedge platform for upcoming production growth via the San Andres horizontal drilling program."

"While we believe the war in Iran will be swift, we also expect prices will settle back to between $60.00 to $70.00 per barrel. We are taking action now to ensure profitable pricing through 2027 before an anticipated retreat to lower oil prices," said Dante Caravaggio, President and CEO of the Company.

Production growth:

"Regarding our production growth, timing could not be better as we look forward to the production from the San Andres horizontal drilling program in the second half of 2026. The program has been moving along and is proceeding on schedule. The first three wells are expected to be in service by end of July, and we expect around 10 wells to be completed by the end of the year," said Dante Caravaggio. "EON has a 35% working interest in the horizontal wells that are expected to produce 300 to 500 gross barrels of oil per day. We are excited about the potential of the horizontal drilling program."

"Part of the farmout program includes the recompletion of five vertical wells in the San Andres that we expect to provide data to aid in maximizing the horizontal drilling," added Mr. Caravaggio. "We expect to boost our net production by an expected 100 to 300 barrels of oil per day in the second quarter of 2026."

"After the last two years of stabilizing the Grayburg-Jackson field and upgrading the infrastructure to our standards, the major infrastructure enhancement of the Skelly Unit water trunkline is now complete," said Jesse Allen, Vice President of Operations for the Company. "We expect to see results from the trunkline and from injector wells being brought back online over the next few months. We are also focusing on expanding of the South Justis field to increase production over the next several months."

About EON Resources Inc.

EON is an independent upstream energy company focused on maximizing total returns to its shareholders through the development of onshore oil and natural gas properties in a diversified portfolio of long-life producing oil and natural gas properties and other energy holdings. EON's approach is to build an energy company through acquisition and through selective development of its properties. Class A Common Stock of EON trades on the NYSE American Stock Exchange under the symbol of "EONR" and the Company's public warrants trade under the symbol of "EONRWS". For more information on the Company, please visit the EON website.

About the Grayburg-Jackson Field Property

Our Grayburg-Jackson Field ("GJF") is located on the Northwest Shelf of the Permian Basin in Eddy County, New Mexico. The GJF comprises of 13,700 contiguous leasehold acres where the leasehold rights include the Seven Rivers, Queen, Grayburg and San Andres intervals that range from as shallow as 1,500 feet to 4,000 feet in depth. The December 2024 reserve report from our third-party engineer, Haas and Cobb Petroleum Consultants, LLC, estimates proven reserves of approximately 14.0 million barrels of oil and 2.8 billion cubic feet of natural gas. The mapped original-oil-in-place ("OOIP") is approximately 956 million barrels of oil. The Company has two production programs. The first is the existing waterflood recovery primarily in the Seven Rivers formation via the 550 wells already in place. The second is via a Farmout agreement in the San Andres formation where the recovery will primarily be under the horizontal drilling program that the Company expects to drill up to 90 new wells over the next several years. More information on the property can be located on the Grayburg-Jackson Field page of our website.

About the South Justis Field Property

The South Justis Field ("SJF") is a carbonate reservoir similar to the rest of the Permian, and is located in Lea County, New Mexico approximately 100 miles from the GJF. The SJF is comprised of 5,360 contiguous acres containing 208 total producing and injection wells with well spacing of 50 acres. The producing formations include the Glorietta, Blinebry, Tubb, Drinkard and Fusselman intervals that range from 5,000 feet to 7,000 feet in depth. The original-oil-in-place ("OOIP") is approximately 207 million barrels of oil. More information on the property can be located on the South Justis Field page of our website.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expected. Words such as "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "seeks," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "should" and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future results, based on currently available information and reflect the Company's management's current beliefs. A number of factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors - including the availability of funds, the results of financing efforts and the risks relating to our business - that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in the Company's documents filed from time to time on EDGAR (see www.edgar-online.com) and with the Securities and Exchange Commission (see www.sec.gov). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Relations
Michael J. Porter, President
PORTER, LEVAY & ROSE, INC.
mike@plrinvest.com

SOURCE: EON Resources Inc.

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

FAQ

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What hedging coverage did EON Resources (EONR) announce on March 11, 2026?

EONR expanded hedging to a 24-month program, with ~75% hedged for the next 15 months and >50% hedged for late 2027. According to the company, this fills base needs through the end of 2027 and includes a mix of no-cost swaps and collars.

How much of EONR's 2026 production is hedged above $70 per barrel?

About 12% of EONR's 2026 hedges are priced above $70 per barrel. According to the company, those higher-priced hedges were added during recent oil price spikes to lock in profitable pricing.

When will EONR's San Andres horizontal wells start producing and how many are planned in 2026?

EONR expects the first three San Andres horizontal wells in service by end of July 2026 and about 10 wells completed by year-end. According to the company, the program is proceeding on schedule and aims to drive near-term production growth.

What production uplift does EONR forecast for Q2 2026 from San Andres activities?

EONR expects a net production boost of 100–300 barrels of oil per day in Q2 2026 from recompletions and early horizontal activity. According to the company, five vertical recompletions will provide data to optimize horizontal drilling.

How does EONR describe the structure of its hedges through 2027?

EONR's hedges are a combination of no-cost swaps (fixed price per barrel) and no-cost collars (range with upside participation and downside floor). According to the company, this mix balances downside protection with limited upside capture.

What operational improvements did EONR complete to support production growth in 2026?

EONR completed a major Skelly Unit water trunkline upgrade and is bringing injector wells back online to support waterfloods and production. According to the company, these infrastructure enhancements should show results over the next few months.