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Hallador Energy Company Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results

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Hallador Energy (NASDAQ: HNRG) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, with total revenue increasing 6% YoY to $117.8 million. The company saw significant improvements in net income, reaching $10.0 million ($0.23 per share), while operating cash flow doubled YoY to $38.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA tripled YoY to $19.3 million. Electric sales, now comprising 73% of revenue at $85.9 million, reflect the company's successful transition to an independent power producer. Total bank debt was reduced to $23.0 million, and liquidity improved to $69.0 million. The company is in negotiations with a global data center developer for long-term power supply, with the exclusivity agreement running through June 2025. Hallador maintains a strong contracted sales position with $1.1 billion in forward energy, capacity, and coal sales through 2029.
Hallador Energy (NASDAQ: HNRG) ha riportato solidi risultati finanziari per il primo trimestre 2025, con un aumento del fatturato totale del 6% su base annua, raggiungendo 117,8 milioni di dollari. L'utile netto è cresciuto significativamente, arrivando a 10,0 milioni di dollari (0,23 dollari per azione), mentre il flusso di cassa operativo è raddoppiato rispetto all'anno precedente, toccando 38,4 milioni di dollari. L'EBITDA rettificato è triplicato, raggiungendo 19,3 milioni di dollari. Le vendite di energia elettrica, che ora rappresentano il 73% del fatturato con 85,9 milioni di dollari, testimoniano il successo della transizione dell'azienda verso un produttore indipendente di energia. Il debito bancario totale è stato ridotto a 23,0 milioni di dollari e la liquidità è migliorata a 69,0 milioni di dollari. La società è in trattativa con un sviluppatore globale di data center per una fornitura di energia a lungo termine, con un accordo di esclusiva valido fino a giugno 2025. Hallador mantiene una solida posizione di vendite contrattate, con 1,1 miliardi di dollari in vendite future di energia, capacità e carbone fino al 2029.
Hallador Energy (NASDAQ: HNRG) reportó sólidos resultados financieros en el primer trimestre de 2025, con ingresos totales que aumentaron un 6% interanual hasta 117,8 millones de dólares. La compañía experimentó mejoras significativas en su ingreso neto, alcanzando 10,0 millones de dólares (0,23 dólares por acción), mientras que el flujo de caja operativo se duplicó respecto al año anterior, llegando a 38,4 millones de dólares. El EBITDA ajustado se triplicó interanual, situándose en 19,3 millones de dólares. Las ventas eléctricas, que ahora representan el 73% de los ingresos con 85,9 millones de dólares, reflejan la exitosa transición de la empresa a un productor independiente de energía. La deuda bancaria total se redujo a 23,0 millones de dólares y la liquidez mejoró a 69,0 millones de dólares. La compañía está en negociaciones con un desarrollador global de centros de datos para un suministro de energía a largo plazo, con un acuerdo de exclusividad vigente hasta junio de 2025. Hallador mantiene una sólida posición en ventas contratadas con 1,1 mil millones de dólares en ventas futuras de energía, capacidad y carbón hasta 2029.
Hallador Energy(NASDAQ: HNRG)는 2025년 1분기 강력한 재무 실적을 보고했으며, 총 매출은 전년 대비 6% 증가한 1억 1,780만 달러를 기록했습니다. 순이익은 크게 개선되어 1,000만 달러(주당 0.23달러)에 달했으며, 영업 현금 흐름은 전년 대비 두 배로 증가하여 3,840만 달러를 기록했습니다. 조정 EBITDA는 전년 대비 세 배 증가한 1,930만 달러에 이릅니다. 매출의 73%를 차지하는 전기 판매는 8,590만 달러로, 회사가 독립 전력 생산자로 성공적으로 전환했음을 보여줍니다. 총 은행 부채는 2,300만 달러로 줄었으며, 유동성은 6,900만 달러로 개선되었습니다. 회사는 2025년 6월까지 독점 계약이 유효한 글로벌 데이터 센터 개발업체와 장기 전력 공급 협상을 진행 중입니다. Hallador는 2029년까지 11억 달러 규모의 에너지, 용량 및 석탄 선도 판매 계약을 통해 강력한 계약 판매 위치를 유지하고 있습니다.
Hallador Energy (NASDAQ : HNRG) a publié de solides résultats financiers pour le premier trimestre 2025, avec un chiffre d'affaires total en hausse de 6 % sur un an, atteignant 117,8 millions de dollars. La société a enregistré une nette amélioration de son résultat net, qui a atteint 10,0 millions de dollars (0,23 dollar par action), tandis que les flux de trésorerie opérationnels ont doublé en glissement annuel pour atteindre 38,4 millions de dollars. L'EBITDA ajusté a triplé en un an, atteignant 19,3 millions de dollars. Les ventes d'électricité, représentant désormais 73 % du chiffre d'affaires avec 85,9 millions de dollars, reflètent la réussite de la transition de l'entreprise vers un producteur indépendant d'énergie. La dette bancaire totale a été réduite à 23,0 millions de dollars et la liquidité a progressé à 69,0 millions de dollars. La société est en négociations avec un développeur mondial de centres de données pour un approvisionnement en énergie à long terme, avec un accord d'exclusivité en vigueur jusqu'en juin 2025. Hallador conserve une solide position de ventes contractuelles avec 1,1 milliard de dollars de ventes futures d'énergie, de capacité et de charbon jusqu'en 2029.
Hallador Energy (NASDAQ: HNRG) meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025, mit einem Gesamtumsatzanstieg von 6 % im Jahresvergleich auf 117,8 Millionen US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete erhebliche Verbesserungen beim Nettogewinn, der 10,0 Millionen US-Dollar (entsprechend 0,23 US-Dollar pro Aktie) erreichte, während der operative Cashflow sich im Jahresvergleich auf 38,4 Millionen US-Dollar verdoppelte. Das bereinigte EBITDA verdreifachte sich auf 19,3 Millionen US-Dollar. Der Stromverkauf, der nun 73 % des Umsatzes mit 85,9 Millionen US-Dollar ausmacht, spiegelt den erfolgreichen Übergang des Unternehmens zu einem unabhängigen Energieerzeuger wider. Die gesamte Bankschuld wurde auf 23,0 Millionen US-Dollar reduziert, und die Liquidität verbesserte sich auf 69,0 Millionen US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen befindet sich in Verhandlungen mit einem globalen Rechenzentrenentwickler über eine langfristige Stromversorgung, mit einer Exklusivitätsvereinbarung, die bis Juni 2025 läuft. Hallador hält eine starke Vertragsposition mit 1,1 Milliarden US-Dollar an zukünftigen Energie-, Kapazitäts- und Kohleverkäufen bis 2029.
Positive
  • Revenue increased 6% YoY to $117.8 million with electric sales up to $85.9 million
  • Net income improved to $10.0 million from a loss in Q1 2024
  • Operating cash flow doubled YoY to $38.4 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA tripled YoY to $19.3 million
  • Total bank debt reduced significantly to $23.0 million from $77.0 million YoY
  • Strong forward sales position with $1.1 billion contracted through 2029
  • Liquidity improved to $69.0 million from $39.5 million YoY
Negative
  • Uncertainty about finalizing data center developer agreement before exclusivity expires
  • Capital expenditures of $11.7 million impacting cash flow
  • Dependence on weather conditions for performance as shown by January-February results

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Hallador's Q1 shows strong financial recovery with 3x EBITDA growth as it transitions successfully to an integrated power producer model.

Hallador Energy has delivered an impressive financial turnaround in Q1 2025, with net income swinging from a $1.7 million loss a year ago to a $10.0 million profit ($0.23 EPS). The company's strategic pivot to becoming a vertically integrated independent power producer (IPP) is bearing fruit, evidenced by electric sales now comprising 73% of total revenue - up from 54% in Q1 2024.

The company achieved $117.8 million in revenue, up 6% year-over-year and 24% sequentially. More impressive is the ~200% increase in operating cash flow to $38.4 million and the nearly tripling of Adjusted EBITDA to $19.3 million. This dramatic improvement in cash generation enabled significant debt reduction, with bank debt falling from $77.0 million a year ago to just $23.0 million.

Balance sheet strength has improved markedly, with total liquidity reaching $69.0 million compared to $37.8 million at year-end 2024. This stronger financial position gives Hallador flexibility to pursue strategic growth initiatives, including potential acquisitions of other power generation assets.

The $1.1 billion contracted sales book through 2029 ($1.05 billion after eliminating intercompany transactions) provides substantial revenue visibility, with $271.1 million already contracted for the remainder of 2025. The shift toward higher-margin electric sales is particularly encouraging, with average contracted power prices increasing from $37.20/MWh in 2025 to $54.66/MWh in 2027, suggesting improving profitability in future periods.

The ongoing negotiations with a global data center developer represent a potential catalyst. While management notes these complex agreements may extend beyond the June 2025 exclusivity period, securing a major tech customer would provide long-term demand stability and potentially premium pricing power in today's AI-driven power market.

The Q1 results reveal how Hallador is capitalizing on two converging energy market trends: grid reliability concerns and data center power demand growth. The company's strategic positioning at this intersection has driven the remarkable financial improvement we're seeing.

Weather volatility in January and February 2025 created perfect conditions for Hallador's business model. Cold weather typically increases power demand while simultaneously challenging intermittent renewable generation - precisely when dispatchable thermal generation becomes most valuable. This explains the 41% year-over-year increase in electric sales to $85.9 million.

Hallador's forward book shows a fascinating pricing evolution. Their contracted energy price jumps from $37.20/MWh in 2025 to $44.43/MWh in 2026 and peaks at $54.66/MWh in 2027. This 47% price escalation reflects market expectations of tightening capacity margins as more coal and nuclear plants retire without adequate firm replacement capacity.

The capacity market is equally telling - Hallador has secured relatively stable capacity prices around $220-230/MWd through 2029. This stability in an increasingly volatile energy market is a competitive advantage as data centers and other electricity-intensive industries require reliable power.

Management's exploration of dual-fuel capabilities is strategically sound. This would allow their generation assets to switch between coal and natural gas, reducing both emissions and fuel price risk while maintaining dispatchability. Such flexibility would make their assets more attractive in both regulatory and commercial contexts.

The ongoing data center negotiations highlight the emerging synergy between traditional power producers and the technology sector. Data centers need two things Hallador can provide: large quantities of power and exceptional reliability. With 784 MW of daily contracted capacity in 2025, Hallador has the scale to serve major data center operators while maintaining grid obligations.

– Q1 Total Revenue up 6% YoY to $117.8 Million –
– Q1 Net Income up Materially YoY to $10.0 Million or $0.23 Earnings per Share –
– Q1 Operating Cash Flow up ~2x YoY to $38.4 Million –
– Q1 Adjusted EBITDA up ~3x YoY to $19.3 Million –

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hallador Energy Company (Nasdaq: HNRG) (“Hallador” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

“We are pleased with our first quarter performance as we returned to top line growth and saw material improvements to our bottom line and cash flow generation, underscoring the strength of our strategic shift to a vertically integrated independent power producer (‘IPP’),” said Brent Bilsland, President and Chief Executive Officer. “January and February offered a strong backdrop as the combination of colder weather and higher pricing enabled us to benefit from increased dispatch volumes.”

“We are making meaningful progress in our negotiations with a leading global data center developer for the long-term supply of capacity and energy from our facility. Our partner has demonstrated their commitment through significant investments, including securing land, transmission capacity and equipment, in addition to the previously announced exclusivity agreement with us that runs through early June 2025. Given the inherent complexity of these multi-party agreements, it is uncertain that we will finalize terms before the exclusivity expires. However, we remain confident that we will execute a strategic transaction that delivers long-term value for our shareholders.”

Bilsland continued, “We continue to see rising demand for reliable power, particularly as grid volatility grows with the retirement of dispatchable generation. That demand, paired with supportive regulatory sentiment and Hallador’s ability to deliver dependable energy, positions us well for sustained growth. Our evaluation of dual-fuel capabilities and potential acquisitions of other dispatchable generation assets reflect our confidence in the long-term economics and viability of our platform. With a robust contracted sales book, strengthening fundamentals, and ongoing interest from high-demand end users, we believe we are well-positioned to materially strengthen our opportunities for growth and cash flow generation for many years to come.”

First Quarter 2025 Highlights

  • Hallador returned to growth on both the top and bottom line.
    • Total revenue increased 6% year-over-year and 24% quarter-over-quarter to $117.8 million, driven by a strong increase in electric sales to $85.9 million. Electric sales are currently 73% of the Company’s revenue mix, underscoring Hallador’s commitment to emphasizing electric sales as an IPP.
    • Net income increased materially to $10.0 million, with adjusted EBITDA up ~3x year-over-year and 78% quarter-over-quarter to $19.3 million.
  • The Company generated $38.4 million in operating cash flow during the first quarter, which partially supported the repayment of debt and funding capex.
    • Total bank debt was reduced to $23.0 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $44.0 million at December 31, 2024, and $77.0 million at March 31, 2024.
    • Total liquidity was $69.0 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $37.8 million at December 31, 2024, and $39.5 million at March 31, 2024.
    • Capital expenditures in the first quarter were $11.7 million compared to $14.9 million in the year-ago period.
  • Hallador continues to focus on forward sales to secure its energy position.
    • At quarter-end, Hallador had total forward energy, capacity and coal sales to 3rd party customers of $1.1 billion through 2029.

Financial Summary ($ in Millions and Unaudited)

  Q1 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025
Electric Sales $60.7  $69.7  $85.9 
Coal Sales – 3rd Party $49.6  $23.3  $30.2 
Other Revenue $1.3  $1.8  $1.7 
Total Sales and Operating Revenue $111.6  $94.8  $117.8 
Net Income (Loss) $(1.7) $(215.8) $10.0 
Operating Cash Flow $16.4  $32.5  $38.4 
Adjusted EBITDA* $6.8  $6.2  $19.3 
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Non-GAAP financial measure, defined as EBITDA plus effects of certain subsidiary and equity method investment activity, less other amortization, plus certain operating activities including stock-based compensation, asset retirement obligations accretion, less gain on disposal or abandonment of assets, plus other reclassifications such as special non-recurring project expenses.


Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to net income, income from operations, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. Our method of computing Adjusted EBITDA may not be the same method used to compute similar measures reported by other companies.

Management believes the non-GAAP financial measure, Adjusted EBITDA, is an important measure in analyzing our liquidity and is a key component of certain material covenants contained within our Credit Agreement, specifically the minimum quarterly EBITDA. Noncompliance with the covenants could result in our lenders requiring the Company to immediately repay all amounts borrowed. If we cannot satisfy these financial covenants, we would be prohibited under our Credit Agreement from engaging in certain activities, such as incurring additional indebtedness, making certain payments, and acquiring and disposing of assets. Consequently, Adjusted EBITDA is critical to the assessment of our liquidity. The required amount of Adjusted EBITDA is a variable based on our debt outstanding and/or required debt payments at the time of the quarterly calculation based on a rolling prior 12-month period.

Reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure, Adjusted EBITDA, to Income (Loss) before Income taxes, the most comparable GAAP measure, is as follows (in thousands) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Reconciliation of GAAP "Income (Loss) before Income Taxes" to non-GAAP "Adjusted EBITDA"
(In $ Thousands and Unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended
  March 31, 
  2025 2024
NET INCOME (LOSS) $9,979  $(1,696)
Interest expense  3,723   3,937 
Income tax expense (benefit)     (610)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  14,977   15,443 
EBITDA  28,679   17,074 
Other operating revenue     7 
Stock-based compensation  1,084   666 
Asset retirement obligations accretion  427   399 
Other amortization (1)  (11,334)  (12,401)
(Gain) loss on disposal or abandonment of assets, net  (21)  (24)
Loss on extinguishment of debt     853 
Equity method investment (loss)  236   249 
Other reclassifications  239    
Adjusted EBITDA  $19,310  $6,823 
 
(1) Other amortization relates to the non-cash amortization of the Hoosier PPA entered into in connection with the acquisition of the Merom Power Plant in 2022.


Solid Forward Sales Position – Segment Basis, Before Intercompany Eliminations (unaudited):

  2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total
Power                        
Energy                        
Contracted MWh (in millions)  3.04   3.36   1.78   1.09   0.27   9.54 
Average contracted price per MWh $37.20  $44.43  $54.66  $52.94  $51.33     
Contracted revenue (in millions) $113.09  $149.28  $97.29  $57.70  $13.86  $431.22 
                         
Capacity                        
Average daily contracted capacity MW  784   733   623   454   100     
Average contracted capacity price per MWd $211  $230  $226  $225  $230     
Contracted capacity revenue (in millions) $45.45  $61.54  $51.40  $37.33  $3.47  $199.19 
                         
Total Energy & Capacity Revenue                        
                         
Contracted Power revenue (in millions) $158.54  $210.82  $148.69  $95.03  $17.33  $630.41 
                         
Coal                        
Priced tons – 3rd party (in millions)  2.21   2.50   2.50   0.50      7.71 
Avg price per ton – 3rd party $50.95  $55.49  $56.74  $59.00  $     
Contracted coal revenue – 3rd party (in millions) $112.60  $138.73  $141.85  $29.50  $  $422.68 
                         
TOTAL CONTRACTED REVENUE (IN MILLIONS) - CONSOLIDATED $271.14  $349.55  $290.54  $124.53  $17.33  $1,053.09 
                         
Priced tons – Intercompany (in millions)  1.82   2.30   2.30   2.30      8.72 
Avg price per ton – Intercompany $51.00  $51.00  $51.00  $51.00  $     
Contracted coal revenue – Intercompany (in millions) $92.82  $117.30  $117.30  $117.30  $  $444.72 
                         
TOTAL CONTRACTED REVENUE (IN MILLIONS) – SEGMENT $363.96  $466.85  $407.84  $241.83  $17.33  $1,497.81 


Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words such as "expects," "believes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "guidance," "target," "potential," "possible,or "probableor statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "will," "should,or "couldbe taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those relating to our ability to execute definitive agreements with respect to the non-binding term sheet with a leading global data center developer, to execute a strategic transaction that delivers long-term value for our shareholders or to strengthen opportunities for growth and cash flow generation. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and analyses made by Hallador and its management in light of experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors appropriate under the circumstances that involve various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, those set forth in Hallador’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Hallador undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Conference Call and Webcast

Hallador management will host a conference call today, May 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial and operational results, followed by a question-and-answer period.

Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time
Dial-in registration link: here
Live webcast registration link: here

The conference call will also be broadcast live and available for replay in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.halladorenergy.com.

About Hallador Energy Company

Hallador Energy Company (Nasdaq: HNRG) is a vertically-integrated Independent Power Producer (IPP) based in Terre Haute, Indiana. The Company has two core businesses: Hallador Power Company, LLC, which produces electricity and capacity at its one-Gigawatt (GW) Merom Generating Station, and Sunrise Coal, LLC, which produces and supplies fuel to the Merom Generating Station and other companies. To learn more about Hallador, visit the Company’s website at http://www.halladorenergy.com/.

Company Contact

Marjorie Hargrave
Chief Financial Officer
MHargrave@halladorenergy.com

Investor Relations Contact

Sean Mansouri, CFA
Elevate IR
(720) 330-2829
HNRG@elevate-ir.com

Hallador Energy Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
  March 31, December 31,
  2025 2024
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $6,891  $7,232 
Restricted cash  9,316   4,921 
Accounts receivable  12,582   15,438 
Inventory  36,318   36,685 
Parts and supplies  40,137   39,104 
Prepaid expenses  1,808   1,478 
Total current assets  107,052   104,858 
Property, plant and equipment:      
Land and mineral rights  70,307   70,307 
Buildings and equipment  435,329   429,857 
Mine development  94,725   92,458 
Finance lease right-of-use assets  13,034   13,034 
Total property, plant and equipment  613,395   605,656 
Less – accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization  (360,624)  (347,952)
Total property, plant and equipment, net  252,771   257,704 
Equity method investments  2,370   2,607 
Other assets  3,904   3,951 
Total assets $366,097  $369,120 
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
Current portion of bank debt, net $16,965  $4,095 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  45,652   44,298 
Current portion of lease financing  7,067   6,912 
Contract liabilities – current  107,368   97,598 
Total current liabilities  177,052   152,903 
Long-term liabilities:      
Bank debt, net  4,000   37,394 
Long-term lease financing  6,921   8,749 
Asset retirement obligations  15,386   14,957 
Contract liabilities – long-term  42,539   49,121 
Other  4,851   1,711 
Total long-term liabilities  73,697   111,932 
Total liabilities  250,749   264,835 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)      
Stockholders' equity:      
Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; none issued      
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 42,978 and 42,621 issued and outstanding, as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively  430   426 
Additional paid-in capital  190,378   189,298 
Retained earnings (deficit)  (75,460)  (85,439)
Total stockholders’ equity  115,348   104,285 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $366,097  $369,120 


Hallador Energy Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2025 2024
SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES:      
Electric sales $85,943  $60,681 
Coal sales  30,185   49,630 
Other revenues  1,659   1,263 
Total sales and operating revenues  117,787   111,574 
EXPENSES:      
Fuel  15,210   8,059 
Other operating and maintenance costs  28,389   37,262 
Cost of purchased power  6,840   1,926 
Utilities  4,152   4,594 
Labor  27,029   35,168 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  14,977   15,443 
Asset retirement obligations accretion  427   399 
Exploration costs  21   70 
General and administrative  6,825   5,944 
Gain on disposal or abandonment of assets, net  (21)  (24)
Total operating expenses  103,849   108,841 
       
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS  13,938   2,733 
       
Interest expense (1)  (3,723)  (3,937)
Loss on extinguishment of debt     (853)
Equity method investment (loss)  (236)  (249)
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  9,979   (2,306)
       
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT):      
Current      
Deferred     (610)
Total income tax expense (benefit)     (610)
       
NET INCOME (LOSS) $9,979  $(1,696)
       
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:      
Basic $0.23  $(0.05)
Diluted $0.23  $(0.05)
       
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING      
Basic  42,619   34,816 
Diluted  43,462   34,816 


Hallador Energy Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2025 2024
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income (loss) $9,979  $(1,696)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Deferred income tax (benefit)     (610)
Equity method investment loss  236   249 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  14,977   15,443 
Loss on extinguishment of debt     853 
Gain on disposal or abandonment of assets, net  (21)  (24)
Amortization of debt issuance costs  497   404 
Asset retirement obligations accretion  427   399 
Cash paid on asset retirement obligation reclamation  (156)  (639)
Stock-based compensation  1,084   666 
Amortization of contract liabilities  (35,669)  (24,529)
Accretion on contract liabilities  1,560    
Change in current assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable  2,856   5,709 
Inventory  367   (6,613)
Parts and supplies  (1,033)  (1,483)
Prepaid expenses  (330)  (37)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  3,124   (8,015)
Contract liabilities  37,297   35,355 
Other  3,224   937 
Net cash provided by operating activities $38,419  $16,369 


Hallador Energy Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(continued)
(unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2025 2024
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Capital expenditures $(11,693) $(14,874)
Proceeds from sale of equipment  21   24 
Net cash used in investing activities  (11,672)  (14,850)
       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Payments on bank debt  (33,000)  (26,500)
Borrowings of bank debt  12,000   12,000 
Payments on lease financing  (1,693)  (1,238)
Proceeds from sale and leaseback arrangement     1,927 
Issuance of related party notes payable     5,000 
Debt issuance costs     (38)
ATM offering     6,580 
Taxes paid on vesting of RSUs     (1)
Net cash used in financing activities  (22,693)  (2,270)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash  4,054   (751)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period  12,153   7,123 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period $16,207  $6,372 
       
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH:      
Cash and cash equivalents $6,891  $1,635 
Restricted cash  9,316   4,737 
  $16,207  $6,372 
       
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:      
Cash paid for interest $1,830  $3,083 
       
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH FLOW INFORMATION:      
Change in capital expenditures included in accounts payable and prepaid expense $(1,649) $(5,290)
Stock issued on redemption of convertible notes and interest $  $9,721 

FAQ

What were Hallador Energy's (HNRG) Q1 2025 earnings results?

Hallador Energy reported Q1 2025 net income of $10.0 million ($0.23 per share), with total revenue of $117.8 million, up 6% YoY. Adjusted EBITDA was $19.3 million, approximately triple the year-ago period.

How much debt did Hallador Energy (HNRG) reduce in Q1 2025?

Hallador reduced its total bank debt to $23.0 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $44.0 million at December 31, 2024, and $77.0 million at March 31, 2024.

What is Hallador Energy's (HNRG) contracted revenue through 2029?

Hallador has total forward energy, capacity and coal sales to 3rd party customers of $1.1 billion contracted through 2029.

What percentage of Hallador Energy's (HNRG) revenue comes from electric sales?

Electric sales currently represent 73% of Hallador's revenue mix, with Q1 2025 electric sales reaching $85.9 million.

What is the status of Hallador Energy's (HNRG) data center developer negotiations?

Hallador is in negotiations with a leading global data center developer for long-term power supply, with an exclusivity agreement running through early June 2025, though finalization before expiry is uncertain.
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