Pampa Energía Announces Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Pampa Energía (NYSE:PAM) reported Q4 2025 sales of US$507 million, up 16% year‑on‑year, driven by higher crude production at Rincón de Aranda, stronger thermal power margins under the new WEM framework and increased gas exports to Chile.
Adjusted EBITDA reached US$230 million (+26% YoY) and net income attributable to shareholders was US$161 million (+52% YoY). Net debt declined to US$801 million as of December 2025, supported by free cash flow generation.
Positive
- Sales increased to US$507 million (+16% YoY)
- Adjusted EBITDA of US$230 million (+26% YoY)
- Crude oil production at Rincón de Aranda +355% YoY (18.0 kbpd)
- Net debt reduced to US$801 million from US$874 million
Negative
- Average oil price declined by 10% YoY (US$60.9/bbl)
- Lower contributions from PPAs and styrenics businesses
- Weaker net financial results partially offset operating gains
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
PAM was down 1.93% pre-release, while peers showed mixed moves: TAC up 3.15%, KEN down 0.78%, TLN down 4.14%, NRG and VST modestly lower, and scanner flags VST up 0.49% and KEN down 0.14%, pointing to stock-specific rather than sector-wide drivers.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04 | Quarterly earnings | Negative | -1.2% | Q3 2025 sales fell but EBITDA rose; net income dropped sharply. |
| Aug 06 | Quarterly earnings | Negative | -6.6% | Q2 2025 saw lower sales, EBITDA and net income despite shale ramp-up. |
| May 12 | Quarterly earnings | Neutral | +3.0% | Q1 2025 delivered higher sales and EBITDA but lower net profit. |
| Apr 16 | Annual report filing | Neutral | +1.4% | Filed 2024 Form 20-F, updating investors on full-year performance. |
| Mar 05 | Annual earnings | Positive | +2.8% | Strong Q4 2024 growth, EBITDA jump and net debt reduction reported. |
Recent earnings and related filings have produced modest average 24h moves of about -0.12%, with reactions generally aligning with the tone of fundamentals disclosed.
Over the last year, Pampa has reported a sequence of earnings and disclosure events, from strong Q4 2024 results and lower net debt, through mixed Q1–Q3 2025 quarters with growing EBITDA but volatile net income driven by tax and FX effects. The 2024 Form 20-F filing complemented this cycle. Today’s FY and Q4 2025 report extends that narrative of operational growth, shale oil ramp-up, and balance-sheet management amid shifting Argentine macro conditions.
Historical Comparison
Across the last 5 earnings-related disclosures, PAM’s average 24h move was a mild -0.12%, suggesting historically contained reactions even when fundamentals or tax/FX swings were significant.
The sequence from FY/Q4 2024 through Q1–Q3 2025 shows rising EBITDA, fluctuating net income and declining then rising net debt, leading into this FY/Q4 2025 report that continues shale oil ramp-up and balance-sheet adjustment.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details FY and Q4 2025 results, highlighting a 16% Q4 sales increase, a 26% rise in adjusted EBITDA and strong shale oil growth, alongside lower full-year net income versus 2024. Recent history shows EBITDA expansion but volatile bottom-line outcomes driven by tax and FX effects. Investors may focus on net debt at US$801 million, capex intensity, Argentine inflation dynamics, and future profitability trends across oil, gas, power and petrochemicals.
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BUENOS AIRES, AR / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / Pampa Energía S.A. (NYSE:PAM)(Buenos Aires Stock Exchange:PAMP), an independent company with active participation in Argentine oil, gas and electricity, announces the results for the fiscal year and quarter ended on December 31, 2025.
Pampa reports its financial information in US$, its functional currency. For local currency equivalents, transactional exchange rate ('FX') is applied. However, Transener and Transportadora de Gas del Sur's ('TGS') figures are adjusted for inflation as of December 31, 2025, and converted into US$ using the period-end FX. Previously reported figures remained unchanged.
Fourth quarter 2025 ('Q4 25') main results1
Sales recorded US
Q4 25 was market by sustained shale oil growth at Rincón de Aranda and strong performance across our thermal power plants.
Pampa's main operational KPIs | Q4 25 | Q4 24 | Variation | |||||||||
Oil and gas | ||||||||||||
Production (kboe/day) | 81.2 | 61.6 | +32 | % | ||||||||
Gas production (kboepd) | 63.2 | 57.6 | +10 | % | ||||||||
Crude oil production (kbpd) | 18.0 | 4.0 | +355 | % | ||||||||
Average gas price (US$/MBTU) | 3.0 | 2.9 | +4 | % | ||||||||
Average oil price (US$/bbl)* | 60.9 | 67.6 | -10 | % | ||||||||
Power | ||||||||||||
Generation (GWh) | 4,947 | 4,797 | +3 | % | ||||||||
Gross margin (US$/MWh) | 26.6 | 22.8 | +16 | % | ||||||||
Petrochemicals | ||||||||||||
Volume sold (k ton) | 129 | 121 | +7 | % | ||||||||
Average price (US$/ton) | 886 | 1,017 | -13 | % | ||||||||
Note: * Price net of export duty and quality/logistic discounts.
Adjusted EBITDA3 reached US
Net income attributable to shareholders was US
1The information is based on financial statements ('FS') prepared according to International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') in force in Argentina.
2Sales from the affiliates CTBSA, Transener and TGS are excluded, shown as 'Results for participation in joint businesses and associates.'
3Consolidated adjusted EBITDA represents the flows before financial items, income tax, depreciations and amortizations, extraordinary and non-cash income and expense, equity income, and includes affiliates' EBITDA at our ownership. Further information on section 3.1.
Net debt decreased to US
Consolidated balance sheet
(As of December 31, 2025 and December 2024, in millions)
In US$ million | As of 12.31.2025 | As of 12.31.2024 | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 3,303 | 2,607 | ||||||
Intangible assets | 89 | 95 | ||||||
Right-of-use assets | 36 | 11 | ||||||
Deferred tax asset | 43 | 157 | ||||||
Investments in associates and joint ventures | 1,059 | 993 | ||||||
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | 33 | 27 | ||||||
Trade and other receivables | 43 | 75 | ||||||
Total non-current assets | 4,606 | 3,965 | ||||||
Inventories | 231 | 223 | ||||||
Financial assets at amortized cost | - | 80 | ||||||
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | 366 | 850 | ||||||
Derivative financial instruments | 52 | 1 | ||||||
Trade and other receivables | 614 | 488 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 725 | 738 | ||||||
Total current assets | 1,988 | 2,380 | ||||||
Total assets | 6,594 | 6,345 | ||||||
EQUITY | ||||||||
Share capital | 36 | 36 | ||||||
Share capital adjustment | 191 | 191 | ||||||
Share premium | 516 | 516 | ||||||
Treasury shares adjustment | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Treasury shares cost | (54 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||
Legal reserve | 44 | 44 | ||||||
Voluntary reserve | 2,399 | 1,657 | ||||||
Other reserves | (12 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||
Other comprehensive income | 124 | 119 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 351 | 742 | ||||||
Equity attributable to owners of the company | 3,596 | 3,286 | ||||||
Non-controlling interest | 9 | 9 | ||||||
Total equity | 3,605 | 3,295 | ||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Provisions | 100 | 137 | ||||||
Income tax and minimum notional income tax provision | 26 | 75 | ||||||
Tax liabilities | 212 | - | ||||||
Deferred tax liability | 56 | 49 | ||||||
Defined benefit plans | 26 | 30 | ||||||
Borrowings | 1,844 | 1,373 | ||||||
Trade and other payables | 86 | 84 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 2,350 | 1,748 | ||||||
Provisions | 13 | 10 | ||||||
Income tax liability | 83 | 257 | ||||||
Tax liabilities | 56 | 30 | ||||||
Defined benefit plans | 6 | 7 | ||||||
Salaries and social security payable | 36 | 39 | ||||||
Borrowings | 48 | 706 | ||||||
Trade and other payables | 397 | 253 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 639 | 1,302 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 2,989 | 3,050 | ||||||
Total liabilities and equity | 6,594 | 6,345 | ||||||
Consolidated income statement
(For the fiscal year and quarters ended on December 31, 2025 and 2024, in millions)
In US$ million | Fiscal year | Fourth quarter | ||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
Sales revenue | 1,998 | 1,876 | 507 | 435 | ||||||||||||
Domestic sales | 1,618 | 1,575 | 411 | 368 | ||||||||||||
Foreign market sales | 380 | 301 | 96 | 67 | ||||||||||||
Cost of sales | (1,369 | ) | (1,279 | ) | (369 | ) | (349 | ) | ||||||||
Gross profit | 629 | 597 | 138 | 86 | ||||||||||||
Selling expenses | (98 | ) | (74 | ) | (29 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||||||
Administrative expenses | (192 | ) | (239 | ) | (61 | ) | (100 | ) | ||||||||
Exploration expenses | - | (21 | ) | - | (21 | ) | ||||||||||
Other operating income | 100 | 175 | 15 | 59 | ||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | (72 | ) | (88 | ) | (10 | ) | (16 | ) | ||||||||
Impairment of financial assets | (21 | ) | (56 | ) | (16 | ) | - | |||||||||
Recovery of impairment (Impairment) of PPE, int. assets and inventories | 15 | (34 | ) | 23 | (15 | ) | ||||||||||
Results for part. in joint businesses & associates | 142 | 146 | 41 | 45 | ||||||||||||
Income from the sale of associates | - | 34 | - | 27 | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 503 | 440 | 101 | 48 | ||||||||||||
Financial income | 45 | 32 | 3 | 28 | ||||||||||||
Financial costs | (196 | ) | (185 | ) | (45 | ) | (48 | ) | ||||||||
Other financial results | 230 | 211 | 93 | 97 | ||||||||||||
Financial results, net | 79 | 58 | 51 | 77 | ||||||||||||
Profit before tax | 582 | 498 | 152 | 125 | ||||||||||||
Income tax | (204 | ) | 121 | 10 | (19 | ) | ||||||||||
Net income for the period | 378 | 619 | 162 | 106 | ||||||||||||
Attributable to the owners of the Company | 377 | 619 | 161 | 106 | ||||||||||||
Attributable to the non-controlling interest | 1 | - | 1 | - | ||||||||||||
Net income per share to shareholders | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||
Net income per ADR to shareholders | 6.9 | 11.4 | 3.0 | 1.9 | ||||||||||||
Average outstanding common shares1 | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 | ||||||||||||
Outstanding shares by the end of period1 | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 | ||||||||||||
Consolidated cash flow statement
(For the fiscal year and quarters ended on December 31, 2025 and 2024, in millions)
In US$ million | Fiscal year | Fourth quarter | ||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||
Profit of the period | 378 | 619 | 162 | 106 | ||||||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net profit to cash flows from operating activities | 418 | 152 | 11 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | (18 | ) | (336 | ) | 115 | 31 | ||||||||||
(Increase) decrease in trade receivables and other receivables | (100) | (411) | 119 | 47 | ||||||||||||
(Increase) decrease in inventories | (13) | (20) | 21 | 13 | ||||||||||||
Increase in trade and other payables | 69 | 75 | (25) | (5) | ||||||||||||
Increase in salaries and social security payables | 10 | 25 | 8 | 10 | ||||||||||||
Defined benefit plans payments | (3) | (3) | (1) | (1) | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in tax liabilities | 22 | 17 | (3) | (17) | ||||||||||||
Decrease in provisions | (10) | (19) | (3) | (16) | ||||||||||||
Income tax payment | (8) | - | (8) | - | ||||||||||||
Collection for derivative financial instruments, net | 15 | - | 7 | - | ||||||||||||
Net cash generated by (used in) operating activities | 778 | 435 | 288 | 149 | ||||||||||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||
Payment for property, plant and equipment acquisitions | (993 | ) | (447 | ) | (242 | ) | (97 | ) | ||||||||
Collection for sales (Payment for purchases) of public securities and shares, net | 592 | (5 | ) | 216 | 21 | |||||||||||
Recovery (Suscription) of mutual funds, net | 3 | (10 | ) | (8 | ) | (9 | ) | |||||||||
Capital integration in companies | (44 | ) | - | (3 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Payment for companies' acquisitions | (1 | ) | (48 | ) | (1 | ) | - | |||||||||
Collection for equity interests in companies sales | 1 | 39 | - | 21 | ||||||||||||
Collection for joint ventures' share repurchase | - | 37 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Collections for intangible assets sales | 9 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Dividends collection | 25 | 9 | - | 1 | ||||||||||||
Collection for equity interests in areas sales | 7 | 9 | 5 | 9 | ||||||||||||
Cash addition from purchase of subsidiary | - | 71 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Collection of loans, net | - | 1 | - | 1 | ||||||||||||
Net cash generated by (used in) investing activities | (401 | ) | (344 | ) | (33 | ) | (53 | ) | ||||||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings | 986 | 1,174 | 432 | 464 | ||||||||||||
Payment of borrowings | (306 | ) | (236 | ) | (178 | ) | (142 | ) | ||||||||
Payment of borrowings interests | (161 | ) | (145 | ) | (39 | ) | (27 | ) | ||||||||
Repurchase and redemption of corporate bonds | (837 | ) | (313 | ) | (111 | ) | 16 | |||||||||
Payment for treasury shares acquisition | (47 | ) | - | (31 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Payment of dividends | (1 | ) | - | (1 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Payment of leases | (24 | ) | (4 | ) | (13 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash (used in) generated by financing activities | (390 | ) | 476 | 59 | 310 | |||||||||||
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents | (13 | ) | 567 | 314 | 406 | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 738 | 171 | 411 | 332 | ||||||||||||
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents | (13 | ) | 567 | 314 | 406 | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 725 | 738 | 725 | 738 | ||||||||||||
For the full version of the Earnings Report, please visit Pampa's Investor Relations website: ri.pampa.com/en.
Information about the videoconference
There will be a videoconference to discuss Pampa's Q4 25 results on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time/6:30 p.m. Buenos Aires Time. The hosts will be Gustavo Mariani, CEO, head of oil and gas Horacio Turri, Adolfo Zuberbühler, CFO and Lida Wang, IR & ESG Officer at Pampa.
For those interested in participating, please register here.
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