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PEDEVCO Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

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PEDEVCO (NYSE American: PED) reported Q1 2026 results featuring sharply higher volumes and revenue following the Juniper merger, but a GAAP loss driven by hedge marks.

Production rose 374% to 8,091 Boe/d, revenue 360% to $40.2M, and Adjusted EBITDA 404% to $21.5M, while net loss was $25.6M including a $31.3M derivative loss.

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Positive

  • Average daily production increased 374% year-over-year to 8,091 Boe/d
  • Q1 2026 revenue rose 360% year-over-year to $40.2 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew 404% year-over-year to $21.5 million
  • Operating cash flow increased 78% year-over-year to $10.5 million
  • Lease operating expense per Boe held about flat at $22.46 year-over-year
  • 2026 guidance reaffirmed at 6,500–7,000 Boe/d and $60–$70 million Adjusted EBITDA

Negative

  • Net loss was $25.6 million versus $0.1 million net income a year ago
  • Derivative contracts generated a $31.3 million total loss in Q1 2026
  • Lease operating expenses rose 380% year-over-year to $16.4 million
  • General and administrative expense increased 95% year-over-year to $3.1 million
  • Interest expense reached $2.0 million with $98.0 million of credit facility borrowings
  • Recorded $1.6 million non-cash impairment on undeveloped D-J Basin leases

Key Figures

Q1 2026 revenue: $40.2 million Q1 2026 net loss: $(25.6) million Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA: $21.5 million +5 more
8 metrics
Q1 2026 revenue $40.2 million Oil and gas revenue, up 360% vs Q1 2025 ($8.7M)
Q1 2026 net loss $(25.6) million Compared to $0.1M net income in Q1 2025; includes $31.3M hedge loss
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $21.5 million Up 404% vs Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $4.3M
Average production 8,091 Boe/d Q1 2026 average daily production, up from 1,707 Boe/d in Q1 2025
Net cash from operations $10.5 million Q1 2026 net cash provided by operating activities, up 78% from $5.9M
Lease operating expense $16.4 million Q1 2026 LOE, up $12.9M or 380% vs prior year
Credit facility borrowings $98.0 million Outstanding under Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility at March 31, 2026
Shareholders’ equity $182.2 million Equity balance as of March 31, 2026

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Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Nov 17 (Negative)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Nov 17 Q3 2025 earnings Negative -2.5% Q3 2025 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA declined year over year, with net loss reported.
Aug 14 Q2 2025 earnings Negative -3.4% Challenging Q2 2025 results with net loss, lower revenue and reduced production.
May 15 Q1 2025 earnings Neutral -8.6% Mixed Q1 2025 performance with higher production and revenue but weaker income metrics.
Mar 31 2024 annual results Positive -0.5% Strong 2024 growth in production, revenue and Adjusted EBITDA with meaningful net income.
Nov 14 Q3 2024 earnings Positive -2.8% Q3 2024 showed higher revenue, net income, production and Adjusted EBITDA, all debt-free.
Pattern Detected

Earnings releases for PED have often been followed by negative or muted price reactions, including on several reports that highlighted strong growth or solid profitability.

Recent Company History

Over the last few earnings cycles, PEDEVCO transitioned from a small, debt-free producer to a larger Rockies-focused platform following the Juniper merger. Prior to the merger, Q2 and Q3 2025 showed revenue and EBITDA pressure and net losses, while full-year 2024 and Q3 2024 highlighted solid growth in production, revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, all with zero debt. Despite fundamentally improving milestones, PED’s shares typically moved modestly negative around these earnings updates, setting context for the latest Q1 2026 results.

Historical Comparison

-3.5% avg move · Past earnings headlines for PED moved the stock an average of -3.55%. Today’s -5.94% move on Q1 2026...
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-3.5%
Average Historical Move earnings

Past earnings headlines for PED moved the stock an average of -3.55%. Today’s -5.94% move on Q1 2026 results is somewhat more negative but broadly consistent with that pattern.

Earnings history shows PED shifting from a small, debt-free producer with modest growth to a larger Rockies-focused operator post‑Juniper merger, with significantly higher production and EBITDA but new leverage and more volatile bottom-line results.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details a step-change quarter, with Q1 2026 production rising to 8,091 Boe/d, reve...
Analysis

This announcement details a step-change quarter, with Q1 2026 production rising to 8,091 Boe/d, revenue reaching $40.2M, and Adjusted EBITDA expanding to $21.5M. At the same time, a $31.3M loss on derivative contracts drove a net loss of $25.6M, and borrowings under the credit facility stood at $98.0M. Investors may track future quarters for hedge impacts, LOE trends, capital spending versus guidance, and progress toward the $60–$70M Adjusted EBITDA outlook.

Key Terms

adjusted ebitda, boe/d, loe, dd&a, +2 more
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adjusted ebitda financial
"Adjusted EBITDA Increased 404% from Q1 2025(1)"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
boe/d technical
"728,141 Boe (average 8,091 Boe/d), compared to 153,631 Boe (1,707 Boe/d)"
A measure of energy production that converts oil and gas output into a single daily figure — barrels of oil equivalent per day — so different fuels can be compared on the same scale. Think of it like converting miles and kilometers into one unit before comparing distances: investors use boe/d to judge how much total hydrocarbon output a company generates, estimate revenue potential, and compare production efficiency across firms or projects.
loe financial
"lease operating expense (“LOE”) tracking at or below budget in our operating regions"
Loss of exclusivity (LOE) is when a product—most often a prescription drug—loses its legal protections (like a patent or market exclusivity), allowing competitors to offer similar versions. For investors, LOE is important because it usually leads to a sharp drop in sales and profit margins for the original maker, similar to a bakery losing the sole right to sell a popular recipe and facing many cheaper rivals; that change can materially affect a company’s revenue and valuation.
dd&a financial
"Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Accretion. DD&A increased $9.1 million"
DD&A stands for depreciation, depletion and amortization, a combined non-cash accounting charge that spreads the cost of long-lived assets, mined or pumped natural resources, and intangible items over their useful lives. Investors watch DD&A because it lowers reported profits without affecting cash flow, so comparing it to cash generation and replacement spending helps assess whether a business is reinvesting enough or steadily running down its asset base—like tracking how quickly a car’s value, fuel and warranty are being used up to predict future repair and replacement needs.
derivative contracts financial
"net loss of $(25.6) million... attributable to the $31.3 million net loss on derivative contracts"
Derivative contracts are agreements whose value depends on the price or outcome of something else—an underlying asset or event like a stock, bond, commodity, interest rate, or market index. They matter to investors because they can be used to protect against losses (like insurance), to place targeted bets, or to amplify gains and losses; therefore derivatives can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without buying the underlying asset directly.
reverse stock split regulatory
"completed a 1‑for‑20 reverse stock split effective March 13, 2026"
A reverse stock split is when a company reduces the number of its shares outstanding, making each share more valuable. For example, if you own 100 shares worth $1 each, a 1-for-10 reverse split would turn your 100 shares into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to boost their stock price and appear more stable to investors.

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Q1 2026 Production Exceeds Expectations on Strong Initial Well Performance

Adjusted EBITDA Increased 404% from Q1 2025(1)

HOUSTON, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PEDEVCO Corp. (NYSE American: PED) (“PEDEVCO” or the “Company”), a publicly traded energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of strategic oil and gas assets in the Rocky Mountain region, today reported unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Financial & Operational Highlights

($000s except as noted)Q1 2026Q1 2025Q4 2025Change YoYChange QoQ
Average Daily Production (Boe/d)8,0911,7075,310+374%+52%
Revenue$40,222$8,736$23,082+360%+74%
Net (Loss) Income$(25,627)$140$(8,501)NM(2)NM(2)
Adjusted EBITDA(2)$21,513$4,269$15,392+404%+40%

(1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information” and the reconciliation table at the end of this release.
(2) “NM” means “Not Meaningful.”

  • First quarter 2026 production increased 374% to 728,141 Boe (average 8,091 Boe/d), compared to 153,631 Boe (1,707 Boe/d) in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the first full quarter contribution from the acquired asset base and wells brought online around the transformative merger with certain portfolio companies controlled by Juniper Capital Advisors, L.P. (the “Juniper Merger”) on October 31, 2025, including stronger-than-expected well performance.
  • Oil and gas revenue increased 360% to $40.2 million, compared to $8.7 million in the prior year period, driven by significantly higher production volumes.
  • First quarter 2026 net loss of $(25.6) million, or $(3.28) per share, compared to net income of $0.1 million, or $0.03 per share, in the first quarter of 2025, primarily driven by a $31.3 million non-cash net loss on derivative contracts, including $3.4 million of realized losses and $27.9 million of unrealized losses.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 404% to $21.5 million, compared to $4.3 million in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting higher production volumes from the expanded asset base and development activity, partially offset by higher lease operating expenses and production taxes associated with increased scale.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities increased 78% to $10.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $5.9 million in the first quarter of 2025, driven by higher operating income and cash margins resulting from increased production volumes, partially offset by changes in working capital.

Management Commentary

J. Douglas Schick, President and Chief Executive Officer of PEDEVCO, commented:
“Our first full quarter as a combined company following the Juniper Merger delivered results ahead of our internal expectations, which we believe speaks to the outstanding potential of the combined Company’s assets. Production averaged approximately 8,091 Boe per day in the first quarter, driven by strong initial production rates from the 31 D-J Basin development wells that came online in late Q4 2025. This outperformance validates the quality of our asset base and the strength of the development program underway at the time of the merger.”

“Beyond production outperformance, the combined platform also achieved several of the merger’s key objectives well ahead of schedule. Notably, we delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $21.5 million and oil and gas revenue of $40.2 million, both exceeding our expectations and further reflecting the operating strength of the combined business in the quarter. We also significantly improved our liquidity by reducing our working capital deficit3, which primarily reflects the clearing of development CAPEX and merger-related payables incurred but not yet paid at year-end. In addition, through efficient integration of our merged asset base, we held total lease operating expense, inclusive of recurring and non-recurring lease operating expense, workovers, gathering, processing and transportation expenses, and severance and ad valorem taxes, steady on a per-Boe basis at approximately $22.46, essentially flat year-over-year.”  

“As we look forward through the remainder of 2026, we want to set clear expectations on the cadence of production and our plans moving forward. First quarter production benefited from the timing of D-J Basin wells brought online in Q4 2025, and we expect production to normalize through the middle quarters before our second-half development activity is expected to support incremental volumes in late 2026 and into 2027. Relating to development, as noted previously, we have identified over 1,000 well locations on our existing acreage, which we believe provides us one of the largest inventories in the industry relative to our size. We are making great progress on our bottoms-up evaluation of our inventory, which will drive our development plans in the future. We are confident we will meet or exceed our full-year guidance of 6,500 to 7,000 Boe per day, and $60 to $70 million of Adjusted EBITDA, based on $16 to $20 million of net capital expenditures. Through the remainder of 2026, our current plans include the completion of a drilled but uncompleted well in the Wyoming D-J Basin in the coming months, and we could also choose to drill additional operated wells and/or participate in other third-party wells this year. We remain committed to leveraging our strong balance sheet and partnerships to grow production, revenue, cash flow, and profit, as well as increase our asset base for the benefit of our shareholders.”

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3 Exclusion of derivative contract assets and liabilities from working capital is not consistent with GAAP, but is presented to illustrate the impact of derivatives contracts on this figure.  See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information” and the working capital reconciliation table at the end of this release.


First Quarter Financial Summary

Revenue. Total crude oil, natural gas and NGL revenues for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, increased 360%, to $40.2 million, compared to $8.7 million for the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by higher production volumes reflecting a full quarter of consolidated production from the assets acquired in the Juniper Merger, compared to no contribution from those assets in the prior year period.

Lease Operating Expenses. LOE increased $12.9 million, or 380%, to $16.4 million, primarily as a result of a full quarter of operating costs from the acquired assets, compared to no contribution from those assets in the prior year period, as the Juniper Merger closed on October 31, 2025.

General and Administrative Expenses. Total G&A expense (including share-based compensation) increased $1.5 million, or 95%, to $3.1 million, reflecting the addition of employees and related compensation costs in connection with the Juniper Merger.

Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Accretion. DD&A increased $9.1 million, or 272%, to $12.5 million, driven by higher production volumes and a significantly expanded asset base following the Juniper Merger.

Loss on Derivative Contracts. The Company recognized a total net loss of $31.3 million on derivative contracts, consisting of $3.4 million in realized losses and $27.9 million in non-cash unrealized mark-to-market losses, reflecting the impact of higher commodity prices relative to the Company's hedge book.

Interest Expense. The Company incurred $2.0 million of interest expense, consisting of $1.8 million in interest on borrowings under its credit facility and $0.2 million in amortization of deferred financing costs, compared to no interest expense in the prior year period as the Company carried no debt prior to the Juniper Merger.

Net (Loss) Income. The Company reported a net loss of $25.6 million, or $(3.28) per common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to net income of $0.1 million, or $0.03 per share, for the prior year period. The increase in net loss was primarily attributable to the $31.3 million net loss on derivative contracts, the majority of which was non-cash and reflects mark-to-market accounting on the Company's hedge book rather than underlying operating performance.

Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA was $21.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $4.3 million in the prior year period, reflecting a significant increase driven by higher production volumes from a full quarter of contribution from the assets acquired in the Juniper Merger.

Production and Realized Price Summary

 Quarter EndedQuarter Ended% Change
 03/31/202603/31/2025 
Production Volumes:   
Crude Oil (Bbls) 534,563 102,699421%
Natural Gas (Mcf) 636,057 166,733281%
NGL (Bbls) 87,568 23,143278%
Total (Boe) 728,141 153,631374%
Average Daily (Boe/d) 8,091 1,707374%
    
Average Realized Prices:   
Crude Oil ($/Bbl)$68.39$68.88(1%)
Natural Gas ($/Mcf)$2.97$5.05(41%)
NGL ($/Bbl)$20.24$35.43(43%)


Operational Update

The Company delivered strong operational performance in the first quarter of 2026, with consolidated production outperforming the Company’s internal plan and lease operating expense (“LOE”) tracking at or below budget in our operating regions. The Company continued to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies across its asset base, which are expected to support continued performance through the balance of the year.

D-J Basin. The Company holds approximately 89,784 net acres and holds interests in 74 gross (66.9 net) operated wells, and 110 gross (12.5 net) non-operated wells, in the D-J Basin. Operated D-J Basin production performed ahead of the Company’s internal plan during the first quarter. The Company continued to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies across the asset, including ongoing initiatives related to its lift conversion program and field-level service contracts that are expected to support reduced lease operating expense as the year progresses. On the non-operated side of the D-J Basin, production also outperformed plan, with new wells coming online stronger than originally forecast. The Company incurred $3.8 million of capital expenditures related to completion activities for 10 non-operated wells with working interests ranging from 1.1% to 6.3%. The Company also recorded a $1.6 million non-cash impairment related to undeveloped leases representing 3,660 net acres in the D-J Basin that were allowed to expire where we have no near-term development plans.

Powder River Basin (“PRB”). The Company holds approximately 202,100 net acres and holds interests in 156 gross (135.4 net) wells in the PRB, of which 16 gross (1.4 net) are non-operated. PRB production outperformed the Company’s internal plan during the first quarter, with no major downtime or operational issues during the quarter and the asset benefiting from a relatively mild winter. There was no operated drilling or completion activity during the first quarter; the Company continues to evaluate its inventory of development opportunities across its substantial PRB position.

Permian Basin. The Company holds approximately 14,505 net acres and holds interests in 38 gross (34.5 net) wells in the Permian Basin, all of which the Company operates. In the first quarter, the Company delivered its internal LOE budget for the area while maintaining production.  The Company continued to improve operational efficiency by accelerating lift conversions, thereby reducing operating costs ahead of schedule.  The Company continues to evaluate optimization and development opportunities for the back half of 2026 to enhance returns from this position.

Liquidity and Capital Structure

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash and restricted cash of $11.3 million and outstanding borrowings of $98.0 million under its Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility, which provides for a borrowing base of $120.0 million, leaving approximately $22.0 million of availability under the facility.

During the first quarter of 2026, the Company drew down $11.0 million under the facility to fund participation in non-operated well completions and other Company obligations.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $10.5 million for the quarter, reflecting strong cash margins from the expanded asset base, partially offset by an approximately $10.7 million working capital build (reflecting improved working capital position) associated with the timing of drilling and completion activities. Cash paid for drilling and completion costs totaled $16.5 million, primarily related to D-J Basin development wells. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had total assets of $370.1 million, total liabilities of $187.9 million, and shareholders' equity of $182.2 million.

Earnings Conference Call

PEDEVCO management will host a conference call today, Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, followed by a question-and-answer period.

Dial-in registration link: here
Webcast registration link: here

The conference call will also be available for replay in the Events section of the Company’s website, along with the transcript, at https://www.pedevco.com/investors.

About PEDEVCO Corp.

PEDEVCO Corp. (NYSE American: PED) is a publicly traded energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of strategic oil and gas assets in the Rocky Mountain region. Following the completion of its October 2025 merger with certain portfolio companies controlled by Juniper Capital Advisors, L.P., the Company’s principal assets include its D-J Basin assets in southeastern Wyoming and northern Colorado, its Powder River Basin assets in northeastern Wyoming, and its Permian Basin assets in eastern New Mexico, collectively representing approximately 315,500 net acres. PEDEVCO is headquartered in Houston, Texas. More information about PEDEVCO can be found at www.pedevco.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as “may,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “likely,” “will,” “would” and variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s 2026 capital expenditure estimates, expected benefits of the Juniper Merger including cost savings and operational synergies, expected production levels, development plans, estimated reserves, and the Company’s ability to fund its operations and service its obligations. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, among others: volatility in oil and natural gas prices; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate the acquired operations; the Company’s ability to service its credit facility obligations; results of development and production activities; changes in operating costs; regulatory developments including those affecting federal and state leases; availability and costs of services and materials; and the risks described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release includes EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, which are presented as supplemental measures of the Company’s performance and asset value. These are not recognized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance.

EBITDA represents net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA adjusted to exclude share-based compensation, impairment of oil and gas properties, net (gain) loss on derivative contracts adjusted for cash settlements, gain on sale of oil and gas properties, gain on sale of fixed asset, merger acquisition costs, and note receivable – credit loss. The Company believes these measures provide additional useful information to investors and are frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in the oil and gas industry. However, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations and should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of results as reported under GAAP. Additionally, the Company’s calculation of these measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. A reconciliation of net (loss) income to Adjusted EBITDA is provided at the end of this release.

This press release also includes Working Capital (Deficit) Excluding Derivative Contract Assets and Liabilities as a supplemental measure of the Company’s liquidity. This measure is calculated as total current assets less total current liabilities, excluding current derivative contract assets and current derivative contract liabilities. The Company believes this measure provides investors with a more meaningful view of operational working capital by removing the effects of mark-to-market changes in the Company’s commodity price derivative contracts, which can vary significantly from period to period based on forward commodity price movements and do not reflect operational cash obligations or liquidity in the same manner as other working capital components. Working Capital (Deficit) Excluding Derivative Contract Assets and Liabilities has limitations and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s liquidity as reported under GAAP. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is working capital (deficit) (total current assets less total current liabilities), which is presented with equal or greater prominence in this release. The Company’s calculation of this measure may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. A reconciliation of working capital (deficit) to working capital (deficit) excluding derivative contract assets and liabilities is provided at the end of this release.


 
PEDEVCO CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
  March 31, 2026 December 31,
  (Unaudited) 2025
Assets    
Current assets:    
Cash $7,702  $3,222 
Restricted cash  3,634   - 
Accounts receivable – oil and gas  27,407   25,666 
Inventory  141   61 
Derivative contract assets, current  3,340   8,368 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  307   434 
Total current assets  42,531   37,751 
       
Oil and gas properties:      
Oil and gas properties, subject to amortization, net  301,525   303,411 
Oil and gas properties, not subject to amortization, net  15,861   18,859 
Total oil and gas properties, net  317,386   322,270 
       
Derivative contract assets  7,585   9,640 
Operating lease – right-of-use asset  169   213 
Deferred income taxes  96   - 
Other assets  2,316   5,995 
Total assets $370,083  $375,869 
       
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $9,922  $32,436 
Accrued expenses  12,418   8,245 
Revenue payable  22,947   21,480 
Income tax payable  28   - 
Operating lease liabilities – current  170   182 
Derivative contract liabilities – current  16,764   964 
Asset retirement obligations – current  714   1,170 
Total current liabilities  62,963   64,477 
       
Long-term liabilities:      
Revolving credit facility  98,000   87,000 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion  -   32 
Derivative contract liabilities  11,366   6,358 
Asset retirement obligations, net of current portion  13,341   7,641 
Deferred income taxes  -   800 
Other long-term liabilities  2,228   2,197 
Total liabilities  187,898   168,505 
       
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)      
       
Shareholders’ equity:      
Series A preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; -0- and 17,013,637 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  -   17,014 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 13,300,621 and 4,797,239 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  13   5 
Additional paid-in capital  329,659   312,205 
Accumulated deficit  (147,487)  (121,860)
Total shareholders’ equity  182,185   207,364 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $370,083  $375,869 


 
PEDEVCO CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2026 2025
Revenue:      
Oil and gas sales $40,222  $8,736 
       
Operating expenses:      
Lease operating costs  16,357   3,412 
Selling, general and administrative expense  3,107   1,596 
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion  12,450   3,346 
Impairment of oil and gas properties  1,605   232 
Total operating expenses  33,519   8,586 
       
Operating income  6,703   150 
       
Other income (expense):      
Interest expense  (1,995)  - 
Interest income  58   64 
Net loss on derivative contracts  (31,266)  - 
Other income (expense)  5   2 
Total other (expense) income  (33,198)  66 
(Loss) Income before income taxes  (26,495)  216 
Income tax benefit (expense)  868   (76)
       
Net (loss) income $(25,627) $140 
       
(Loss) earnings per common share:      
Basic $(3.28) $0.03 
Diluted $(3.28) $0.03 
       
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:      
Basic  7,815,752   4,543,406 
Diluted  7,815,752   4,543,406 


 
PEDEVCO CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(amounts in thousands)
 
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2026 2025
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:    
Net (loss) income $(25,627) $140 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion  12,450   3,346 
Impairment of oil and gas properties  1,605   232 
Amortization of right-of-use asset  48   28 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  168   - 
Share-based compensation expense  492   475 
Net loss on derivative contracts  31,266   - 
Cash received for derivative settlements, net  158   - 
Deferred income taxes  (896)  76 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable – oil and gas  (1,741)  (3,853)
Note receivable accrued interest  -   (41)
Inventory  (80)  - 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  521   81 
Accounts payable  (16,977)  (3,154)
Accrued expenses  7,622   6,432 
Revenue payable  1,467   2,166 
Income tax payable  28   - 
Other liabilities  31   - 
Net cash provided by operating activities  10,535   5,928 
       
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:      
Cash paid for drilling and completion costs  (16,476)  (1,403)
Cash received for sale of oil and gas property  -   2,028 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (16,476)  625 
       
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:      
Proceeds from credit facility  11,000   - 
Reverse stock split costs  (44)  - 
Net cash provided by financing activities  10,956   - 
       
Net increase in cash and restricted cash  5,015   6,553 
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period  6,321   6,607 
Cash and restricted cash at end of period $11,336  $13,160 
       
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information     
Cash paid for:     
Interest $1,147  $- 
Income taxes $-  $- 
       
Noncash investing and financing activities:      
Change in accrued oil and gas development costs $12,683  $4,277 
Changes in estimates of asset retirement costs, net $4,474  $1,085 
Conversion of preferred stock into common stock $17,014  $- 
Issuance of restricted common stock $-  $1 


  
PEDEVCO CORP.
RECONCILIATION OF NET (LOSS) INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(amounts in thousands)
 
  
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 2026
 2025
Net (loss) income$(25,627) $140 
Add (deduct)      
Interest expense 1,995   - 
Income tax (benefit) expense (868)  76 
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion 12,450   3,346 
EBITDA (12,050)  3,562 
Add (deduct)      
Share-based compensation 492   475 
Merger acquisition costs 200   - 
Impairment of oil and gas properties 1,605   232 
Net loss on derivative contracts 31,266   - 
Adjusted EBITDA$21,513  $4,269 


     
PEDEVCO CORP.
RECONCILIATION OF WORKING CAPITAL (DEFICIT) TO WORKING CAPITAL (DEFICIT) EXCLUDING DERIVATIVE CONTRACT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(amounts in thousands)
     
  March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
  (Unaudited)  
     
Total current assets $42,531  $37,751 
Less: Total current liabilities  (62,963)  (64,477)
Working capital (deficit) (GAAP)  (20,432)  (26,726)
     
Adjustments:    
Less: Derivative contract assets, current  (3,340)  (8,368)
Add: Derivative contract liabilities, current  16,764   964 
Working capital (deficit) excluding derivative contract assets and liabilities $(7,008) $(34,130)


 
PEDEVCO CORP.
SCHEDULE OF OPEN DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS
As of March 31, 2026
(All contracts novated from Juniper Merger effective November 1, 2025, and new hedges subsequently entered into by the Company; volumes in Boe or Mcf as noted; amounts in thousands)
 
Crude Oil - 3 Way Collars
 Producer Three-Way Collars (Summary of 3 separate contracts)Participating Three-Way Collars (Summary of 3 separate contracts)
DateVolume (Boe)Put Sold ($/Boe)Put Bought ($/Boe)Call Sold ($/Boe)Volume (Boe)Put Bought ($/Boe)Call Sold ($/Boe)Call Bought ($/Boe)
2Q 202633,900$0.00$55.00$67.6523,700$54.00$62.50$80.00
3Q 202631,800$45.00$55.00$67.6524,400$54.00$62.50$80.00
4Q 202629,700$45.00$55.00$67.6566,900$54.00$62.50$80.00
FY 202695,400$45.00$55.00$67.65115,000$54.00$62.50$80.00
1Q 202727,400$45.00$55.00$71.55127,700$54.00$62.50$80.00
2Q 202726,200$45.00$55.00$71.55163,700$54.00$62.50$80.00
3Q 202725,200$45.00$55.00$71.55163,300$54.00$62.50$80.00
4Q 202724,200$45.00$55.00$71.55129,800$54.00$62.50$80.00
FY 2027103,000$45.00$55.00$71.55584,500$54.00$62.50$80.00
1Q 2028----114,100$54.00$62.50$80.00
2Q 2028----128,000$54.00$62.50$80.00
3Q 2028----123,000$54.00$62.50$80.00
4Q 2028----39,100$54.00$54.00$80.00
FY 2028----404,200$54.00$62.50$80.00


Crude Oil - Swaps and Costless Collars
 SwapsCostless Collars
DateVolume (Boe)Avg. Price ($/Boe)Volume (Boe)Floor Price ($/Boe)Ceiling Price ($/Boe)
2Q 2026126,000$64.15168,523$54.89$70.40
3Q 2026180,000$69.0971,170$54.87$70.24
4Q 2026105,000$68.5177,083$54.63$68.55
FY 2026411,000$67.43316,776$54.71$69.12
1Q 202730,000$64.9054,900$54.00$64.00
2Q 202730,000$64.909,900$54.00$64.00
3Q 202730,000$64.901,700$54.00$64.00
4Q 202730,000$64.901,800$54.00$64.00
FY 2027120,000$64.9068,300$54.00$64.00
1Q 2028-----
2Q 2028-----
3Q 2028 ----
4Q 2028-----
FY 2028-----


Natural Gas
 SwapsCostless Collars
DateVolume (Mcf)Avg. Price ($/mcf)Volume (Mcf)Floor Price ($/mcf)Ceiling Price ($/mcf)
2Q 2026259,905$3.9517,800$3.50$5.21
3Q 2026247,500$3.9517,200$3.50$5.21
4Q 2026234,100$3.9518,700$3.50$5.21
FY 2026741,505$3.9553,700$3.50$5.21
1Q 2027-$0.00237,000$4.00$5.25
2Q 2027209,000$3.7416,900$4.00$5.12
3Q 2027201,900$3.7416,900$4.00$5.12
4Q 2027151,200$3.7411,500$4.00$5.12
FY 2027562,100$3.74282,300$4.00$5.15
1Q 2028--122,700$4.00$4.62
2Q 2028118,100$3.49---
3Q 2028115,100$3.49---
4Q 202837,900$3.49---
FY 2028271,100$3.49122,700$4.00$4.62


The Company has not designated any derivative instruments as accounting hedges. Changes in fair value and cash settlements are recognized in earnings under “Net gain (loss) on derivative contracts” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the period ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized total derivative losses of $31.3 million, comprising $3.4 million in realized settlements and $27.9 million in unrealized mark-to-market losses. See Note 9 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 for complete disclosure.


CONTACTS:

Media Contact:
PEDEVCO Corp.
(713) 221-1768
PR@pedevco.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Sean Mansouri, CFA or Laurent Weil
Elevate IR
(720) 330-2829
PED@elevate-ir.com

Source: PEDEVCO Corp.


FAQ

How did PEDEVCO (PED) perform financially in Q1 2026?

PEDEVCO reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $25.6 million, or $(3.28) per share. According to PEDEVCO, revenue grew 360% year-over-year to $40.2 million, while Adjusted EBITDA increased 404% to $21.5 million on significantly higher production.

What were PEDEVCO (PED) Q1 2026 production volumes and growth versus 2025?

PEDEVCO produced 728,141 Boe in Q1 2026, averaging 8,091 Boe/d, up 374% year-over-year. According to PEDEVCO, growth mainly reflects a full quarter of production from assets acquired in the Juniper merger and strong initial performance from new D-J Basin wells.

Why did PEDEVCO (PED) post a net loss in Q1 2026 despite higher revenue?

The company reported higher revenue but a $25.6 million net loss, largely due to derivatives. According to PEDEVCO, it recognized a $31.3 million net loss on derivative contracts, mostly non-cash mark-to-market, plus higher LOE, DD&A, and interest expenses after the Juniper merger.

How did the Juniper merger impact PEDEVCO (PED) Q1 2026 results?

The Juniper merger significantly expanded PEDEVCO’s asset base and production. According to PEDEVCO, Q1 2026 included the first full quarter of acquired assets, driving 374% higher production, 360% higher revenue, and a 404% increase in Adjusted EBITDA versus Q1 2025.

What is PEDEVCO (PED) guiding for 2026 production and Adjusted EBITDA?

PEDEVCO expects 2026 average production of 6,500–7,000 Boe/d and Adjusted EBITDA of $60–$70 million. According to PEDEVCO, this outlook is based on $16–$20 million of net capital expenditures and development plans that ramp volumes again in late 2026 and into 2027.

What is PEDEVCO (PED) liquidity and debt position after Q1 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, PEDEVCO held $11.3 million in cash and restricted cash and had $98.0 million drawn on its credit facility. According to PEDEVCO, the facility’s $120.0 million borrowing base left about $22.0 million of additional availability for liquidity.

How did PEDEVCO’s (PED) operating costs change in Q1 2026?

Total lease operating expenses rose to $16.4 million, up 380% year-over-year, as scale increased with new assets. According to PEDEVCO, LOE per Boe stayed roughly flat at about $22.46, while G&A nearly doubled to $3.1 million with added staff and integration costs.