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PEDEVCO (NYSE: PED) posts 360% revenue jump but hedge-driven net loss

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PEDEVCO Corp. reported a sharp operational step-change in Q1 2026 following its October 2025 Juniper merger, but posted a GAAP net loss driven by hedge mark-to-market. Production rose 374% to 728,141 Boe (8,091 Boe/d), and oil and gas revenue increased 360% to $40.2 million versus Q1 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA grew 404% to $21.5 million, while operating income reached $6.7 million. However, the company recorded a net loss of $25.6 million, or $(3.28) per share, mainly from a $31.3 million net loss on derivative contracts, largely non‑cash unrealized losses reflecting higher commodity prices relative to its hedge book.

Net cash provided by operating activities increased 78% to $10.5 million. As of March 31, 2026, PEDEVCO had $11.3 million in cash and restricted cash, $98.0 million outstanding under its revolving credit facility, total assets of $370.1 million and shareholders’ equity of $182.2 million. Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance of 6,500–7,000 Boe/d and $60–$70 million of Adjusted EBITDA on $16–$20 million of net capital expenditures.

Positive

  • Operational and cash-flow inflection: Q1 2026 production rose 374% to 728,141 Boe, revenue grew 360% to $40.2 million, and Adjusted EBITDA increased 404% to $21.5 million, reflecting a step-change in scale and profitability after the Juniper merger.
  • Improved cash generation and working capital: Net cash provided by operating activities increased 78% to $10.5 million, while working capital (deficit) excluding derivative contract assets and liabilities narrowed from $(34.1 million) to $(7.0 million).

Negative

  • Large hedge-driven net loss: Despite positive operating income, PEDEVCO reported a $25.6 million net loss in Q1 2026, primarily from a $31.3 million net loss on derivative contracts, including $27.9 million of non‑cash unrealized losses.
  • Higher leverage and obligations post-merger: The company now has $98.0 million outstanding under its revolving credit facility and total liabilities of $187.9 million, versus no debt in the prior-year quarter.

Insights

Operations surged after the Juniper merger, but hedge losses and higher leverage now shape PEDEVCO’s risk–reward.

PEDEVCO’s combined asset base transformed its scale in Q1 2026. Production climbed to 728,141 Boe, with revenue of $40.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $21.5 million, up more than fourfold year over year. Operating income of $6.7 million and cash from operations of $10.5 million show materially stronger underlying profitability.

The reported net loss of $25.6 million stems mainly from a $31.3 million net loss on derivative contracts, most of which is non‑cash mark‑to‑market. This highlights meaningful hedge exposure: higher commodity prices benefited operations but hurt the existing hedge book. Lease operating expense rose with scale but was held roughly flat per Boe, indicating some cost discipline.

Leverage has become a key consideration. The company now carries $98.0 million drawn on a $120.0 million revolving credit facility, after having no debt in the prior‑year period. Working capital (deficit) excluding derivatives improved to $(7.0 million) from $(34.1 million). Execution against 2026 guidance for 6,500–7,000 Boe/d and $60–$70 million Adjusted EBITDA will depend on sustaining well performance, managing hedge impacts, and funding development within this capital structure.

Revenue $40.2M Oil and gas sales in Q1 2026, up 360% year over year
Net (loss) income $(25.6M) Q1 2026 net loss, $(3.28) per common share
Adjusted EBITDA $21.5M Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA, up 404% from Q1 2025
Net loss on derivative contracts $31.3M Q1 2026 total net loss on derivative contracts
Net cash from operating activities $10.5M Q1 2026 net cash provided by operating activities, up 78%
Revolving credit facility borrowings $98.0M Outstanding under Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility at March 31, 2026
Working capital (deficit) excl. derivatives $(7.0M) March 31, 2026 working capital (deficit) excluding derivative contract assets and liabilities
Production volume 728,141 Boe Total Q1 2026 production, 374% higher than Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA increased 404% to $21.5 million, compared to $4.3 million in the first quarter of 2025"
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.
Juniper Merger financial
"around the transformative merger with certain portfolio companies controlled by Juniper Capital Advisors, L.P. (the “Juniper Merger”)"
three-way collars financial
"Crude Oil - 3 Way Collars ------------------------- | Producer Three-Way Collars (Summary of 3 separate contracts)"
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Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility financial
"outstanding borrowings of $98.0 million under its Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility, which provides for a borrowing base of $120.0 million"
A senior secured revolving credit facility is a multi‑use bank lending line that a company can draw, repay and redraw as needed, backed by specific assets and ranked first in repayment order if the company defaults. Think of it like a collateralized credit card that gives flexible short‑term cash while lenders hold priority to recover their money; investors watch it because it affects a company’s liquidity, borrowing cost, and who gets paid first in financial distress.
working capital (deficit) excluding derivative contract assets and liabilities financial
"Working capital (deficit) excluding derivative contract assets and liabilities | | $ | (7,008 | )"
Powder River Basin financial
"Powder River Basin (“PRB”). The Company holds approximately 202,100 net acres and holds interests in 156 gross (135.4 net) wells"
Revenue $40.2M +360% YoY
Net (loss) income $(25.6M) vs $0.1M net income prior-year
Adjusted EBITDA $21.5M +404% YoY
Production 728,141 Boe (8,091 Boe/d) +374% YoY
Guidance

Management stated confidence in full-year 2026 guidance of 6,500–7,000 Boe per day and $60–$70 million of Adjusted EBITDA on $16–$20 million of net capital expenditures.

EXHIBIT 99.1

 

 

 

PEDEVCO Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

 

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 2026

Q1 2025

Q4 2025

Change YoY

Change QoQ

Average Daily Production (Boe/d)

8,091

1,707

5,310

+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.”

 

 

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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.

 
 
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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.”

 

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.

 

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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.

 

 
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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 Ended

Quarter Ended

% Change

 

03/31/2026

03/31/2025

 

Production Volumes:

 

 

 

Crude Oil (Bbls)

534,563

102,699

421%

Natural Gas (Mcf)

636,057

166,733

281%

NGL (Bbls)

87,568

23,143

278%

Total (Boe)

728,141

153,631

374%

Average Daily (Boe/d)

8,091

1,707

374%

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 
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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.

 

 
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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.

 

 
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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

 

 

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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

 

 

 
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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

 

 

 
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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

 

 

 
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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 )

 

 
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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)

Date

Volume (Boe)

Put Sold ($/Boe)

Put Bought ($/Boe)

Call Sold ($/Boe)

Volume (Boe)

Put Bought ($/Boe)

Call Sold ($/Boe)

Call Bought ($/Boe)

2Q 2026

33,900

$0.00

$55.00

$67.65

23,700

$54.00

$62.50

$80.00

3Q 2026

31,800

$45.00

$55.00

$67.65

24,400

$54.00

$62.50

$80.00

4Q 2026

29,700

$45.00

$55.00

$67.65

66,900

$54.00

$62.50

$80.00

FY 2026

95,400

$45.00

$55.00

$67.65

115,000

$54.00

$62.50

$80.00

1Q 2027

27,400

$45.00

$55.00

$71.55

127,700

$54.00

$62.50

$80.00

2Q 2027

26,200

$45.00

$55.00

$71.55

163,700

$54.00

$62.50

$80.00

3Q 2027

25,200

$45.00

$55.00

$71.55

163,300

$54.00

$62.50

$80.00

4Q 2027

24,200

$45.00

$55.00

$71.55

129,800

$54.00

$62.50

$80.00

FY 2027

103,000

$45.00

$55.00

$71.55

584,500

$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

  

 
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Crude Oil - Swaps and Costless Collars

Swaps

Costless Collars

Date

Volume (Boe)

Avg. Price ($/Boe)

Volume (Boe)

Floor Price ($/Boe)

Ceiling Price ($/Boe)

2Q 2026

126,000

$64.15

168,523

$54.89

$70.40

3Q 2026

180,000

$69.09

71,170

$54.87

$70.24

4Q 2026

105,000

$68.51

77,083

$54.63

$68.55

FY 2026

411,000

$67.43

316,776

$54.71

$69.12

1Q 2027

30,000

$64.90

54,900

$54.00

$64.00

2Q 2027

30,000

$64.90

9,900

$54.00

$64.00

3Q 2027

30,000

$64.90

1,700

$54.00

$64.00

4Q 2027

30,000

$64.90

1,800

$54.00

$64.00

FY 2027

120,000

$64.90

68,300

$54.00

$64.00

1Q 2028

-

-

-

-

-

2Q 2028

-

-

-

-

-

3Q 2028

-

-

-

-

4Q 2028

-

-

-

-

-

FY 2028

-

-

-

-

-

 

Natural Gas

 

Swaps

Costless Collars

Date

Volume (Mcf)

Avg. Price ($/mcf)

Volume (Mcf)

Floor Price ($/mcf)

Ceiling Price ($/mcf)

2Q 2026

259,905

$3.95

17,800

$3.50

$5.21

3Q 2026

247,500

$3.95

17,200

$3.50

$5.21

4Q 2026

234,100

$3.95

18,700

$3.50

$5.21

FY 2026

741,505

$3.95

53,700

$3.50

$5.21

1Q 2027

-

$0.00

237,000

$4.00

$5.25

2Q 2027

209,000

$3.74

16,900

$4.00

$5.12

3Q 2027

201,900

$3.74

16,900

$4.00

$5.12

4Q 2027

151,200

$3.74

11,500

$4.00

$5.12

FY 2027

562,100

$3.74

282,300

$4.00

$5.15

1Q 2028

-

-

122,700

$4.00

$4.62

2Q 2028

118,100

$3.49

-

-

-

3Q 2028

115,100

$3.49

-

-

-

4Q 2028

37,900

$3.49

-

-

-

FY 2028

271,100

$3.49

122,700

$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.

 

 
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FAQ

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

PEDEVCO delivered strong underlying growth but a GAAP net loss. Revenue rose 360% to $40.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA increased 404% to $21.5 million. However, a $31.3 million net loss on derivative contracts drove a $25.6 million net loss, or $(3.28) per share.

What drove PEDEVCO’s large net loss in Q1 2026 despite higher revenue?

The main driver was hedge-related losses, not field performance. PEDEVCO recorded a $31.3 million net loss on derivative contracts, including $27.9 million of unrealized mark-to-market losses, which outweighed $6.7 million of operating income and produced a $25.6 million net loss.

How did the Juniper merger impact PEDEVCO’s Q1 2026 production and EBITDA?

The Juniper merger significantly expanded PEDEVCO’s scale. First-quarter production increased 374% to 728,141 Boe, reflecting a full quarter from acquired assets and 31 new D-J Basin wells. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $21.5 million from $4.3 million, largely due to higher volumes from the enlarged asset base.

What guidance did PEDEVCO (PED) provide for full-year 2026?

PEDEVCO reiterated production and Adjusted EBITDA targets for 2026. Management expressed confidence in achieving 6,500–7,000 Boe per day and $60–$70 million of Adjusted EBITDA, based on $16–$20 million of net capital expenditures across its Rocky Mountain and Permian positions.

What is PEDEVCO’s liquidity and debt position as of March 31, 2026?

PEDEVCO ended Q1 2026 with modest cash and meaningful borrowings. Cash and restricted cash totaled $11.3 million. The company had $98.0 million drawn on its senior secured revolving credit facility, which has a $120.0 million borrowing base, leaving about $22.0 million of availability.

How did PEDEVCO’s operating cash flow and capital spending trend in Q1 2026?

Operating cash flow increased alongside higher development spending. Net cash from operating activities rose to $10.5 million, up 78% year over year. Cash paid for drilling and completion costs reached $16.5 million, mainly for D-J Basin development wells and non-operated completion activity.

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