Ring Energy posts $16.6M net loss in Q3 2026
The quarter included approximately $30.5 million in non-core sales, an $18.8 million leasehold acquisition and $10.0 million less revolving debt.
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Ring Energy, Inc. (REI) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $102.3 million, up 30% year over year, and a $16.6 million net loss, including a $41.0 million unrealized loss on commodity derivative contracts. Adjusted net income was $27.3 million, up 108%, and adjusted EBITDA was $57.1 million, up 20%, versus Q3 2025. Net cash from operating activities was $63.1 million, while adjusted free cash flow was negative $13.8 million.
During the quarter, Ring completed approximately $30.5 million of non-core asset sales, acquired approximately 16,500 net acres of Central Basin Platform leasehold for $18.8 million, and reduced revolving borrowings by $10.0 million to $350.0 million at September 30, 2026; LQA leverage was 1.5x. The acquired acreage expanded its Crane and Ector County footprint by over 25%. On October 30, Ring closed another $13.4 million divestiture representing approximately 470 Boe/d. Q4 guidance is 12,900 to 13,500 Bo/d in oil and 20,400 to 21,200 Boe/d in total sales; updated FY 2027 guidance includes 21,000 to 23,000 Boe/d in total sales and $135 million to $165 million in capital spending.
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- Moderate pointRevenue increased 30% year over year to $102.3 million.
- Moderate pointAdjusted net income rose 108% year over year; adjusted EBITDA rose 20%.
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- Moderate pointQ3 net income: -$16.6 million versus $64.8 million in Q2.
- Moderate pointQ3 adjusted free cash flow: -$13.8 million versus $13.9 million in 2025.
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Q4 2026: oil production 12,900 to 13,500 Bo/d; total sales 20,400 to 21,200 Boe/d. Updated FY 2027 guidance pro forma for divestitures: oil production 13,200 to 14,300 Bo/d; total sales 21,000 to 23,000 Boe/d; capital spending $135 million to $165 million.
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| 99.2 | Presentation Materials dated November 6, 2026 | ||||||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | ||||||||||
RING ENERGY, INC. | |||||||||||
Date: | November 6, 2026 | By: | /s/ Sundip S. Johl | ||||||||
| Sundip S. Johl | |||||||||||
Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||
ADVANCES DISCIPLINED PORTFOLIO STRATEGY
Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 to Q2 2026 % Change | Q3 2025 | Q3 2026 to Q3 2025 % Change | YTD 2026 | YTD 2025 | YTD % Change | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average Daily Sales Volumes (Boe/d) | 20,635 | 19,990 | 3% | 20,789 | (1)% | 19,997 | 20,167 | (1)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Crude Oil (Bo/d) | 12,818 | 12,683 | 1% | 13,332 | (4)% | 12,594 | 13,310 | (5)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net Sales (MBoe) | 1,898.4 | 1,819.1 | 4% | 1,912.6 | (1)% | 5,459.1 | 5,505.7 | (1)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Realized Price - All Products ($/Boe) | $53.91 | $57.55 | (6)% | $41.10 | 31% | $51.42 | $43.64 | 18% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Realized Price - Crude Oil ($/Bo) | $83.72 | $95.45 | (12)% | $64.32 | 30% | $82.92 | $65.54 | 27% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues ($MM) | $102.3 | $104.7 | (2)% | $78.6 | 30% | $280.7 | $240.3 | 17% | ||||||||||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) ($MM) | $(16.6) | $64.8 | (126)% | $(51.6) | 68% | $(172.4) | $(21.9) | (687)% | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Income1 ($MM) | $27.3 | $24.0 | 14% | $13.1 | 108% | $58.7 | $34.8 | 69% | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA1 ($MM) | $57.1 | $54.5 | 5% | $47.7 | 20% | $149.9 | $145.6 | 3% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Expenditures ($MM) | $64.0 | $43.2 | 48% | $24.6 | 160% | $141.7 | $73.9 | 92% | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Free Cash Flow1 ($MM) | $(13.8) | $4.4 | (414)% | $13.9 | (199)% | $(9.2) | $44.5 | (121)% | ||||||||||||||||||
Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 to Q2 2026 % Change | Q3 2025 | Q3 2026 to Q3 2025 % Change | YTD 2026 | YTD 2025 | YTD % Change | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lease operating expenses (“LOE”) ($MM) | $19.4 | $18.4 | 5% | $20.5 | (5)% | $55.9 | $60.4 | (7)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lease operating expenses ($/BOE) | $10.20 | $10.12 | 1% | $10.73 | (5)% | $10.24 | $10.98 | (7)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization ($MM) | $20.9 | $20.1 | 4% | $25.2 | (17)% | $62.4 | $73.4 | (15)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization ($/BOE) | $11.01 | $11.06 | —% | $13.19 | (17)% | $11.43 | $13.33 | (14)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses (“G&A”) ($MM) | $9.0 | $8.0 | 13% | $8.1 | 11% | $24.4 | $23.9 | 2% | ||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses ($/BOE) | $4.77 | $4.37 | 9% | $4.26 | 12% | $4.48 | $4.34 | 3% | ||||||||||||||||||
| G&A excluding share-based compensation ($MM) | $6.5 | $5.8 | 12% | $6.5 | —% | $18.3 | $19.2 | (5)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| G&A excluding share-based compensation ($/BOE) | $3.45 | $3.19 | 8% | $3.41 | 1% | $3.35 | $3.49 | (4)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| G&A excluding share-based compensation & transaction costs ($MM) | $6.5 | $5.8 | 12% | $6.5 | —% | $18.3 | $19.2 | (5)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| G&A excluding share-based compensation & transaction costs ($/BOE) | $3.45 | $3.19 | 8% | $3.41 | 1% | $3.35 | $3.49 | (4)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense ($MM) | $7.7 | $8.4 | (8)% | $10.1 | (24)% | $24.7 | $31.3 | (21)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense ($/BOE) | $4.05 | $4.61 | (12)% | $5.26 | (23)% | $4.52 | $5.69 | (21)% | ||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on derivative contracts ($MM) (1) | $(53.2) | $23.7 | (324)% | $0.4 | NM (2) | $(111.7) | $14.2 | (887)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Realized gain (loss) on derivative contracts ($MM) | $(12.2) | $(18.5) | 34% | $2.5 | (588)% | $(35.9) | $2.7 | NM (2) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative contracts ($MM) | $(41.0) | $42.2 | (197)% | $(2.1) | NM (2) | $(75.8) | $11.5 | (759)% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Quarter | Area | Wells Drilled | Wells Completed | Drilled Uncompleted ("DUC") | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1Q 2026 | Northwest Shelf (Horizontal) | 5 | 5 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Central Basin Platform (Horizontal) (1) | — | 1 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Basin Platform (Vertical) | 1 | 1 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 6 | 7 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2Q 2026 | Northwest Shelf (Horizontal) | 2 | 2 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Basin Platform (Horizontal) | 5 | 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 7 | 4 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3Q 2026 | Central Basin Platform (Horizontal) | 8 | 7 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total (2) | 8 | 7 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q4 2026 | FY 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| UPDATED | UPDATED | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales Volumes: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Oil (Bo/d) | 12,900 - 13,500 | 13,200 - 14,300 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total (Boe/d) | 20,400 - 21,200 | 21,000 - 23,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Oil (%) | 63% | 63% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| NGLs (%) | 20% | 20% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas (%) | 17% | 17% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Program: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital spending(1) (millions) | $43 - $48 | $135 - $165 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| New >1.5 mile lateral wells drilled | 5 | 20 - 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wells completed and online | 5 | 20 - 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| DUC wells | 4 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| LOE (per Boe) | $9.80 - $10.30 | $9.70 - $10.50 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oil, Natural Gas, and Natural Gas Liquids Revenues | $ | 102,343,662 | $ | 104,681,489 | $ | 78,601,336 | $ | 280,696,815 | $ | 240,295,302 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Costs and Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lease operating expenses | 19,367,227 | 18,409,462 | 20,518,472 | 55,899,033 | 60,442,005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gathering, transportation and processing costs | 180,787 | 101,902 | 126,569 | 399,738 | 463,990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ad valorem taxes | 2,210,911 | 2,202,160 | 2,446,565 | 6,615,608 | 5,627,320 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oil and natural gas production taxes | 4,584,698 | 5,047,619 | 3,670,987 | 13,186,208 | 11,088,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 20,900,733 | 20,114,890 | 25,225,345 | 62,421,571 | 73,411,242 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceiling test impairment | — | — | 72,912,330 | 162,086,257 | 72,912,330 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | 405,729 | 401,944 | 390,563 | 1,203,169 | 1,099,363 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease expense | 124,187 | 175,090 | 175,091 | 474,368 | 525,272 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 9,046,598 | 7,954,230 | 8,139,771 | 24,439,606 | 23,898,266 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Costs and Operating Expenses | 56,820,870 | 54,407,297 | 133,605,693 | 326,725,558 | 249,467,837 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (Loss) from Operations | 45,522,792 | 50,274,192 | (55,004,357) | (46,028,743) | (9,172,535) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 108,728 | 148,540 | 74,253 | 327,797 | 233,969 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest (expense) | (7,695,843) | (8,379,552) | (10,052,320) | (24,675,004) | (31,308,510) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on derivative contracts | (53,200,280) | 23,724,426 | 444,305 | (111,706,779) | 14,163,569 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on disposal of assets | 52,331 | 104,150 | 105,642 | 156,481 | 385,545 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | — | 9,600 | — | 15,437 | 159,712 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Other Income (Expense) | (60,735,064) | 15,607,164 | (9,428,120) | (135,882,068) | (16,365,715) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (Loss) Before Benefit from (Provision for) Income Taxes | (15,212,272) | 65,881,356 | (64,432,477) | (181,910,811) | (25,538,250) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit from (Provision for) Income Taxes | (1,387,957) | (1,088,046) | 12,800,947 | 9,512,410 | 3,652,345 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | (16,600,229) | $ | 64,793,310 | $ | (51,631,530) | $ | (172,398,401) | $ | (21,885,905) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share | $ | (0.06) | $ | 0.28 | $ | (0.25) | $ | (0.74) | $ | (0.11) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share | $ | (0.06) | $ | 0.27 | $ | (0.25) | $ | (0.74) | $ | (0.11) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding | 260,533,239 | 233,951,765 | 206,688,003 | 234,543,417 | 204,223,621 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding | 260,533,239 | 237,808,489 | 206,688,003 | 234,543,417 | 204,223,621 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales volumes: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oil (Bbls) | 1,179,247 | 1,154,147 | 1,226,537 | 3,438,217 | 3,633,739 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Natural gas (Mcf) | 1,896,728 | 1,764,659 | 1,853,599 | 5,350,899 | 5,172,603 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Natural gas liquids (Bbls) | 403,060 | 370,819 | 377,141 | 1,129,052 | 1,009,881 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (Boe)(1) | 1,898,428 | 1,819,076 | 1,912,611 | 5,459,086 | 5,505,721 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % Oil | 62 | % | 64 | % | 64 | % | 63 | % | 66 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| % Natural Gas | 17 | % | 16 | % | 16 | % | 16 | % | 16 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| % Natural Gas Liquids | 21 | % | 20 | % | 20 | % | 21 | % | 18 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Average daily sales volumes: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oil (Bbls/d) | 12,818 | 12,683 | 13,332 | 12,594 | 13,310 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Natural gas (Mcf/d) | 20,617 | 19,392 | 20,148 | 19,600 | 18,947 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Natural gas liquids (Bbls/d) | 4,381 | 4,075 | 4,099 | 4,136 | 3,699 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average daily equivalent sales (Boe/d) | 20,635 | 19,990 | 20,789 | 19,997 | 20,167 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average realized sales prices: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oil ($/Bbl) | $ | 83.72 | $ | 95.45 | $ | 64.32 | $ | 82.92 | $ | 65.54 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Natural gas ($/Mcf) | (0.30) | (5.20) | (1.22) | (2.62) | (0.93) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Natural gas liquids ($/Bbls) | 10.38 | 9.96 | 5.22 | 8.54 | 6.85 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Barrel of oil equivalent ($/Boe) | $ | 53.91 | $ | 57.55 | $ | 41.10 | $ | 51.42 | $ | 43.64 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average costs and expenses per Boe ($/Boe): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lease operating expenses | $ | 10.20 | $ | 10.12 | $ | 10.73 | $ | 10.24 | $ | 10.98 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gathering, transportation and processing costs | 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ad valorem taxes | 1.16 | 1.21 | 1.28 | 1.21 | 1.02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oil and natural gas production taxes | 2.41 | 2.77 | 1.92 | 2.42 | 2.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 11.01 | 11.06 | 13.19 | 11.43 | 13.33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceiling test impairment | — | — | 38.12 | 29.69 | 13.24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease expense | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G&A (including share-based compensation) | 4.77 | 4.37 | 4.26 | 4.48 | 4.34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G&A (excluding share-based compensation) | 3.45 | 3.19 | 3.41 | 3.35 | 3.49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G&A (excluding share-based compensation and transaction costs) | 3.45 | 3.19 | 3.41 | 3.35 | 3.49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of | ||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,473,639 | $ | 902,913 | ||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 49,387,082 | 30,938,908 | ||||||||||||
| Joint interest billing receivables, net | 1,327,039 | 1,623,991 | ||||||||||||
| Derivative assets | 7,115,775 | 21,468,134 | ||||||||||||
| Inventory | 6,068,196 | 5,312,715 | ||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 2,526,316 | 1,822,751 | ||||||||||||
| Total Current Assets | 67,898,047 | 62,069,412 | ||||||||||||
| Properties and Equipment | ||||||||||||||
| Oil and natural gas properties, full cost method | 1,855,601,600 | 1,891,510,431 | ||||||||||||
| Financing lease asset subject to depreciation | 3,677,613 | 3,633,586 | ||||||||||||
| Fixed assets subject to depreciation | 3,404,826 | 3,504,788 | ||||||||||||
| Total Properties and Equipment | 1,862,684,039 | 1,898,648,805 | ||||||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization | (629,969,873) | (569,180,901) | ||||||||||||
| Net Properties and Equipment | 1,232,714,166 | 1,329,467,904 | ||||||||||||
| Operating lease asset | 850,696 | 1,285,159 | ||||||||||||
| Derivative assets | 8,955,873 | 9,739,430 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred financing costs | 7,314,084 | 9,337,344 | ||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 1,317,732,866 | $ | 1,411,899,249 | ||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 117,296,494 | $ | 90,258,731 | ||||||||||
| Income tax liability | 390,507 | 356,436 | ||||||||||||
| Financing lease liability | 646,731 | 730,564 | ||||||||||||
| Operating lease liability | 498,844 | 586,614 | ||||||||||||
| Derivative liabilities | 44,004,900 | 841,193 | ||||||||||||
| Notes payable | 1,006,152 | 505,752 | ||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligations | 291,844 | 418,526 | ||||||||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 164,135,472 | 93,697,816 | ||||||||||||
| Non-current Liabilities | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 12,755,515 | 22,298,701 | ||||||||||||
| Revolving line of credit | 350,000,000 | 420,000,000 | ||||||||||||
| Financing lease liability, less current portion | 439,869 | 593,146 | ||||||||||||
| Operating lease liability, less current portion | 442,008 | 819,223 | ||||||||||||
| Derivative liabilities | 20,007,162 | 2,512,692 | ||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligations | 30,632,348 | 29,972,429 | ||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 578,412,374 | 569,894,007 | ||||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||
Preferred stock - $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding | — | — | ||||||||||||
Common stock - $0.001 par value; 450,000,000 shares authorized; 260,539,607 shares and 207,656,929 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 260,539 | 207,657 | ||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 882,438,355 | 812,777,586 | ||||||||||||
| Retained earnings (Accumulated deficit) | (143,378,402) | 29,019,999 | ||||||||||||
| Total Stockholders’ Equity | 739,320,492 | 842,005,242 | ||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 1,317,732,866 | $ | 1,411,899,249 | ||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Flows From Operating Activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (16,600,229) | $ | 64,793,310 | $ | (51,631,530) | $ | (172,398,401) | $ | (21,885,905) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 20,900,733 | 20,114,890 | 25,225,345 | 62,421,571 | 73,411,242 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceiling test impairment | — | — | 72,912,330 | 162,086,257 | 72,912,330 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | 405,729 | 401,944 | 390,563 | 1,203,169 | 1,099,363 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | 673,731 | 690,842 | 693,625 | 2,058,721 | 3,768,292 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 2,497,039 | 2,149,596 | 1,618,600 | 6,171,443 | 4,661,397 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit loss expense | 50,871 | 92,432 | 907 | 143,303 | 19,029 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on disposal of assets | (52,331) | (104,150) | (105,642) | (156,481) | (385,545) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | 1,508,503 | 1,026,087 | (12,964,252) | (9,707,992) | (4,208,267) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Excess tax expense (benefit) related to share-based compensation | 3,914 | 2,310 | 123,533 | 164,806 | 232,296 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on derivative contracts | 53,200,280 | (23,724,426) | (444,305) | 111,706,779 | (14,163,569) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash received (paid) for derivative settlements, net | (12,177,595) | (18,459,080) | 2,586,230 | (35,912,686) | 2,710,479 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (6,221,110) | 1,996,197 | 4,672,943 | (18,294,525) | 2,299,483 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory | (441,935) | 522,702 | 399,193 | (755,481) | (937,541) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 669,490 | (1,769,310) | 439,087 | (703,565) | (496,396) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | 20,134,593 | (6,503,785) | 841,492 | 23,852,444 | (12,039,039) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement of asset retirement obligation | (1,501,127) | (440,266) | (265,794) | (2,144,812) | (837,065) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 63,050,556 | 40,789,293 | 44,492,325 | 129,734,550 | 106,160,584 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Flows From Investing Activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments for Lime Rock Acquisition | — | — | (1,709,776) | — | (72,569,545) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments to purchase oil and natural gas properties | (18,295,766) | (1,611,607) | (715,126) | (22,689,104) | (1,512,415) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments to develop oil and natural gas properties | (63,127,489) | (39,928,636) | (20,995,094) | (135,562,945) | (70,251,975) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from divestiture of oil and natural gas properties | 30,500,000 | 602,471 | 100 | 35,368,950 | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance proceeds received for damage to oil and natural gas properties | — | — | 160,533 | — | 260,446 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments to acquire or improve fixed assets subject to depreciation | (15,423) | — | (5,708) | (15,423) | (175,369) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of fixed assets subject to depreciation | — | 100,832 | — | 100,832 | 17,360 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (50,938,678) | (40,836,940) | (23,265,071) | (122,797,690) | (144,231,398) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Flows From Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from revolving line of credit | 69,000,000 | 55,000,000 | 31,000,000 | 172,000,000 | 201,322,997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments on revolving line of credit | (79,000,000) | (121,000,000) | (51,000,000) | (242,000,000) | (158,322,997) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock | (216,680) | 64,780,500 | — | 64,563,820 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments for taxes withheld on vested restricted shares, net | (907,083) | — | (8,000) | (908,048) | (961,446) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from notes payable | — | 1,657,810 | — | 1,657,810 | 1,648,539 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments on notes payable | (490,152) | (161,506) | (486,590) | (1,157,410) | (1,143,107) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payment of deferred financing costs | — | — | (332,376) | (35,460) | (5,713,978) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reduction of financing lease liabilities | (161,734) | (132,383) | (113,381) | (486,846) | (338,682) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | (11,775,649) | 144,421 | (20,940,347) | (6,366,134) | 36,491,326 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash | 336,229 | 96,774 | 286,907 | 570,726 | (1,579,488) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash at Beginning of Period | 1,137,410 | 1,040,636 | — | 902,913 | 1,866,395 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash at End of Period | $ | 1,473,639 | $ | 1,137,410 | $ | 286,907 | $ | 1,473,639 | $ | 286,907 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Oil Hedges (WTI) | Q4 2026 | Q1 2027 | Q2 2027 | Q3 2027 | Q4 2027 | Q1 2028 | Q2 2028 | Q3 2028 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swaps: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (Bbl) | 620,500 | 779,500 | 674,000 | 616,000 | 412,963 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average swap price | $ | 70.60 | $ | 71.23 | $ | 67.19 | $ | 68.89 | $ | 57.59 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Two-way collars: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (Bbl) | 368,000 | 2,935 | — | 32,910 | 33,435 | 430,080 | 415,580 | 402,614 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average put price | $ | 65.00 | $ | 62.50 | $ | — | $ | 60.00 | $ | 60.00 | $ | 55.59 | $ | 57.50 | $ | 60.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average call price | $ | 80.00 | $ | 73.65 | $ | — | $ | 72.30 | $ | 72.30 | $ | 66.02 | $ | 73.02 | $ | 77.21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Swaps: WTI NYMEX Rolls | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (BBL) | 300,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average swap price | $ | 5.82 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oil Hedges (WTI) | Q4 2028 | Q1 2029 | Q2 2029 | Q3 2029 | Q4 2029 | Q1 2030 | Q2 2030 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Two-way collars: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (Bbl) | 276,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average put price | $ | 60.00 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average call price | $ | 81.80 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas Hedges (Henry Hub) | Q4 2026 | Q1 2027 | Q2 2027 | Q3 2027 | Q4 2027 | Q1 2028 | Q2 2028 | Q3 2028 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NYMEX Swaps: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (MMBtu) | 1,072,305 | 439,678 | 423,035 | 1,079,906 | 1,046,151 | 1,012,567 | 984,322 | 956,865 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average swap price | $ | 3.99 | $ | 4.02 | $ | 4.02 | $ | 3.86 | $ | 4.02 | $ | 3.77 | $ | 3.77 | $ | 3.77 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Two-way collars: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (MMBtu) | 128,000 | 717,000 | 694,000 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average put price | $ | 3.50 | $ | 3.99 | $ | 3.00 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average call price | $ | 5.42 | $ | 5.21 | $ | 4.32 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas Hedges (Henry Hub) | Q4 2028 | Q1 2029 | Q2 2029 | Q3 2029 | Q4 2029 | Q1 2030 | Q2 2030 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NYMEX Swaps: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (MMBtu) | 931,539 | 908,117 | 886,933 | 866,585 | 846,134 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average swap price | $ | 3.77 | $ | 3.67 | $ | 3.67 | $ | 3.67 | $ | 3.67 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas Hedges (basis differential) | Q4 2026 | Q1 2027 | Q2 2027 | Q3 2027 | Q4 2027 | Q1 2028 | Q2 2028 | Q3 2028 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Waha basis swaps: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (MMBtu) | 411,451 | 196,372 | 480,325 | 464,360 | 449,846 | 435,403 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average spread price (1) | $ | 1.81 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.68 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| El Paso Permian Basin basis swaps: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (MMBtu) | 788,851 | 960,307 | 636,710 | 615,547 | 596,306 | 577,163 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average spread price (1) | $ | 1.92 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.67 | $ | 0.67 | $ | 0.67 | $ | 0.60 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas Hedges (basis differential) | Q4 2028 | Q1 2029 | Q2 2029 | Q3 2029 | Q4 2029 | Q1 2030 | Q2 2030 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Waha basis swaps: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (MMBtu) | — | — | — | 259,975 | 253,840 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average spread price (1) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.71 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| El Paso Permian Basin basis swaps: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hedged volume (MMBtu) | — | — | — | 606,610 | 592,294 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average spread price (1) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 0.54 | $ | 0.64 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Per share - diluted | Total | Per share - diluted | Total | Per share - diluted | Total | Per share - diluted | Total | Per share - diluted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (16,600,229) | $ | (0.06) | $ | 64,793,310 | $ | 0.27 | $ | (51,631,530) | $ | (0.25) | $ | (172,398,401) | $ | (0.74) | $ | (21,885,905) | $ | (0.11) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 2,497,039 | 0.01 | 2,149,596 | 0.01 | 1,618,600 | 0.01 | 6,171,443 | 0.03 | 4,661,397 | 0.02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceiling test impairment | — | — | — | — | 72,912,330 | 0.35 | 162,086,257 | 0.69 | 72,912,330 | 0.37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss (gain) on change in fair value of derivatives | 41,022,685 | 0.15 | (42,183,506) | (0.18) | 2,141,925 | 0.01 | 75,794,093 | 0.33 | (11,453,090) | (0.06) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs - A&D | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 2,786 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax impact on adjusted items | 331,774 | — | (757,785) | — | (11,920,971) | (0.06) | (12,983,555) | (0.06) | (9,456,621) | (0.05) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income | $ | 27,251,269 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 24,001,615 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 13,120,364 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 58,669,837 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 34,780,897 | $ | 0.17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding | 260,533,239 | 237,808,489 | 206,688,003 | 234,543,417 | 204,223,621 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (16,600,229) | $ | 64,793,310 | $ | (51,631,530) | $ | (172,398,401) | $ | (21,885,905) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 7,587,115 | 8,231,012 | 9,978,067 | 24,347,207 | 31,074,541 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss (gain) on change in fair value of derivatives | 41,022,685 | (42,183,506) | 2,141,925 | 75,794,093 | (11,453,090) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceiling test impairment | — | — | 72,912,330 | 162,086,257 | 72,912,330 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | 1,387,957 | 1,088,046 | (12,800,947) | (9,512,410) | (3,652,345) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 20,900,733 | 20,114,890 | 25,225,345 | 62,421,571 | 73,411,242 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | 405,729 | 401,944 | 390,563 | 1,203,169 | 1,099,363 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs - A&D | — | — | 10 | — | 2,786 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 2,497,039 | 2,149,596 | 1,618,600 | 6,171,443 | 4,661,397 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on disposal of assets | (52,331) | (104,150) | (105,642) | (156,481) | (385,545) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | — | (9,600) | — | (15,437) | (159,712) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 57,148,698 | $ | 54,481,542 | $ | 47,728,721 | $ | 149,941,011 | $ | 145,625,062 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1) | 56 | % | 52 | % | 61 | % | 53 | % | 61 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $ | 63,050,556 | $ | 40,789,293 | $ | 44,492,325 | $ | 129,734,550 | $ | 106,160,584 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments - Condensed Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | (12,639,911) | 6,194,462 | (6,086,921) | (1,954,061) | 12,010,558 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs - A&D | — | — | 10 | — | 2,786 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) - current | (124,460) | 59,649 | 39,772 | 30,776 | 323,626 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (64,035,184) | (43,169,155) | (24,589,282) | (141,709,849) | (73,868,326) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from divestiture of oil and natural gas properties (1) | — | 602,471 | 100 | 4,868,950 | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit loss expense | (50,871) | (92,432) | (907) | (143,303) | (19,029) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | — | (9,600) | — | (15,437) | (159,712) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Free Cash Flow | $ | (13,799,870) | $ | 4,374,688 | $ | 13,855,097 | $ | (9,188,374) | $ | 44,450,587 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 57,148,698 | $ | 54,481,542 | $ | 47,728,721 | $ | 149,941,011 | $ | 145,625,062 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest expense (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs) | (6,913,384) | (7,540,170) | (9,284,442) | (22,288,486) | (27,306,249) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (64,035,184) | (43,169,155) | (24,589,282) | (141,709,849) | (73,868,326) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from divestiture of oil and natural gas properties (1) | — | 602,471 | 100 | 4,868,950 | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Free Cash Flow | $ | (13,799,870) | $ | 4,374,688 | $ | 13,855,097 | $ | (9,188,374) | $ | 44,450,587 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $ | 63,050,556 | $ | 40,789,293 | $ | 44,492,325 | $ | 129,734,550 | $ | 106,160,584 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | (12,639,911) | 6,194,462 | (6,086,921) | (1,954,061) | 12,010,558 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations | $ | 50,410,645 | $ | 46,983,755 | $ | 38,405,404 | $ | 127,780,489 | $ | 118,171,142 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expense (G&A) | $ | 9,046,598 | $ | 7,954,230 | $ | 8,139,771 | $ | 24,439,606 | $ | 23,898,266 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 2,497,039 | 2,149,596 | 1,618,600 | 6,171,443 | 4,661,397 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G&A excluding share-based compensation | $ | 6,549,559 | $ | 5,804,634 | $ | 6,521,171 | 18,268,163 | 19,236,869 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs - A&D | — | — | 10 | — | 2,786 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G&A excluding share-based compensation and transaction costs | $ | 6,549,559 | $ | 5,804,634 | $ | 6,521,161 | $ | 18,268,163 | $ | 19,234,083 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, | March 31, | June 30, | September 30, | Last Four Quarters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated EBITDAX Calculation: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | (12,845,294) | $ | (220,591,482) | $ | 64,793,310 | $ | (16,600,229) | $ | (185,243,695) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Plus: Consolidated interest expense | 9,065,509 | 8,529,080 | 8,231,012 | 7,587,115 | 33,412,716 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plus: Income tax provision (benefit) | (3,800,401) | (11,988,413) | 1,088,046 | 1,387,957 | (13,312,811) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plus: Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 23,002,908 | 21,405,948 | 20,114,890 | 20,900,733 | 85,424,479 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plus: non-cash charges reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent | 23,025,119 | 240,961,475 | (39,631,966) | 43,925,453 | 268,280,081 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated EBITDAX | $ | 38,447,841 | $ | 38,316,608 | $ | 54,595,292 | $ | 57,201,029 | $ | 188,560,770 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Plus: Pro Forma Acquired Consolidated EBITDAX | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Pro Forma Divested Consolidated EBITDAX | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro Forma Consolidated EBITDAX | $ | 38,447,841 | $ | 38,316,608 | $ | 54,595,292 | $ | 57,201,029 | $ | 188,560,770 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-cash charges reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | $ | 390,892 | $ | 395,496 | $ | 401,944 | $ | 405,729 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative assets | (14,753,449) | 76,954,914 | (42,183,506) | 41,022,685 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceiling test impairment | 35,913,116 | 162,086,257 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 1,474,560 | 1,524,808 | 2,149,596 | 2,497,039 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total non-cash charges reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent | $ | 23,025,119 | $ | 240,961,475 | $ | (39,631,966) | $ | 43,925,453 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| As of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | Corresponding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | Leverage Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leverage Ratio Covenant: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revolving line of credit | $ | 350,000,000 | 1.85 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes payable | 1,006,152 | 0.01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital lease obligations | 1,086,600 | 0.01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Total Debt | $ | 352,092,752 | 1.87 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro Forma Consolidated EBITDAX | 188,560,770 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leverage Ratio | 1.87 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum Allowed | ≤ 3.00x | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, | March 31, | June 30, | September 30, | Last Four Quarters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated EBITDAX Calculation: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | 5,657,519 | $ | 9,110,738 | $ | 20,634,887 | $ | (51,631,530) | $ | (16,228,386) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Plus: Consolidated interest expense | 9,987,731 | 9,408,728 | 11,687,746 | 9,978,067 | 41,062,272 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plus: Income tax provision (benefit) | 1,803,629 | 3,041,177 | 6,107,425 | (12,800,947) | (1,848,716) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plus: Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 24,548,849 | 22,615,983 | 25,569,914 | 25,225,345 | 97,960,091 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plus: non-cash charges reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent | 8,994,957 | 2,392,703 | (12,236,121) | 77,063,418 | 76,214,957 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated EBITDAX | $ | 50,992,685 | $ | 46,569,329 | $ | 51,763,851 | $ | 47,834,353 | $ | 197,160,218 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Plus: Pro Forma Acquired Consolidated EBITDAX | 5,244,078 | 7,392,359 | — | — | 12,636,437 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Pro Forma Divested Consolidated EBITDAX | 77,819 | 8,855 | — | — | 86,674 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro Forma Consolidated EBITDAX | $ | 56,314,582 | $ | 53,970,543 | $ | 51,763,851 | $ | 47,834,353 | $ | 209,883,329 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-cash charges reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset retirement obligation accretion | $ | 323,085 | $ | 326,549 | $ | 382,251 | $ | 390,563 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative assets | 6,999,552 | 375,196 | (13,970,211) | 2,141,925 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceiling test impairment | — | — | — | 72,912,330 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 1,672,320 | 1,690,958 | 1,351,839 | 1,618,600 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total non-cash charges reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent | $ | 8,994,957 | $ | 2,392,703 | $ | (12,236,121) | $ | 77,063,418 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| As of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | Corresponding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | Leverage Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leverage Ratio Covenant: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revolving line of credit | $ | 428,000,000 | 2.04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes payable | 1,001,829 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lime Rock deferred payment | 10,000,000 | 0.05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital lease obligations | 1,275,826 | 0.01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Total Debt | $ | 440,277,655 | 2.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro Forma Consolidated EBITDAX | 209,883,329 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leverage Ratio | 2.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum Allowed | ≤ 3.00x | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||
| September 30, | |||||
| 2026 | |||||
| Consolidated Total Debt | $ | 352,092,752 | |||
| Consolidated EBITDAX | 57,201,029 | ||||
| LQA Consolidated EBITDAX | $ | 228,804,116 | |||
| Consolidated Total Debt to LQA Consolidated EBITDAX | 1.5 | ||||
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| All-In Cash Operating Costs: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lease operating expenses (including workovers) | $ | 19,367,227 | $ | 18,409,462 | $ | 20,518,472 | $ | 55,899,033 | $ | 60,442,005 | |||||||||||||||||||
G&A excluding share-based compensation | 6,549,559 | 5,804,634 | 6,521,171 | 18,268,163 | 19,236,869 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest expense (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs) | 6,913,384 | 7,540,170 | 9,284,442 | 22,288,486 | 27,306,249 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease expense | 124,187 | 175,090 | 175,091 | 474,368 | 525,272 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oil and natural gas production taxes | 4,584,698 | 5,047,619 | 3,670,987 | 13,186,208 | 11,088,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ad valorem taxes | 2,210,911 | 2,202,160 | 2,446,565 | 6,615,608 | 5,627,320 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gathering, transportation and processing costs | 180,787 | 101,902 | 126,569 | 399,738 | 463,990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| All-in cash operating costs | $ | 39,930,753 | $ | 39,281,037 | $ | 42,743,297 | $ | 117,131,604 | $ | 124,689,754 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Boe | 1,898,428 | 1,819,076 | 1,912,611 | 5,459,086 | 5,505,721 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| All-in cash operating costs per Boe | $ | 21.03 | $ | 21.59 | $ | 22.35 | $ | 21.46 | $ | 22.65 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited for All Periods) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Operating Margin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Realized revenues per Boe | $ | 53.91 | $ | 57.55 | $ | 41.10 | $ | 51.42 | $ | 43.64 | |||||||||||||||||||
| All-in cash operating costs per Boe | 21.03 | 21.59 | 22.35 | 21.46 | 22.65 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Operating Margin per Boe | $ | 32.88 | $ | 35.96 | $ | 18.75 | $ | 29.96 | $ | 20.99 | |||||||||||||||||||