10-Q · May 6, 2026
HighPeak Energy reported its Q1 2026 results with a significant net loss of $127.4 million, translating to an EPS of -$1.02, compared to a profit of $36.3 million and EPS of $0.30 in Q1 2025. Revenues plunged by 21%…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
HPK earnings analysis
Filed August 10, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
HighPeak delivered a strong Q2 2026, with revenue up 26% year over year to $272.419 million, diluted EPS of $0.59 versus $0.19, and operating margin of approximately 29.5% versus approximately 20.1%. Results were driven…
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HighPeak delivered a strong Q2 2026, with revenue up 26% year over year to $272.419 million, diluted EPS of $0.59 versus $0.19, and operating margin of approximately 29.5% versus approximately 20.1%. Results were driven primarily by a 35% increase in realized price per Boe to $66.11, but production declined 7% and six-month operating cash flow fell 39% to $180.546 million. The key offset is financial risk: management cited uncertainty around covenant compliance beginning in Q3 2026, while six-month capital additions of $186.372 million exceeded operating cash flow.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.59
- Operating margin
- 29.5%
- Segment
- Single reporting segment: Midland Basin crude oil and natural gas exploration, development and production; revenue was $272.419 million in Q2 2026 versus $216.472 million in Q2 2025.
What stood out
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Higher prices drove strong revenue growth
Q2 2026 revenue increased 26% year over year to $272.419 million from $216.472 million, driven by a 35% increase in realized price per Boe to $66.11, partially offset by a 7% decline in daily sales volumes to 45,285 Boepd.
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Operating profitability improved
Income from operations rose to $80.243 million from $43.444 million, while operating margin expanded to approximately 29.5% from approximately 20.1% year over year and 16.7% in Q1 2026.
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EPS rebounded sharply
Diluted EPS increased to $0.59 from $0.19 in Q2 2025 and improved from a $(1.02) loss in Q1 2026. Net income was $82.275 million versus $26.176 million year over year.
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Liquids pricing and midstream gains helped
Crude oil realized pricing increased 55% to $98.82 per barrel, while NGL volumes increased 13% to 8,429 Bbls per day and natural gas volumes increased 9% to 47,423 Mcf per day.
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Capital spending was reduced
Six-month capital spending declined to $186.372 million from $306.157 million, while six-month net cash used in investing activities improved to $190.143 million from $322.078 million.
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Liquidity was supported by cash and capacity
The company was in compliance with its debt covenants as of June 30, 2026, had $146.346 million of cash and approximately $92.1 million of available revolver capacity, and its 2026 capital budget is $255 million to $285 million.
What to watch
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Covenant compliance risk is elevated
Management stated it is uncertain whether the company can comply with covenants beginning in Q3 2026 when requirements reset to more stringent levels. The Q2 temporary total net leverage limit was 2.25x, while the company’s debt totaled $1.189 billion and current maturities increased to $120.0 million from $60.0 million.
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Cash generation did not cover capex
Six-month operating cash flow declined 39% to $180.546 million from $298.265 million, while additions to oil and gas properties were $186.372 million, exceeding operating cash flow by approximately $5.8 million before other investing items.
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Production is trending lower
Daily sales volumes declined 11% for the first six months to 45,456 Boepd from 50,876 Boepd, including a 17% decline in crude oil volumes to 29,884 Bbls per day from 36,056 Bbls per day, primarily due to reduced development activity and natural decline.
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Derivative settlements remain a cash headwind
The company recognized a six-month net derivative loss of $103.601 million, including $31.400 million of mark-to-market losses and $72.201 million of net settlement payments, despite a $53.426 million derivative gain in Q2.
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Receivables and customer concentration rose
Accounts receivable increased to $83.064 million from $55.546 million at December 31, 2025, while 88% of six-month sales revenue came from the largest purchaser, increasing working-capital and customer-concentration exposure.
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Natural gas economics deteriorated
The company’s natural gas realized price was negative $1.50 per Mcf in Q2 2026 versus positive $1.50 per Mcf a year earlier, and management noted that commodity-price volatility is expected to continue.
Management's outlook
No explicit EPS or revenue guidance was provided. Management expects 2026 capital expenditures of approximately $255 million to $285 million, excluding acquisitions, and plans to average one drilling rig and less than one frac crew during the remainder of 2026, subject to market conditions. Future drilling and completion activity will be assessed monthly.
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