PEDEVCO Corp. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

PEDEVCO Corp. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary - Moby

Strategic Transformation and Operational Integration

Completed a transformative merger with Juniper Capital, scaling production from 1,500 to over 5,300 BOE per day and doubling proved reserves to 32.1 million BOE. Established a unique Rockies-focused platform with over 310,000 net acres and a deep inventory of over 1,000 identified drilling locations across the D-J, Powder River, and Permian Basins. Shifted strategic focus toward internal cash flow generation and organic development, noting that the company no longer requires M&A to sustain growth due to its extensive inventory. Attributed the 203% year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDA to the successful integration of acquired assets and underlying operational strength despite lower realized crude prices. Emphasized strong insider alignment, with management and Juniper Capital holding a significant majority of shares and investing $18.6 million in new equity at merger close. Prioritizing a 'discipline-first' approach to capital allocation, focusing on maximizing the efficiency of every barrel produced rather than relying on favorable commodity price movements.

2026 Outlook and Development Strategy

Projecting 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $60 million to $70 million based on conservative price assumptions of $65 oil and $3.50 gas. Anticipating Q1 2026 to be the peak production quarter for the year due to flush production from 31 new wells brought online late in 2025. Implementing a $10 million to $13 million cost optimization program targeting high-return projects like pump conversions to reduce lease operating expenses by up to $1 million per month. Maintaining a flexible capital plan of $16 million to $20 million, with 90% allocated to the D-J Basin, while evaluating potential acceleration in the second half of the year. Targeting a conservative leverage ratio of 1.2x to 1.3x net debt to EBITDA by year-end 2026 to ensure financial stability across commodity cycles.

Financial Adjustments and Risk Factors

Reported a 2025 GAAP net loss of $10.4 million, primarily driven by $7.5 million in nonrecurring merger costs and $8.1 million in deferred income tax expense. Noted a 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective March 13, 2026, which has been retroactively applied to all share and per-share metrics in the report. Identified a temporary increase in unit LOE to $11.62 per BOE due to the higher cost structure of acquired assets, with improvements expected by mid-2026. Flagged the Powder River Basin as a longer-dated resource with significant potential that will be developed based on third-party drilling results and market conditions.

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Readiness to accelerate D-J Basin activity amid higher prices

Management stated they can stand up a rig within a few months if prices warrant, supported by one fully permitted DSU and another in progress. Noted that significant partner-operated development AFEs are expected to arrive in the second half of 2026 and into 2027.

Timeline and scope of the $10M-$13M optimization program

The majority of field optimization work is expected to be completed by the third or fourth quarter of 2026. Full run-rate benefits of $13 million to $15 million in annualized EBITDA additions are projected to be realized in late 2026 and into 2027.

Future M&A appetite and consolidation strategy in the Rockies

The company remains focused on consolidating small operators and acreage in the Powder River Basin to transition from a small-cap to a mid-cap entity. Management will weigh acquisitions against their existing 10-year inventory, favoring drilling in high-price environments and accretive M&A in lower-price environments.

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