Evolution Petroleum Corporation Reports 10% Year-Over-Year Production Increase and Declares $0.12 Quarterly Dividend for Fiscal Q3 2025

Evolution Petroleum reports 10% production growth, announces $0.12 dividend for Q3 2025, and discusses operational updates.

Quiver AI Summary

Evolution Petroleum Corporation announced a 10% year-over-year production increase for its fiscal second quarter, reaching an average of 6,935 BOEPD. Despite this growth, revenues fell by 4% to $20.3 million due to lower commodity prices, particularly natural gas. The company reported a net loss of $1.8 million, a significant decrease from net income in the previous year. In line with its commitment to shareholder returns, Evolution declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share for the upcoming fiscal third quarter, marking its 46th consecutive dividend payment. The company is optimistic about future production potential, citing progress on several new wells and a favorable outlook for cash flow generation. Additionally, it plans to continue exploring acquisition opportunities to enhance growth and cash flow.

Potential Positives

• Fiscal Q2 production increased by 10% year-over-year to an average of 6,935 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD), demonstrating strong operational performance.
• The company declared its 46th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, underscoring its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
• A total of $4.1 million was returned to shareholders in cash dividends during Q2 2025, highlighting consistent shareholder return strategies.
• Subsequent developments include the completion of two new wells in the 2nd Chaveroo Field, indicating ongoing growth and operational expansion.

Potential Negatives

• Net income for the fiscal second quarter showed a loss of $1.8 million, a significant contrast to the net income of $1.1 million reported in the same quarter of the previous year, illustrating a substantial decline in profitability.
• The company experienced a 4% decrease in revenues year-over-year, primarily due to a 12% drop in average realized commodity prices, indicating challenges in maintaining revenue amidst fluctuating market conditions.
• Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 17% compared to the prior year’s quarter, pointing to declining operational performance despite increased production volumes.

FAQ

What was Evolution Petroleum's average production in fiscal Q2 2025?

The average production in fiscal Q2 2025 was 6,935 BOEPD, a 10% increase year-over-year.

How much is the declared dividend for Q3 2025?

Evolution Petroleum has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share for fiscal third quarter 2025.

What factors contributed to revenue decline in Q2 2025?

Revenue declined primarily due to a 12% decrease in average realized commodity prices despite increased production volumes.

How many wells were brought online during fiscal Q2 2025?

Three gross wells were brought online during the fiscal Q2 2025 in the SCOOP/STACK area.

What were the net income results for fiscal Q2 2025?

Evolution Petroleum reported a net loss of $1.8 million in fiscal Q2 2025, compared to a net income of $1.1 million in the prior year.

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Full Release

– Fiscal Q2 Production Up 10% Y/Y to 6,935 Average BOEPD –




– Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.12 for Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 –

HOUSTON, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EPM) ("Evolution" or the "Company") today announced its financial and operating results for its fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2024. The Company’s diversified portfolio continues to deliver production growth, with fiscal Q2 volumes increasing 10% year-over-year to 6,935 BOEPD. Further reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns, Evolution declared its 46

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consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share for the fiscal 2025 third quarter.

Financial & Operational Highlights

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  Fiscal Q2 production increased 10% year-over-year to 6,935 average barrels of oil equivalent per day ("BOEPD"), with oil increasing 13%, natural gas increasing 9%, and natural gas liquids ("NGLs") increasing 9%.
  


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  $4.1 million returned to shareholders in the form of cash dividends during the fiscal second quarter of 2025.
  


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  Three gross SCOOP/STACK wells brought online during the quarter — currently, 8 wells in progress or permitted.
  


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  Subsequent to quarter end, completed drilling two of four gross wells in the 2
  
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  Chaveroo Field development block and expect to finish drilling the remaining 2 wells in the block by early March.
  
  
  

Kelly Loyd, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Driven by our favorable near and long-term outlook for sustainable cash flow generation from our diversified asset base, we are pleased to announce our 11

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straight dividend at the rate of $0.12 per share for the upcoming quarter, payable March 31, 2025. Despite operational issues and downtime at Chaveroo and Williston, which resulted in approximately 90 BOEPD lower production for the quarter, our balanced portfolio delivered strong year-over-year production growth of 10%. These issues have been resolved, and rates were restored before the end of January. Lower commodity pricing, particularly for natural gas, was the main contributor to a modest revenue decline and net adjusted loss. However, towards the end of the quarter and beyond, we have seen a strong recovery throughout the natural gas futures curve and substantially improved natural gas price realizations to date, while oil and natural gas liquids pricing has remained relatively stable to slightly improved.

We continue to see above-average results from new wells in the SCOOP/STACK area and are excited about new well proposals from several operators within our acreage. We remain very excited about the upcoming four gross wells (two net) in the second development block at Chaveroo. As of today, two of these new wells have been drilled, the third is underway and the fourth will follow immediately thereafter. We expect all four wells to be completed and turned in line during our fiscal fourth quarter.”

Mr. Loyd concluded, “Looking ahead, we remain committed to driving long-term shareholder value with pursuing high-quality, low-decline assets at attractive valuations, expanding our drilling inventory, and maintaining our strong financial foundation. We are evaluating multiple acquisition opportunities that have the potential to enhance our long-term growth strategy and further improve our cash flow generation — all at very compelling valuations that would be materially accretive to earnings. Given our track record of executing disciplined investments, we are confident in our ability to deliver sustainable growth, create value through accretive M&A, and continue supporting our dividend program for years to come.”

Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Total revenues decreased 4% to $20.3 million compared to $21.0 million in the year-ago quarter. The decline was driven primarily by a 12% decrease in average realized commodity prices which offset an increase in production volumes. The increase in production volumes was largely due to the Company's SCOOP/STACK acquisitions in February 2024 and subsequent drilling and completion activities, as well as new wells at Chaveroo that came online at the same time.

Lease operating costs ("LOE") increased to $12.8 million compared to $12.4 million in the year-ago quarter. The overall increase was driven by the addition of the Company's SCOOP/STACK properties and Chaveroo wells since the prior year period, collectively adding $1.2 million in lease operating costs this quarter. The overall increase was partially offset by the reduction in CO2 purchases at Delhi Field due to maintenance on the pipeline that began in February 2024. CO2 purchases restarted in late October 2024. The increase in production from the Company’s SCOOP/STACK properties and Chaveroo wells, which incur lower relative operating costs compared to other areas, has also driven down LOE on a per-unit basis. On a per unit basis, total LOE decreased 6% to $20.05 per BOE compared to $21.30 per BOE in the year-ago quarter.

Depletion, depreciation, and accretion expense was $5.4 million compared to $4.6 million in the year-ago period. On a per BOE basis, the Company's current quarter depletion rate increased to $7.87 per BOE compared to $7.31 per BOE in the year-ago period due to an increase in depletable base related to the Company's SCOOP/STACK acquisitions and capital development expenditures added since the prior fiscal year.

General and administrative ("G&A") expenses, excluding stock-based compensation, increased slightly to $2.0 million compared to $1.9 million in the year-ago period. On a per BOE basis, G&A expenses decreased to $3.13 compared to $3.34 in the year-ago period. The decrease on a per unit basis is the result of increased production.

The Company reported a net loss of $1.8 million or $(0.06) per share, compared to net income of $1.1 million or $0.03 per share in the year-ago period. Excluding the impact of unrealized losses, adjusted net loss was $0.8 million or $(0.03) per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $1.1 million or $0.03 per diluted share in the prior quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA was $5.7 million compared to $6.8 million in the year-ago period. The decrease was primarily due to decreased revenue as a result of lower commodity prices and higher total operating costs due to the SCOOP/STACK acquisitions.

Production & Pricing

Total production for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 10% to 6,935 net BOEPD compared to 6,304 net BOEPD in the year-ago period. Total production for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 included 1,946 barrels per day ("BOPD") of crude oil, 3,848 BOEPD of natural gas, and 1,141 BOEPD of NGLs. The increase in total production was driven by the closing of the Company's SCOOP/STACK acquisitions in February 2024 and production from the initial three wells in the Chaveroo oilfield coming online at the same time. Total oil and natural gas liquids production generated 71% of revenue for the quarter compared to 69% in the year-ago period.

The Company's average realized commodity price (excluding the impact of derivative contracts) decreased 12% to $31.78 per BOE, compared to $36.25 per BOE in the year-ago period. These decreases were primarily driven by a decrease of approximately 19% in realized natural gas prices year over year.

Operations Update

At SCOOP/STACK, the Company's operators brought three gross wells online during fiscal Q2 2025, which is in addition to the seven gross wells brought online during fiscal Q1 2025. Additionally, Evolution has agreed to participate in eight gross new horizontal wells across the acreage. Since the effective date of the acquisitions, a total of 32 gross wells (or 0.5 net wells) have commenced first production.

Chaveroo production for fiscal Q2 was down due to gas interference in the downhole pumps. However, these issues have since been resolved, and production rebounded back to expected rates in January 2025. The Company has preliminarily agreed to six additional horizontal wells in Drilling Block Three, which are anticipated to begin operations in early fiscal 2026. Drilling activities began in January 2025 on the four new gross wells in the Company's second development block. As of today, Evolution has finished drilling two of the four gross wells and expects to finish drilling the remaining wells by early March.

In the Williston Basin, a compressor failure on a third-party-operated gathering system caused temporary downtime for 30 days at the beginning of fiscal Q2, resulting in reduced natural gas sales for the period. Correspondingly, NGL production saw a decline during this period as well. Oil sales volumes were also negatively impacted during the quarter due to delays in sales of oil at the end of December. Those volumes were subsequently sold in January.

At Delhi, CO2 injections resumed during fiscal Q2 2025, which has positively impacted production. Following the quarter end, one new well has been drilled at Test Site V and the Company is awaiting results.

Balance Sheet, Liquidity, and Capital Spending

On December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents totaled $11.7 million, and working capital was $10.5 million. Evolution had $39.5 million of borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility, and total liquidity of $22.2 million, including cash and cash equivalents. In fiscal Q2, Evolution paid $4.1 million in common stock dividends and $0.8 million in capital expenditures. During the period ended December 31, 2024, the Company sold a total of approximately 0.4 million shares of its common stock under its At-the-Market Sales Agreement for net proceeds of approximately $2.0 million, after deducting an initial $0.2 million in fees for due diligence incurred with the offering.

Cash Dividend on Common Stock

On February 10, 2025, Evolution's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock, which will be paid on March 31, 2025, to common stockholders of record on March 14, 2025. This will be the 46

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consecutive quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock since December 31, 2013. To date, Evolution has returned approximately $126.6 million, or $3.81 per share, back to stockholders in common stock dividends.

Conference Call

As previously announced, Evolution Petroleum will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CT to review its fiscal second quarter 2025 financial and operating results. Participants can join online at

https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=HS7VesBT

or by dialing (844) 481-2813. Dial-in participants should ask to join the Evolution Petroleum Corporation call. A replay will be available through February 12, 2026, via the provided webcast link and on Evolution's Investor Relations website at

www.ir.evolutionpetroleum.com

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About Evolution Petroleum

Evolution Petroleum Corporation is an independent energy company focused on maximizing total shareholder returns through the ownership of and investment in onshore oil and natural gas properties in the U.S. The Company aims to build and maintain a diversified portfolio of long-life oil and natural gas properties through acquisitions, selective development opportunities, production enhancements, and other exploitation efforts. Properties include non-operated interests in the following areas: the SCOOP/STACK plays of the Anadarko Basin in Oklahoma; the Chaveroo Oilfield located in Chaves and Roosevelt Counties, New Mexico; the Jonah Field in Sublette County, Wyoming; the Williston Basin in North Dakota; the Barnett Shale located in North Texas; the Hamilton Dome Field located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming; the Delhi Holt-Bryant Unit in the Delhi Field in Northeast Louisiana; as well as small overriding royalty interests in four onshore Texas wells. Visit

www.evolutionpetroleum.com

for more information.

Cautionary Statement

All forward-looking statements contained in this press release regarding the Company's current and future expectations, potential results, and plans and objectives involve a wide range of risks and uncertainties. Statements herein using words such as "believe," "expect," "may," "plans," "outlook," "should," "will," and words of similar meaning are forward-looking statements. Although the Company's expectations are based on business, engineering, geological, financial, and operating assumptions that it believes to be reasonable, many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from its expectations. The Company gives no assurance that its goals will be achieved. These factors and others are detailed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Contact



Investor Relations


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ir@evolutionpetroleum.com

Evolution Petroleum Corporation




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We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation, depletion, and accretion (DD&A), stock-based compensation, ceiling test impairment, and other impairments, unrealized loss (gain) on change in fair value of derivatives, and other non-recurring or non-cash expense (income) items.