Revenue and Net Income Increase QoQ and YoY
Adjusted EBITDA of $18.7 Million for the Quarter
Enhanced Development Plan Expected to Drive Future Growth
HOUSTON, Aug. 13, 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 second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Financial & Operational Highlights
($000s except as noted)Q2 2026Q2 2025Q1 2026ChangeYoYChange
QoQAverage Daily Production (Boe/d)6,8011,5178,091+348%(16)%Revenue$46,113$6,972$40,222+561%+15%Net Income (Loss)$17,454$(1,676)$(25,627)NM(2)NM(2)Adjusted EBITDA(1)$18,669$3,032$18,138+516%+3%
(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. Note that the Company’s prior earnings release for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 excluded realized losses on derivative contracts from its calculation of Adjusted EBITDA. Commencing with the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the Company includes such realized losses in its calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, and the first quarter 2026 amount presented above has been recast on that same basis for comparative purposes. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $21.5 million as previously reported and is $18.1 million as recast.
(2) “NM” means “Not Meaningful.”
- Second quarter 2026 production increased 348% to 618,912 Boe (average 6,801 Boe/d), compared to 138,028 Boe (1,517 Boe/d) in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting the contribution from the asset base acquired in the Q4 2025 merger along with production added from the 2025 development plan.
- Oil and gas revenue increased 561% to $46.1 million, compared to $7.0 million in the prior year period, driven by significantly higher production volumes and a higher average realized oil price.
- Second quarter 2026 net income of $17.5 million or $1.31 per common share, compared to a net loss of $1.7 million or $(0.37) per share in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting higher operating income from the expanded asset base and $5.0 million of net income on derivative contracts.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 516% to $18.7 million, compared to $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting higher production volumes from the expanded asset base and a higher average realized oil price.
- Development program commenced with recent completion of a previously-drilled well in the DJ Basin. Further development of the Company’s extensive drilling inventory is expected to generate significant future production and cash flow growth, while maintaining focus on low leverage and balance sheet strength.
Management Commentary
J. Douglas Schick, President and Chief Executive Officer of PEDEVCO, commented:
“Our second quarter results demonstrate the earnings power of the platform we’ve assembled. Oil prices were constructive in the quarter, but the durable story is scale — a larger, more diversified asset base with materially greater cash-generating capacity, now translating into financial performance and balance sheet strength ahead of our original expectations. We reduced borrowings under our credit facility from $98 million at March 31, 2026 to $85 million at June 30, 2026, and over the first half of the year cut our working capital deficit, excluding hedge mark-to-market, by approximately $25 million. With approximately $12.1 million of cash and restricted cash at quarter end, net debt stood at approximately $73 million(3). On the strength of $36.8 million of Adjusted EBITDA in the first half of the year and a strong balance sheet, we plan to execute our 2nd half 2026 development plan we have been working on since the closing of our October 2025 merger.”
"Over the past several months, we have conducted extensive analysis on our hundreds of thousands of acres, and we are now putting that capacity to work. We have recently completed a previously-drilled well in the DJ Basin, and over the next several months, we plan to drill or participate in over 20 gross wells across our asset base. We expect this program to add a material amount of production in late 2026 continuing into 2027. This is a disciplined program built to grow production and cash flow while preserving a strong balance sheet and creating long-term value for our shareholders."
(3) Net debt is a non-GAAP measure representing total debt outstanding under the Company’s Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility ($85.0 million at June 30, 2026) less cash and restricted cash ($12.1 million) as of the same date. Net debt is not a measure of liquidity or performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, has no standardized meaning, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Second Quarter Financial Summary
Revenue. Total crude oil, natural gas and NGL revenues for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026 increased 561% to $46.1 million, compared to $7.0 million for the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by higher production volumes reflecting the consolidation of the assets acquired in the October 2025 merger with certain portfolio companies controlled by Juniper Capital Advisors, L.P. (the “Juniper Merger”), together with a higher average realized oil price. Of the $39.1 million increase, $35.8 million was attributable to higher sales volumes and $3.3 million to higher realized pricing.
Lease Operating Expenses. Lease operating costs were $16.4 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $2.8 million for the prior year period, primarily as a result 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.
General and Administrative Expenses. Total G&A expenses (including share-based compensation) increased 101% to $3.4 million, compared to $1.7 million for the prior year period, primarily due to additional payroll expenses associated with the Juniper Merger and higher legal and audit fees due to the growth of the Company.
Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Accretion. DD&A increased by $6.3 million to $10.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the prior year period, driven by higher production volumes and a significantly expanded asset base following the Juniper Merger.
Net Income (Loss) on Derivative Contracts. The Company recognized net income of $5.0 million on its derivative contracts. Although the Company recorded $8.1 million in realized settlement losses during the three months ended June 30, 2026, these settlement losses were more than offset by a non-cash unrealized gain on derivative contracts of $13.1 million, primarily due to the decrease in commodity pricing from March 31, 2026 to June 30, 2026 related to unsettled periods.
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 Income (Loss). The Company reported net income of $17.5 million or $1.31 per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a net loss of $1.7 million or $(0.37) per share for the prior year period, primarily reflecting higher operating income and $5.0 million of net income on derivative contracts.
Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA was $18.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $3.0 million in the prior year period, reflecting a significant increase driven by higher production volumes from the assets acquired in the Juniper Merger and a higher average realized oil price.
Production and Realized Price Summary
Quarter EndedQuarter Ended% Change 06/30/202606/30/2025 Production Volumes: Crude Oil (Bbls)450,607100,249349%Natural Gas (Mcf)512,805119,493329%NGL (Bbls)82,83817,863364%Total (Boe)618,912138,028348%Average Daily (Boe/d)6,8011,517348% Average Realized Prices: Crude Oil ($/Bbl)$94.07$61.6553%Natural Gas ($/Mcf)$2.10$2.70(22%)NGL ($/Bbl)$31.98$26.2522%
Operational Update
Second quarter 2026 production of 618,912 Boe, or 6,801 Boe/d, was in line with the Company’s internal plan. On a sequential basis, production declined as expected (16% quarter on quarter), as the first quarter benefited from the timing of the D-J Basin wells brought online in late 2025. During the quarter, the Company continued to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies across its asset base, which the Company expects will support continued performance through the balance of the year.
D-J Basin. The Company holds approximately 88,605 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. During the second quarter, the Company continued to advance its field optimization program and completed its planned first-half participation in 10 non-operated wells with working interests ranging from 1.1% to 6.3%. Following quarter-end, the Company completed its previously disclosed D-J Basin DUC, the Hastings well, with first production expected in early August. Certain nearby wells were temporarily shut-in during completion operations, and the Company also accelerated several optimization projects into the third quarter. As a result, production is expected to be lower in July before improving as affected wells return to service and the Hastings well begins contributing.
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. During the quarter, certain permitting-related matters affecting Wyoming acreage were resolved, improving the Company’s ability to advance portions of the asset toward development. Production in the area is stable and provides a strong base for growth from development of our properties in 2026 and beyond.
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. The asset continued to provide a stable production base during the second quarter. The Company remained focused on operating efficiency and continued to evaluate lift conversions, well interventions and other optimization opportunities designed to reduce operating costs and improve margins.
Liquidity and Capital Structure
As of June 30, 2026, the Company had cash of $10.8 million and restricted cash of $1.3 million. During the quarter, revolver borrowings under the Company’s Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility declined to $85.0 million from $98.0 million as of March 31, 2026. Working capital deficit, excluding derivative contract assets and liabilities, was $8.6 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $34.1 million at December 31, 2025, a decrease of $25.5 million, consistent with the improvement described above. As of June 30, 2026, the Company also had $40.0 million of additional availability under the A&R Credit Agreement.
Earnings Conference Call
PEDEVCO management will host a conference call today, Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time
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. 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 over 300,000 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 second-half 2026 development program, including planned capital investment, well count and the timing and expected contribution of first production, expected benefits of the Juniper Merger including cost savings and operational synergies, expected operational efficiencies and cost reductions, expected production levels, including expected third-quarter production cadence and the expected contribution of the Hastings well, development plans, permitting and other regulatory matters affecting the Company’s acreage, 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, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, 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. 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, unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts, gain on sale of oil and gas properties, 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. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the Company’s operating performance and cash-generating capacity across periods on a consistent basis, to assist in capital allocation decisions and to facilitate comparisons with other companies in the oil and gas industry, some of which calculate similarly titled measures differently. 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. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net (loss) income, which is presented with equal or greater prominence in this release.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data) June 30, 2026 December 31, (Unaudited) 2025
Assets Current assets: Cash $10,805 $3,222 Restricted cash 1,337 - Accounts receivable – oil and gas 24,010 25,666 Inventory 141 61 Derivative contract assets, current 3,347 8,368 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 180 434 Total current assets 39,820 37,751 Oil and gas properties: Oil and gas properties, subject to amortization, net 295,675 303,411 Oil and gas properties, not subject to amortization, net 16,623 18,859 Total oil and gas properties, net 312,298 322,270 Derivative contract assets 5,316 9,640 Operating lease – right-of-use asset 124 213 Deferred income taxes - - Other assets 2,141 5,995 Total assets $359,699 $375,869 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $6,548 $32,436 Accrued expenses 13,408 8,245 Revenue payable 22,231 21,480 Income tax payable - - Operating lease liabilities – current 125 182 Derivative contract liabilities – current 5,687 964 Deposit on sale of oil and gas properties 2,000 - Asset retirement obligations – current 743 1,170 Total current liabilities 50,742 64,477 Long-term liabilities: Revolving credit facility 85,000 87,000 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion - 32 Derivative contract liabilities 7,067 6,358 Asset retirement obligations, net of current portion 13,688 7,641 Deferred income taxes 921 800 Other long-term liabilities 2,230 2,197 Total liabilities 159,648 168,505 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; 13,290,902 and 4,797,239 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 13 5 Additional paid-in capital 330,071 312,205 Accumulated deficit (130,033) (121,860)Total shareholders’ equity 200,051 207,364 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $359,699 $375,869
PEDEVCO CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025Revenue: Oil and gas sales $46,113 $6,972 $86,335 $15,708 Operating expenses: Lease operating costs 16,406 2,799 32,763 6,211 Exploration expense 24 - 24 - Selling, general and administrative expense 3,408 1,693 6,515 3,289 Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion 10,152 3,857 22,602 7,203 Impairment of oil and gas properties 817 510 2,422 742 Total operating expenses 30,807 8,859 64,326 17,445 Gain on sale of oil and gas properties 52 1,021 52 1,021 Note receivable - credit loss - (1,378) - (1,378)Operating income (loss) 15,358 (2,244) 22,061 (2,094) Other income (expense): Interest expense (1,973) - (3,968) - Interest income 76 63 134 127 Net income (loss) on derivative contracts 5,014 - (26,252) - Other income (expense) 6 15 11 17 Total other (expense) income 3,123 78 (30,075) 144 Income (loss) before income taxes 18,481 (2,166) (8,014) (1,950)Income tax benefit (expense) (1,027) 490 (159) 414 Net income (loss) $17,454 $(1,676) $(8,173) $(1,536) Earnings (loss) per common share: Basic $1.31 $(0.37) $(0.77) $(0.34)Diluted $1.31 $(0.37) $(0.77) $(0.34) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 13,300,231 4,570,178 10,620,121 4,556,866 Diluted 13,300,231 4,570,178 10,620,121 4,556,866
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(amounts in thousands) Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $(8,173) $(1,536)Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion 22,602 7,203 Impairment of oil and gas properties 2,422 742 Note receivable – credit loss - 1,378 Amortization of right-of-use asset 89 75 Amortization of deferred financing costs 336 - Share-based compensation expense 904 949 Net loss on derivative contracts 26,252 - Cash received (paid) for derivative settlements, net (7,778) - Deferred income taxes 121 (414)Gain on sale of oil and gas properties, net (52) (1,021)Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable – oil and gas 1,656 (672)Note receivable accrued interest - (41)Inventory (80) - Prepaid expenses and other current assets 653 349 Accounts payable (20,522) (2,224)Accrued expenses 6,626 (481)Revenue payable 751 1,201 Income tax payable 37 - Other liabilities 29 - Net cash provided by operating activities 25,873 5,508 Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Cash paid for drilling and completion costs (20,008) (3,675)Cash received for sale of oil and gas property 2,000 2,635 Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (18,008) (1,040) Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Proceeds from credit facility 11,000 - Repayment of credit facility (13,000) - Reverse stock split costs (44) - Proceeds from issuance of shares, net of offering costs - 139 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (2,044) 139 Net increase in cash and restricted cash 5,821 4,607 Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period 6,321 6,607 Cash and restricted cash at end of period $12,142 $11,214 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information Cash paid for: Interest $2,891 $- Income taxes $- $- Noncash investing and financing activities: Change in accrued oil and gas development costs $(10,825) $(4,780)Changes in estimates of asset retirement costs, net $4,660 $119 Conversion of preferred stock into common stock $17,014 $- Issuance of restricted common stock $- $3
RECONCILIATION OF NET (LOSS) INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(amounts in thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025Net income (loss)$17,454 $(1,676) $(8,173) $(1,536)Add (deduct) Interest expense 1,973 - 3,968 - Income tax benefit (expense) 1,027 (490) 159 (414)Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion 10,152 3,857 22,602 7,203 EBITDA 30,606 1,691 18,556 5,253 Add (deduct) Share-based compensation (non-cash) 412 474 904 949 Merger acquisition costs - - 200 - Impairment of oil and gas properties 817 510 2,422 742 Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts (13,114) - 14,777 - Gain on sale of oil and gas properties (52) (1,021) (52) (1,021)Note receivable - credit loss - 1,378 - 1,378 Adjusted EBITDA$18,669 $3,032 $36,807 $7,301
RECONCILIATION OF WORKING CAPITAL (DEFICIT) TO WORKING CAPITAL (DEFICIT) EXCLUDING DERIVATIVE CONTRACT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(amounts in thousands) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 (Unaudited) Total current assets $39,820 $37,751 Less: Total current liabilities (50,742) (64,477)Working capital (deficit) (GAAP) (10,922) (26,726) Adjustments: Less: Derivative contract assets, current (3,347) (8,368)Add: Derivative contract liabilities, current 5,687 964 Working capital (deficit) excluding derivative contract assets and liabilities $(8,582) $(34,130)
PEDEVCO CORP.
SCHEDULE OF OPEN DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS
As of June 30, 2026
(All contracts novated from the Juniper Merger effective November 1, 2025, and new hedges subsequently entered into by the Company; volumes in Boe or Mcf as noted; amounts in thousands)
Crude Oil - 3 Way Collars Producer Three-Way Collars (Summary of 3 separate contracts)Participating Three-Way Collars (Summary of 3 separate contracts)DateVolume (Boe)Put Sold ($/Boe)Put Bought ($/Boe)Call Sold ($/Boe)Volume (Boe)Put Bought ($/Boe)Call Sold ($/Boe)Call Bought ($/Boe)3Q 202631,800$45.00$55.00$67.6524,400$54.00$62.50$80.004Q 202629,700$45.00$55.00$67.6566,900$54.00$62.50$80.00FY 202661,500$45.00$55.00$67.6591,300$54.00$62.50$80.001Q 202727,400$45.00$55.00$71.55127,700$54.00$62.50$80.002Q 202726,200$45.00$55.00$71.55163,700$54.00$62.50$80.003Q 202725,200$45.00$55.00$71.55163,300$54.00$62.50$80.004Q 202724,200$45.00$55.00$71.55129,800$54.00$62.50$80.00FY 2027103,000$45.00$55.00$71.55584,500$54.00$62.50$80.001Q 2028----114,100$54.00$62.50$80.002Q 2028----128,000$54.00$62.50$80.003Q 2028----123,000$54.00$62.50$80.004Q 2028----39,100$54.00$62.50$80.00FY 2028----404,200$54.00$62.50$80.00
The Company has not designated any derivative instruments as accounting hedges. Changes in fair value and cash settlements are recognized in earnings under “Net income (loss) on derivative contracts” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recognized net income on derivative contracts of $5.0 million, comprising $8.1 million of realized settlement losses and a $13.1 million unrealized mark-to-market gain. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recognized a net loss on derivative contracts of $26.3 million, comprising $11.5 million of realized settlement losses and $14.8 million of unrealized mark-to-market losses. See Note 9 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 for complete disclosure.
CONTACTS:
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Source: PEDEVCO Corp.