HighPeak Energy reports Q4 EPS 66c, consensus 65c

Reports Q4 revenue $301.2M, consensus $339.52M. Reports EBITDAX of $241.6 M or $1.68 per diluted share. Fourth quarter average realized prices were $79.24 per barrel /Bbl of crude oil, $19.93 per barrel of NGL and $1.51 per Mcf of natural gas, resulting in an overall realized price of $65.53 per Boe, or 83% of the weighted average of NYMEX crude oil prices, excluding the effects of derivatives. HighPeak’s cash costs for the third quarter were $12.27 per Boe, including lease operating expenses of $7.53 per Boe, workover expenses of $0.66 per Boe, production and ad valorem taxes of $3.06 per Boe and G&A expenses of $1.01 per Boe. The Company’s cash margin was $53.26 per Boe, or 81% of the overall realized price per Boe for the quarter, excluding the effects of derivatives.HighPeak Chairman and CEO, Jack Hightower, said, “2023 was a transformational year for HighPeak and we are continuing to carry positive momentum into 2024. We were within the range on our annual production and budget guides while growing our production 86% year over year, which is a testament to the quality of our asset base and the caliber of our operations team. In 2024, now that HighPeak is an established player in the Permian, our focus shifts to a steadfast commitment of maintaining capital discipline, generating free cash flow and returning value to shareholders. In addition, we have engaged Texas Capital Securities and Wells Fargo Securities to assist us in our pursuit of strategic alternatives. In a market landscape where oily, high-margin production and premier inventory are being pursued aggressively, we consider ourselves extremely fortunate to possess assets that meet these criteria.”