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Frontera Energy Corporation (MX:FECN)
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EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report

Frontera Energy (FECN) Q2 2026 Earnings Report

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MX:FECN Q2 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS$7.41
Consensus EPS
Beat/Miss
One Year Ago EPS-$101.48

MX:FECN Q2 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue$249.56M
Expected Revenue
Beat/Miss
YoY Revenue Growth-93.90%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/15/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallSaturday, August 15, 2026
MX:FECN Upcoming Earnings
Frontera Energy's next earnings date is estimated for November 4, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio

MX:FECN Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

No slide deck is available for this earnings event.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:Aug 15, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive tone driven by the successful completion of the Parex transaction, strong Puerto Bahia operational momentum (notably RoRo volume growth and record month), improving adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow, and concrete commercial and technical progress on the LNG regasification project (take-or-pay with Ecopetrol and FSRU agreement with Excelerate). Balance sheet metrics improved (net debt reduction and net debt/EBITDA below 1x) and targeted shareholder returns were delivered. Key risks include execution timing to achieve first gas in early 2027, initial limited regas capacity during the early phase, and continued reliance on external financing for project advancement. Overall, the positives and clear execution plan materially outweigh the identifiable risks.
Company Guidance
The company guided to a disciplined growth path focused on the Puerto Bahia LNG regasification project, targeting first gas in early 2027 under a 7‑year take‑or‑pay with Ecopetrol (initial 2‑year capacity of 126 million cubic feet per day, rising to 300 million cubic feet per day thereafter) and an FSRU lease for an initial 7‑year term (extendable 5–8 years); management reiterated a commitment to maintain leverage below 1x adjusted EBITDA (net debt $114.2m and net debt/adjusted EBITDA 0.98x as of June 30, 2026) supported by Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $30.5m (up 18% YoY), Q2 cash from operations $26m, total cash $56.3m, LTM distributable cash flow $78.8m, and recent shareholder returns of CAD 8.34 per share; financing and project support highlighted included a $30m Bancolombia facility ($10m drawn in‑quarter, $20m disbursed post‑quarter), a $12.6m Macquarie letter‑of‑credit facility, ODL proceeds of $26.8m plus a $5.2m return of capital, near‑term capex of $1.5m in Q2 ($2.5m YTD), and Puerto Bahia revenue of $14.6m with RoRo volumes +85% YoY (April record 17,200 units).
Completion of Parex Transaction and Shareholder Return
Completed the plan of arrangement with Parex on June 1, 2026 and returned CAD 8.34 per share to shareholders, marking a major corporate simplification and realization of value.
Transformation to Simplified Infrastructure Platform
Company repositioned as a focused infrastructure operator with leverage below 1x adjusted EBITDA (net debt/adjusted EBITDA 0.98x), a clear growth pathway via Puerto Bahia LNG, and a board mandate to prioritize disciplined capital allocation and execution.
Puerto Bahia Port Revenue Growth
Puerto Bahia port revenues were $14.6 million in Q2 2026, up ~15% quarter-over-quarter (from $12.7M) and ~29% year-over-year (from $11.3M), driven by strong RoRo and LPG demand.
Strong RoRo Volume Momentum
RoRo cargo volumes increased approximately 85% year-over-year and 26% quarter-over-quarter; April 2026 set an all-time single-month record of 17,200 units handled.
Adjusted EBITDA and Operating Cash Flow Improvement
Adjusted EBITDA was $30.5 million in Q2 2026 versus $25.9 million in Q2 2025, an 18% year-over-year increase. Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $26.0 million in the quarter, a swing of ~$31 million from cash used of $5.0 million in the prior quarter.
ODL Distributions and Return of Capital
Received $26.8 million in ODL dividends during the quarter and ODL declared an additional return of capital of $5.2 million, contributing to cash generation.
LNG Regasification Commercial Progress
Signed a 7-year take-or-pay agreement with Ecopetrol for integrated logistics and LNG regasification (initial 2-year capacity of 126 MMcf/d starting 2027, increasing to 300 MMcf/d thereafter) and secured FSRU capacity via Excelerate Energy (initial 7-year lease, extendable).
Balance Sheet and Liquidity Actions
Total cash of $56.3 million as of June 30, 2026; net debt reduced to $114.2 million from $123.7 million at Dec 31, 2025 (a ~7.7% reduction). Net debt/adjusted EBITDA improved from 1.35x a year ago to 0.98x (an improvement of 0.37x, ~27%). Bancolombia approved a $30 million loan facility to Puerto Bahia (initial $10M disbursed in quarter; additional $20M disbursed subsequently) and a $12.6M letter of credit facility was arranged with Macquarie to support FSRU obligations.

MX:FECN Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Nov 04, 2026
2026 (Q3)
- / -
6.547
2026 (Q2)
- / 7.41
-101.478107.30% (+108.89)
2026 (Q1)
- / -3.65
5.858-162.35% (-9.51)
2025 (Q4)
- / -163.85
-6.202-2541.67% (-157.64)
2025 (Q3)
- / 6.55
3.273100.00% (+3.27)
2025 (Q2)
- / -101.48
-0.517-19533.33% (-100.96)
2025 (Q1)
- / 5.86
-1.723440.00% (+7.58)
2024 (Q4)
- / -6.20
17.918-134.62% (-24.12)
2024 (Q3)
- / 3.27
6.375-48.65% (-3.10)
2024 (Q2)
- / -0.52
15.851-103.26% (-16.37)
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed