Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) Q1 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q1 2026 earnings summary
11 May, 2026Executive summary
Achieved average Q1 2026 production of 45,497 BOEPD, down 2% year-over-year and sequentially, mainly due to Simonette asset sale and waterflood timing in Colombia, partially offset by new Ecuador production.
Completed Simonette Montney Block sale for $49 million, strengthening financial position and supporting deleveraging.
Entered strategic agreements: partnership with Ecopetrol for Tisquirama Block in Colombia and exploration, development, and production sharing agreement with SOCAR in Azerbaijan.
Ended the quarter with $125 million in cash, paid down $133 million in debt, and extended bond maturities to 2031.
Strategic partnerships and asset sales realigned the portfolio for growth and financial strength.
Financial highlights
Net loss of $119 million ($3.38/share), primarily due to $77 million unrealized hedging loss, $20 million stock-based compensation, and $11 million debt issuance cost amortization.
Adjusted EBITDA was $74 million, up from $52 million in the prior quarter but down from $85 million year-over-year.
Oil sales reached $172 million, up 2% year-over-year and 32% sequentially, driven by higher Brent prices and increased sales volume.
Gross profit rose to $37 million, up from $1 million in the prior quarter and $28 million a year ago.
Capital expenditures were $45 million, down from $53 million in the prior quarter and $95 million a year ago.
Outlook and guidance
2026 guidance revised for higher commodity price assumptions, Simonette asset sale, Tisquirama addition, and new hedges.
Forecasted 2026 production: 40,000–45,000 BOE/d, EBITDA of $345–$395 million, and free cash flow of $95–$115 million.
Capital program for 2026 set at $130–$170 million.
Hedging losses of $70–$72 million expected to partially offset higher oil prices.
Focus remains on maximizing free cash flow and maintaining operational flexibility.
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