Canada's Obsidian Energy Q2 profit rises on higher oil prices

Overview

• Canada oil and gas producer's Q2 net income rose yr/yr, driven by higher oil prices

• Q2 adjusted funds flow from operations increased, supported by higher realized oil prices

• Company completed Belly River light oil asset acquisition and expanded credit facility

Outlook

• Obsidian Energy is executing an expanded C$100 mln development program in H2 2026

• Company expects a second light oil drilling rig to start in Willesden Green in Q3 2026

• Obsidian Energy plans a six-well development program on acquired Belly River lands in early 2027

Result Drivers

• HIGHER OIL PRICES - Co said increased realized oil prices were the main driver of higher adjusted funds flow from operations and net income

• BELLY RIVER ACQUISITION - Co closed acquisition of Belly River light oil assets, adding about 2,500 boe/d of production

• HIGHER OPERATING COSTS - Net operating costs rose due to higher trucking costs from expanded Peace River production base

Company press release: ID:nNFCbYW1Mj

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the oil gas exploration and production peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Penn West Petroleum Ltd (Alberta) is C$17.00, about 22.7% above its July 29 closing price of C$13.85

• The stock recently traded at 6 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 27 three months ago

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