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Earnings call · FY2026 Q1

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Q1 FY2026 Earnings Call

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Q1 FY2026 Earnings Call

Concluded May 8, 2026 Audio replay
May 8, 2026 14:17 9 turns
Period
FY2026 Q1
Runtime
14:17
Sources
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Executive readout · one minute

What matters this quarter

Grand Tierra reported Q1 2026 production of 45,497 BOEPD, completed the Simonette disposition for $49 million, signed an Azerbaijan PSC and a strategic partnership with Ecopetrol on the Tisquirama block, and exited the quarter with $125 million in cash after paying down $133 million of debt and extending bond maturities to 2031. Revised 2026 guidance now calls for 40,000–45,000 BOEPD, $345–395 million EBITDAE, $95–115 million free cash flow, and a $130–170 million capital program, though the company posted a $119 million net loss.

Production and Operations 16 Financial Results and Guidance 15 Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships 15 Ecuador Operations and Realizations 14 Capital Discipline and Spending 9 Hedging and Commodity Prices 8

Management tone

Positive

Net tone +35 · moderate hedging

Grounding quotes
  • “Our first quarter performance marks a solid start to 2026, with production aligning within expectations and capital spending coming in under plan, highlighting disciplined execution across the organization.”
  • “early results exceeding expectations and reinforcing our reservoir management approach”
  • “the quarter reflects disciplined execution across the base business, supported by capital-efficient operations and targeted portfolio additions that enhance our long-term growth profile”
  • “we have materially strengthened the balance sheet as we exited the quarter with $125 million in cash and extended maturities”

Forward guidance

9 guided metrics

Management's latest ranges and targets are included below.

Research coverage

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Revenue $172.06M +2.3% YoY
Diluted EPS -$3.38
Net income -$119.17M

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Key takeaways

What improved, and what deserves a closer read.

Constructive signals

  • Production aligned with expectations at 45,497 BOEPD; Q1 capex of $45 million came in below the $53 million prior quarter and well below the $95 million Q1 2025.
  • Balance sheet strengthened: exited Q1 with $125 million cash, repaid $133 million of debt, extended bond maturities to 2031, repurchased 9.75% senior notes at a 12% discount, and has ~$54 million undrawn credit.
  • Strategic portfolio additions: signed Azerbaijan PSC with SOCAR for 65% WI across ~400,000 gross acres and entered Ecopetrol partnership for 49% WI in the Tisquirama block (Middle Magdalena Valley), with Tisquirama operations expected to start H2 2026.
  • Ecuador Tenenge water injection commenced early February with results exceeding expectations; Iguana/Perico waterfloods expected to begin late Q2/early Q3, supporting oil uplift and lower water disposal costs.
  • Cohembi Rahu 2 and Cohembi 29 infill wells drilled together for $7.5 million, ~18% below budget; Cohembi program expected complete by end of Q2.
  • Revised 2026 guidance maintains positive free cash flow outlook of $95–$115 million and EBITDAE of $345–$395 million at ~$84 Brent.

Risks & pressure points

  • Reported a $119 million net loss in Q1 2026, versus a $19 million net loss in Q1 2025, driven by unrealized hedging losses, equity compensation remeasurement, senior note exchange and severance charges.
  • Forecasted hedging losses of $70–$72 million for 2026 partially offset higher-price benefits in revised guidance.
  • Oil sales Ecuador pricing lagged Brent due to the M-1 structure, reducing Q1 revenue by ~$16 million; Q1 production of ~45,500 BOEPD was down 2% sequentially and 2% year-over-year.
  • Revised 2026 guidance reflects loss of Simonette production and incremental capital tied to portfolio additions (including $15–$20 million earmarked for Tisquirama in 2026).
  • Company stated it would need AECO gas prices above $3/GJ before allocating capital to Canada.

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Forward guidance

From the 8-K filed May 8, 2026.

Metric Guided
Lifting ($/boe) table
2026
$14 – $15
Transportation ($/boe) table
2026
$1 – $2
General & Administration ($/boe) table
2026
$3 – $3
Interest ($/boe) table
2026
$5 – $6
Current Tax ($/boe) table
2026
$1 – $1
Hedging losses
2026
$70M – $72M

Guidance from the call

Stated verbally and extracted from the transcript.

Metric Guided
EBITDA
2026
$345M – $395M
Free cash flow
2026
$95M – $115M
Capital program
2026
$130M – $170M

Quarter detail

How the reported period landed and where the business moved.

Revenue · segments

Colombia Segment$102.32M -13% YoY
Ecuador Segment$40.74M +93.8% YoY
Canada Segment$28.99M -1.7% YoY
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