Canada's Meren Energy Q2 net income rises on low-cost production; raises 2026 EBITDAX outlook

Overview

• Canada upstream oil and gas producer's Q2 net income rose sharply yr/yr

• Q2 EBITDAX and cash flow from operations tracked ahead of plan, guidance revised higher

• Company declared third quarterly dividend of $25.1 mln for 2026

Outlook

• Meren raises 2026 EBITDAX guidance to $390 mln–$430 mln from $270 mln–$360 mln

• Company lifts 2026 cash flow from operations guidance to $235 mln–$260 mln from $185 mln–$255 mln

• 2026 capital investment guidance lowered to $90 mln–$120 mln from $100 mln–$140 mln

Result Drivers

• PRODUCTION RECOVERY - Output from Agbami field recovered to highest level since 2025 turnaround, supporting overall production

• COST CONTROL - Unit operating costs of $14.5/boe supported operating margins and cash generation

• LOWER INTEREST EXPENSE - Interest expense fell ~50% yr/yr after refinancing and facility changes, reducing cost of debt

Company press release: ID:nCNWVp3qva

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "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 Meren Energy Inc. is C$2.56, about 23.4% above its August 10 closing price of C$2.07

• The stock recently traded at 14 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 14 three months ago

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