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Baytex Energy
BTE · Energy
Last earnings Aug 5, 2026 · Next earnings Nov 5, 2026
Key results
Reported net incomequarter
$169 million
• Reported net income from continuing operations of $169 million ($0.23 per basic share).
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
Free cash flowquarter
$128 million
Disciplined execution of our capital program resulted in free cash flow(2) of $128 million ($0.18 per basic share).
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
Net incomequarter
$175 million
We generated net income of $175 million ($0.24 per basic share) in the second quarter.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
We generated free cash flow(2) of $128.0 million in Q2/2026, reflecting the disciplined execution of our exploration and development programs while maintaining a strong balance sheet.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
AI analysis
Q2 2026 · reported Aug 5, 2026
Based on: Earnings release (6-K exhibit) + parent 6-K — transcript not held
Headline figures
| Metric | Q2 2026 | Prior qtr | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reported net income | $169 million | — | — |
| Free cash flow | $128 million | — | — |
| Net income | $175 million | — | — |
Guidance · company-stated
Direction: Raised
“• Full-year production raised to approximately 71,000 boe/d, a 1,000 boe/d increase from the mid-point of prior guidance, with exploration and development expenditures unchanged at approximately $625 million.”
“2026 Outlook Supported by strong well performance, annual production guidance has been increased to approximately 71,000 boe/d, representing 8% annual production growth in 2026 and a target exit rate of approximately 72,000 boe/d in Q4.”
“Disciplined execution of our capital programs remains a priority, with exploration and development expenditures guidance unchanged at approximately $625 million.”
“This press release contains information that may be considered a financial outlook under applicable securities laws about the Company's potential financial position, including, but not limited to: our 2026 guidance for development expenditures; that we can maintain a net cash position and the expected field-level operating income growth in Duvernay during our 3-year outlook period; and our intentions regarding excess free cash flow; all of which are subject to numerous assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications, including those set forth in the above paragraphs.”
“Strong performance in the Duvernay and across our heavy oil portfolio supported an increase to our 2026 production guidance to approximately 71,000 boe/d, with no change to our exploration and development expenditures guidance of approximately $625 million.”
Classified from the release's primary full-year outlook statement.
Cash flow & capex
Capital allocation
• Repurchased 22 million common shares for $136 million, representing 3.0% of shares outstanding; • Exited the second quarter with net cash(1) of $566 million, maintaining an industry-leading balance sheet.
Event summary
BAYTEX ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS; PRODUCTION GUIDANCE RAISED ON STRONG DUVERNAY AND PEAVINE PERFORMANCE; BOARD APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED CALGARY
Based on: Earnings release (6-K exhibit) + parent 6-K — transcript not held
Guidance & outlook
Direction: Raised
Company outlook: “• Full-year production raised to approximately 71,000 boe/d, a 1,000 boe/d increase from the mid-point of prior guidance, with exploration and development expenditures unchanged at approximately $625 million.”
Company outlook: “2026 Outlook Supported by strong well performance, annual production guidance has been increased to approximately 71,000 boe/d, representing 8% annual production growth in 2026 and a target exit rate of approximately 72,000 boe/d in Q4.”
Company outlook: “Disciplined execution of our capital programs remains a priority, with exploration and development expenditures guidance unchanged at approximately $625 million.”
Company outlook: “This press release contains information that may be considered a financial outlook under applicable securities laws about the Company's potential financial position, including, but not limited to: our 2026 guidance for development expenditures; that we can maintain a net cash position and the expected field-level operating income growth in Duvernay during our 3-year outlook period; and our intentions regarding excess free cash flow; all of which are subject to numerous assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications, including those set forth in the above paragraphs.”
Company outlook: “Strong performance in the Duvernay and across our heavy oil portfolio supported an increase to our 2026 production guidance to approximately 71,000 boe/d, with no change to our exploration and development expenditures guidance of approximately $625 million.”
Company outlook — Raised (“RAISED”)
“1 BAYTEX ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS; PRODUCTION GUIDANCE RAISED ON STRONG DUVERNAY AND PEAVINE PERFORMANCE; BOARD APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED CALGARY, ALBERTA (July 30, 2026) - Baytex Energy Corp.”
Company outlook — Raised (“raising”)
““Production exceeded the high end of guidance for the second consecutive quarter, and we are raising our full-year production guidance with no change to our capital program.”
Company outlook — Raised (“raised”)
“• Full-year production raised to approximately 71,000 boe/d, a 1,000 boe/d increase from the mid-point of prior guidance, with exploration and development expenditures unchanged at approximately $625 million.”
Company outlook — Raised (“increased”)
“2026 Outlook Supported by strong well performance, annual production guidance has been increased to approximately 71,000 boe/d, representing 8% annual production growth in 2026 and a target exit rate of approximately 72,000 boe/d in Q4.”
Company outlook — Reiterated (“unchanged”)
“Disciplined execution of our capital programs remains a priority, with exploration and development expenditures guidance unchanged at approximately $625 million.”
Company outlook — Reiterated (“maintain”)
“This press release contains information that may be considered a financial outlook under applicable securities laws about the Company's potential financial position, including, but not limited to: our 2026 guidance for development expenditures; that we can maintain a net cash position and the expected field-level operating income growth in Duvernay during our 3-year outlook period; and our intentions regarding excess free cash flow; all of which are subject to numerous assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications, including those set forth in the above paragraphs.”
Company outlook — Raised (“increase”)
“Strong performance in the Duvernay and across our heavy oil portfolio supported an increase to our 2026 production guidance to approximately 71,000 boe/d, with no change to our exploration and development expenditures guidance of approximately $625 million.”
Classified from the release's primary full-year outlook statement.
Capital allocation
• Repurchased 22 million common shares for $136 million, representing 3.0% of shares outstanding; • Exited the second quarter with net cash(1) of $566 million, maintaining an industry-leading balance sheet.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
A total of 22 million common shares were repurchased for $136 million, at an average price of $6.27 per share, and we paid a quarterly cash dividend of $16 million ($0.225 per share).
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
business in December 2025 through July 29, 2026, we repurchased 69 million common shares for $378 million, representing 9% of our shares outstanding, at an average price of $5.46 per share.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
On June 26, 2026, we announced the renewal of our Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB") with the Toronto Stock Exchange for a share buyback program for up to 10% of our public float.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
Quarterly Dividend The Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0225 per share, payable October 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 15, 2026.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
There can be no assurance of the number of Common Shares that the Company will acquire pursuant to a share buyback, if any, in the future.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
Strategy & priorities
Momentum continues to build as our teams execute our strategy while delivering strong operating and financial results.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
Disciplined execution of our capital programs remains a priority, with exploration and development expenditures guidance unchanged at approximately $625 million.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
"Their combined experience and track record in the Canadian energy industry strengthen our board as we execute our strategy and advance opportunities in our portfolio.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
We invested $122.2 million in exploration and development activities during Q2/2026, consistent with our full-year capital plan and focused on our heavy oil and Duvernay development programs.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
Risks & headwinds
These forward-looking statements are based on certain key assumptions regarding, among other things: oil and natural gas prices and differentials between light, medium and heavy crude oil prices; well production rates and reserve volumes; success obtained drilling new wells; the duration and impact of tariffs that are currently in effect on goods exported from or imported into Canada, and that other than the tariffs that are currently in effect, neither the U.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
Actual results achieved will vary from the information provided herein as a result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
Unbooked locations are farther away from existing wells and, therefore, there is more uncertainty whether wells will be drilled in such locations and if drilled there is more uncertainty whether such wells will result in additional oil and gas reserves, resources or production.
SEC original ↗Baytex Energy — Earnings release (6-K exhibit)EX-99Aug 5, 2026
Earnings deck slides
1 deck with slide viewCompetitors
Competitors & peers
Same GICS sector — classification peers, not declared competitors
Filings
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Earnings releases
7 documentsPresentations
1 document- Q4 2025
- BTEDeck

Transcripts
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