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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    RING ENERGY Q2 FY26 earnings call REI

    Aug 6, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Ring Energy, Inc. Q2 FY26 — Accelerated Investments Drive Organic Growth and Capital Efficiency

    Ring Energy accelerated strategic investments in Q2 FY26, leveraging an equity offering to strengthen its balance sheet and fund infrastructure for longer lateral wells and co-development. This transition aims to enhance capital efficiency and drive organic production growth, positioning the company for improved returns and sustainable free cash flow generation in 2027 and beyond, despite current commodity price volatility and hedging impacts.

    Highlights

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    • Q2 total BOE sales volumes averaged 19,990 BOE per day, a sequential increase of 3% from Q1 FY26.

    • Realized pricing improved meaningfully, with overall realized price up 36% to $57.55 per BOE and realized oil pricing up 38%.

    • LOE per BOE improved 3% sequentially to $10.12 per BOE, and all-in cash costs declined 1% to $21.59 per BOE.

    • Completed an equity offering generating $65 million in net proceeds, used to reduce revolver borrowings to $360 million and improve leverage to 1.7x.

    • Anticipates 2027 BOE sales volume growth of approximately 10% over estimated 2026 sales, with a midpoint guidance of 21,500-23,500 BOE per day.

    Concerns

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    • Hedge position limited participation in a portion of the Q2 oil price upside, as hedges were established earlier in the year under a weaker commodity price outlook.

    • Natural gas pricing remained pressured by Permian takeaway and processing constraints, with an average natural gas differential to NYMEX at negative $8.14 per Mcf.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Oil sales volumes
    13,000 to 13,950 barrels of oil per day
    high materiality
    High
    LOE per barrel
    $10.00 and $10.60 per BOE
    medium materiality
    High
    Capital spending
    $80 million and $100 million
    high materiality
    High
    Total capital spending
    $158 million and $178 million
    high materiality
    High
    Leverage ratio goal
    less than 1.25x
    high materiality
    High
    Oil sales volume
    13,550 to 14,650 barrels of oil per day
    high materiality
    High
    BOE sales volume
    21,500 and 23,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day
    high materiality
    High
    LOE per barrel
    $9.80 and $10.60 per BOE
    medium materiality
    High
    Capital spending
    $135 million to $165 million
    high materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    Total BOE sales volumes
    19,990up 3% sequentially
    Q2 FY26

    Within guidance range.

    Oil sales volumes
    12,683
    Q2 FY26

    Reported as average for the quarter.

    Overall realized price
    $57.55increased 36%
    Q2 FY26

    Driven primarily by stronger oil prices.

    Natural gas differential to NYMEX
    negative $8.14
    Q2 FY26

    Pressured by ongoing Permian takeaway and processing constraints. Modest improvements seen after Gulf Coast connector expansion.

    Lease Operating Expense (LOE)
    $18.4 millionvs $18.1 million in Q1 FY26
    Q2 FY26

    Strong operating performance.

    LOE per BOE
    $10.12improved 3% sequentially from $10.41 per BOE
    Q2 FY26

    On a per unit basis.

    All-in cash costs
    $21.59declined 1% quarter-over-quarter
    Q2 FY26

    Includes LOE, cash G&A, and production taxes.

    Cash G&A per BOE (excluding share-based comp and transaction costs)
    $3.196% sequential improvement from $3.40 per BOE in Q1 FY26
    Q2 FY26

    Excludes share-based compensation and transaction-related costs.

    Net proceeds from equity offering
    $65 million
    Q2 FY26

    Used entirely to reduce revolver borrowings.

    Outstanding revolver borrowings
    $360 milliondeclined
    as of Q2 FY26

    After applying equity offering proceeds.

    Leverage ratio (last quarter annualized)
    1.7ximproved
    Q2 FY26

    Company remains fully compliant with covenants.

    Capital expenditures
    $43.2 millionincreased
    Q2 FY26

    To support continued evolution of development program toward co-development pads with longer laterals.

    Future drilling and completion cost reduction
    at least $7.5 million
    future

    Expected from infrastructure investments and longer laterals.

    Oil production hedged
    1.7 million
    remainder of 2026

    Based on midpoint of updated guidance.

    Oil production unhedged
    approximately 30%
    remainder of 2026

    Allows participation in higher commodity prices, structured as collars with attractive call ceilings.

    Natural gas hedged
    2.4 Bcf
    remainder of 2026

    Based on midpoint of estimated natural gas sales.

    Cash cost reduction from initiatives
    $1.50
    achieved to date

    Implemented across operations.

    Oil production exposed to higher prices
    30%
    Q3-Q4 2026

    Anticipated exposure for the third and fourth quarters of 2026.

    Oil production exposed to higher prices
    60-64%
    H1-H2 2027

    Anticipated exposure for the first and second halves of 2027.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    D c efficiency rig activity7 wells drilled, 4 wells completedwells
    Realized price differential$95.45per barrel
    Cost of supply unit cash cost$10.12per BOE

    Risks & headwinds

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    Commodity price uncertainty and hedging limitationsQ2 FY26 (past), ongoing for natural gas

    Hedge position limited participation in Q2 oil price upside; natural gas differential at negative $8.14 per Mcf.

    Mitigation: Hedges were established to protect cash flow and support development plan; equity offering strengthened balance sheet; aiming to reduce leverage to less than 1.25x to allow for more opportunistic hedging.

    Permian takeaway and processing constraintsQ2 FY26, expected to improve later in 2026

    Natural gas pricing remained pressured, resulting in a negative $8.14 per Mcf differential to NYMEX.

    Mitigation: Modest improvements seen following startup of Gulf Coast connector expansion; additional relief expected as incremental takeaway and processing capacity comes online later this year.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Leverage ratio reduction

    As early as Q1 2027
    Current1.7x (last quarter annualized)
    TargetBelow 1.25x

    Why it matters

    Achieving this target will reduce mandatory hedging requirements, allowing for more opportunistic hedging and greater exposure to potential commodity price upside.

    We anticipate being in a position to qualify for the hedging requirements in months 13 through 24 by as early as first quarter next year.

    Q&A highlights

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    How has the evaluation of the asset base and identification of incremental drilling opportunities evolved since early 2026, given the focus on organic growth?

    Paul McKinney explained that the company has spent years evaluating lands for untapped opportunities and leasing extensions. The focus is now on optimizing development and expanding inventory, which is currently over 10 years and expected to grow further by year-end 2027. They are testing new conventional zones with horizontal drilling and co-development techniques to improve capital efficiency.

    “We believe by the end of this year, in 2027, with the efforts of our geoscience teams and land teams, we believe that we'll significantly exceed that as well.”

    asked by Jeff Robertson · answered by Paul McKinney

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Commodity Outlook and Strategy

    Management believes the market underestimates long-term global oil fundamentals, expecting higher commodity prices to incentivize necessary investment due to growing global demand and constrained industry investment. The company's strategy is designed to succeed across cycles, focusing on disciplined capital allocation, capital efficiency, balance sheet improvement, and free cash flow generation, regardless of the price environment.

    02

    Strategic Investments and Operational Transition

    Ring Energy is accelerating investments to transition operations towards longer lateral wells and co-development of stacked pay areas, similar to the evolution seen in unconventional reservoirs. This involves investments in infrastructure like frack water storage ponds, centralized production facilities, and saltwater disposal wells to improve capital efficiency, expand inventory depth, and enhance long-term returns. This transition is expected to lower future drilling and completion costs by at least $7.5 million, assuming savings of $50-$100 per lateral foot.

    03

    Inventory Expansion and Optimization

    The company's focus has shifted from proving resource to optimizing development, improving returns, maximizing value, and expanding inventory. Through geoscience, engineering, and land teams, Ring is evaluating untapped opportunities and leasing additional lands. The inventory of undeveloped conventional assets is now over 10 years, with expectations to significantly exceed this by the end of 2027, driven by testing new zones and applying horizontal drilling techniques.

    04

    Balance Sheet Strengthening and Capital Allocation

    Ring Energy completed an equity offering that generated $65 million in net proceeds, used entirely to reduce revolver borrowings to $360 million, improving leverage to approximately 1.7x. This action allowed the company to fund development acceleration and debt reduction simultaneously. The capital allocation framework prioritizes maintaining a strong balance sheet, investing in high-return opportunities, and preserving optionality through commodity cycles.

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    Portfolio Management and Asset Sales

    The company is continuously evaluating select non-core assets for potential disposition that do not fit long-term development plans. Proceeds from any such transactions will be directed towards further debt reduction, consistent with capital allocation priorities. This ongoing process aims to optimize the portfolio and place assets in the hands of those who value them more, contributing to balance sheet strength.

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