The chart below shows how GPRK performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, GPRK sees a +2.78% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +2.92% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.20%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Adjusted EBITDA Performance: 1. Strong Adjusted EBITDA Margin: GeoPark reported an adjusted EBITDA of nearly $100 million for Q3 2024, reflecting a robust margin of 63%.
Adjusted EBITDA Growth: 2. Increased Year-to-Date Adjusted EBITDA: The adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of 2024 reached $339 million, marking a 2% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Cash Flow Increase: 3. Significant Cash Flow Generation: The company generated a cash build of over 2 times in Q3, increasing cash from $66 million on June 30 to $123 million by September and $140 million in October.
Shareholder Dividend Consistency: 4. Consistent Shareholder Returns: GeoPark maintained its quarterly dividends at $7.5 million, bringing the total cash distributed to shareholders in 2024 to $73 million, which represents an approximate 18% capital return yield.
Record Oil Production: 5. Record Production in Vaca Muerta: The Vaca Muerta block achieved a gross average production of 12,600 barrels of oil per day during Q3, with a peak of 15,400 barrels a day equivalent in August.
Negative
Net Revenue Decline: 1. Declining Net Revenue: GeoPark's net revenue for Q3 2024 was $159 million, a 16% decrease from the previous quarter, primarily due to lower realized oil prices and production.
Rising Operating Expenses: 2. Increased Operating Expenses: The company's operating expenses per barrel rose to approximately $16-$17, nearly doubling over the last two years, driven by higher energy costs and inflation.
Brazilian Production Halt: 3. Zero Production from Brazil: GeoPark reported zero production from its Brazilian operations for the second consecutive quarter, with a restart now pushed to late February 2025, impacting expected output of 1,100 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Llanos 34 Production Decline: 4. Production Decline in Llanos 34: The company anticipates a production decline of around 15% in the Llanos 34 block due to maturing fields and reduced drilling activity, despite ongoing efforts to enhance recovery rates.
Tax Surcharge Effects: 5. Tax Surcharge Impact: GeoPark expects a 10% surcharge on taxes due to the recent tax reform, which could further strain financial performance amidst already declining revenues.
GeoPark Limited (GPRK) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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