We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience.
This includes personalizing content and advertising.
By pressing "Accept All" or closing out of this banner, you consent to the use of all cookies and similar technologies and the sharing of information they collect with third parties.
You can reject marketing cookies by pressing "Deny Optional," but we still use essential, performance, and functional cookies.
In addition, whether you "Accept All," Deny Optional," click the X or otherwise continue to use the site, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, revised from time to time.
You are being directed to ZacksTrade, a division of LBMZ Securities and licensed broker-dealer. ZacksTrade and Zacks.com are separate companies. The web link between the two companies is not a solicitation or offer to invest in a particular security or type of security. ZacksTrade does not endorse or adopt any particular investment strategy, any analyst opinion/rating/report or any approach to evaluating individual securities.
If you wish to go to ZacksTrade, click OK. If you do not, click Cancel.
SandRidge Q2 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Higher Production & Oil Prices
Read MoreHide Full Article
Shares of SandRidge Energy, Inc. (SD - Free Report) have declined 0.8% since reporting second-quarter 2026 results compared with a 0.5% fall in the S&P 500. Over the past month, the stock has lost 2.1%, while the S&P 500 has returned 2.8%.
SandRidge reported second-quarter revenues of $51.1 million, up 48% from $34.5 million a year earlier. Net income rose 36.5% to $26.7 million from $19.6 million, while basic and diluted earnings per share increased to 72 cents from 53 cents. Adjusted net income advanced 71.4% to $21 million and adjusted earnings per share climbed to 57 cents from 33 cents. The stronger top line primarily reflected new production from the operated development program and higher commodity prices.
SandRidge Energy, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Average production increased 11% year over year to 19.7 thousand barrels of oil-equivalent per day, with total quarterly output rising to 1.797 million Boe from 1.619 million Boe in the second quarter of 2025. Oil production grew 22% to 328,000 barrels, natural gas production increased to 5.349 billion cubic feet from 4.801 billion cubic feet, and NGL volumes rose to 577,000 barrels from 548,000 barrels.
The realized price per Boe increased to $28.45 from $21.33 in the second quarter of 2025. Oil realization rose to $95.35 per barrel from $62.80, and the NGL realization improved to $21.68 from $16.10. In contrast, realized natural gas pricing fell to $1.36 per Mcf from $1.82, reflecting wider regional differentials. Adjusted EBITDA increased 49.1% to $34 million, the adjusted operating cash flow rose 35.3% to $34.6 million and the free cash flow more than doubled to $23.2 million from $9.8 million.
Costs & Headline Drivers
Lease operating expenses increased to $10.3 million from $6.6 million, and to $5.73 per Boe from $4.05. The comparison was affected by a $2.1-million non-cash reduction to an operating accrual in the prior-year quarter. Production and other taxes rose to $3.2 million from $2.2 million on higher prices, volumes and revenues, while depletion increased with sales volumes and the depletion rate.
General and administrative expenses grew to $3.8 million from $3 million, primarily because of higher professional fees and other costs. A $4.2-million derivative gain supported reported profit, though it was smaller than the prior-year gain of $6.1 million.
Management Commentary
CEO Grayson Pranin attributed production gains to the one-rig Cherokee program and said that the company plans to integrate the pending acquisition without adding personnel. Management highlighted more than four and a half years without a recordable safety incident and continued emphasis on low administrative costs.
Operationally, two Cherokee wells came online during the quarter and two more followed in July. One core-area well achieved peak 30-day output of about 2,000 Boe per day, while a step-out well recorded an initial 30-day average exceeding 10 million cubic feet of gas and 100 barrels of oil per day. Management called the latter result promising but said that more production history is needed.
2026 Outlook
SandRidge maintained plans to drill 10 operated Cherokee wells and complete nine in 2026, with one completion carrying into 2027. It expects capital spending of $76-$97 million, including $62-$80 million for drilling and completions, and $14-$17 million for workovers, production optimization and selective leasing.
The company expects to fund 2026 capital expenditure and shareholder returns from operating cash flow. Hedges cover just under 30% of the midpoint of the 2026 production guidance, including 37% of natural gas and 43% of oil production. Management said that it would retain drilling-schedule flexibility as commodity prices, costs and project returns evolve.
Other Developments
SandRidge agreed to acquire Cherokee Play producing assets and leasehold interests for $65 million, subject to adjustments, plus three potential $2-million earn-outs tied to WTI price thresholds. The cash-funded transaction, expected to close in the third quarter, adds about 7,000 net acres, interests in 21 wells and eight proved development locations. The board also declared a 13-cent-per-share dividend, payable Aug. 31, to holders of record as of Aug. 19.
View the Zacks #1 Rank List
Image: Bigstock
SandRidge Q2 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Higher Production & Oil Prices
Shares of SandRidge Energy, Inc. (SD - Free Report) have declined 0.8% since reporting second-quarter 2026 results compared with a 0.5% fall in the S&P 500. Over the past month, the stock has lost 2.1%, while the S&P 500 has returned 2.8%.
SandRidge reported second-quarter revenues of $51.1 million, up 48% from $34.5 million a year earlier. Net income rose 36.5% to $26.7 million from $19.6 million, while basic and diluted earnings per share increased to 72 cents from 53 cents. Adjusted net income advanced 71.4% to $21 million and adjusted earnings per share climbed to 57 cents from 33 cents. The stronger top line primarily reflected new production from the operated development program and higher commodity prices.
SandRidge Energy, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
SandRidge Energy, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | SandRidge Energy, Inc. Quote
Production, Pricing & Cash Flow
Average production increased 11% year over year to 19.7 thousand barrels of oil-equivalent per day, with total quarterly output rising to 1.797 million Boe from 1.619 million Boe in the second quarter of 2025. Oil production grew 22% to 328,000 barrels, natural gas production increased to 5.349 billion cubic feet from 4.801 billion cubic feet, and NGL volumes rose to 577,000 barrels from 548,000 barrels.
The realized price per Boe increased to $28.45 from $21.33 in the second quarter of 2025. Oil realization rose to $95.35 per barrel from $62.80, and the NGL realization improved to $21.68 from $16.10. In contrast, realized natural gas pricing fell to $1.36 per Mcf from $1.82, reflecting wider regional differentials. Adjusted EBITDA increased 49.1% to $34 million, the adjusted operating cash flow rose 35.3% to $34.6 million and the free cash flow more than doubled to $23.2 million from $9.8 million.
Costs & Headline Drivers
Lease operating expenses increased to $10.3 million from $6.6 million, and to $5.73 per Boe from $4.05. The comparison was affected by a $2.1-million non-cash reduction to an operating accrual in the prior-year quarter. Production and other taxes rose to $3.2 million from $2.2 million on higher prices, volumes and revenues, while depletion increased with sales volumes and the depletion rate.
General and administrative expenses grew to $3.8 million from $3 million, primarily because of higher professional fees and other costs. A $4.2-million derivative gain supported reported profit, though it was smaller than the prior-year gain of $6.1 million.
Management Commentary
CEO Grayson Pranin attributed production gains to the one-rig Cherokee program and said that the company plans to integrate the pending acquisition without adding personnel. Management highlighted more than four and a half years without a recordable safety incident and continued emphasis on low administrative costs.
Operationally, two Cherokee wells came online during the quarter and two more followed in July. One core-area well achieved peak 30-day output of about 2,000 Boe per day, while a step-out well recorded an initial 30-day average exceeding 10 million cubic feet of gas and 100 barrels of oil per day. Management called the latter result promising but said that more production history is needed.
2026 Outlook
SandRidge maintained plans to drill 10 operated Cherokee wells and complete nine in 2026, with one completion carrying into 2027. It expects capital spending of $76-$97 million, including $62-$80 million for drilling and completions, and $14-$17 million for workovers, production optimization and selective leasing.
The company expects to fund 2026 capital expenditure and shareholder returns from operating cash flow. Hedges cover just under 30% of the midpoint of the 2026 production guidance, including 37% of natural gas and 43% of oil production. Management said that it would retain drilling-schedule flexibility as commodity prices, costs and project returns evolve.
Other Developments
SandRidge agreed to acquire Cherokee Play producing assets and leasehold interests for $65 million, subject to adjustments, plus three potential $2-million earn-outs tied to WTI price thresholds. The cash-funded transaction, expected to close in the third quarter, adds about 7,000 net acres, interests in 21 wells and eight proved development locations. The board also declared a 13-cent-per-share dividend, payable Aug. 31, to holders of record as of Aug. 19.