Overview
UK energy producer's preliminary 2025 revenue declined yr/yr, reflecting lower oil prices
Company reported a preliminary net loss for 2025, compared to profit in prior yr
Final dividend of $5.2 mln proposed for 2025, subject to shareholder approval
Outlook
Pharos Energy raises 2026 working interest production guidance to 5,200-6,400 boepd net
Company expects Vietnam drilling programme to finish by mid-2026, with potential 20% output boost if appraisal wells succeed
Group cash capex for 2026 expected at $50 mln, with $39 mln for Vietnam and $11 mln for Egypt
Result Drivers
VIETNAM DRILLING PROGRAMME - Co said six-well campaign on TGT and CNV fields was designed to support current production and unlock incremental volumes
EGYPT CONCESSION CONSOLIDATION - Co said approval for consolidation of two concessions delivered immediate uplift in value with lease extensions and improved fiscal terms
RECEIVABLES PAYMENT - Co said $20 mln payment from EGPC reduced receivables to lowest level since Dec 2021 and doubled year end cash balance
Company press release: ID:nRSY9823Xa
Key Details
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Beat/Miss
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Consensus Estimate
FY Oil & Gas Sales
$114.60 mln
FY Gross Profit
$18.20 mln
FY Operating Profit
$8.70 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", no "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 Pharos Energy PLC is GBp49.50, about 86.1% above its March 24 closing price of GBp26.60
The stock recently traded at 15 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 8 three months ago
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