Overview
Canadaian oil and gas producer's Q4 production exceeded company's guidance
Company's net loss from continuing operations widened to C$438.1 mln from C$18.5 mln due to non-cash impairments on legacy assets
Company reduced net debt by C$42 mln and returned C$26 mln to shareholders
Outlook
Vermilion expects Q1 2026 production to average 122,000 to 124,000 boe/d
Full-year 2026 production guidance remains at 118,000 to 122,000 boe/d
E&D capital expenditures for 2026 projected at C$600 to C$630 mln
Result Drivers
PRODUCTION INCREASE - Vermilion's Q4 production exceeded guidance, driven by strong performance from Deep Basin and Montney wells in Canada
HIGH GAS PRICES - Realized natural gas price of $5.50/mcf in Q4, more than twice the AECO benchmark, due to diversified market access
Company press release: ID:nPn9mLGvha
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
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Consensus Estimate
Q4 FFO
C$240.7 mln
Q4 Free Cash Flow
C$49 mln
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