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Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation

MGY

Energy & Utilities

2w

Strategic Expansion and Acreage Growth in Giddings Field

Magnolia increased its development acreage in Giddings by 20%, now totaling 240,000 net acres, with 30,000 acres from organic appraisal and 10,000 acres from bolt-on acquisitions.
Recent bolt-on deals added approximately 18,000 net acres, including 500 BOE/day of production, contiguous to existing assets, enhancing operational flexibility and prospects.
Management emphasized the importance of high-quality, high-return assets and the company's proven 'appraise, acquire, grow, and exploit' strategy in expanding its footprint.

AROC

Energy & Utilities

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $213 million, driven by strong contract operations and aftermarket services performance, including a $4 million net gain on asset sales and $3 million in other income.
Aftermarket services revenue reached $65 million, the highest since 2018, with a gross margin percentage of 23%, slightly down sequentially due to a higher mix of part sales.
Archrock reported outstanding second quarter 2025 results with record adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA, increasing adjusted EPS by nearly 70% and adjusted EBITDA by more than 60% year-over-year.
Contract operations revenue was $318 million, up 6% sequentially and 41% year-over-year, with a record adjusted gross margin percentage of approximately 70% for the third consecutive quarter.
Net income was $63.4 million, with adjusted net income of $68.4 million or $0.39 per share, including a $0.04 per share negative impact from an impairment related to the sale of the high-pressure gas lift business.
The company repurchased 1.2 million shares for $29 million during the quarter, with $59 million remaining capacity under the buyback program.
The fleet utilization remained high at 96%, with total operating horsepower increasing to 4.7 million from 4.3 million last quarter, including organic growth and acquisitions.

Gulfport Energy Corporation

GPOR

Energy & Utilities

2w

Strategic Acreage Acquisition and Inventory Expansion in Utica Shale

Gulfport announced plans to allocate up to $100 million for discretionary acreage acquisitions in the Utica Shale, marking the highest leasehold spend in over 6 years.
The company aims to secure 40 to 50 new wells in Belmont and Monroe counties, focusing on low breakeven, high-quality acreage.
These acquisitions are expected to add more than 2 years of core drilling inventory, reinforcing long-term growth prospects.
The targeted areas are adjacent to current operations, allowing for synergies and infrastructure advantages.
The company has already invested $7 million in Q2 2025 and plans to continue aggressive land acquisition efforts into early 2026.
This strategic focus on high-return wet and dry gas windows demonstrates a proactive approach to resource development.

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.

NOG

Energy & Utilities

2w

Strategic Shift Toward Inorganic Growth and M&A Opportunities

The company has a record-high backlog of potential acquisitions valued at over $8 billion, covering various structures, basins, and scales.
Management emphasizes long-term value creation through acquisitions, with a focus on long-dated inventory providing resilience against short-term price volatility.
The company is involved in more than 10 ongoing M&A processes, including gas-related opportunities, co-bids, and non-op packages, indicating a strategic pivot towards consolidation.
They see inorganic activity as more controllable and predictable, with a higher potential for long-term returns, especially in a volatile price environment.

Essential Utilities, Inc.

WTRG

Energy & Utilities

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Earnings per share increased 35.7% year-over-year, partially offset by higher O&M, depreciation, interest, and taxes.
Net income for the Gas business was $17.5 million for the quarter.
O&M expenses rose 4.2% year-over-year, mainly due to increased employee-related costs, bad debt expense, and legal expenses.
Purchased gas costs increased $23 million due to higher commodity prices and usage.
Revenues increased $80.5 million from $434.4 million to $514.9 million, with $44 million attributed to rates and surcharges.
Revenues increased 18.5% year-over-year, driven by favorable rate case outcomes, higher purchased gas costs, and increased gas volumes.
The company expects GAAP EPS to exceed the guidance range of $2.07 to $2.11 for 2025, largely due to several nonrecurring benefits.
The company reported GAAP earnings per share of $0.38 for Q2 2025, a 35% increase over the same quarter last year.

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

CNP

Energy & Utilities

3w

Strategic Sale of Ohio Gas LDC to Support Texas Growth

CenterPoint Energy announced the proposed sale of its Ohio Gas LDC to reallocate capital towards high-growth Texas operations.
The sale aims to recycle nearly $1 billion of capital expenditures planned through 2030, supporting Texas infrastructure.
The transaction is expected to be announced by the end of the year with closing anticipated by the end of 2024.
The sale will not impact the company's earnings guidance and is part of a strategic portfolio optimization to focus on jurisdictions with larger customer bases and growth potential.

EOG Resources, Inc.

EOG

Energy & Utilities

1w

Encino Acquisition and Utica Asset Integration

EOG completed the $5.6 billion Encino acquisition, adding 1.1 million net acres in the Utica, which now forms a core part of its portfolio alongside the Delaware Basin and Eagle Ford.
The company sees the Utica as a growth asset with a resource potential of over 2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, offering high returns (over 55% at bottom cycle prices and over 200% at mid-cycle prices).
Early integration efforts are exceeding expectations, with initial synergies of at least $150 million annually within the first year, mainly from well cost reductions and G&A efficiencies.
EOG plans to operate 5 rigs and 3 completion crews in the Utica through the rest of 2025, leveraging its proprietary technology and operational model to unlock additional value.
The company expects to bring well costs in line with its existing operations, with a focus on infrastructure, location construction, and midstream agreements to optimize production and costs.