HOUSTON, Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Battalion Oil Corporation (NYSE American: BATL, “Battalion” or the “Company”) today announced financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2026.

Key Q3 2026 Highlights

• Generated third quarter 2026 sales volumes of 11,359 barrels of oil equivalent per day (“Boe/d”) (~43% oil, 69% liquids)
• Ended the quarter with $92.1 million of cash and cash equivalents and net debt (term loan indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents) of $70.4 million, down from $74.2 million at June 30, 2026 and $163.3 million at September 30, 2025.
• Placed 17.1 million shares of common stock under its at-the-market (“ATM”) program for net proceeds of $28.4 million. Subsequent to September 30, 2026, the Company placed 25,000 additional shares.
• Commenced drilling operations under the previously announced joint exploration and development agreement (“JEDA”). Subsequent to quarter end, have reached total depth on the four-well pad ahead of plan by over 25 days and under budget by more than $1.5 million gross cost. Completions will commence in late fourth quarter 2026 or early first quarter 2027.
• Appointed John “Brad” Juneau to the board of directors effective September 30, 2026.
• Executed a transformative midstream transaction on November 11, 2026 to transport the Company’s crude via pipeline rather than trucking. This transaction will significantly lower gathering costs as well as mitigate environment, health and safety risks.

Management Comments

During the third quarter of 2026, the Company returned to active drilling operations. The drilling performance on the first four wells of the JEDA has exceeded expectations by significant margins. The Company has contracted the rig for an additional four wells, and the rig is currently mobilizing to the next drilling location. Our partner in the JEDA has indicated their desire to participate in the next 4 wells. The Company also exceeded internal oil production targets for the third quarter of 2026, producing an average 4,915 net barrels oil per day versus a target of 4,835 net barrels oil per day.

Financing activities under the ATM program during the third quarter of 2026 have completed the transformation of our balance sheet. Following the close of the third quarter, the Company ceased nearly all trading under the ATM and maintains its commitment of judicious use of the facility going forward. Transition from trucking to transportation of oil via pipeline is a gamechanger for the Company and represents the culmination of years of multi-party negotiations.

“Our commitment to operational excellence has shown in our third quarter results. I’m proud of the team and look forward to continued execution,” said Daniel Rohling, COO of Battalion.

Results of Operations

Average daily net production and total operating revenue during the third quarter of 2026 were 11,359 Boe/d (43% oil) and $45.6 million, respectively, as compared to production and revenue of 12,293 Boe/d (53% oil) and $43.5 million, respectively, during the third quarter of 2025. The increase in revenues in the third quarter of 2026 as compared to the third quarter of 2025 is primarily attributable to a $5.13 increase per Boe in average realized prices (excluding the impact of hedges) partially offset by lower production primarily resulting from the disposition of volumes associated with the West Quito sale. Excluding the impact of hedges, Battalion realized approximately 98% of the average NYMEX oil price during the third quarter of 2026. Realized hedge losses totaled approximately $6.5 million during the third quarter of 2026.

Lease operating and workover expense was $10.40 per Boe in the third quarter of 2026 versus $11.69 per Boe in the third quarter of 2025. The decrease in lease operating and workover expense per Boe year-over-year is primarily the result of lower maintenance, power, and chemical costs. Gathering and other expenses were $12.57 per Boe in the third quarter of 2026 versus $9.02 per Boe in the third quarter of 2025. The increase in gathering and other expenses per Boe is primarily related to greater throughput volumes resulting from entry into a long-term processing agreement with a publicly traded large-cap midstream provider in January 2026. General and administrative expenses were $3.71 per Boe in the third quarter of 2026 compared to $2.73 per Boe in the third quarter of 2025. The increase in general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2026 is primarily due to higher professional fees including legal costs. Excluding non-recurring charges, general and administrative expenses would have been $3.29 per Boe in the third quarter of 2026.

For the third quarter of 2026, the Company reported a net loss available to common stockholders of $41.1 million and a net loss of $0.75 per share available to common stockholders, primarily reflecting a $44.8 million net loss on derivative contracts, of which $38.4 million was a non-cash unrealized mark-to-market loss. After adjusting for selected items, the Company reported an adjusted diluted net loss available to common stockholders for the third quarter of 2026 of $2.4 million or an adjusted diluted net loss of $0.04 per common share compared to an adjusted diluted net loss available to common stockholders for the third quarter of 2025 of $15.7 million or an adjusted diluted net loss of $0.96 per common share (see Reconciliation for additional information). Adjusted EBITDA during the quarter ended September 30, 2026 was $10.1 million as compared to $18.9 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (see Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation table for additional information). The Company generated net cash flows from operating activities of $1.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 compared to $28.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Liquidity and Balance Sheet

As of September 30, 2026, the Company had $162.5 million of term loan indebtedness outstanding and total liquidity made up of cash and cash equivalents of $92.1 million.

Forward Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about anticipated production, liquidity, capital spending, drilling and completion plans, and forward guidance. Forward-looking statements may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words such as "expects", "believes", "intends", "anticipates", "plans", "estimates", “projects,” "potential", "possible", or "probable" or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "will", "should", or "could" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations and involve certain assumptions or estimates that involve various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and other filings submitted by the Company to the SEC, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or through the Company's website at www.battalionoil.com. Readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date hereof. The Company has no duty, and assumes no obligation, to update forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or changes in the Company's expectations.

About Battalion

Battalion Oil Corporation is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, production, exploration and development of onshore oil and natural gas properties in the United States.

Contact

Matthew B. Steele
Chief Executive Officer & Principal Financial Officer
832-538-0300

(2) General and administrative, as adjusted, is a non-GAAP measure that excludes non-cash stock-based compensation charges relating to equity awards under our incentive stock plan, as well as other cash charges associated with non-recurring charges and other. The Company believes that it is useful to understand the effects that these charges have on general and administrative expenses and total operating costs and that exclusion of such charges is useful for comparison to prior periods.
(3) Represents lease operating expense, workover and other expense, taxes other than income, gathering and other expense and general and administrative costs per Boe, adjusted for items noted in the reconciliation above.

(1) Amount reflects net loss available to common stockholders on a diluted basis for earnings per share purposes as calculated using the two-class method of computing earnings per share which is further described in Note 14, Earnings Per Share in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
(2) Diluted net loss per common share excluding selected items and cash flows from operations before changes in working capital adjusted for selected items are non-GAAP measures presented based on management's belief that they will enable a user of the financial information to understand the impact of these items on reported results. These financial measures are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, earnings per share and cash flows from operations, as defined by GAAP. These financial measures may not be comparable to similarly named non-GAAP financial measures that other companies may use and may not be useful in comparing the performance of those companies to Battalion's performance.
(3) The impact of selected items for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 were calculated based upon weighted average diluted shares of 54.7 and 33.0 million, respectively, due to the net loss available to common stockholders, excluding selected items. The impact of selected items for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 were calculated based upon weighted average diluted shares of 16.5 million due to the net loss available to common stockholders, excluding selected items

(1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, which is presented based on management's belief that it will enable a user of the financial information to understand the impact of these items on reported results. This financial measure is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP measures, including net (loss) income. This financial measure may not be comparable to similarly named non-GAAP financial measures that other companies may use and may not be useful in comparing the performance of those companies to Battalion's performance.

(1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, which is presented based on management's belief that it will enable a user of the financial information to understand the impact of these items on reported results. This financial measure is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP measures, including net (loss) income. This financial measure may not be comparable to similarly named non-GAAP financial measures that other companies may use and may not be useful in comparing the performance of those companies to Battalion's performance.

(1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, which is presented based on management's belief that it will enable a user of the financial information to understand the impact of these items on reported results. This financial measure is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP measures, including net income (loss). This financial measure may not be comparable to similarly named non-GAAP financial measures that other companies may use and may not be useful in comparing the performance of those companies to Battalion's performance.