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Mar 31, 2021

Northern Oil and Gas Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Announced first quarter results, demonstrating strong operational performance and strategic acquisitions.

Key Takeaways

Northern Oil and Gas reported a strong first quarter with production exceeding internal expectations, driven by the Williston & Permian properties. The company generated $41.7 million in Free Cash Flow and improved its liquidity and balance sheet through strategic financings and debt reduction. They also declared their first ever quarterly common stock dividend.

First quarter production reached 38,417 Boe per day, a 7.5% increase sequentially.

GAAP cash flow from operations was $62.8 million, and Free Cash Flow was $41.7 million.

Capital expenditures totaled $38.1 million, a 22% decrease from the previous quarter.

The company closed the Appalachian Basin acquisition from Reliance Marcellus, LLC.

Total Revenue
$157M
Previous year: $130M
+20.8%
EPS
$0.62
Previous year: $0.4
+55.0%
Production (Boe per day)
38.42K
Previous year: 43.74K
-12.2%
Adjusted EBITDA
$98.8M
Previous year: $108M
-8.6%
Capital Expenditures
$38.1M
Previous year: $86.7M
-56.1%
Gross Profit
$78.3M
Previous year: $19.2M
+308.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.73M
Previous year: $8.51M
-67.9%
Free Cash Flow
$41.7M
Total Assets
$873M
Previous year: $2.24B
-61.0%

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Forward Guidance

Northern Oil and Gas provided estimated guidance for 2021 for Williston and Permian Properties, as well as Reliance Marcellus Properties and Corporate.

Positive Outlook

  • Annual Production (Boe per day): 37,750 - 42,750
  • Net Wells Added to Production: 32 - 34
  • Oil as a Percentage of Sales Volumes: 78 - 80%
  • Annual Production (Mmcf per day): 75 - 85 (Reliance Marcellus Properties)
  • Total Capital Expenditures (in millions): $200 - $250

Challenges Ahead

  • Production Expenses (per Boe): $8.75 - $9.75
  • Average Differential to NYMEX WTI: $6.50 - $8.50
  • Production, Asset G&A and Marketing Expenses (per Mcf): $0.85 - $0.95 (Reliance Marcellus Properties)
  • Average Differential to NYMEX Henry Hub (per Mcf): $0.55 - $0.65 (Reliance Marcellus Properties)
  • General and Administrative Expense (per Boe): $0.80 - $0.90