Q1 Net Income Plummets 82% on Derivative Losses, Despite Strong Revenue Growth

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Epsilon Energy's Q1 2026 net income fell 82% to $0.73 million due to $8.93 million in derivative losses and higher interest expense, despite a 58% increase in revenue.

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• Net Income and EPS Decline Sharply

  Net income for Q1 2026 fell by 81.8% to $0.73 million ($0.02 EPS) from $4.02 million ($0.18 EPS) in Q1 2025.

• Significant Derivative Losses

  The company reported an $8.93 million loss on derivative contracts, a substantial increase from $1.46 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to rising crude oil prices impacting the hedge book assumed in the Peak acquisition.

• Interest Expense Surges

  Interest expense increased dramatically to $0.94 million in Q1 2026 from $0.01 million in Q1 2025, reflecting a higher credit facility balance.

• Strong Revenue Growth

  Total revenue increased by 58% to $25.6 million, driven by the Peak acquisition and higher realized natural gas prices.

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Epsilon Energy reported a sharp decline in net income and EPS for Q1 2026, primarily driven by substantial losses on derivative contracts and a significant increase in interest expense. While the company achieved strong revenue growth and positive operating income, these operational positives were overshadowed by financial hedging losses and higher debt servicing costs. The ongoing material weakness in internal controls also remains a concern. This filing provides the detailed financial results following a news release that indicated a decline in profitability.