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Gran Tierra Energy Inc · Q4 2021 earnings

Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Gran Tierra's financial performance surged in Q4 2021, marked by substantial net income and strategic operational achievements.

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. reported a strong financial performance for Q4 2021, with a net income of $62.5 million. The company achieved significant operational milestones, including successful drilling and workover operations in the Acordionero oil field.

  • Net income reached $62.5 million, a notable increase from the previous quarter.
  • Adjusted EBITDA stood at $81.5 million, reflecting robust operational efficiency.
  • Funds flow from operations amounted to $65.1 million, indicating strong cash generation.
  • Oil sales totaled $146.3 million, driven by increased production and higher Brent oil prices.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$146M

Previous: $64.8M+125.8%
EPS (adj)

$1.70

Previous: -$1.30+230.8%
Average Daily Production

29.5K

No prior period
Net Income

$62.5M

Previous: -$47.9M+230.6%
Operating Income

$104M

Previous: $35.6M+191.5%
Gross Profit

$105M

Previous: $31.7M+230.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$26.5M

Previous: $14.1M+87.8%
Total Assets

$1.19B

Previous: $1.2B-1.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$1.8M

Previous: $1.92M-6.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Gran Tierra · Revenue · Quarterly

$146M

Q4 2021+125.8%vs Q4 2020
Beat estimate in 4 of 12 quarters(33%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. anticipates continued growth in 2022, with a focus on development drilling programs and exploration activities. The company's 2022 budget forecasts a base case Brent oil price of $70.00/bbl and a high case of $80.00/bbl, with corresponding production and financial targets.

Tailwinds

  • Forecasted 2022 production of 30,500-32,500 BOPD, a 15-23% increase from 2021.
  • Planned development drilling programs in the Middle Magdalena Valley and Putumayo Basins in Colombia.
  • Restart of exploration drilling program, including first exploration wells in Ecuador.
  • Potential to generate $100-120 million of 2022 free cash flow in the high oil case ($80/bbl Brent).
  • Expected full pay down of bank credit facility before the end of the first half of 2022.

Headwinds

  • Production impacted by localized blockades in South Putumayo during the Quarter, which deferred oil production of 620,376 barrels.
  • Potential risks associated with exploration drilling programs.
  • Volatility in oil prices could affect financial performance.
  • Dependence on regulatory approvals and licensing for exploration activities.
  • Uncertainties related to global economic and credit market conditions.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021

Historical avgQ4 2021

-0.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.4%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.2%

Avg return

30 days after

49%

33 / 68 earnings

Positive

+11.8%

Q3 2020

Best reaction

-19.0%

Q4 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.2%+5.5%
Q4 2025+4.7%+19.3%+29.6%
Q3 2025+2.6%+25.7%+35.9%
Q1 2025+0.7%-4.6%+10.4%
Q4 2024-12.5%-18.9%-10.8%
Q3 2024+3.9%+3.6%+7.0%
Q2 2024-2.2%-12.9%-16.0%
Q1 2024+0.7%+2.8%+7.6%
Q4 2023+4.7%+3.6%+26.2%
Q3 2023+7.2%+14.3%+4.4%
Q2 2023-7.1%-3.8%-9.4%
Q1 2023-17.4%-22.1%-34.0%
Q4 2022+4.8%+3.6%-10.8%
Q3 2022-6.7%-2.2%-14.8%
Q2 2022-0.8%+6.7%+10.1%
Q1 2022+5.0%+1.9%+14.5%
Q4 2021+4.8%+9.5%+30.2%
Q3 2021+0.1%-5.4%-28.3%
Q2 2021-7.3%-6.7%-6.7%
Q1 2021+11.0%+8.5%+6.5%
Q4 2020-0.2%-24.2%-28.3%
Q3 2020+11.8%+5.3%+52.6%
Q2 2020-2.0%-6.3%-15.6%
Q1 2020-7.3%-20.0%+66.7%
Q4 2019-19.0%-19.3%-70.5%
Q3 2019-9.9%-13.2%-19.0%
Q2 2019+2.1%-3.4%-8.3%
Q1 2019-3.9%-6.1%-14.9%
Q4 2018-0.9%+4.8%-0.4%
Q3 2018-3.3%-7.2%-12.5%
Q2 2018+0.6%+2.7%+3.3%
Q1 2018+2.4%+0.3%-1.2%
Q4 2017-7.1%-5.9%+3.7%
Q3 2017-1.8%+0.4%+2.7%
Q2 2017-3.4%-3.8%-12.8%
Q1 2017-8.0%+0.0%-7.6%
Q4 2016-4.1%-0.7%-1.5%
Q3 2016+11.2%+8.6%+10.9%
Q2 2016+5.5%+6.3%+9.2%
Q1 2016-0.7%
Q4 2015+11.3%
Q3 2015+5.8%
Q2 2015+2.7%
Q1 2015-3.6%
Q4 2014+0.0%
Q3 2014+8.5%
Q2 2014-2.7%
Q1 2014+2.8%
Q4 2013-6.8%
Q3 2013-5.9%
Q2 2013+2.7%
Q1 2013+1.3%
Q4 2012-2.0%
Q3 2012+8.8%
Q2 2012+7.8%
Q1 2012-3.0%
Q4 2008+0.0%
Q4 2011+0.0%
Q3 2011+0.6%
Q2 2011+4.7%
Q4 2010+4.7%
Q1 2011+4.9%
Q1 2010+4.9%
Q3 2010-3.2%
Q3 2009-3.2%
Q2 2010-0.5%
Q4 2009-0.5%
Q2 2009-0.5%

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