BKV Corporation (“BKV” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BKV), today reported financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2026 and updated guidance for the third quarter and full year of 2026.

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights

  • Net income attributable to BKV of $75.8 million or $0.67 per diluted share

  • Adjusted Net Income attributable to BKV of $50.7 million or $0.46 per diluted share

  • Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV of $142.0 million

  • Net cash provided by operating activities of $109.7 million

  • Net cash provided by operating activities before working capital of $117.6 million

  • Accrued capital expenditures of $72.4 million

  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth attributable to BKV of $40.0 million

  • Average net production of 978.3 MMcfe/d

  • Total generation from the Power JV’s Temple plants of 2,222 GWh

  • CCUS quarterly sequestration of approximately 35,900 metric tons of CO2 equivalent

  • Net Leverage Ratio of 1.78x

  • Commenced commercial operations at the Cotton Cove and Eagle Ford CCUS projects, which combined are expected to sequester more than 120,000 metric tons of CO₂ waste annually

“Our performance this quarter reflects the consistency of our execution,” said Chris Kalnin, Chief Executive Officer of BKV. “We met or exceeded our operating targets while advancing each of our strategic priorities. During the quarter, we brought two additional carbon capture projects into operation, delivered strong results across our upstream business, and advanced commercial discussions toward a long-term power purchase agreement.”

“Our strategy has always been to build from a position of operational strength. That disciplined approach continues to create new opportunities across our power and carbon capture businesses while reinforcing the strong operational foundation of our upstream operations. Together, these complementary businesses position us to create long-term value for our shareholders.”

Financial Results

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

($ Millions, except EPS)(1)

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

Net income attributable to BKV

$

75.8

 

$

107.8

 

$

119.9

 

$

25.8

Adjusted Net Income attributable to BKV, non-GAAP

$

50.7

 

$

24.1

 

$

73.1

 

$

61.5

Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV, non-GAAP(2)

$

0.46

 

$

0.28

 

$

0.69

 

$

0.73

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV, non-GAAP

$

142.0

 

$

96.5

 

$

254.0

 

$

201.5

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

109.7

 

$

89.3

 

$

181.7

 

$

105.7

Net cash provided by operating activities before working capital, non-GAAP

$

117.6

 

$

84.5

 

$

226.9

 

$

134.5

Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth attributable to BKV, non-GAAP

$

40.0

 

$

17.2

 

$

60.1

 

$

28.7

Capital expenditures (accrued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Development (3)

$

38.8

 

$

62.6

 

$

120.8

 

$

110.5

Power (4)

$

6.8

 

$

0.3

 

$

23.5

 

$

0.4

CCUS and other

$

26.8

 

$

16.1

 

$

46.7

 

$

26.2

Total capital expenditures (accrued)

$

72.4

 

$

79.0

 

$

191.0

 

$

137.1

Deposits on fixed asset purchases (5)

$

125.5

 

$

 

$

158.5

 

$

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(1) Adjusted Net Income attributable to BKV, Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV, Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV, Net cash provided by operating activities before working capital, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth attributable to BKV are each non-GAAP financial measures. For a definition of each of these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations of such non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP metrics, please see “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

(2) Reflects Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV on a diluted basis.

(3) Excludes asset retirement obligation expenditures of $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $1.0 million and $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

(4) Power maintenance was $0.5 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $0.8 million and $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

(5) These deposits are comprised of payments for turbines, modular generation equipment, and other long lead time items in Power included within our Strategic Power Growth capital expenditures and investments guidance.

“Our financial strategy is grounded in disciplined capital allocation, a strong balance sheet, and prudent liquidity management,” said David Tameron, Chief Financial Officer of BKV. “During the quarter, we maintained substantial liquidity while continuing to invest in our phased power strategy and expanding our carbon capture platform. Supported by the cash flow generated from our upstream business, we are able to fund these strategic investments while preserving financial flexibility and maintaining a disciplined balance sheet.”

“Our approach to capital deployment remains disciplined and milestone-driven,” continued Tameron. “We will continue to align investment with commercial progress, maintain a prudent leverage profile, and preserve financial flexibility as we execute our growth strategy. This approach allows us to pursue the opportunities we believe will create the greatest long-term value for our shareholders.”

Business Segment Results

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2026

($ Thousands)

Upstream/

Midstream

 

Power

 

Corporate and Other

 

Total

Net income (loss)

$

116,762

 

 

$

(6,802

)

 

$

(32,630

)

 

$

77,330

 

Add back (subtract):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion

 

44,032

 

 

 

9,552

 

 

 

504

 

 

 

54,088

 

Exploration and impairment expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives, net

 

(56,024

)

 

 

10,537

 

 

 

 

 

 

(45,487

)

Forward month gas settlement (1)

 

4,522

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,522

 

Interest expense, net

 

14,575

 

 

 

9,182

 

 

 

(1,074

)

 

 

22,683

 

Interest expense, related parties

 

 

 

 

3,978

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,978

 

Equity-based compensation expense

 

3,456

 

 

 

1,158

 

 

 

1,785

 

 

 

6,399

 

Impairment of asset held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,516

 

 

 

3,516

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,150

 

 

 

20,150

 

Other nonrecurring transactions

 

559

 

 

 

4,331

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,890

 

Adjusted EBITDAX, non-GAAP

 

127,882

 

 

 

31,936

 

 

 

(7,749

)

 

 

152,069

 

(Deduct) add: Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (2)

 

 

 

 

(9,083

)

 

 

(990

)

 

 

(10,073

)

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV, non-GAAP

$

127,882

 

 

$

22,853

 

 

$

(8,739

)

 

$

141,996

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

($ Thousands)

Upstream/

Midstream

 

Power

 

Corporate and Other

 

Total

Net income (loss)

$

144,938

 

 

$

14,948

 

 

$

(47,411

)

 

$

112,475

 

Add back (subtract):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion

 

37,738

 

 

 

9,536

 

 

 

400

 

 

 

47,674

 

Exploration and impairment expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives, net

 

(102,935

)

 

 

(8,182

)

 

 

 

 

 

(111,117

)

Forward month gas settlement (1)

 

(7,216

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,216

)

Interest expense, net

 

5,441

 

 

 

10,351

 

 

 

(145

)

 

 

15,647

 

Interest expense, related parties

 

 

 

 

5,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,023

 

Equity-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,069

 

 

 

4,069

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,243

 

 

 

29,243

 

Other nonrecurring transactions

 

3,065

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,665

 

 

 

9,730

 

Adjusted EBITDAX, non-GAAP

 

81,031

 

 

 

31,676

 

 

 

(7,179

)

 

 

105,528

 

(Deduct) add: Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (2)

 

 

 

 

(8,726

)

 

 

(305

)

 

 

(9,031

)

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV, non-GAAP

$

81,031

 

 

$

22,950

 

 

$

(7,484

)

 

$

96,497

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

($ Thousands)

Upstream/

Midstream

 

Power

 

Corporate and Other

 

Total

Net income (loss)

$

170,548

 

 

$

13,453

 

 

$

(54,827

)

 

$

129,174

 

Add back (subtract):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion

 

85,947

 

 

 

21,356

 

 

 

950

 

 

 

108,253

 

Exploration and impairment expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives, net

 

(39,888

)

 

 

(19,455

)

 

 

 

 

 

(59,343

)

Forward month gas settlement (1)

 

(18,923

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(18,923

)

Interest expense, net

 

27,117

 

 

 

18,452

 

 

 

(1,554

)

 

 

44,015

 

Interest expense, related parties

 

 

 

 

8,247

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,247

 

Equity-based compensation expense

 

5,431

 

 

 

1,762

 

 

 

3,113

 

 

 

10,306

 

Impairment of asset held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,516

 

 

 

3,516

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31,619

 

 

 

31,619

 

Other nonrecurring transactions

 

5,942

 

 

 

8,038

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,980

 

Adjusted EBITDAX, non-GAAP

 

236,174

 

 

 

51,853

 

 

 

(17,183

)

 

 

270,844

 

(Deduct) add: Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (2)

 

 

 

 

(14,960

)

 

 

(1,850

)

 

 

(16,810

)

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV, non-GAAP

$

236,174

 

 

$

36,893

 

 

$

(19,033

)

 

$

254,034

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

($ Thousands)

Upstream/

Midstream

 

Power

 

Corporate and Other

 

Total

Net income (loss)

$

59,758

 

 

$

(6,481

)

 

$

(27,573

)

 

$

25,704

 

Add back (subtract):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion

 

77,322

 

 

 

19,184

 

 

 

879

 

 

 

97,385

 

Exploration and impairment expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives, net

 

31,050

 

 

 

4,868

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,918

 

Forward month gas settlement (1)

 

(3,219

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,219

)

Interest expense, net

 

10,468

 

 

 

20,748

 

 

 

(269

)

 

 

30,947

 

Interest expense, related parties

 

 

 

 

10,099

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,099

 

Equity-based compensation expense

 

2,921

 

 

 

1,062

 

 

 

2,153

 

 

 

6,136

 

Impairment of asset held for sale

 

2,446

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,446

 

Income tax benefit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,425

)

 

 

(1,425

)

Other nonrecurring transactions

 

4,165

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,120

 

 

 

11,285

 

Adjusted EBITDAX, non-GAAP

 

184,911

 

 

 

49,480

 

 

 

(19,115

)

 

 

215,276

 

(Deduct) add: Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (2)

 

 

 

 

(13,472

)

 

 

(305

)

 

 

(13,777

)

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV, non-GAAP

$

184,911

 

 

$

36,008

 

 

$

(19,420

)

 

$

201,499

 

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(1) Natural gas derivative contracts settle and are realized in the month prior to the production covered by the contract. This adjustment removes the timing difference between the settlement date and the underlying production month that is hedged.

(2) Non-GAAP financial measure, see supplemental non-GAAP financial measures for reconciliations to the most comparable financial measures in accordance with GAAP.

Segment Operational Results – Second Quarter 2026

Power Segment

BKV continues to make meaningful progress toward securing a long-term power purchase agreement (“PPA”) for a portion of the capacity of its existing Temple I and II combined-cycle facilities. Through the previously disclosed advisor-led process, the Company remains engaged in commercial discussions with a select group of prospective counterparties as it advances opportunities to establish long-term contracted cash flows to enhance revenue visibility and optimize generation from its existing generation assets. During the quarter, BKV secured additional acreage adjacent to the Temple Energy Complex, expanding its site control to approximately 1,100 acres. The Company also received Phase 1 air permits for its planned modular generation, representing another key milestone in advancing the phased development of the Temple Energy Complex.

BKV continued advancing development of its planned North Texas Energy Complex in Jack County. With approximately 6,200 acres under site control and generation and load applications submitted, the project represents an opportunity to replicate the Company’s closed-loop strategy by combining natural gas production, power generation, and carbon capture capabilities to serve growing power demand in ERCOT.

The Company’s operated power generation assets currently consist of Temple I and Temple II, which have a combined generation capacity of approximately 1.5 GW. BKV has also entered into equipment supply agreements for approximately 200 MW of modular generation equipment and secured turbine reservations supporting up to 1.2 GW of future combined-cycle generation. If these assets are developed as planned, the projects would increase the Company’s operated generation capacity to approximately 3 GW. Development of these projects remains subject to, among other things, execution of long-term power purchase agreements, financing, regulatory approvals, and commercial negotiations with counterparties. The timing, sequencing, scale, and ultimate composition of these projects may differ materially from those presented, and there can be no assurance that any specific project or generation capacity will be achieved.

The second quarter of 2026 was characterized by strong power demand across ERCOT, which supported higher than expected dispatch at the Temple plants. Total power generation increased ~16% year over year, with the plants operating reliably throughout the quarter and experiencing no forced outages. Wholesale power prices, however, were below expectations, partially offsetting the higher generation.

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

Temple I capacity factor

 

69.2

%

 

 

64.0

%

 

 

66.9

%

 

 

54.7

%

Temple II capacity factor

 

69.9

%

 

 

54.8

%

 

 

65.1

%

 

 

54.5

%

Total power generation (GWh)

 

2,222

 

 

 

1,913

 

 

 

4,203

 

 

 

3,500

 

Average power price ($/MWh)

$

41.59

 

 

$

45.10

 

 

$

46.04

 

 

$

48.63

 

Average natural gas cost

$

2.68

 

 

$

2.93

 

 

$

3.33

 

 

$

3.47

 

Average spark spread

$

22.31

 

 

$

24.27

 

 

$

22.26

 

 

$

24.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Power Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($ Millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues, net

$

122.3

 

 

$

136.7

 

 

$

286.9

 

 

$

234.4

 

Depreciation and amortization

$

9.5

 

 

$

9.5

 

 

$

21.4

 

 

$

19.2

 

Operating expenses

$

107.0

 

 

$

97.5

 

 

$

226.8

 

 

$

194.2

 

Income from operations

$

5.8

 

 

$

29.7

 

 

$

38.7

 

 

$

21.0

 

Interest expense, net

$

(13.2

)

 

$

(15.4

)

 

$

(26.7

)

 

$

(30.8

)

Other income

$

0.6

 

 

$

0.6

 

 

$

1.4

 

 

$

3.3

 

Net income (loss)

$

(6.8

)

 

$

14.9

 

 

$

13.4

 

 

$

(6.5

)

Net income (loss) attributable to BKV

$

(7.6

)

 

$

10.4

 

 

$

5.6

 

 

$

(6.2

)

Upstream/Midstream Segment

BKV delivered another quarter of strong operational performance, with production exceeding the high end of its guidance range while development capital expenditures remained below the midpoint of guidance. The upstream business continues to generate strong cash flow while improvements in capital efficiency support disciplined investment across the Company’s broader platform.

Operational results benefited from improvements in drilling and completions execution, including the success of advanced completion designs and positive offset well effects in the Barnett, where modern completion techniques are increasing production from both new and existing wells. Together with continued application of data and analytics to optimize base production, these initiatives are driving capital-efficient production growth and further enhancing BKV’s industry-leading low base decline.

During the quarter, the Company also drilled and completed an Upper Barnett well that exceeded expectations. These results significantly de-risk ~50% of Upper Barnett development locations and reduce the expected breakeven price from $3.75/MMBtu to $3.25/MMBtu, further enhancing the quality and returns of its development inventory.

During the second quarter, the Company completed the transition to internally market all of its natural gas production. This provides greater commercial flexibility and is expected to improve margins over time while enhancing BKV’s ability to deliver energy solutions across natural gas, power, carbon sequestered gas, and LNG-related arrangements.

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

Production

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net production per day (MMcfe/d)

 

978.3

 

 

 

811.0

 

 

 

951.8

 

 

 

786.2

 

Natural gas (MMcf)

 

72,785

 

 

 

58,328

 

 

 

140,863

 

 

 

112,451

 

NGL (MBbls)

 

2,650

 

 

 

2,535

 

 

 

5,139

 

 

 

4,877

 

Oil (MBbls)

 

56

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

96

 

 

 

97

 

Total (MMcfe)

 

89,021

 

 

 

73,802

 

 

 

172,273

 

 

 

142,295

 

Natural Gas ($/Mcf)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average NYMEX Henry Hub price

$

2.90

 

 

$

3.44

 

 

$

3.97

 

 

$

3.55

 

Differential

$

(0.76

)

 

$

(0.77

)

 

$

(1.16

)

 

$

(0.67

)

Average realized prices, excluding derivatives

$

2.14

 

 

$

2.67

 

 

$

2.81

 

 

$

2.88

 

Average realized prices, including derivatives

$

2.60

 

 

$

2.83

 

 

$

2.85

 

 

$

2.84

 

NGLs ($/Bbl)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average realized prices, excluding derivatives

$

23.00

 

 

$

16.42

 

 

$

20.57

 

 

$

17.70

 

Average realized prices, including derivatives

$

25.21

 

 

$

16.41

 

 

$

22.17

 

 

$

16.64

 

Oil ($/Bbl)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average realized prices

$

86.91

 

 

$

57.66

 

 

$

79.49

 

 

$

61.82

 

Average Operating Cash Costs per Mcfe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease operating and workover

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.46

 

 

$

0.52

 

 

$

0.49

 

Taxes other than income

$

0.13

 

 

$

0.18

 

 

$

0.16

 

 

$

0.17

 

Gathering and transportation costs

$

0.76

 

 

$

0.85

 

 

$

0.79

 

 

$

0.84

 

Total

$

1.39

 

 

$

1.49

 

 

$

1.47

 

 

$

1.50

 

Carbon Capture Utilization and Sequestration (“CCUS”)

BKV successfully commenced commercial operations at its Cotton Cove and Eagle Ford CCUS projects during the second quarter of 2026 as planned. The Eagle Ford project is expected to sequester approximately 90,000 metric tons of CO₂ per year, while the Cotton Cove project is expected to sequester approximately 32,000 metric tons of CO₂ per year.

The Barnett Zero project sequestered approximately 28,300 and 64,200 metric tons of CO2 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, bringing total sequestered volumes since initial injection in 2023 to approximately 375,800 metric tons of CO2.

Development activities continued across the Company’s broader CCUS portfolio during the quarter. BKV successfully drilled the injection well for its East Texas project and a test well at its High West project, further advancing development of these projects.

Liquidity and Debt

As of June 30, 2026, BKV had cash and cash equivalents of $152.2 million and restricted cash of $16.1 million related to the Power segment Temple Term Loan Facility. Total debt as of June 30, 2026 was $1.3 billion, which was made up of the 2030 Senior Notes of $500.0 million, RBL balance of $100.0 million, a promissory note of $46.0 million, and Power segment debt of $618.0 million. Power segment debt included $176.0 million of borrowings under the Temple I Loan Agreements, $382.0 million of borrowings under the Temple Term Loan Facility, and a Temple Revolving Facility balance of $60.0 million.

As of June 30, 2026, total liquidity for BKV was $836.7 million, which consisted of $152.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $684.5 million available capacity under the Company’s RBL. RBL availability as of June 30, 2026, was based on the elected commitment amount of $800.0 million, less an outstanding balance of $100.0 million and $15.5 million of letters of credit.

Third Quarter and Full Year 2026 Guidance

 

Q3 2026

 

FY 2026

Accrued Capital Expenditures and Net Production ($ Millions)

 

 

 

Development (1)

$55 – $75

 

$200 – $280

Power – Strategic Capital & Investments + Maintenance (1), (2)

$125 – $175

 

$400 – $475

CCUS and other (2)

$20 – $35

 

$90 – $120

Total capital expenditures

$200 – $285

 

$690 – $875

 

 

 

 

Net production (MMcfe/d)

935 – 965

 

940 – 960

 

 

 

 

Per Unit Operating Costs ($/Mcfe)

 

 

 

Lease operating and workover

$0.49 – $0.53

 

$0.49 – $0.53

Gathering, compression, processing, and transport (GCPT)

$0.80 – $0.84

 

$0.80 – $0.84

Upstream general and administrative (excl. stock comp)

$0.20 – $0.25

 

$0.20 – $0.25

 

 

 

 

Other General and Administrative Costs

 

 

 

General and administrative (Power, CCUS, & Other)

$14 – $16

 

$53 – $63

General and administrative (stock comp)

$4 – $6

 

$15 – $25

 

 

 

 

Commodity Prices

 

 

 

Average natural gas differential (3), (4)

$(0.70) – $(0.80)

 

$(0.90) – $(1.00)

NGL % of WTI

~ 27%

 

~ 26%

 

 

 

 

Power ($ Millions)

 

 

 

Power Adjusted EBITDAX

$45 – $65

 

$135 – $175

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(1) 2026 maintenance capital: Upstream ~$200 million; Power ~$5 million

(2) Expecting $120 million – $150 million in JV partner capital contributions

(3) Differential includes $0.15/Mcfe – $0.20/Mcfe of gathering, compression, processing, and transport

(4) Differential includes $0.15/Mcfe – $0.25/Mcfe of ethane rejection impacts

Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

The Company plans to host a conference call to discuss results today, August 6, 2026 at 10 AM ET. To access the conference call, participants may dial (800) 420-1459 (US) or (203) 518-9861 (international). Participants can also listen to a live webcast of the call by going to the Investors section on the BKV website at ir.bkv.com. A replay will be available shortly after the live conference call and can be accessed on the Company’s website or by dialing (844) 512-2921 (US) or (412) 317-6671 (international). The passcode for the replay is 11162101. The replay will be available for 60 days after the call.

About BKV Corporation

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, BKV Corporation is a forward-thinking, growth-driven energy company focused on creating value for its stockholders. BKV’s core business is to produce natural gas from its owned and operated upstream assets. BKV’s overall business is organized into four business lines: natural gas production; natural gas gathering, processing and transportation; power generation; and carbon capture, utilization and sequestration. BKV (and its predecessor entity) was founded in 2015, and BKV and its employees are committed to building a different kind of energy company. BKV is one of the top 15 gas-weighted natural gas producers in the United States and the largest natural gas producer by gross operated volume in the Barnett Shale. BKV Corporation is the parent company for the BKV family of companies. For more information, visit the BKV website at www.bkv.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements, which are not historical facts, include statements regarding BKV’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenue and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans, objectives of management and dividend policy, and often contain words such as “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “budget,” “plan,” “seek,” “aspire,” “envision,” “forecast,” “target,” “predict,” “may,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “will,” and similar expressions. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements, and such forward-looking statements may not prove to be accurate. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the anticipated benefits, opportunities and results with respect to the BKV-BPP Power Joint Venture Transaction, including any expected value creation from the BKV-BPP Power Joint Venture Transaction, anticipated efficiencies, power plant reliability, and strategic growth and power purchase agreement opportunities relating to the BKV-BPP Power Joint Venture and the BKV-BPP Power Joint Venture Transaction, as well as guidance, projected or forecasted financial and operating results, future liquidity, leverage, results in certain basins, objectives, project timing, utility of reporting segment changes, expectations and intentions, regulatory and governmental actions and other statements that are not historical facts. All forward-looking statements, expressed or implied, in this press release are based only on information currently available to BKV and speak only as of the date on which they are made. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and BKV cannot assure any reader that those statements will be realized or that the forward-looking events and circumstances will occur. Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement, which is based on predictions of future results that may not occur as anticipated. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience or present expectations, including but not limited to assumptions, risks and uncertainties regarding the BKV-BPP Power Joint Venture Transaction and the anticipated benefits thereof, as well as our ability to effectively operate and grow our CCUS business, expected increase in demand for power generation and our ability to serve that demand from our power business, our ability to develop, market and sell our carbon sequestered gas product, and management’s outlook guidance or forecasts of future events, including projected capital expenditures, production volumes, operating costs, pricing differentials, and Adjusted EBITDAX. For further discussions of risks and uncertainties applicable to forward-looking statements, you should refer to BKV’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the “Risk Factors” section of BKV’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

BKV Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

($ thousands, except par value)

(Unaudited)

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

December 31, 2025 (1)

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

152,192

 

 

$

248,427

 

Restricted cash

 

16,067

 

 

 

15,846

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

141,125

 

 

 

129,077

 

Accounts receivable, related parties

 

10,328

 

 

 

11,196

 

Prepaid expenses

 

10,030

 

 

 

14,720

 

Inventory

 

17,967

 

 

 

20,039

 

Commodity derivative assets, current

 

99,388

 

 

 

63,900

 

Other current assets

 

10,736

 

 

 

8,150

 

Total current assets

 

457,833

 

 

 

511,355

 

Natural gas properties and equipment

 

 

 

Developed properties

 

3,057,987

 

 

 

2,965,638

 

Undeveloped properties

 

13,361

 

 

 

13,182

 

Midstream assets

 

279,554

 

 

 

277,974

 

Accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization

 

(922,083

)

 

 

(849,464

)

Total natural gas properties, net

 

2,428,819

 

 

 

2,407,330

 

Other property, plant, and equipment, net

 

1,096,116

 

 

 

944,412

 

Deposits

 

171,867

 

 

 

14,247

 

Goodwill

 

18,417

 

 

 

18,417

 

Commodity derivative assets

 

45,749

 

 

 

26,432

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

16,379

 

 

 

17,064

 

Total assets

$

4,235,180

 

 

$

3,939,257

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities, mezzanine equity, and equity

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

194,823

 

 

$

229,487

 

Commodity derivative liabilities, current

 

9,698

 

 

 

8,469

 

Income taxes payable to related party

 

 

 

 

810

 

Payable to BPPUS for the BKV-BPP Power Joint Venture Transaction

 

 

 

 

115,136

 

Current portion of Temple I Loan Agreements

 

176,000

 

 

 

191,000

 

Current portion of long-term debt, net

 

9,387

 

 

 

9,387

 

Other current liabilities

 

8,797

 

 

 

10,302

 

Total current liabilities

 

398,705

 

 

 

564,591

 

Asset retirement obligations

 

200,604

 

 

 

230,372

 

Commodity derivative liabilities

 

 

 

 

5,767

 

Deferred tax liability, net

 

160,290

 

 

 

128,839

 

Long-term debt, net

 

1,064,454

 

 

 

937,724

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

7,857

 

 

 

5,223

 

Total liabilities

 

1,831,910

 

 

 

1,872,516

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

Mezzanine equity

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

30,224

 

 

 

12,951

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 authorized shares; 109,417 and 96,872 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

 

1,760

 

 

 

1,635

 

Treasury stock, shares at cost; 214 shares as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025

 

(6,663

)

 

 

(6,663

)

Additional paid-in capital

 

1,875,615

 

 

 

1,681,785

 

Retained earnings

 

426,391

 

 

 

309,051

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

2,297,103

 

 

 

1,985,808

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

75,943

 

 

 

67,982

 

Total equity

 

2,373,046

 

 

 

2,053,790

 

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity, and equity

$

4,235,180

 

 

$

3,939,257

 

_________________________________________________

(1) The financial information presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements has been retrospectively adjusted for the BKV-BPP Power Joint Venture Transaction, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control, with prior periods recast as if the transaction had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented. For additional information, see Note 2 – Acquisition to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2026.

BKV Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

($ thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025 (1)

Revenues and other operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natural gas, NGL, and oil sales

 

$

221,928

 

 

$

199,729

 

 

$

509,603

 

 

$

415,855

 

Power revenues

 

 

74,362

 

 

 

61,924

 

 

 

143,352

 

 

 

105,788

 

Derivative gains, net

 

 

143,255

 

 

 

187,026

 

 

 

196,364

 

 

 

88,643

 

Marketing revenues

 

 

26,162

 

 

 

6,968

 

 

 

46,043

 

 

 

19,425

 

Section 45Q tax credits

 

 

3,048

 

 

 

2,574

 

 

 

6,108

 

 

 

5,881

 

Other

 

 

(3,220

)

 

 

140

 

 

 

(3,088

)

 

 

(1,165

)

Total revenues and other operating income

 

 

465,535

 

 

 

458,361

 

 

 

898,382

 

 

 

634,427

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease operating and workover

 

 

44,482

 

 

 

34,176

 

 

 

89,557

 

 

 

69,231

 

Fuel commodity costs

 

 

42,832

 

 

 

39,852

 

 

 

99,953

 

 

 

86,215

 

Purchased power

 

 

29,502

 

 

 

29,494

 

 

 

56,857

 

 

 

48,161

 

Marketing expense

 

 

23,262

 

 

 

4,868

 

 

 

29,310

 

 

 

8,788

 

Taxes other than income

 

 

15,900

 

 

 

18,042

 

 

 

36,102

 

 

 

32,832

 

Gathering and transportation

 

 

68,095

 

 

 

63,026

 

 

 

135,897

 

 

 

118,819

 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion

 

 

52,877

 

 

 

47,580

 

 

 

105,818

 

 

 

97,177

 

Power operating and maintenance

 

 

17,185

 

 

 

18,252

 

 

 

36,864

 

 

 

38,465

 

General and administrative

 

 

42,125

 

 

 

30,479

 

 

 

82,236

 

 

 

58,778

 

Other operating expenses

 

 

7,619

 

 

 

11,244

 

 

 

18,106

 

 

 

14,710

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

343,879

 

 

 

297,013

 

 

 

690,700

 

 

 

573,176

 

Income from operations

 

 

121,656

 

 

 

161,348

 

 

 

207,682

 

 

 

61,251

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(24,881

)

 

 

(16,384

)

 

 

(47,711

)

 

 

(32,433

)

Interest expense, related parties

 

 

(3,978

)

 

 

(5,023

)

 

 

(8,247

)

 

 

(10,099

)

Interest income

 

 

2,198

 

 

 

737

 

 

 

3,696

 

 

 

1,486

 

Other income

 

 

2,485

 

 

 

1,040

 

 

 

5,373

 

 

 

4,074

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

97,480

 

 

 

141,718

 

 

 

160,793

 

 

 

24,279

 

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

 

(20,150

)

 

 

(29,243

)

 

 

(31,619

)

 

 

1,425

 

Net income

 

 

77,330

 

 

 

112,475

 

 

 

129,174

 

 

 

25,704

 

Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

1,524

 

 

 

4,707

 

 

 

9,293

 

 

 

(85

)

Net income attributable to BKV

 

$

75,806

 

 

$

107,768

 

 

$

119,881

 

 

$

25,789

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share attributable to BKV:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.68

 

 

$

1.27

 

 

$

1.11

 

 

$

0.30

 

Diluted

 

$

0.67

 

 

$

1.27

 

 

$

1.11

 

 

$

0.30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

109,395

 

 

 

84,710

 

 

 

105,727

 

 

 

84,708

 

Diluted

 

 

109,772

 

 

 

84,834

 

 

 

106,058

 

 

 

84,789

 

_________________________________________________

(1) The financial information presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements has been retrospectively adjusted for the BKV-BPP Power Joint Venture Transaction, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control, with prior periods recast as if the transaction had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented. For additional information, see Note 2 – Acquisition to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2026.

BKV Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

($ thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025(1)

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

129,174

 

 

$

25,704

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion

 

 

108,253

 

 

 

97,385

 

Equity-based compensation expense

 

 

10,306

 

 

 

6,136

 

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

31,619

 

 

 

(2,255

)

Unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives, net

 

 

(59,343

)

 

 

35,918

 

Impairment of asset held for sale

 

 

3,516

 

 

 

2,446

 

Settlement of contingent consideration

 

 

 

 

 

(20,000

)

Payments for the purchase of put options

 

 

 

 

 

(16,206

)

Other, net

 

 

3,348

 

 

 

5,390

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

(13,001

)

 

 

(14,617

)

Accounts receivable, related party

 

 

868

 

 

 

3,624

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

(32,479

)

 

 

(19,831

)

Other changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

(530

)

 

 

2,054

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

181,731

 

 

 

105,748

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

Asset acquisition

 

 

(118,746

)

 

 

 

Deposits on fixed asset purchases

 

 

(158,507

)

 

 

(7,500

)

Capital expenditures

 

 

(193,365

)

 

 

(124,102

)

Proceeds from sales of assets

 

 

473

 

 

 

1,258

 

Other investing activities, net

 

 

264

 

 

 

257

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(469,881

)

 

 

(130,087

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of underwriting discounts and commissions

 

 

185,504

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of additional interest in BKV-BPP Power

 

 

(115,136

)

 

 

 

Payment of debt issuance costs

 

 

(892

)

 

 

(720

)

Payments on Temple Term Loan Facility

 

 

(19,885

)

 

 

(5,000

)

Proceeds from Promissory Note

 

 

46,000

 

 

 

 

Payments on Temple I Loan Agreements

 

 

(15,000

)

 

 

 

Proceeds under RBL Credit Agreement

 

 

570,000

 

 

 

355,000

 

Payments on RBL Credit Agreement

 

 

(470,000

)

 

 

(320,000

)

Net share settlements, equity-based compensation

 

 

(2,132

)

 

 

(1,204

)

Cash contributions from noncontrolling interest

 

 

13,400

 

 

 

4,353

 

Common stock issued from employee purchase plan

 

 

277

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

192,136

 

 

 

32,429

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

 

(96,014

)

 

 

8,090

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

 

264,273

 

 

 

96,998

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period

 

$

168,259

 

 

$

105,088

 

_________________________________________________

(1) The financial information presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements has been retrospectively adjusted for the BKV-BPP Power Joint Venture Transaction, which was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control, with prior periods recast as if the transaction had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented. For additional information, see Note 2 – Acquisition to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2026.

Derivative Contract Volumes and Fair Values

The following tables summarize the Company’s outstanding derivative positions as of June 30, 2026 by commodity and contract type, including volume, pricing indices, or reference points, and associated fair values.

The following table summarizes the Company’s power derivatives:

Instrument

 

Units

 

Quantity

 

Pricing Index

 

Fair Value as of

June 30, 2026 ($ thousands)

2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swap

 

MMBtu

 

3,066,000

 

HSC Gas Daily

 

$

(2,752

)

Power forwards – sales

 

MWh

 

438,000

 

ERCOT North

 

$

5,959

 

Heat rate call option

 

MMBtu

 

2,628,000

 

Various

 

$

13,891

 

Power forwards – purchases

 

MWh

 

344,030

 

Various

 

$

(6,145

)

2027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swap

 

MMBtu

 

12,264,000

 

HSC Gas Daily

 

$

507

 

Power forwards – sales

 

MWh

 

1,752,000

 

ERCOT North

 

$

2,378

 

Power forwards – purchases

 

MWh

 

87,600

 

Various

 

$

(735

)

The following table represents natural gas commodity derivatives indexed to NYMEX Henry Hub pricing:

Instrument

 

MMBtu

 

Weighted Average Price (USD)

 

Weighted Average Price Floor

 

Weighted Average Price Ceiling

 

Fair Value as of June 30, 2026

($ thousands)

2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swap

 

75,768,006

 

$

3.88

 

 

 

 

 

$

34,725

 

2027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swap

 

98,958,854

 

$

3.99

 

 

 

 

 

$

49,421

 

Collars

 

37,662,319

 

 

 

$

3.57

 

$

4.00

 

$

9,378

 

Call options

 

36,500,000

 

 

 

 

 

$

5.00

 

$

(6,038

)

Put options

 

36,500,000

 

 

 

$

3.00

 

 

 

$

10,398

 

2028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swap

 

94,085,323

 

$

3.79

 

 

 

 

 

$

12,469

 

2029

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swap

 

35,587,500

 

$

3.60

 

 

 

 

 

$

(29

)

The following table represents natural gas basis derivatives by reference price listed below:

Instrument

 

Basis Reference Price

 

MMBtu

 

Weighted Average Basis Differential

 

Fair Value as of June 30, 2026 ($ thousands)

2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swap

 

Transco Leidy Basis

 

25,526,433

 

$

(0.79

)

 

$

132

 

Swap

 

HSC Basis

 

27,600,000

 

$

(0.32

)

 

$

5,796

 

Swap

 

Transco St 85 (Z4) Basis

 

18,400,000

 

$

0.62

 

 

$

(2,384

)

Swap

 

NGPL TXOK Basis

 

23,943,741

 

$

(0.40

)

 

$

2,463

 

2027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swap

 

Transco Leidy Basis

 

10,950,000

 

$

(0.76

)

 

$

(1,308

)

Swap

 

HSC Basis

 

7,300,000

 

$

(0.25

)

 

$

1,194

 

Swap

 

NGPL TXOK Basis

 

16,965,270

 

$

(0.31

)

 

$

1,593

 

2028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swap

 

Transco Leidy Basis

 

7,320,000

 

$

(0.76

)

 

$

(693

)

Swap

 

HSC Basis

 

10,980,000

 

$

(0.17

)

 

$

1,229

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s natural gas liquids derivatives position by product and reference price:

Instrument

 

Commodity Reference Price

 

Gallons

 

Weighted Average Price (USD)

 

Fair Value as of June 30, 2026 ($ thousands)

2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swap

 

OPIS Purity Ethane Mont Belvieu

 

68,220,796

 

$

0.25

 

$

591

 

Swap

 

OPIS IsoButane Mont Belvieu Non-TET

 

7,128,934

 

$

0.86

 

$

(497

)

Swap

 

OPIS Normal Butane Mont Belvieu Non-TET

 

11,719,147

 

$

0.83

 

$

(938

)

Swap

 

OPIS Propane Mont Belvieu Non-TET

 

40,975,148

 

$

0.70

 

$

(586

)

Swap

 

OPIS Natural Gasoline Mont Belvieu Non-TET

 

18,268,618

 

$

1.39

 

$

(1,563

)

2027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swap

 

OPIS Purity Ethane Mont Belvieu

 

79,965,970

 

$

0.28

 

$

3,841

 

Swap

 

OPIS IsoButane Mont Belvieu Non-TET

 

13,846,327

 

$

0.87

 

$

324

 

Swap

 

OPIS Normal Butane Mont Belvieu Non-TET

 

20,203,274

 

$

0.83

 

$

246

 

Swap

 

OPIS Propane Mont Belvieu Non-TET

 

76,415,634

 

$

0.70

 

$

1,412

 

Swap

 

OPIS Natural Gasoline Mont Belvieu Non-TET

 

34,754,781

 

$

1.39

 

$

1,160

 

Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release includes the non-GAAP financial measures described below. These non-GAAP measures are intended to provide additional information only and should not be considered as alternatives to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) attributable to BKV, basic and diluted EPS, net income (loss), net cash provided by operating activities, or any other measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.

As a result of the Company’s acquisition of an additional 25% ownership interest in and consolidation of the BKV-BPP Power JV as of January 30, 2026, the Company changed the presentation of its non-GAAP measures of Combined Adjusted EBITDAX, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow Margin beginning in the first quarter of 2026. The Company now discloses Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to BKV, Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV, Adjusted EBITDAX, Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV, Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests, Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth attributable to BKV. Such non-GAAP measures have been presented in this release for the comparative period and have been calculated based on the definitions below.

Net Leverage Ratio

The Company defines Net Leverage Ratio as total debt less cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, divided by Adjusted EBITDAX for the most recent quarter’s annualized Adjusted EBITDAX (the quarter’s Adjusted EBITDAX multiplied by four). The Company uses this metric to evaluate total debt relative to the Company’s ability to generate cash through Adjusted EBITDAX. This metric also provides management with a benchmark of debt levels while considering growth opportunities and the Company’s ability to manage periods of commodity price volatility. ​

The table below presents a calculation of the Company’s Net Leverage Ratio:

($ thousands, except Net Leverage Ratio)

 

As of June 30, 2026

Total debt

 

$

1,249,841

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

168,259

Net debt

 

$

1,081,582

Divided by annualized Adjusted EBITDAX (1)

 

$

608,276

Net Leverage Ratio

 

1.78x

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(1) Adjusted EBITDAX for the three months ended June 30, 2026 multiplied by four.

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to BKV and Adjusted EPS Attributable to BKV

The Company defines Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to BKV as net income (loss) attributable to BKV before (i) net unrealized derivative (gains) losses, (ii) forward month gas settlements, (iii) impairment of assets held for sale, (iv) other nonrecurring transactions, and (v) the tax impact of these adjustments calculated using a 23% statutory rate. The Company defines Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV as Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to BKV divided by diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.

The Company believes Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to BKV and Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV are useful performance measures because they allow the Company to effectively evaluate its operating performance and results of operations from period to period and against its peers, without regard to financing methods, corporate form, capital structure, or one-time events. The Company excludes the items listed above from net income (loss) attributable to BKV in arriving at Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to BKV and Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV because these amounts can vary substantially from company to company within the industry depending upon accounting methods and book values of assets, capital structures, and the method by which the assets were acquired. The Company’s presentation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to BKV and Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV should not be construed as an inference that its results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Other companies, including other companies in the industry, may not use Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to BKV and Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV or may calculate these measures differently than as presented in this release, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.

The table below presents a reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to BKV to net income (loss) attributable to BKV, the Company’s most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, for the periods indicated.

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

($ Thousands, except EPS)

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

Net income attributable to BKV

$

75,806

 

 

$

107,768

 

 

$

119,881

 

 

$

25,789

 

Adjustment to net income attributable to BKV:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized derivative (gains) losses

 

(45,487

)

 

 

(111,117

)

 

 

(59,343

)

 

 

35,918

 

Forward month gas settlement (1)

 

4,522

 

 

 

(7,216

)

 

 

(18,923

)

 

 

(3,219

)

Impairment of asset held for sale

 

3,516

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,516

 

 

 

2,446

 

Other nonrecurring transactions

 

4,890

 

 

 

9,730

 

 

 

13,980

 

 

 

11,285

 

Total adjustments before taxes

 

(32,559

)

 

 

(108,603

)

 

 

(60,770

)

 

 

46,430

 

Tax effect of adjustments

 

7,488

 

 

 

24,979

 

 

 

13,977

 

 

 

(10,679

)

Total adjustments after taxes

 

(25,071

)

 

 

(83,624

)

 

 

(46,793

)

 

 

35,751

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Income attributable to BKV

$

50,735

 

 

$

24,144

 

 

$

73,088

 

 

$

61,540

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.46

 

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

0.69

 

 

$

0.73

 

Diluted

$

0.46

 

 

$

0.28

 

 

$

0.69

 

 

$

0.73

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding

 

109,395

 

 

 

84,710

 

 

 

105,727

 

 

 

84,708

 

Add dilutive effects of TRSUs

 

187

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

170

 

 

 

81

 

Add dilutive effects of PRSUs

 

190

 

 

 

 

 

 

161

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding

 

109,772

 

 

 

84,834

 

 

 

106,058

 

 

 

84,789

 

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(1) Natural gas derivative contracts settle and are realized in the month prior to the production covered by the contract. This adjustment removes the timing difference between the settlement date and the underlying production month that is hedged.

Adjusted EBITDAX, Adjusted EBITDAX Attributable to BKV, and Adjusted EBITDAX Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

The Company defines Adjusted EBITDAX as net income (loss) before (i) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion, (ii) exploration and impairment expense, (iii) net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives, (iv) gains (losses) on contingent consideration liabilities, (v) net interest expense, (vi) interest expense, related parties, (vii) equity-based compensation expense, (viii) income tax benefit (expense), and (ix) other nonrecurring transactions. Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV is defined as Adjusted EBITDAX less Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests.

The Company excludes the items listed above from net income (loss) in arriving at Adjusted EBITDAX because these amounts can vary substantially from company to company within the industry depending upon accounting methods and book values of assets, capital structures, and the method by which the assets were acquired. Adjusted EBITDAX should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP. Certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDAX are significant components in understanding and assessing a company’s financial performance, such as a company’s cost of capital and tax burden, as well as the historic costs of depreciable assets, none of which are reflected in Adjusted EBITDAX. The Company’s presentation of Adjusted EBITDAX should not be construed as an inference that its results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Other companies, including other companies in the industry, may not use Adjusted EBITDAX or may calculate this measure differently than as presented in this release, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Adjusted EBITDAX is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure that is used by the Company’s management and external users of its consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders, rating agencies, and others to more effectively evaluate the Company’s operating performance and results of operations from period to period and against industry peers. The Company believes Adjusted EBITDAX is a useful performance measure because it allows the Company to effectively evaluate its operating performance and results of operations from period to period and against industry peers, without regard to its financing methods, corporate form, or capital structure.

The table below presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAX to net income, the Company’s most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, for the periods indicated.

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

($ Thousands)

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

Net income

$

77,330

 

 

$

112,475

 

 

$

129,174

 

 

$

25,704

 

Add back (subtract):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion

 

54,088

 

 

 

47,674

 

 

 

108,253

 

 

 

97,385

 

Exploration and impairment expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives, net

 

(45,487

)

 

 

(111,117

)

 

 

(59,343

)

 

 

35,918

 

Forward month gas settlement (1)

 

4,522

 

 

 

(7,216

)

 

 

(18,923

)

 

 

(3,219

)

Interest expense, net

 

22,683

 

 

 

15,647

 

 

 

44,015

 

 

 

30,947

 

Interest expense, related parties

 

3,978

 

 

 

5,023

 

 

 

8,247

 

 

 

10,099

 

Equity-based compensation expense

 

6,399

 

 

 

4,069

 

 

 

10,306

 

 

 

6,136

 

Impairment of asset held for sale

 

3,516

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,516

 

 

 

2,446

 

Income tax expense

 

20,150

 

 

 

29,243

 

 

 

31,619

 

 

 

(1,425

)

Other nonrecurring transactions

 

4,890

 

 

 

9,730

 

 

 

13,980

 

 

 

11,285

 

Adjusted EBITDAX

 

152,069

 

 

 

105,528

 

 

 

270,844

 

 

 

215,276

 

(Deduct) add: Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (2)

 

(10,073

)

 

 

(9,031

)

 

 

(16,810

)

 

 

(13,777

)

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV

$

141,996

 

 

$

96,497

 

 

$

254,034

 

 

$

201,499

 

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(1) Natural gas derivative contracts settle and are realized in the month prior to the production covered by the contract. This adjustment removes the timing difference between the settlement date and the underlying production month that is hedged.

(2) Non-GAAP financial measure, see below for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most comparable financial measure in accordance with GAAP.

The Company defines Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests as the proportionate share of Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in the BKV-BPP Power JV, BKV-CIP JV, and BKV-BPP Cotton Cove JV, our non-wholly owned consolidated subsidiaries. The table below reconciles Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests to net income (loss) attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, the most comparable financial measure in accordance with GAAP.

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

($ Thousands)

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

$

1,524

 

$

4,707

 

 

$

9,293

 

 

$

(85

)

Add back (subtract):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

3,290

 

 

3,844

 

 

 

6,675

 

 

 

7,712

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,625

 

 

2,526

 

 

 

5,706

 

 

 

4,933

 

EBITDAX before adjustments

 

7,439

 

 

11,077

 

 

 

21,674

 

 

 

12,560

 

Net unrealized derivative (gains) losses

 

2,634

 

 

(2,046

)

 

 

(4,864

)

 

 

1,217

 

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

$

10,073

 

$

9,031

 

 

$

16,810

 

 

$

13,777

 

Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth and Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth Attributable to BKV

The Company defines Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth as net cash provided by operating activities, excluding cash paid for contingent consideration and changes in operating assets and liabilities, less total cash paid for capital expenditures (excluding leasehold costs and acquisitions), excluding strategic power growth capital expenditures. Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth attributable to BKV is defined as Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth, less Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to noncontrolling interests, with net interest expense attributable to noncontrolling interests added back, plus net contributions from noncontrolling interests.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth and Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth attributable to BKV are not measures of net cash provided by or used in operating activities as determined in accordance with GAAP. These measures are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures used by management and external users of the Company’s financial statements, including industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies, to assess the Company’s ability to internally fund its capital program, service or incur additional debt and pay dividends. Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth reflects cash flow available to fund the Company’s capital program, excluding strategic power growth capital expenditures, while Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth attributable to BKV further adjusts for noncontrolling interests to reflect amounts attributable to the Company’s common shareholders. The Company believes these measures are useful indicators of liquidity because they facilitate period-over-period comparisons of cash flow provided by operating activities and the Company’s ability to internally fund its capital program (including acquisitions), reduce leverage, fund acquisitions and return capital to shareholders. Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth and Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth attributable to BKV should not be considered alternatives to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) or net cash provided by (used in) operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP. Other companies, including other companies in the industry, may define these measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.

The table below presents a reconciliation of Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth and Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth attributable to BKV to net cash provided by operating activities, the Company’s most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, for the periods indicated.

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

($ Thousands)

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

109,742

 

 

$

89,295

 

 

$

181,731

 

 

$

105,748

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities

 

7,866

 

 

 

(4,811

)

 

 

45,142

 

 

 

28,770

 

Net cash provided by operating activities before change in working capital

 

117,608

 

 

 

84,484

 

 

 

226,873

 

 

 

134,518

 

Cash paid for contingent consideration (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,000

 

Cash paid for capital expenditures (excl. leasehold costs, acquisitions)

 

(86,838

)

 

 

(66,490

)

 

 

(193,365

)

 

 

(124,102

)

Strategic Power Growth capital expenditures

 

6,822

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,279

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth

$

37,592

 

 

$

17,994

 

 

$

56,787

 

 

$

30,416

 

Add back (subtract):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

 

(10,073

)

 

 

(9,031

)

 

 

(16,810

)

 

 

(13,777

)

Net interest expense attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

3,290

 

 

 

3,844

 

 

 

6,675

 

 

 

7,712

 

Net contributions from noncontrolling interests

 

9,200

 

 

 

4,353

 

 

 

13,400

 

 

 

4,353

 

Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth attributable to BKV

$

40,009

 

 

$

17,160

 

 

$

60,052

 

 

$

28,704

 

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(1) Cash paid for contingent consideration is included as a deduction to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities and therefore, is added back for the purpose of computing Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth.

 

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