Concho Resources (CXO) Q2 Results - July 29
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:07 pm
Concho Resources Inc. (NYSE: CXO) today reported financial and operating results for second-quarter 2020.
Second-Quarter 2020 Highlights
Generated cash flow from operating activities of $689 million. Operating cash flow before working capital changes (non-GAAP) totaled $550 million, exceeding capital expenditures of $312 million and resulting in $238 million of free cash flow (non-GAAP). < Non-GAAP cash flow from operations beat my forecast of $451.9 million.
Delivered oil production volumes of 200 MBopd. < My forecast was 185,000 BOPD.
Demonstrated excellent cost control, driving an increase in the Company’s full-year 2020 operating and G&A cost reduction target to more than $135 million.
Continued to capture efficiency gains, resulting in a further reduction in the Company’s outlook for well costs.
Quickly aligned drilling and completion activity with prevailing market conditions, with capital spending down 44% as compared to first-quarter 2020.
Reported net loss of $435 million, or $2.23 per share. Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was $223 million, or $1.13 per share. < Compares to my forecast of just $2.1 million net income.
Generated $632 million of adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP).
Tim Leach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our organization continues to deliver solid results despite an extremely challenging environment. Across our key initiatives, including reducing costs and improving productivity, the business performed very well and demonstrated our resilience. We remain focused on these initiatives as we position the company to deliver value over the long term."
Second-Quarter 2020 Summary
Second-quarter 2020 oil production volumes totaled 200 thousand barrels per day (MBopd), compared with 206 MBopd produced in the same period a year ago. Natural gas production for second-quarter 2020 totaled 719 million cubic feet per day (MMcfpd). The Company’s total production for second-quarter 2020 was 319 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBoepd), compared with 329 MBoepd produced in the same period a year ago.
Concho’s average realized price for oil and natural gas for second-quarter 2020, excluding the effect of commodity derivatives, was $23.66 per Bbl and $0.68 per Mcf, respectively.
Net loss for second-quarter 2020 was $435 million, or $2.23 per share. Special items impacting earnings for the quarter included a $107 million gain on the disposition of assets as a result of the Company’s transaction with Solaris Midstream Holdings, LLC ("Solaris"), and $27 million of charges associated with the Company’s voluntary separation program. Excluding these and other special items, adjusted net income (non-GAAP) for second-quarter 2020 was $223 million, or $1.13 per share.
Increasing Cost Reduction Target
For second-quarter 2020, controllable costs totaled $7.49 per Boe, representing a 25% decrease year over year. Controllable costs include production expenses (consisting of lease operating and workover expenses), cash general and administrative (G&A) expenses (which excludes non-cash stock-based compensation) and interest expense.
The Company increased its full-year 2020 operating and G&A cost reduction target to more than $135 million, representing an incremental $35 million in annual savings as compared to the Company's prior target. With these additional savings, the Company expects to hold full-year 2020 controllable costs below $8.50 per Boe.
Quickly Reduced Development Activity
Concho is prudently and dynamically managing its capital program in response to challenging macroeconomic conditions, the severe decline in commodity prices and reduced demand for oil and natural gas. During second-quarter 2020, the Company averaged 11 rigs and four completion crews, as compared to 18 rigs and seven completion crews in first-quarter 2020. Capital expenditures for second-quarter 2020 totaled $312 million, representing a 44% decline as compared to first-quarter 2020. Capital expenditures refers to the Company’s additions to oil and natural gas properties on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
Although Concho has reduced activity across its portfolio, the Company continues to focus on enhancing capital efficiency with sustainable drilling and completion cost savings and improved well productivity. As a result of these operational efficiencies and service cost deflation, the Company currently expects full-year 2020 well costs (drilling, completion and equipment) to average less than $800 per foot, which represents a $50 per foot decrease from the Company’s prior guidance and a 30% decrease in well costs year over year.
Generated Strong Cash Flow
The Company’s hedging strategy combined with excellent cost control resulted in strong cash flow generation during the quarter. For second-quarter 2020, cash flow from operating activities was $689 million, including $139 million in working capital changes. Operating cash flow before working capital changes (non-GAAP), which includes $30 million of cash charges associated with the Company’s voluntary separation program, was $550 million, exceeding second-quarter capital expenditures of $312 million.
Second-Quarter 2020 Highlights
Generated cash flow from operating activities of $689 million. Operating cash flow before working capital changes (non-GAAP) totaled $550 million, exceeding capital expenditures of $312 million and resulting in $238 million of free cash flow (non-GAAP). < Non-GAAP cash flow from operations beat my forecast of $451.9 million.
Delivered oil production volumes of 200 MBopd. < My forecast was 185,000 BOPD.
Demonstrated excellent cost control, driving an increase in the Company’s full-year 2020 operating and G&A cost reduction target to more than $135 million.
Continued to capture efficiency gains, resulting in a further reduction in the Company’s outlook for well costs.
Quickly aligned drilling and completion activity with prevailing market conditions, with capital spending down 44% as compared to first-quarter 2020.
Reported net loss of $435 million, or $2.23 per share. Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was $223 million, or $1.13 per share. < Compares to my forecast of just $2.1 million net income.
Generated $632 million of adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP).
Tim Leach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our organization continues to deliver solid results despite an extremely challenging environment. Across our key initiatives, including reducing costs and improving productivity, the business performed very well and demonstrated our resilience. We remain focused on these initiatives as we position the company to deliver value over the long term."
Second-Quarter 2020 Summary
Second-quarter 2020 oil production volumes totaled 200 thousand barrels per day (MBopd), compared with 206 MBopd produced in the same period a year ago. Natural gas production for second-quarter 2020 totaled 719 million cubic feet per day (MMcfpd). The Company’s total production for second-quarter 2020 was 319 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBoepd), compared with 329 MBoepd produced in the same period a year ago.
Concho’s average realized price for oil and natural gas for second-quarter 2020, excluding the effect of commodity derivatives, was $23.66 per Bbl and $0.68 per Mcf, respectively.
Net loss for second-quarter 2020 was $435 million, or $2.23 per share. Special items impacting earnings for the quarter included a $107 million gain on the disposition of assets as a result of the Company’s transaction with Solaris Midstream Holdings, LLC ("Solaris"), and $27 million of charges associated with the Company’s voluntary separation program. Excluding these and other special items, adjusted net income (non-GAAP) for second-quarter 2020 was $223 million, or $1.13 per share.
Increasing Cost Reduction Target
For second-quarter 2020, controllable costs totaled $7.49 per Boe, representing a 25% decrease year over year. Controllable costs include production expenses (consisting of lease operating and workover expenses), cash general and administrative (G&A) expenses (which excludes non-cash stock-based compensation) and interest expense.
The Company increased its full-year 2020 operating and G&A cost reduction target to more than $135 million, representing an incremental $35 million in annual savings as compared to the Company's prior target. With these additional savings, the Company expects to hold full-year 2020 controllable costs below $8.50 per Boe.
Quickly Reduced Development Activity
Concho is prudently and dynamically managing its capital program in response to challenging macroeconomic conditions, the severe decline in commodity prices and reduced demand for oil and natural gas. During second-quarter 2020, the Company averaged 11 rigs and four completion crews, as compared to 18 rigs and seven completion crews in first-quarter 2020. Capital expenditures for second-quarter 2020 totaled $312 million, representing a 44% decline as compared to first-quarter 2020. Capital expenditures refers to the Company’s additions to oil and natural gas properties on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
Although Concho has reduced activity across its portfolio, the Company continues to focus on enhancing capital efficiency with sustainable drilling and completion cost savings and improved well productivity. As a result of these operational efficiencies and service cost deflation, the Company currently expects full-year 2020 well costs (drilling, completion and equipment) to average less than $800 per foot, which represents a $50 per foot decrease from the Company’s prior guidance and a 30% decrease in well costs year over year.
Generated Strong Cash Flow
The Company’s hedging strategy combined with excellent cost control resulted in strong cash flow generation during the quarter. For second-quarter 2020, cash flow from operating activities was $689 million, including $139 million in working capital changes. Operating cash flow before working capital changes (non-GAAP), which includes $30 million of cash charges associated with the Company’s voluntary separation program, was $550 million, exceeding second-quarter capital expenditures of $312 million.