BKV Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operational Results

Published: 2026-05-07 07:05:04 ET BKV

Published on 05/07/2026 at 07:05 am EDT

BKV Corporation (“BKV” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BKV), today reported financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

“We continued to deliver on our promises in the first quarter of 2026 through strong execution across the business and the achievement of several important milestones,” said Chris Kalnin, Chief Executive Officer of BKV. “During the quarter, we closed the BKV-BPP Power transaction, increasing our ownership in the joint venture to 75%, completed an equity offering, achieved first injection at our Cotton Cove CCUS project, and materially advanced our process toward a PPA at the Temple Energy Complex, all while maintaining operational excellence across our existing business lines.”

“We also continued to strengthen our positioning for long-term power growth with the announcement of 1.2 GW of turbine reservations and additional site control with 6,200 acres in North Central Texas and nearly 800 additional acres around our Temple facility,” continued Kalnin. “These actions, combined with the continued advancement of our closed loop strategy, position BKV to capitalize on the opportunities ahead and drive long-term value for our shareholders.”

Financial Results

Three Months Ended March 31,

($ Millions, except EPS)(1)

2026

2025

Net income (loss) attributable to BKV

44.1

(82.0

)

Adjusted Net Income attributable to BKV, non-GAAP

22.4

37.4

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

0.22

0.44

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV, non-GAAP

112.0

105.0

Net cash provided by operating activities

72.0

16.5

Net cash provided by operating activities before working capital

109.3

50.0

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

20.0

(28.5

)

Capital expenditures (accrued)

Development (3)

81.9

47.9

Power (4)

16.7

0.1

CCUS and other

20.0

10.1

Total capital expenditures (accrued)

118.6

58.1

(1) Adjusted Net Income attributable to BKV, Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV, Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV, 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 $0.6 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

(4) Power maintenance was $0.2 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

“Our first quarter results reflect a continued focus on disciplined capital allocation as we invest in growth across our platform,” said David Tameron, Chief Financial Officer of BKV. “We generated strong free cash flow from our base business and deployed capital strategically, while maintaining a solid balance sheet and substantial liquidity.”

“In addition, we successfully executed an equity offering to support the continued expansion of our power business, reinforcing our ability to fund strategic initiatives while preserving financial flexibility,” continued Tameron. “This balanced approach positions us to drive sustained growth while maintaining a strong financial foundation.”

Business Segment Results

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

($ Thousands)

Upstream/

Midstream

Power

Corporate

& Other

Total

Income (loss) from operations

64,857

33,486

(12,317

)

86,026

Add back (subtract):

Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion

41,915

11,804

446

54,165

Net unrealized derivative (gains) losses

16,136

(29,992

)

—

(13,856

)

Forward month gas settlement (1)

(23,445

)

—

(23,445

)

Equity-based compensation expense

2,032

625

1,250

3,907

Other income

1,513

800

575

2,888

Other nonrecurring transactions

5,383

3,707

—

9,090

Adjusted EBITDAX, non-GAAP

108,391

20,430

(10,046

)

118,775

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

—

(5,877

)

(921

)

(6,798

)

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV, non-GAAP

108,391

14,553

(10,967

)

111,977

Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

($ Thousands)

Upstream/

Midstream

Power

Corporate

& Other

Total

Loss from operations

(79,685

)

(7,389

)

(13,023

)

(100,097

)

Add back (subtract):

Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion

39,584

9,648

479

49,711

Net unrealized derivative (gains) losses

133,985

13,050

—

147,035

Forward month gas settlement (1)

3,997

—

3,997

Equity-based compensation expense

723

372

972

2,067

Impairment of asset held for sale

2,446

—

2,446

Other income (expense)

401

2,698

(65

)

3,034

Other nonrecurring transactions

1,100

—

455

1,555

Adjusted EBITDAX, non-GAAP

102,551

18,379

(11,182

)

109,748

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

—

(4,746

)

—

(4,746

)

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV, non-GAAP

102,551

13,633

(11,182

)

105,002

(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 - First Quarter 2026

Power Business Segment

BKV continues to make meaningful progress toward securing a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to enhance revenue visibility and optimize generation at the Power JV’s Temple plants. Through the previously disclosed advisor-led process, the Company is actively evaluating PPA proposals and remains engaged in discussions with multiple prospective counterparties.

The Company continues to evaluate multiple avenues for expansion, including modular power development and a private use network at the Temple complex, as well as a potential Temple III expansion and new project opportunities in North Central Texas. BKV has taken multiple measured steps to advance readiness to support speed to power and power growth, including entering into equipment supply contracts related to modular power, securing turbine reservations for up to 1.2 GW of capacity, gaining site control on nearly 800 additional acres in Temple, and acquiring approximately 6,200 acres of site control in North Central Texas. The pace and scale of future development and capital spending will be driven by progress in commercial discussions toward securing long-term PPAs. With power demand in the U.S. and ERCOT markets continuing to accelerate—driven by AI-enabled data center growth and increasing electrification—BKV is well positioned to capitalize on these structural trends.

Power segment Adjusted EBITDAX (“Power Adjusted EBITDAX”) was $20.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026, and $18.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Power Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV was $14.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $13.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Power Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests was $5.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 and $4.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

The first quarter of 2026, was marked by a significant January cold weather event, Winter Storm Fern, that drove elevated demand and required sustained dispatch. Total power generation for the quarter increased 24.7% year over year. During this period, the plants operated reliably with no forced outages, leveraging gas from storage to enhance flexibility, optimize realizations, and support grid stability during a challenging and critical stress event. Outside of the January cold snap, weather conditions were relatively mild for the winter season, with heating degree days approximately 30% lower than the first quarter of 2025. Planned maintenance activities were successfully completed on both plants in March, reinforcing strong operational readiness heading into the remainder of the year.

On January 30, 2026, BKV successfully completed its acquisition of one-half of the ownership interests in the BKV-BPP Power JV then-held by Banpu Power US Corporation’s (“BPPUS”), increasing BKV’s ownership stake in the joint venture from 50% to 75%. The transaction allows BKV to consolidate the financial results of the JV as provided in this quarter’s updated financials. An updated governance structure adopted in connection with the transaction strengthens BKV’s ability to align power operations with its long-term growth strategy while supporting continued reliability of the Temple facilities.

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

Temple I capacity factor

64.5

45.4

Temple II capacity factor

60.3

54.2

Total power generation (GWh)

1,981

1,588

Average power price ($/MWh)

51.04

52.87

Average natural gas cost

4.08

4.13

Average spark spread

22.21

23.67

Summary of Power Operations

($ Millions)

Total revenues, net

164.6

97.7

Depreciation and amortization

11.8

9.6

Operating expenses

119.3

95.4

Income (loss) from operations

33.5

(7.3

)

Interest expense, net

(13.5

)

(15.5

)

Other income

0.8

2.7

Net income (loss)

20.8

(20.1

)

Net income (loss) attributable to BKV

13.7

(15.4

)

Upstream, Midstream, and Commercial

BKV delivered strong operational performance in the first quarter, with production at the high-end of our guidance range while remaining within its capital framework. The upstream business continues to serve as a durable cash engine for the Company, generating consistent cash flow while improving capital efficiency across the asset base.

Results were driven by continued improvements in drilling and completions execution, including success from advanced completions designs that are outperforming prior type curves. The Company is also seeing benefits from positive offset well (“POW”) effects in the Barnett, where modern completion techniques are increasing production from both new and existing wells. Together, these initiatives are driving capital efficient incremental production and value without requiring capital expenditures beyond our budget. Additionally, BKV continues to enhance application of data and analytics, enabling management of its industry-leading low base decline and improving base production even further.

BKV also continues to expand its commercial capabilities. During the first quarter, the Company took over a substantive portion of its natural gas marketing and expects to be fully marketing its own production this year. Over time, this is expected to improve margins, increase commercial flexibility, and enhance BKV’s ability to deliver integrated solutions across gas, power, carbon sequestered gas, and LNG-related arrangements.

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

Production

Net production per day (MMcfe/d)

925.0

761.1

Natural gas (MMcf)

68,079

54,121

NGL (MBbls)

2,490

2,344

Oil (MBbls)

Total (MMcfe)

83,253

68,503

Natural Gas ($/Mcf)

Average NYMEX Henry Hub price

5.04

3.65

Differential

(1.51

)

(0.55

)

Average realized prices, excluding derivatives

3.53

3.10

Average realized prices, including derivatives

3.14

2.86

NGLs ($/Bbl)

Average realized prices, excluding derivatives

17.98

19.06

Average realized prices, including derivatives

17.98

16.89

Oil ($/Bbl)

Average realized prices

70.87

65.28

Average Operating Cash Costs per Mcfe

Lease operating and workover

0.54

0.51

Taxes other than income

0.19

0.15

Gathering and transportation costs

0.81

Total

1.54

1.47

Carbon Capture Utilization and Sequestration (“CCUS”)

BKV achieved initial injection at its Cotton Cove project in April. Cotton Cove represents the Company’s second operational CCUS project and is expected to achieve a sequestration rate of approximately 32,000 metric tons of CO₂ per year.

The Barnett Zero Project sequestered approximately 35,800 metric tons of CO2 during the three months ended March 31, 2026. Since start-up in November 2023, the project has sequestered approximately 347,400 metric tons of CO2 through March 31, 2026.

BKV’s additional CCUS development projects are progressing on pace with our previously provided timelines and consistent with previously provided scope targets. The Eagle Ford project is on track to commence injection before June 30, 2026, with an expected sequestration rate of approximately 90,000 metric tons of CO₂ per year; the project has received EPA approval of its monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) plan. The East Texas project remains on track with a forecasted injection target of approximately 70,000 metric tons per year of CO2. As previously announced, BKV executed definitive agreements in the first quarter of 2026 with Comstock Resources to advance two CCUS projects at Comstock’s Bethel and Marquez natural gas processing facilities in the Western Haynesville. These developments and our broader pipeline of potential projects in our CCUS portfolio play a key role in supporting our targeted 1.5 million tons per annum injection run-rate by 2028.

BKV has received notice that its Class VI permit applications for the High West project have entered technical review with Louisiana regulators.

BKV is also continuing multiple Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) studies regarding CO2 capture from combined cycle natural gas turbines, like those at our Temple location, to further delineate capital and operating costs of such facilities. These studies are expected to be completed in 2026 and are intended to further inform potential power-related CCUS development opportunities across the Company’s portfolio.

Capital Expenditures

Accrued capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2026 were $118.6 million, which included $81.9 million for Upstream/Midstream development capital, $16.7 million for Power, and $20.0 million for CCUS and other expenditures. In addition, the Company spent an additional $33.1 million on deposits on fixed asset purchases in the quarter ending March 31, 2026, 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. Accrued capital expenditures for the same period in 2025 were $58.1 million, which included $47.9 million for Upstream/Midstream development capital, $0.1 million for Power, and $10.1 million for CCUS and other expenditures.

Liquidity and Debt attributable to BKV

As of March 31, 2026, BKV had cash and cash equivalents of $288.5 million and restricted cash of $16.0 million related to the Power segment Temple Term Loan Facility. Total debt as of March 31, 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 facilities of $635.4 million consisting of borrowings under the Temple I Loan Agreements of $176.0 million, borrowings under the Temple Term Loan Facility of $399.4 million, and Temple Revolving Facility balance of $60.0 million. s of March 31, 2026, total liquidity for BKV was $973.5 million, which consists of $288.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and $685.0 million available capacity under the Company’s RBL. RBL availability as of March 31, 2026, is based on the elected commitment amount of $800.0 million, less $15.0 million of letters of credit, less our outstanding balance of $100.0 million.

Second Quarter and Full Year 2026 Guidance

Q2 2026

FY 2026

Accrued Capital Expenditures and Net Production ($ Millions)

Development (1)

$35 - $55

$200 - $280

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

$100 - $120

$280 - $340

CCUS and other (2)

$20 - $40

$90 - $120

Total capital expenditures

$155 - $215

$570 - $740

Net production (MMcfe/d)

925 - 975

915 - 955

Per Unit Operating Costs ($/Mcfe)

Lease operating and workover

$0.49 - $0.53

Gathering, compression, processing, and transport (GCPT)

$0.80 - $0.84

Upstream general and administrative (excl. stock comp)

$0.20 - $0.25

Other General and Administrative Costs

General and administrative (Power, CCUS, & Other)

$15 - $18

$53 - $63

General and administrative (stock comp)

$4 - $6

$15 - $25

Commodity Prices

Average natural gas differential (3), (4)

$(0.70) - $(0.90)

$(0.65) - $(0.85)

NGL % of WTI

~ 27%

~ 24%

Power ($ Millions)

Power Adjusted EBITDAX

$30 - $40

$135 - $175

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

(2) Expecting $85 million - $105 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 in the first half of 2026

First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

The Company plans to host a conference call to discuss results today, May 7, 2026 at 10 AM ET. To access the conference call, participants may dial (877) 407-0779 (US) or (201) 389-0914 (international). Participants can also listen to a live webcast of the call by going to the Investors section on the BKV website at www.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 13759950. 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 20 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 and the Bedrock Acquisition 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)

March 31, 2026

December 31, 2025 (1)

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

288,536

248,427

Restricted cash

15,974

15,846

Accounts receivable, net

141,722

129,077

Accounts receivable, related parties

11,282

11,196

Prepaid expenses

13,258

14,720

Inventory

18,761

20,039

Commodity derivative assets, current

72,216

63,900

Other current assets

6,245

8,150

Total current assets

567,994

511,355

Natural gas properties and equipment

Developed properties

3,016,204

2,965,638

Undeveloped properties

13,416

13,182

Midstream assets

278,340

277,974

Accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization

(884,546

)

(849,464

)

Total natural gas properties, net

2,423,414

2,407,330

Other property and equipment, net

1,057,960

944,412

Deposits

48,402

14,247

Goodwill

18,417

Commodity derivative assets

36,422

26,432

Other noncurrent assets

18,923

17,064

Total assets

4,171,532

3,939,257

Liabilities, mezzanine equity, and equity

Current liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

217,441

229,487

Commodity derivative liabilities, current

17,526

8,469

Income taxes payable to related party

978

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

Other current liabilities

11,248

10,302

Total current liabilities

432,580

564,591

Asset retirement obligations

197,014

230,372

Commodity derivative liabilities

1,160

5,767

Deferred tax liability, net

140,139

128,839

Long-term debt, net

1,080,913

937,724

Other noncurrent liabilities

8,638

5,223

Total liabilities

1,860,444

1,872,516

Commitments and contingencies

Mezzanine equity

Noncontrolling interest

18,622

12,951

Stockholders' equity

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 authorized shares; 109,385 and 96,872 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

1,760

1,635

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

(6,663

)

(6,663

)

Additional paid-in capital

1,864,963

1,676,785

Retained earnings

352,385

309,051

Total stockholders' equity

2,212,445

1,980,808

Noncontrolling interest

80,021

72,982

Total equity

2,292,466

2,053,790

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity, and equity

4,171,532

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 March 31, 2026.

BKV Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

($ thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025 (1)

Revenues and other operating income

Natural gas, NGL, and oil sales

287,675

216,126

Midstream revenues

2,296

2,771

Derivative gains (losses), net

53,109

(98,383

)

Marketing revenues

17,585

9,686

Section 45Q tax credits

3,060

3,307

Power revenues

68,990

43,864

Other

132

(1,305

)

Total revenues and other operating income

432,847

176,066

Operating expenses

Lease operating and workover

45,075

35,055

Fuel commodity costs

57,121

46,363

Purchased power

27,355

18,667

Taxes other than income

20,202

14,790

Gathering and transportation

67,802

55,793

Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion

52,941

49,597

Power operating and maintenance

19,679

20,213

General and administrative

42,130

29,069

Other operating expenses

14,516

6,616

Total operating expenses

346,821

276,163

Income (loss) from operations

86,026

(100,097

)

Other income (expense)

Interest expense

(22,830

)

(16,049

)

Interest expense, related party

(4,269

)

(5,076

)

Interest income

1,498

749

Other income

2,888

3,034

Income (loss) before income taxes

63,313

(117,439

)

Income tax benefit (expense)

(11,469

)

30,668

Net income (loss)

51,844

(86,771

)

Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

7,769

(4,792

)

Net income (loss) attributable to BKV

44,075

(81,979

)

Net income (loss) per common share attributable to BKV:

Basic

0.42

(0.97

)

Diluted

0.42

(0.97

)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

Basic

102,018

84,706

Diluted

102,304

84,706

BKV Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

($ thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025(1)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

51,844

(86,771

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion

54,165

49,711

Equity-based compensation expense

3,907

2,067

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

11,300

(31,098

)

Unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives, net

(13,856

)

147,035

Impairment of asset held for sale

—

2,446

Settlement of contingent consideration

—

(20,000

)

Payments for the purchase of put options

—

(16,206

)

Other, net

1,905

2,850

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

(13,443

)

(12,805

)

Accounts receivable, related party

(86

)

(262

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(23,470

)

(26,036

)

Other changes in operating assets and liabilities

(277

)

5,522

Net cash provided by operating activities

71,989

16,453

Cash flows from investing activities:

Asset acquisition

(93,414

)

—

Deposits on fixed asset purchases

(33,050

)

—

Capital expenditures

(106,527

)

(57,612

)

Proceeds from sales of assets

171

1,109

Other investing activities, net

—

257

Net cash used in investing activities

(232,820

)

(56,246

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

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

186,174

—

Acquisition of affiliate (common control)

(115,136

)

—

Payment of debt issuance costs

(892

)

—

Payments on Temple Term Loan Facility

(2,500

)

(2,500

)

Proceeds from Promissory Note

46,000

—

Payments on Temple I Loan Agreements

(15,000

)

—

Proceeds under RBL Credit Agreement

330,000

170,000

Payments on RBL Credit Agreement

(230,000

)

(135,000

)

Net share settlements, equity-based compensation

(2,055

)

(1,181

)

Cash contributions from noncontrolling interest

4,200

—

Common stock issued from employee purchase plan

277

—

Net cash provided by financing activities

201,068

31,319

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

40,237

(8,474

)

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

264,273

96,998

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

304,510

88,524

Derivative Contract Volumes and Fair Values

The following tables summarize the Company’s outstanding derivative positions as of March 31, 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

March 31, 2026

($ thousands)

2026

Swap

MMBtu

6,132,000

HSC Gas Daily

(3,821

)

Power forwards - sales

MWh

876,000

ERCOT North

8,717

Heat rate call option

MMBtu

5,256,000

Various

25,827

Power forwards - purchases

MWh

(573,011

)

Various

(7,085

)

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

March 31, 2026

($ thousands)

2026

Swap

121,458,622

3.86

56,026

2027

Swap

98,958,854

3.99

20,643

Collars

37,662,319

3.57

4.00

(257

)

Call options

36,500,000

5.00

(11,750

)

Put options

36,500,000

3.00

10,295

2028

Swap

94,085,323

3.79

4,073

2029

Swap

34,675,000

3.60

(157

)

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

March 31, 2026

($ thousands)

2026

Swap

Transco Leidy Basis

39,713,234

(0.79

)

1,541

Swap

HSC Basis

41,250,000

(0.32

)

5,209

Swap

Transco St 85 (Z4) Basis

27,500,000

0.62

3,220

Swap

NGPL TXOK Basis

35,794,014

(0.37

)

3,134

2027

Swap

Transco Leidy Basis

10,950,000

(0.76

)

(1,313

)

Swap

HSC Basis

7,300,000

(0.25

)

1,303

Swap

NGPL TXOK Basis

16,965,270

(0.31

)

1,559

2028

Swap

NGPL TXOK Basis

7,320,000

(0.76

)

(568

)

Swap

HSC Basis

10,980,000

(0.17

)

1,288

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

March 31, 2026

($ thousands)

2026

Swap

OPIS Purity Ethane Mont Belvieu

102,240,321

0.25

432

Swap

OPIS IsoButane Mont Belvieu Non-TET

10,677,157

0.86

(2,087

)

Swap

OPIS Normal Butane Mont Belvieu Non-TET

17,555,154

0.82

(3,738

)

Swap

OPIS Propane Mont Belvieu Non-TET

61,367,542

0.69

(5,274

)

Swap

OPIS Natural Gasoline Mont Belvieu Non-TET

27,359,457

1.38

(12,071

)

2027

Swap

OPIS Purity Ethane Mont Belvieu

79,965,970

0.28

2,908

Swap

OPIS IsoButane Mont Belvieu Non-TET

8,864,077

0.82

(860

)

Swap

OPIS Normal Butane Mont Belvieu Non-TET

14,071,274

0.78

(1,452

)

Swap

OPIS Propane Mont Belvieu Non-TET

49,204,884

0.66

(2,739

)

Swap

OPIS Natural Gasoline Mont Belvieu Non-TET

22,107,531

1.28

(3,051

)

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 has adjusted 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 will disclose 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.

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.

We believe Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to BKV and Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV are useful performance measures because they allow us to effectively evaluate our operating performance and results of operations from period to period and against our peers, without regard to our financing methods, corporate form, capital structure, or one-time events. We exclude 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 our industry depending upon accounting methods and book values of assets, capital structures, and the method by which the assets were acquired. Our presentation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to BKV and Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV should not be construed as an inference that our results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Other companies, including other companies in our industry, may not use Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to BKV and Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV or may calculate this measure differently than as presented in this release, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

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

Three Months Ended March 31,

($ Thousands, except EPS)

2026

2025

Net income (loss) attributable to BKV

44,075

(81,979

)

Adjustment to net income (loss) attributable to BKV:

Net unrealized derivative (gains) losses

(13,856

)

147,035

Forward month gas settlement (1)

(23,445

)

3,997

Impairment of asset held for sale

—

2,446

Other nonrecurring transactions

9,090

1,555

Total adjustments before taxes

(28,211

)

155,033

Tax effect of adjustments

6,489

(35,658

)

Total adjustments after taxes

(21,722

)

119,375

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to BKV

22,353

37,396

Adjusted EPS attributable to BKV:

Basic

0.22

0.44

Diluted

0.22

0.44

Basic weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding

102,018

84,706

Add dilutive effects of TRSUs

153

Add dilutive effects of PRSUs

133

—

Diluted weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding

102,304

84,728

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

The Company defines Adjusted EBITDAX as income (loss) from operations before (i) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion, (ii) net unrealized derivative (gains) losses, (iii) forward month gas settlement, (iv) equity-based compensation expense, (v) exploration and impairment expense, (vi) other income (expense) and (vii) 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 income (loss) from operations in arriving at Adjusted EBITDAX because these amounts can vary substantially from company to company within our 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 as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, income (loss) from operations 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. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDAX should not be construed as an inference that our results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Other companies, including other companies in our 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 our management and external users of our consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders, rating agencies and others to more effectively evaluate our operating performance and results of operations from period to period and against our peers. We believe Adjusted EBITDAX is a useful performance measure because it allows us to effectively evaluate our operating performance and results of operations from period to period and against our peers, without regard to our financing methods, corporate form or capital structure.

The table below presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAX to income (loss) from operations, our most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for the periods indicated.

Three Months Ended March 31,

($ Thousands)

2026

2025

Income (loss) from operations

86,026

(100,097

)

Add back (subtract):

Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion

54,165

49,711

Net unrealized derivative (gains) losses

(13,856

)

147,035

Forward month gas settlement (1)

(23,445

)

3,997

Equity-based compensation expense

3,907

2,067

Impairment of asset held for sale

—

2,446

Other income (expense)

2,888

3,034

Other nonrecurring transactions

9,090

1,555

Adjusted EBITDAX

118,775

109,748

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

(6,798

)

(4,746

)

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to BKV

111,977

105,002

(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 CCUS JV and the Power 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 March 31,

($ Thousands)

2026

2025

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

7,769

(4,792

)

Add back (subtract):

Interest expense, net

3,385

3,868

Depreciation and amortization

3,142

2,407

EBITDAX before adjustments

14,296

1,483

Net unrealized derivative (gains) losses

(7,498

)

3,263

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

6,798

4,746

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

We define 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 interest added back, plus net contributions from noncontrolling interest.

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 by GAAP. These measures are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures used by management and external users of our financial statements, including industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies, to assess our ability to internally fund our capital program, service or incur additional debt and pay dividends. Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth reflects cash flow available to fund our 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 common shareholders. We believe these measures are useful indicators of liquidity because they facilitate period-over-period comparisons of cash flow provided by operating activities and our ability to internally fund our 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 an alternative 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 those in our industry, may define these measures differently, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

The table below presents our 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, our most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for the periods indicated.

Three Months Ended March 31,

($ Thousands)

2026

2025

Net cash provided by operating activities

71,989

16,453

Cash paid for contingent consideration (1)

—

(20,000

)

Change in operating assets and liabilities

37,276

33,581

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

(106,527

)

(57,612

)

Strategic Power Growth capital expenditures

16,457

—

Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Power Growth

19,195

(27,578

)

Add back (subtract):

Adjusted EBITDAX attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

(6,798

)

(4,746

)

Net interest expense attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

3,385

3,868

Net contributions from Noncontrolling Interests

4,200

—

Adjusted Free Cash Flow attributable to BKV before Power Growth

19,982

(28,456

)

(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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