Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 17, 2026
Reporting Period: Second Quarter 2026
Business Context: The Company issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026. This filing serves to furnish that press release to the SEC under Item 2.02.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document acts as a cover sheet referencing a press release (Exhibit 99) which contains the detailed financial data, but the text of that press release is not included in the input.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the announcement of Q2 2026 results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release issued by the Company on August 17, 2026, but does not include the text of the commentary, guidance, or outlook.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this excerpt.
Unusual Items: No unusual items are described in the provided text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the full text of the press release (Exhibit 99) to obtain specific Q2 2026 financial figures (revenue, net income, EPS).
- Verify the Company's liquidity position and debt levels as detailed in the referenced press release.
- Check for any forward-looking guidance or operational updates included in the August 17, 2026 announcement.
- Confirm the trading status of Common Stock (Symbol: EP) on NYSE American.