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SandRidge Energy, Inc. (SD) - Q2 2026 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This is a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for SandRidge Energy, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the U.S. Mid-Continent region. The report covers the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. The Company operates as a single segment and utilizes the full cost method of accounting for oil and natural gas properties.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: The Company reported no income tax expense for the periods presented due to valuation allowances and net operating losses (NOLs).

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased 48% in Q2 2026 compared to Q2 2025, driven by a 48% increase in oil revenues and a 42% increase in NGL revenues. This was primarily due to higher average realized prices and increased production volumes.
• Production: Total production volumes increased to 1,797 MBoe in Q2 2026 from 1,619 MBoe in Q2 2025. Average daily production rose to 19.7 MBoe/d.
• Pricing: Average realized oil prices increased to $95.35/Bbl in Q2 2026 from $62.80/Bbl in Q2 2025. NGL prices also rose to $21.68/Bbl from $16.10/Bbl.
• Expenses: Lease operating expenses increased significantly in Q2 2026 ($10.3M vs $6.6M). Management attributes a portion of the prior year's lower expense to a $2.1 million non-cash adjustment in Q2 2025 related to historical operating accruals.
• Derivatives: The Company recorded a gain of $4.2 million on derivative contracts in Q2 2026, compared to a gain of $6.1 million in Q2 2025. Settlement losses were $0.8 million in Q2 2026.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Acquisition: On June 26, 2026, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire producing assets in the Cherokee Play for $65.0 million, plus potential earn-outs. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2026 and be funded with cash on hand.
• Capital Allocation: The Company remains committed to a one-rig development program in the Cherokee Shale, production optimization, and a leasing program. It is evaluating accretive M&A opportunities.
• Dividends: The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share and a special dividend of $0.20 per share for Q2 2026. A subsequent dividend of $0.13 per share was declared on August 4, 2026.
• Share Repurchases: The Company did not repurchase shares under its $75 million program during the first six months of 2026. Approximately $68.3 million remains available under the program.
• Legal Contingency: The Company is involved in ongoing litigation regarding a $17.0 million insurance reimbursement claim related to a 2016 bankruptcy settlement. The Company disputes liability and has appealed a lower court decision to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. No accrual has been established.
• Tax Attributes: The Company holds approximately $1.5 billion in federal NOLs. It maintains a Tax Benefits Preservation Plan (poison pill) to prevent ownership changes that could limit the use of these NOLs under IRC Section 382.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Acquisition Funding: Verify the impact of the $65 million Cherokee Play acquisition on liquidity and cash reserves upon closing in Q3 2026.
• Derivative Exposure: Review the specific terms of open derivative contracts (swaps and collars) hedging production through 2027 to understand price floor/ceiling impacts on future cash flows.
• Legal Outcome: Monitor the status of the Fifth Circuit appeal regarding the $17 million insurance claim, as an adverse ruling could impact cash reserves.
• Production Sustainability: Assess the sustainability of the increased production volumes (19.7 MBoe/d) and the effectiveness of the one-rig development program in maintaining reserves.
• Dividend Policy: Confirm the sustainability of the increased dividend payout ($0.33/share in Q2) relative to free cash flow generation.