Frontera Energy (FEC) Q2 2026 earnings summary
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Q2 2026 earnings summary
18 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Completed transformation into a focused infrastructure company, returning CAD 8.34 per share (C$590 million) to shareholders following the Parex Resources arrangement, marking a major simplification of the business.
Achieved solid operational and financial performance, with Adjusted EBITDA up 18% year-over-year to $30.5 million.
Puerto Bahía set a record in RoRo activity and advanced its LNG project with key commercial agreements.
Now focused on infrastructure, with resilient cash-generating assets and leverage below 1x adjusted EBITDA.
Financial highlights
Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 was $30.5 million, up from $28.5 million in Q1 2026 and $25.9 million in Q2 2025, with an 18% year-over-year increase and a 63% margin.
Net income for the period was $29.0 million, with a net loss from continuing operations of $4.0 million and net income from discontinued operations of $33.0 million.
Total revenues and other income reached $31.3 million, up from $26.8 million in the prior quarter and $25.5 million year-over-year.
Cash and cash equivalents stood at $56.3 million as of June 30, 2026; net debt was $114.2 million.
Distributable cash flow for the last 12 months was $78.8 million as of June 30, 2026.
Outlook and guidance
Targeting first gas from the Puerto Bahia LNG regasification project in early 2027, with priorities on completing project milestones and growing port businesses.
Focus remains on disciplined execution, capital allocation, and long-term value creation while maintaining prudent liquidity.
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