Prairiesky Royalty (PSK) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Funds from operations reached CAD 94.9 million, up 11% year-over-year, driven by higher production and strong bonus consideration.

• Royalty production grew 4% year-over-year to 26,293 BOE per day, with oil up 2% and NGL up 6%.

• 48 new leasing arrangements generated CAD 12.3 million in bonus consideration, the highest in 15 quarters.

• Total revenues reached CAD 133.8 million, including CAD 118.5 million from royalty production and CAD 15.3 million in other revenue.

• 201 wells were spud on royalty acreage, with multilateral drilling up 61% year-over-year.

Financial highlights

• Royalty revenue totaled CAD 118.5 million for the quarter, supported by higher production and strong benchmark pricing.

• Funds from operations were CAD 94.9 million or CAD 0.41 per share.

• Dividends declared were CAD 61.6 million, with a payout ratio of 65%.

• Net debt at quarter-end was CAD 257.7 million, down from CAD 258.8 million at year-end 2025.

• $8.5 million spent on share repurchases; 269,077 shares cancelled.

Outlook and guidance

• Anticipates a material reduction in debt levels by year-end 2026 based on current strip pricing.

• Continued strong third-party drilling and oil/NGL royalty production growth expected at current commodity prices.

• Record Duvernay well activity expected to drive meaningful oil production growth in the second half of 2026.

• Leasing activity is seen as a leading indicator for future development, with expectations for continued operator activity across key plays in 2026 and beyond.

• Board approved Q2 2026 dividend of CAD 0.265 per share, payable July 15, 2026.