Gran Tierra Energy Inc.
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About the company
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. , along with its various affiliates, specializes in the discovery and extraction of hydrocarbon resources across Colombia and Ecuador. By December 31, 2021, the company held proven undeveloped reserves amounting to 24.
- CEO
- Gary Stephen Guidry
- IPO
- 2005
- Employees
- 406
- HQ
- Calgary, AB, CA
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- Market Cap
- $345.11M
- P/E
- -1.35
- Fwd P/E
- 102.02
- PEG
- 0.01
- P/S
- 0.55
- P/B
- 2.61
- EV/EBITDA
- 21.10
- Div Yield
- 0.00%
- Gross Margin
- 26.95%
- Op Margin
- 1.84%
- Net Margin
- -40.35%
- ROE
- -122.23%
- ROIC
- 0.84%
Latest fiscal year · YoY change
- Revenue
- $596.71M-4.0%
- Gross Profit
- $52.59M-69.1%
- Op Income
- $-10,786,000
- Net Income
- $-193,119,000-6104.9%
- EPS
- $-5.45-5550.0%
- OCF Growth
- +30.9%
- FCF Growth
- +547.2%
- 52W High
- $11.52
- 52W Low
- $3.09
- 50D MA
- $7.39
- 200D MA
- $6.67
- Beta
- 0.16
- RSI (14)
- 66
- Avg Volume
- 792.81K
Earnings call summaries
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Gran Tierra reported stronger Q2 2026 profitability and cash generation, while continuing to reshape the portfolio through asset sales, debt repurchases, and new development opportunities in Canada and Azerbaijan.· August 5, 2026
- Net income turned positive to $25 million from a $119 million loss last quarter, helped by stronger commodity prices, improved margins, and lower operating costs.
- Adjusted EBITDA rose to $85 million and funds from operations were $60 million, or $1.70 per share, up 41% sequentially and 12% year over year.
- Production averaged about 41,500 barrels of oil per day, down 9% quarter over quarter and 12% year over year, mainly due to Canadian dispositions and temporary lift issues.
- The company completed its $123 million Suroriente capital carry, finished the Cohembi six-well program under budget, and advanced Tisquirama, Ecuador field approvals, and Canadian portfolio simplification.
- Management emphasized discipline in capital allocation, free cash flow, and debt reduction, including an additional $50 million note repurchase after quarter-end.
Gran Tierra generated revenue from oil sales of $187 million, up 25% year over year and 9% sequentially. Net income was $25 million versus a $119 million net loss in the prior quarter and a $13 million net loss in Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $85 million, up from $74 million in Q1 2026 and $77 million in Q2 2025. Funds from operations were $60 million, or $1.70 per share, up 41% from the prior quarter and 12% from a year ago. Free cash flow was approximately $6 million, compared with $2.7 million in Q2 2025. Capex was $54 million versus $45 million in Q1 2026 and $51 million in Q2 2025. Total operating expenses were $52 million, down 22% sequentially and 7% year over year. Average working interest production was about 41,500 barrels of oil per day, down 9% sequentially and 12% year over year. At quarter end, cash was $127 million, gross debt was $606 million, and net debt was $479 million. Management said 2026 capex remains within previously stated guidance; no specific next-quarter or full-year production guidance was provided on the call.
Gary Guidry framed the quarter as part of a broader portfolio reset, and he declined to discuss the announced Colombia/Ecuador sale beyond public filings. He highlighted excitement about Canada, especially Clearwater and Mount Head, and said the company is building a continuous program there with light-oil potential. He also said Azerbaijan is a key growth area, with gravity surveys underway and plans to drill two wells next year, while noting the company remains selective and basin-driven on any international opportunities.
Ryan Ellson said Q2 benefited from stronger commodity prices and lower total operating costs, which improved margins and produced positive free cash flow. He cited $25 million of net income, $85 million of adjusted EBITDA, $60 million of funds from operations, $54 million of capex, and a $127 million cash balance at quarter end. He also noted the completion of the $123 million Suroriente capital carry, $9 million from the Lodgepole sale, the removal of $13 million of associated asset retirement obligations, and debt repurchases of $6 million face value during the first half plus another $50 million face value after quarter-end at a discount. He reiterated that capital spending remains within prior guidance and that the company is prioritizing liquidity, free cash flow, and debt reduction.
Analysts focused on the company’s post-sale go-forward plan, asking whether Canada would get a larger 2027 budget, whether waterfloods would take a bigger share of spending, and whether there could be M&A. Management said Canada is a clear runway, with Clearwater and Mount Head as focal points, and added that Azerbaijan will see two wells drilled next year plus possible exploitation projects. On Lodgepole, management said the sale removed about 850 barrels a day along with ARO, and when asked about G&A or post-transaction guidance, Ryan said more detail would come closer to closing and with 2027 plans.
The call showed improving financial performance, with net income, EBITDA, and free cash flow all better than prior periods and supported by stronger pricing and lower operating costs. Management sounded confident that portfolio simplification, new development approvals in Ecuador, and future activity in Canada and Azerbaijan could lift returns and cash generation.
Production declined year over year, and management pointed to Canadian dispositions plus temporary artificial lift failures at Acordionero and Cohembi as headwinds. The company also avoided discussing the announced Colombia/Ecuador divestiture details, and it did not provide specific next-quarter or full-year production guidance, leaving some uncertainty around the post-transaction operating profile.
AI summary of the company's earnings call · Paraphrased · Not investment advice
- Free Float
- 66.3%
- Shares Outstanding
- 35.36M
- Float Shares
- 23.46M
of shares held by institutions
62 13F filers
Buy/sell ratio 0.50. Sells can include pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plan sales, not just discretionary selling.
Top institutional holders
Largest 13F positions, with quarter-over-quarter change.
| Holder | Shares | Δ Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson Group PLC | 168.88K | 0 |
| Cubist Systematic Strategies, LLC | 134.95K | ▲ 60.17K |
| Two Sigma Advisers, LP | 78.35K | ▲ 23.33K |
| Evelyn Partners Investment Management (Europe) Ltd | 1 | 0 |
Held by 30 ETFs
Biggest fund positions in GTE by dollar value.
Recent insider transactions
Who's buying, who's selling, and how much.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 26 | Morin Sebastien | other | 316 |
| Aug 17, 26 | Evans Jim | other | 142 |
| Aug 17, 26 | Abraham Phillip D | other | 253 |
| Aug 17, 26 | Guidry Gary | other | 442 |
| Aug 13, 26 | Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC | sell | 132,532 |
| Aug 13, 26 | Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC | sell | 132,412 |
| Aug 14, 26 | Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC | sell | 141,057 |
| Aug 14, 26 | Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC | sell | 140,929 |
| Aug 13, 26 | Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC | sell | 33,818 |
| Aug 14, 26 | Equinox Partners Investment Management LLC | sell | 35,993 |
A “Sell” may be a pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plan sale rather than a discretionary decision — read insider selling with that in mind.
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Generate GTE report →Gran Tierra Energy Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
marketbeat.com · Aug 9
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (GTE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
seekingalpha.com · Aug 5
Gran Tierra soars on $1.3 billion South America sale
proactiveinvestors.com · Aug 5
Maurel & Prom: Signing of an SPA for the Acquisition of Gran Tierra's Assets in Colombia and Ecuador
businesswire.com · Aug 5
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Announces Agreement to Sell its Colombia and Ecuador Business to Maurel & Prom and Reposition the Company for Fully Financed Growth
globenewswire.com · Aug 5
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
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