Summary
Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) reported its second-quarter 2015 financial results, highlighting significant operational growth alongside a substantial non-cash impairment charge. The company's production increased significantly year-over-year, driven by recent acquisitions and increased drilling activity in the Permian Basin. Despite the revenue growth from higher volumes, lower commodity prices negatively impacted overall revenues, leading to a net loss for the quarter and the first half of the year. A key development during the quarter was the recording of a $323.5 million pre-tax non-cash impairment of oil and gas properties due to the sharp decline in oil prices. This significantly impacted profitability, resulting in a reported net loss of $211.35 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Financially, the company maintained liquidity through a combination of operating cash flows, borrowings under its credit facility, and proceeds from recent equity offerings, with significant capital expenditures directed towards property acquisitions and development drilling.
Financial Highlights
39 data points| SG&A Expenses | $7.68M |
| Operating Expenses | $418.18M |
| Operating Income | -$299.12M |
| Interest Expense | $10.27M |
| Net Income | -$212.29M |
| EPS (Basic) | $-3.45 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-3.45 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 61.47M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 61.47M |
Key Highlights
- 1Recorded a $323.5 million non-cash impairment of oil and gas properties due to declining commodity prices.
- 2Average daily production increased by 68% year-over-year for both the three and six-month periods ending June 30, 2015.
- 3Total revenues decreased by 6% ($7.9 million) for the quarter, primarily due to lower average sales prices, despite higher production volumes.
- 4Secured approximately $435.4 million in acquisitions of approximately 11,864 net acres in the Midland Basin.
- 5Increased borrowings under its revolving credit facility to $268 million as of June 30, 2015, with $232 million remaining available.
- 6Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $199.8 million for the first six months of 2015, up from $159.7 million in the prior year period.
- 7Common stock issuances in January and May 2015 generated approximately $119.4 million and $333.6 million in net proceeds, respectively.