HOUSTON, May  20, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:PNRG) (&#34;PrimeEnergy&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) today reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. 

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PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results; Generates Strong Cash Flow Despite Negative Natural Gas Prices

PrimeEnergy's Q1 Results Show Resilience Amidst Adverse Market Conditions

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 HOUSTON, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:PNRG) (&amp;#34;PrimeEnergy&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) today reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
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 PrimeEnergy reported a significant drop in net income for Q1 2026 but generated robust cash flow of $24 million despite negative natural gas prices. The company&#039;s zero debt and ongoing share repurchase program indicate financial stability, even as the adverse pricing environment is expected to continue throughout the year.
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 <ul><li>PrimeEnergy reported Q1 2026 net income of $4.3 million, down from $9.1 million.</li><li>Generated $24 million in cash flow despite negative natural gas prices.</li><li>Maintained zero debt and full access to $115 million credit facility.</li><li>Repurchased 14,500 shares at average price of $180.81 per share.</li><li>Negative natural gas prices in Permian Basin expected to persist through 2026.</li></ul>
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 <ul><li>Apache Corporation (APA): Partnering in Permian Basin project; drilling expected to begin in June.</li></ul>
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 This falls under &#039;Earnings&#039; as the focus is on PrimeEnergy&#039;s financial performance, including income and cash flow. The results are particularly relevant given adverse market conditions affecting the energy sector.
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 <ul><li>Continued negative natural gas prices could pressure future earnings.</li><li>Strong cash flow generation may support ongoing development and repurchase initiatives.</li><li>Upcoming drilling activities expected to start in June could drive growth.</li></ul>
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 <ul><li>Q1 2026 net income: $4.3 million; down from $9.1 million in Q1 2025.</li><li>Cash flow for Q1 2026: approximately $24 million.</li><li>Natural gas price averaged negative $0.40/Mcf in Q1 2026.</li><li>No outstanding debt and $115 million in borrowed capacity remaining.</li><li>14,500 shares repurchased for an aggregate price of $2.6 million.</li></ul>
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 Consider accumulating PNRG shares as the company&#039;s fundamentals remain solid despite price pressures, with a medium-term outlook.
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link>HOUSTON, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNRG">PNRG</a>) ("PrimeEnergy" or the "Company") today reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. PrimeEnergy reported first quarter 2026 net income attributable to common stockholders of $4.3 million, or $2.67 per basic share, compared to net income of $9.1 million, or $5.40 per basic share, for the first quarter of 2025. Despite unprecedented negative natural gas prices in the Permian Basin, the Company generated approximately $24 million in cash flow available to fund development activities and other corporate purposes during the quarter. <hr></hr> First Quarter 2026 Highlights <ul type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">Generated net income of $4.3 million</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">Generated approximately $24 million in cash flow available to fund development activities</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">Maintained zero debt</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">Retained full access to the Company's $115 million revolving credit facility</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">Repurchased 14,500 shares of common stock at an average price of $180.81 per share</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">Continued execution of a disciplined capital program focused on high-return horizontal drilling opportunities in West Texas and Oklahoma</li></ul> <hr></hr> Management Commentary Charles E. Drimal, Jr., President of PrimeEnergy, commented: "The first quarter of 2026 demonstrated the resilience of our asset base and the strength of our balance sheet. During the quarter, our realized natural gas price averaged negative $0.40 per Mcf, resulting in negative gas revenue. These unusual pricing conditions were caused by a lack of pipeline capacity in the Permian Basin." "Based on discussions with our marketing group, we expect this pricing environment may continue throughout 2026 and could become more severe until additional pipeline capacity is placed into service." "Despite these unprecedented market conditions, PrimeEnergy remained profitable and generated approximately $24 million in cash flow during the quarter. We ended the quarter with no debt outstanding and full availability under our $115 million revolving credit facility, providing substantial financial flexibility to continue developing our assets." "We also continued our long-standing share repurchase program, acquiring 14,500 shares during the quarter at an average price of approximately $180.81 per share. We believe our common stock continues to trade at a substantial discount to the intrinsic value of our assets, and we remain committed to allocating capital in a manner that maximizes long-term per-share value for our stockholders." "Apache Corporation has informed us that drilling activity on the Permian Basin project in which we participate is expected to commence in June. We currently expect to invest approximately $52 million during 2026 in this project and continue to pursue additional attractive horizontal development opportunities in West Texas and Oklahoma." <hr></hr> Commodity Price Impact Natural gas prices in West Texas were materially impacted by regional takeaway constraints and oversupply conditions during the quarter. PrimeEnergy's realized natural gas price averaged negative $0.40 per Mcf, compared with positive $2.52 per Mcf in the first quarter of 2025. The negative pricing environment reflects continued growth in Permian Basin associated gas production combined with insufficient pipeline takeaway capacity to transport gas to end markets. While negative gas prices reduced earnings, the Company's diversified production base, oil-weighted revenues, and disciplined cost structure enabled it to remain profitable and continue generating substantial cash flow. <hr></hr> Liquidity and Capital Resources PrimeEnergy ended the quarter with: <ul type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">$19.4 million in cash and cash equivalents</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">No outstanding bank debt</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">$115 million of unused borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility </li></ul> The borrowing base under the Company's revolving credit facility was reaffirmed at $115 million in February 2026. <hr></hr> Share Repurchase Program During the quarter, the Company repurchased 14,500 shares of common stock for approximately $2.6 million. Since inception of the repurchase program, PrimeEnergy has repurchased approximately 3.93 million shares for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $119.6 million. PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation is an independent oil and natural gas company actively engaged in acquiring, developing and producing oil and natural gas, and providing oilfield services, primarily in Texas. The Company's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol PNRG. If you have any questions on this release, please contact Connie Ng at (713) 735-0000 ext 6416. <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTcyMzkzMiM3NjEzNTY3IzIyNDQ2MzE="></img> <img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/Mjc5MzU5YmUtMTY5ZS00M2I2LTg1OWQtYzVhMGMyODQzMmRkLTEyNTYxODQtMjAyNi0wNS0yMC1lbg==/tiny/Primeenergy-Resources-Corporat.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img>

PrimeEnergy reported a significant drop in net income for Q1 2026 but generated robust cash flow of $24 million despite negative natural gas prices. The company's zero debt and ongoing share repurchase program indicate financial stability, even as the adverse pricing environment is expected to continue throughout the year.

PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results; Generates Strong Cash Flow Despite Negative Natural Gas Prices

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