Strathcona Resources Ltd. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results and Announces Quarterly Dividend
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 5, 2026 /CNW/ -- Strathcona Resources Ltd. (" Strathcona" or the " Company") (TSX: SCR) today reported its second quarter 2026 financial and operating results. The Board of Directors also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per common share.
Q2 2026 Highlights
-
Production of 117,022 boe/d (99.7% liquids)
-
Operating Earnings of $376 million ($1.76 / share)
-
Free Cash Flow of $296 million ($1.38 / share)(1)
Three Months Ended (2)
Six Months Ended (2)
($ millions, unless otherwise indicated)
June 30,
2026
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2026
June 30,
2026
June 30,
2025
WTI (US$/bbl)
92.77
63.74
71.93
82.35
67.58
WCS Hardisty (C$/bbl)
107.95
73.96
79.23
93.59
79.13
AECO 5A (C$/gj)
1.55
1.60
1.90
1.72
1.83
Bitumen (bbls/d)
62,782
56,628
61,375
62,083
60,799
Heavy oil (bbls/d)
53,753
51,528
54,695
54,222
51,011
Condensate and light oil (bbls/d)
69
20,647
78
73
20,665
Total oil production (bbls/d)
116,604
128,803
116,148
116,378
132,475
Other NGLs (bbls/d)
12
12,302
15
14
12,070
Natural gas (mcf/d)
2,436
241,579
2,268
2,352
260,443
Production (boe/d)
117,022
181,368
116,542
116,783
187,952
Sales (boe/d)
116,130
183,806
118,155
117,136
189,315
% Liquids
99.7 %
77.8 %
99.7 %
99.7 %
76.9 %
Oil and natural gas sales, net of blending and
other income(1)
1,080
971
824
1,904
2,104
Royalties
232
105
142
374
242
Production and operating – Energy
62
58
77
139
134
Production and operating – Non-energy
109
162
108
217
318
Transportation and processing
96
150
94
190
293
General and administrative
26
27
28
54
52
Depletion, depreciation and amortization
140
178
142
282
393
Interest and finance costs(3)
39
66
39
78
124
Operating Earnings (1)
376
225
194
570
548
Other items(3)
43
(6)
155
198
112
Income and comprehensive income
333
231
39
372
436
Operating Earnings(1)
376
225
194
570
548
Non-cash items(3)
150
198
153
303
433
Gain (loss) on risk management and foreign
exchange contracts – realized, operating
12
(9)
17
29
(10)
Funds from Operations (1)
538
414
364
902
971
Capital expenditures
(233)
(379)
(298)
(531)
(729)
Decommissioning costs
(9)
(3)
(19)
(28)
(27)
Free Cash Flow (1)
296
32
47
343
215
Debt, net of marketable securities and cross-currency asset/liability (3)
1,927
2,249
2,082
1,927
2,249
Common shares (millions)
214
214
214
214
214
| (1) |
A non-GAAP financial measure which does not have a standardized meaning under IFRS® Accounting Standards (the " Accounting Standards"); see "Non-GAAP Measures and Ratios" section of this press release. |
| (2) |
During the year ended December 31, 2025 the Company entered into three separate asset purchase and sale agreements to dispose of its Montney assets which has been presented in the Company's condensed consolidated interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 and three months ended March 31, 2026, as discontinued operations. The financial and operating results for these periods have been presented throughout this press release based on the aggregation of continuing and discontinued operations. The aggregation of continuing and discontinued financial results are non-GAAP measures and do not have a standardized meaning under the Accounting Standards; see "Non-GAAP Measures and Ratios" section of this press release. |
| (3) |
See "Supplementary Financial Measures" section of this press release. |
Three Months Ended (1)
Six Months Ended (1)
($/boe, unless otherwise indicated)
June 30,
2026
June 30,
2025
March 31,
2026
June 30,
2026
June 30,
2025
Oil and natural gas sales, net of blending costs and other income(2)
102.27
58.04
77.48
89.83
61.42
Royalties
21.92
6.25
13.36
17.63
7.09
Production and operating – Energy
6.03
3.47
7.19
6.61
3.90
Production and operating – Non-energy
10.32
9.68
10.17
10.25
9.26
Transportation and processing
9.08
9.00
8.82
8.95
8.55
General and administrative
2.43
1.64
2.65
2.54
1.52
Depletion, depreciation and amortization
13.22
10.60
13.35
13.29
11.47
Interest and finance costs
3.61
3.92
3.70
3.65
3.64
Operating Earnings (2)
35.66
13.48
18.24
26.91
15.99
Effective royalty rate (%)(2)
21.4 %
10.8 %
17.2 %
19.6 %
11.5 %
| (1) |
During the year ended December 31, 2025 the Company entered into three separate asset purchase and sale agreements to dispose of its Montney assets which has been presented in the Company's condensed consolidated interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 and three months ended March 31, 2026, as discontinued operations. The financial and operating results for these periods have been presented throughout this press release based on the aggregation of continuing and discontinued operations. The aggregation of continuing and discontinued financial results are non-GAAP measures and do not have a standardized meaning under the Accounting Standards; see "Non-GAAP Measures and Ratios" section of this press release. |
| (2) |
A non-GAAP financial measure which does not have a standardized meaning under the Accounting Standards; see "Non-GAAP Measures and Ratios" section of this press release. |
Quarter Review and Near-Term Priorities
Production for the second quarter of 2026 of 117 Mboe / d (99.7% liquids) was flat versus the first quarter. Operating Earnings of $376 million ($1.76 / share) reflected a 94% increase versus the prior quarter, largely driven by higher oil prices. Free Cash Flow of $296 million ($1.38 / share) was a record, with higher Operating Earnings combining with lower capital expenditures.
In Cold Lake, production improved 2% quarter-over-quarter, driven by the repair of Lindbergh's fuel gas supply line which forced a production curtailment in the first quarter due to reduced steam rates. Production was further supported by a stronger than expected ramp up of the Company's new 8 well pair D01 West pad at Lindbergh, which achieved a peak rate of approximately 7,000 bbls / d at a steam-oil-ratio of less than 2.0x in late June. Taken together, the restored fuel gas supply and strong D01 West performance contributed to production of over 20 Mbbls / d from Lindbergh in June, reflecting an approximately 50% increase versus the first quarter of 2026.
In Lloydminster Thermal, the Company achieved first steam at its Meota Central project on June 6, 2026. The project was completed at a total installed cost of approximately $345 million (3% under budget) over the course of 18 months (2 months, or 9% ahead of budget) with zero lost time incidents during approximately 370,000 man-hours of work during construction. Meota Central achieved first oil in late July, with production currently ramping up as expected, targeting a peak rate of approximately 13,000 bbls / d by mid-2027.
In Lloydminster Conventional, production improved approximately 1% quarter-over-quarter, driven by continued recovery of base production at the Company's Cactus Lake and Bodo-Cosine polymer floods following improved flood conformance. Current capital activity is focused on the Company's annual drilling program in Druid, comprised of 25 wells including 4 multi-lateral horizontals and the Company's first test well in the Waseca formation. Early results from the Waseca test are encouraging, with initial production rates of approximately 100 bbls / d derisking up to 40 additional Waseca locations at Druid.
During the second quarter of 2026 Strathcona exercised its $265 million accordion under its bank credit facility following receipt of lender commitments, increasing total capacity to approximately $3.755 billion. Subsequent to quarter end, Strathcona executed an amended and extended credit facility agreement, extending the term of the credit facility to December 31, 2030 and adding a $750 million accordion (increasing total potential credit capacity to $4.505 billion). At the end of the second quarter, Strathcona was approximately $1.9 billion drawn on the facility, leaving more than $1.8 billion in available liquidity.
Outlook
The midpoint of Strathcona's 2026 production guidance is unchanged, with the range tightened to 122 to 128 Mbbls / d from 120 to 130 Mbbls / d previously. Expected 2026 exit production remains approximately 135 Mbbls / d (reflecting an approximately 15% exit-to-exit growth rate). Strathcona's 2026 capital budget of $1.0 billion is also unchanged.
Quarterly Dividends
Strathcona's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share to be paid on September 21, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 11, 2026. Payments to shareholders who are not residents of Canada will be net of any Canadian withholding taxes that may be applicable. Dividends paid by Strathcona are considered "eligible dividends" for Canadian tax purposes.
About Strathcona
Strathcona is one of North America's fastest growing pure play heavy oil producers with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery. Strathcona is built on an innovative approach to growth achieved through the consolidation and development of long-life assets. Strathcona's common shares (symbol SCR) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).
For more information about Strathcona, visit www.strathconaresources.com .
Non-GAAP Measures and Ratios
The financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 and the three months ended March 31, 2026, are presented below to reconcile continuing and discontinued operations to total results. Total results in a non-GAAP measure used by Management to assess the historical financial performance of the total business and is not intended to be indicative of future results.
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026
($ millions, unless otherwise indicated)
Cont.
Disc.
Total
Cont.
Disc.
Total
Cont.
Disc.
Total
Revenues and other income
Oil and natural gas sales
1,486
—
1,486
974
235
1,209
1,121
—
1,121
Sale of purchased product
82
—
82
14
—
14
4
—
4
Royalties
(232)
—
(232)
(96)
(9)
(105)
(142)
—
(142)
Oil and natural gas revenues
1,336
—
1,336
892
226
1,118
983
—
983
Gain (loss) on risk management contracts
52
—
52
19
—
19
(71)
—
(71)
Midstream revenue
9
—
9
7
—
7
9
—
9
Other income
—
—
—
5
—
5
—
—
—
1,397
—
1,397
923
226
1,149
921
—
921
Expenses
Purchased product
80
—
80
14
—
14
4
—
4
Blending costs
417
—
417
250
—
250
306
—
306
Production and operating
171
—
171
181
39
220
185
—
185
Transportation and processing
96
—
96
94
56
150
94
—
94
General and administrative
26
—
26
21
6
27
28
—
28
Interest
29
—
29
46
—
46
28
—
28
Transaction related costs
1
—
1
14
5
19
—
—
—
Finance costs
10
—
10
15
5
20
11
—
11
Depletion, depreciation and amortization
140
—
140
156
22
178
142
—
142
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
(2)
—
(2)
(40)
—
(40)
4
—
4
Change in decommissioning liabilities
1
—
1
—
—
—
13
—
13
Loss on contingent consideration
—
—
—
—
—
—
42
—
42
969
—
969
751
133
884
857
—
857
Gain on marketable securities
—
—
—
25
—
25
—
—
—
Gain on sale of assets, net
—
—
—
—
5
5
—
—
—
Loss on settlement of other
obligations
—
—
—
—
(1)
(1)
—
—
—
Income before income taxes
428
—
428
197
97
294
64
—
64
Income tax expense
95
—
95
39
24
63
25
—
25
Income and comprehensive
income
333
—
333
158
73
231
39
—
39
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
($ millions, unless otherwise indicated)
Cont.
Disc.
Total
Cont.
Disc.
Total
Revenues and other income
Oil and natural gas sales
2,607
—
2,607
2,151
517
2,668
Sale of purchased product
86
—
86
21
—
21
Royalties
(374)
—
(374)
(208)
(34)
(242)
Oil and natural gas revenues
2,319
—
2,319
1,964
483
2,447
Loss on risk management contracts
(19)
—
(19)
(59)
—
(59)
Midstream revenue
18
—
18
7
—
7
Other income
—
—
—
6
—
6
2,318
—
2,318
1,918
483
2,401
Expenses
Purchased product
84
—
84
22
—
22
Blending costs
723
—
723
576
—
576
Production and operating
356
—
356
364
88
452
Transportation and processing
190
—
190
182
111
293
General and administrative
54
—
54
40
12
52
Interest
57
—
57
84
—
84
Transaction related costs
1
—
1
15
4
19
Finance costs
21
—
21
27
13
40
Depletion, depreciation and amortization
282
—
282
303
90
393
Foreign exchange loss (gain)
2
—
2
(41)
—
(41)
Changes in decommissioning
liabilities
14
—
14
—
—
—
Contingent consideration
42
—
42
—
—
—
1,826
—
1,826
1,572
318
1,890
Gain on marketable securities
