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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.

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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

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