Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) Misses Q3 EPS by 37c

Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) reported Q3 EPS of ($0.12), $0.37 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.25.

Highlights

• Delivered strong third quarter free cash flow1 of $131 million
• Averaged third quarter oil production of 201 thousand barrels of oil per day (MBOPD), at the top end of guidance
• Averaged third quarter production of 355 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOEPD), near the top end of guidance
• Reported capital expenditures2 of $291 million during the third quarter
• Announced definitive agreement to acquire Parsley Energy, Inc. (Parsley)

President and CEO Scott D. Sheffield stated, "Pioneer continues to execute at a high level and delivered another strong quarter, generating $131 million of free cash flow1. For the second consecutive quarter, Pioneer increased our 2020 production guidance while keeping capital guidance unchanged, driven by strong operational efficiencies and cost reduction efforts. We continue to improve cash margins, with controllable cash costs being reduced by 25% this year when compared to 2019. Pioneer’s investment framework will be further strengthened in 2021 through our pending acquisition of Parsley Energy. We expect this highly accretive transaction to reduce our reinvestment rate to a range of 65% to 75%, allowing for significant free cash flow generation while maintaining a strong balance sheet. We believe these factors, in addition to our maintenance capital breakeven WTI oil price being in the low thirties, which includes coverage of the base dividend, position Pioneer as the premier independent energy investment."

Fourth Quarter 2020 Guidance

Fourth quarter 2020 oil production is forecasted to average between 197 to 207 MBOPD and total production is expected to average between 355 to 370 MBOEPD. Production costs are expected to average $6.25 per BOE to $7.75 per BOE. DD&A expense is expected to average $11.75 per BOE to $13.75 per BOE. Total exploration and abandonment expense is forecasted to be $5 million to $15 million. G&A expense is expected to be $56 million to $66 million. Interest expense is expected to be $35 million to $40 million. Other expense is forecasted to be $20 million to $30 million, excluding stacked drilling rig fees, idle frac fleet fees and other fees associated with reduced activity levels. Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations is expected to be $2 million to $5 million. The cash flow impact related to purchases and sales of oil and gas, including firm transportation, is expected to be a loss of $40 million to $80 million, based on forward oil price estimates for the quarter. The Company’s effective income tax rate is expected to be less than 21%. Cash income taxes are expected to be nominal.

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