Battalion Oil Corp
Battalion Oil Corp is an energy company engaged in oil and gas exploration and production, generating revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of hydrocarbons.
Business. Battalion Oil Corp (NYSE: BATL) is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating within the energy sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of crude oil and natural gas products. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic concentrations are not provided in the available data. The company is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BATL.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
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- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
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- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Battalion Oil Corp (NYSE: BATL) is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating within the energy sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of crude oil and natural gas products. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic concentrations are not provided in the available data. The company is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BATL.
Battalion Oil Corp's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.9 and free cash flow of -$59.25 million, which is negative and driven by capital expenditures of -$74.57 million. The company holds $27.97 million in cash and equivalents, but this is insufficient to cover its long-term debt of $203.47 million, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt.
Profitability metrics show mixed results. The company reported a net income of $11.88 million, but operating income was negative at -$6.64 million, indicating operational inefficiencies or cost overruns. Return on equity (ROE) is 6.14%, and return on assets (ROA) is 2.58%, both below the industry median for exploration and production firms. Gross profit of $71.04 million suggests some margin resilience, but the operating loss highlights challenges in controlling operating expenses.
Geographic and segment exposure is not explicitly detailed in the available data, but the company's revenue concentration is likely tied to its core oil and gas operations. Given the absence of disclosed segments, it is unclear whether the company has diversified revenue streams or is heavily dependent on a single geographic region or product line.
The company's growth trajectory is uncertain. Revenue for the latest period was $166.04 million, but the outlook for the current fiscal year is not provided. The absence of a clear revenue growth rate or capital expenditure plan beyond the $74.57 million outlay makes it difficult to assess long-term growth potential. The company's free cash flow is negative, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or return capital to shareholders.
Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the potential for operational losses. The company's operating income was negative, and its free cash flow is insufficient to cover capital expenditures. While dilution risk is assessed as low, the company's debt load and negative operating cash flow could lead to increased leverage or the need for additional financing, which may result in equity dilution. No recent dilutive events are disclosed, but the company's capital structure remains a concern.
Recent events include the filing of financial data that highlights the company's operational and liquidity challenges. No recent earnings call transcripts or material announcements are available to provide further insight into management's strategy or market positioning. The company's ESG profile is mixed, with a high governance score of 57.01 and a low social score of 9.82, but a perfect controversies score of 100.00, indicating no recent ESG-related controversies.
- Battalion Oil Corp has a moderate debt load and a liquidity position that is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.9 and negative free cash flow.
- The company reported a net income of $11.88 million but experienced an operating loss of $6.64 million, indicating operational inefficiencies.
- The company's ROE of 6.14% and ROA of 2.58% are below the industry median, suggesting underperformance in asset utilization and profitability.
- The company's capital expenditures of $74.57 million have outpaced its free cash flow, raising concerns about its ability to fund growth or return capital to shareholders.
- ESG metrics are mixed, with a high governance score but a low social score, and no recent ESG-related controversies.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Derivative transactions
- Chief Operating Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 26 564exercise · 2026-06-18
- SVP, General Counsel · Restricted Stock Unit → Common StockDisposed 8 855exercise · 2026-06-18
- Director, 10% owner · Cash-Settled Total Return Swaps → Common StockDisposed 13 330sale · 2026-03-30
- Director, 10% owner · Cash-Settled Total Return Swaps → Common StockDisposed 131 291sale · 2026-03-30
- Director, 10% owner · Series A-2 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock → Common StockAcquired —conversion · 2026-03-30
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- Battalion Oil Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Battalion Oil Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-05-27
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- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- SVP, General Counsel · Common StockOther 8 855 · 2026-06-18
- Chief Operating Officer · Common StockOther 26 564 · 2026-06-18
- 10% owner · Common StockOther 384 282 · 2026-05-21
- 10% owner · Common StockOther 8 551 · 2026-04-17
- 10% owner · Common StockOther 2 372 · 2026-04-13
- 10% owner · Common StockOther 148 286 · 2026-04-10
- 10% owner · Common StockOther 14 003 · 2026-04-09
- Director, 10% owner · Common StockOther 379 559 · 2026-04-02
- Director, 10% owner · Common StockSold 872 586 @ $3,85$3,4M · 2026-03-31
- Director, 10% owner · Common StockSold 336 791 @ $4,33$1,5M · 2026-03-31
- Director, 10% owner · Common StockSold 681 105 @ $5,59$3,8M · 2026-03-30
- Director, 10% owner · Common StockOther 1 800 000 · 2026-03-30
- SVP, General Counsel · Common StockSold 4 777 @ $6,00$29K · 2026-03-27
- Chief Operating Officer · Common StockSold 14 421 @ $5,99$86K · 2026-03-25
- Director, 10% owner · Common StockSold 2 369 769 @ $5,82$13,8M · 2026-03-25
- VP, Controller · Common StockSold 7 623 @ $5,25$40K · 2026-03-25
- Chief Operating Officer · Common StockSold 7 837 @ $9,04$71K · 2026-03-24
- Director, 10% owner · Common StockOther 4 054 458 · 2026-03-24
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From filings & derived data- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 28.4%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 41.9%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 42.6%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -895.9%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 137.3%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 0.90xDerived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 2.6%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -14.4%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -36.2%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 43.5%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.6%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 42.6%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 6.9%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 7.2%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD -32.79MSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 11.88MSEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD 11.88MSEC XBRL filing
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 63.64MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 39.09MSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 27.96MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating income (annual): USD -6.64MSEC XBRL filing
- Interest expense (annual): USD 28.84MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -2SEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -2SEC XBRL filing