IPOOF - InPlay Oil (IPOOF) - Results surpass expectations once again

2022-1Q results surpass expectations. Production levels continue to soar as the company executes a robust drilling program. Production was 8,221 boed up 66% and above our 8,000 boed estimate. Realized prices of $97.5 per barrel and $5.18 per thousand cubic feet (mcf) were up sharply from last year but slightly below that in our models. Resulting operating income of $34.1 million and adjusted funds from operations of $29.4 million were in line with expectations.This is just the beginning for InPlay. The company was very active in the quarter, drilling six wells. InPlay will continue to be active in the June quarter drilling five wells, three of which should come online in the second quarter. Management indicates a payback of three months for the wells at current prices. At such a rate of return, expanding drilling efforts is an easy decision. Rising costs, including steel and crew costs, have yet to significantly impact well drilling costs but bear watching. Read More >>