Gulfport Energy Tops $878.5M EBITDA with 29% Liquids Growth, Plans $140M Buybacks
Gulfport Energy delivered 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $878.5M and net income of $427.8M while boosting liquids output by 29% to 18.7 MBbl/d on total production of 1.04 Bcfe/d. For 2026 it guides 1.03–1.055 Bcfe/d, ~5% more liquids, $400–430M capex and plans over $140M share buybacks.
1. Strong 2025 Operational Results
Gulfport Energy delivered total net production of 1.04 Bcfe/d in 2025, with liquids output rising 29% Y/Y to 18.7 MBbl/d. The company generated net income of $427.8M and adjusted EBITDA of $878.5M, reflecting successful Utica U-development and expanded Marcellus inventory.
2. 2026 Guidance and Capital Investment
For 2026 Gulfport forecasts total net production between 1.03 and 1.055 Bcfe/d, with liquids growth of about 5% over 2025 levels. It has set a $400–430M capex budget prioritizing high-return dry and wet gas projects in the Utica and Marcellus North areas.
3. Shareholder Returns and Land Program
Gulfport plans to complete a $100M discretionary land investment by end Q1 2026 to add over two years of drilling inventory. The company also aims to repurchase more than $140M of common stock in Q1 using adjusted free cash flow and revolver capacity.