YPF shares jump 4% after Q2 earnings beat estimates
Argentina’s state-controlled energy firm posts stronger-than-expected quarterly profit, lifting shares despite broader market volatility.
Shares of YPF SA surged 4% on Tuesday after the Argentine energy company reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.
The state-controlled oil and gas producer posted a net profit of 24.8 billion Argentine pesos ($27.5 million) for the quarter, compared with a loss of 22.1 billion pesos in the same period a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share also topped forecasts, according to a company filing.
Revenue rose 15% year-over-year to 1.8 trillion pesos, driven by higher oil and gas prices and increased production. Analysts had projected a net loss of 15.3 billion pesos, underscoring the company’s improved financial performance amid Argentina’s persistent inflation and currency devaluation pressures.
YPF’s earnings beat follows a volatile period for Argentine equities, where broader market indices have struggled amid policy uncertainty and economic headwinds. The company’s shares have gained roughly 12% over the past month, outpacing the benchmark Merval index, which is down 3% over the same period.
Investors attributed the strong results to YPF’s cost-cutting measures and operational efficiencies, as well as a rebound in global energy prices. The company has also benefited from Argentina’s recent energy export policies, which have supported domestic production and reduced reliance on imports.
YPF’s management reaffirmed its full-year guidance, citing continued focus on refining margins and upstream investments. The company’s refining segment posted a 22% increase in EBITDA, while upstream operations saw a 10% rise in output compared with the prior year.
Analysts at local brokerage Balanz Capital noted that YPF’s earnings performance reflects "resilience in a challenging macroeconomic environment," while also highlighting the company’s strategic shift toward export-oriented growth.
The stock’s rally comes as Argentina’s government seeks to stabilize the economy ahead of October’s presidential election, with energy sector policies remaining a key policy focus.
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