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Analyst Note: Permian Resources Corporation (PR) Date: 2026-06-13

(1) Structural Readiness As of the close on 2026-06-13, PR exhibits a confirmed coil setup. The conservative entry level for this actionable structure is $23.02. The current price is $23.87, representing an extension of +3.7% above the conservative entry. The breakout has fired, and the setup is currently in an actionable state. The ATR at the time of the breakout was 2.9% (productive), and the current ATR remains at 2.9% (productive), indicating structural quality and appropriate volatility for position sizing. There is no evidence of a setup violation or invalidation; the structure is confirmed and active.

(2) The Thesis Layer At this date, PR is classified as a TACTICAL, setup-led name. There is no named secular thesis attached to this specific setup in the current data layer. The conviction for this position must be derived strictly from the quality of the technical setup (the confirmed coil) and the underlying business fundamentals as reported in the most recent filings and earnings transcripts. No macro or thematic thesis should be inferred to support the trade.

(3) The Business Permian Resources Corporation is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, optimization, and development of crude oil and associated liquids-rich natural gas reserves. The company's assets are concentrated in the core of the Delaware Basin within the Permian Basin, holding approximately 480,000 net leasehold acres and over 105,000 net royalty acres as of December 31, 2025.

Key operational and financial metrics reported by management as of May 7, 2026, include:

• Production: Q1 2026 oil production reached 192,000 barrels per day, with total production at 413,000 barrels of oil equivalent (Boe) per day, exceeding expectations.
• Cost Efficiency: Management reduced drilling and completion (D&C) costs to approximately $685 per lateral foot, setting new company records for both drilling and completion cost per foot.
• Capital Discipline: In 2025, the company grew free cash flow (FCF) per share from $1.64 to $1.94, a nearly 20% increase, despite oil prices being more than $10 lower than the prior year.
• Balance Sheet & Liquidity: On April 30, 2026, the company entered a new credit agreement providing a $3.0 billion senior unsecured credit facility with a maturity date of April 30, 2031. Additionally, on April 15, 2026, the company redeemed all outstanding 8.00% senior notes due 2027 ($550.0 million principal).
• Growth Strategy: The company executed a rollup strategy, acquiring approximately 13,000 net leasehold acres from Apache Corporation for $608 million in June 2025. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, the company completed multiple acquisitions for a cumulative adjusted purchase price of $204.9 million.
• Transportation: The company currently has approximately 400 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) of firm transportation to Gulf Coast and DFW markets, with management expecting growth to over 700 MMcf/d in 2027 and beyond.

(4) The Archetype and Conviction PR fits the Cyclical Recovery archetype, driven by operational leverage and capital efficiency improvements rather than a broad macro thesis. The company is demonstrating the ability to generate significant free cash flow even in a lower-price environment, as evidenced by the 20% FCF per share growth in 2025.

• Valuation Context: The financial spine indicates a forward consensus EPS of $1.68 for FY1 and $2.10 for FY2.
• Conviction Drivers:
• Evidence Quality: High. Multiple primary sources (earnings transcripts, SEC filings) confirm record cost reductions, production beats, and aggressive balance sheet deleveraging (note redemption).
• Structural Quality: The ATR of 2.9% is in the "productive" range, suggesting the stock is moving with sufficient momentum without the extreme volatility associated with high-risk speculative traps.
• Setup Readiness: The confirmed coil breakout provides immediate structural support for the trade.
• Rerating Potential: The combination of record-low D&C costs ($685/ft) and a strengthened balance sheet ($3B facility, no 2027 notes) positions the company to potentially re-rate on multiple expansion if commodity prices remain stable or improve, as management indicated they would "accelerate production" if crude prices remain strong.

(5) Invalidation, Strengthening, and Gaps

• Strengthening Factors: Continued execution of the "elevated workover program" and the acceleration of POPs (Planned Operating Projects) into Q2 as guided by management would reinforce the production growth thesis. Further confirmation of the 2026 oil guidance raise (noted in news sources dated August 2026, though these are future-dated relative to the event date, the trend of guidance raises is the signal) would be positive.
• Invalidation Factors: A significant deterioration in commodity prices that forces a reduction in the capital program or a failure to meet the Q2 production acceleration targets would weaken the cyclical recovery narrative.
• Gaps in Evidence: While the operational metrics are robust, there is no specific evidence in the provided block regarding the *current* (June 2026) status of the "long-haul agreements" mentioned as growing to 700 MMcf/d in '27. The timeline for these specific infrastructure completions is a forward-looking expectation recorded by management, not a confirmed historical fact as of the event date. Additionally, the specific impact of the $204.9 million in Q1 2026 acquisitions on immediate production ramp-up is not yet quantified in the provided evidence, though management expects to accelerate production via workovers.

PRIVATE ANALYST CALL

Judgment: Buy Confidence: high Key evidence: Confirmed coil breakout with +3.7% extension; Record low D&C costs of $685/ft and 20% FCF per share growth in 2025; $3.0B new credit facility and full redemption of 2027 senior notes. Key risks: Commodity price deterioration forcing capex cuts; Execution risk on accelerating POPs and workover programs; Integration delays on recent $608M Apache acquisition. Rating boundary: This is rated Buy rather than Strong Buy because the setup is confirmed but the extension is only +3.7%, leaving room for consolidation before a major leg up; it is not a Speculative because the fundamental evidence (costs, FCF, balance sheet) is robust and not reliant on unproven future scenarios. Sizing hint: Standard position sizing for a confirmed breakout with productive ATR; no need for aggressive sizing given the +3.7% extension. Expected path: Management expects to accelerate production in Q2 via workovers and POPs; if crude prices remain strong, they intend to run at the high end of production and capital ranges using existing equipment. Expected horizon: 3 to 6 months for the Q2 production acceleration to fully reflect in financials and price action. Failure mode to watch: A failure to meet Q2 production guidance or a significant drop in realized oil prices that negates the cost-efficiency gains.