HighPeak Energy, Inc.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HighPeak Energy, Inc. (“HighPeak” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HPK), today announced that Michael Hollis, President and CEO, and Ryan Hightower, Executive Vice President, will present at the Water Tower Research Insights Conference, a two-day virtual event taking place on September 22 and 23, 2026. The Company's presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET. To register for the virtual conference, please visit the Water Tower Research event page.

HighPeak Energy (HPK) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.

HighPeak ‌Energy is exploring a sale after receiving acquisition interest, as the U.S. oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the Permian Basin weighs its options, three people familiar with ​the matter said.

HighPeak Energy (HPK) is positioned to improve its debt ratio through both debt repayments and stronger commodity prices. Management has initiated a rework strategy.  The program was likely enabled by higher commodity prices. Year-to-date earnings are impacted by hedging losses.  Those unrealized losses reflect opportunity costs rather than operational cash flow weakness.