GeoPark (GPRK) shows operational stabilization, but Colombian production continues its structural decline, reinforcing the strategic urgency of Vaca Muerta. Q1 2026 financials improved sequentially, yet profitability remains below prior-year levels due to Colombian headwinds and hedging costs. Vaca Muerta execution is progressing: first five-well pad ready for hydraulic fracturing, with a key production inflection expected in Q3/Q4 2026.
