# EDGAR Filing Document

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## Filing Summary
**0000010254-23-000060.hdr.sgml**: 20230308

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000010254-23-000060

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 45

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230308

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230308

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230308

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** EARTHSTONE ENERGY INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000010254
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 840592823
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-35049
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23717081

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 300
- **CITY:** THE WOODLANDS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 77380
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 281-298-4246

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 300
- **CITY:** THE WOODLANDS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 77380

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BASIC EARTH SCIENCE SYSTEMS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

**FORM 8-K** 

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)**

**of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report: March 8, 2023** 

*(Date of earliest event reported)*

![este-20230308_g1.jpg](este-20230308_g1.jpg)

**EARTHSTONE ENERGY, INC.**

*(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)*

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Delaware** | **001-35049** | **84-0592823** |
| *(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)* | *(Commission File Number)* | *(IRS Employer Identification No.)* |

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**1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 300** 

**The Woodlands, Texas 77380** 

*(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)*

**(281) 298-4246** 

*(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)*

*(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)*

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| **Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share** | **ESTE** | **New York Stock Exchange** |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.**

On March 8, 2023, Earthstone Energy, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and they shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On March 8, 2023, the Company posted to its website a company presentation (the "Presentation Materials") that management intends to use from time to time. The Company may use the Presentation Materials, possibly with modifications, in presentations to current and potential investors, lenders, creditors, vendors, customers and others with an interest in the Company and its business.

The information contained in the Presentation Materials is summary information that should be considered in the context of the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other public announcements that the Company may make by press release or otherwise from time to time. The Presentation Materials speak as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. While the Company may elect to update the Presentation Materials in the future or reflect events and circumstances occurring or existing after the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. The Presentation Materials are furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K furnished pursuant to Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and they

shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. By filing this Current Report on Form 8-K and furnishing this information pursuant to Item 7.01, the Company makes no admission as to the materiality of any information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.2, that is required to be disclosed solely by Regulation FD.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Exhibits</u>.

The following exhibits are included with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

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|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit No.** | **Description** |
| 99.1 | <u>[Press Release dated March](ex991q42022earningsrelease.htm)[8](ex991q42022earningsrelease.htm)[, 202](ex991q42022earningsrelease.htm)[3](ex991q42022earningsrelease.htm)[.](ex991q42022earningsrelease.htm)</u> |
| 99.2 | <u>[Presentation Materials dated March](exhibit992-20230308x4q22.htm)[8](exhibit992-20230308x4q22.htm)[, 202](exhibit992-20230308x4q22.htm)[3](exhibit992-20230308x4q22.htm)[.](exhibit992-20230308x4q22.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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**SIGNATURE**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **EARTHSTONE ENERGY, INC.** | **EARTHSTONE ENERGY, INC.** |
| Date: | March 8, 2023 | By: | /s/ Tony Oviedo |
|  |  |  | Tony Oviedo |
|  |  |  | *Executive Vice President - Accounting and Administration* |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**![logo03a.jpg](logo03a.jpg)

**Earthstone Energy, Inc. Reports**

**2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results**

**The Woodlands, Texas, March 8, 2023** – Earthstone Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ESTE) ("Earthstone", the "Company", "we" or "us"), today announced financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.

**<u>Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Repurchased 3 million shares of Class A Common Stock for $43.7 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net income<sup>(1)</sup> of $185.2 million and Adjusted net income<sup>(2)</sup> of $147.2 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Adjusted EBITDAX<sup>(2)</sup> of $338.0 million, up 296% compared to Q4 2021

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net cash provided by operating activities of $315.7 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Free Cash Flow<sup>(2)</sup> of $134.5 million, up 372% compared to Q4 2021

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Reduced debt under our revolving credit facility by $121.6 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Average daily production of 104,766 Boepd<sup>(3)</sup>, up 246% compared to Q4 2021

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Capital expenditures of $181.9 million

**<u>Full Year 2022 Highlights</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Closed the Titus, Bighorn and Chisholm acquisitions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net income<sup>(1)</sup> of $650.6 million and Adjusted net income<sup>(2)</sup> of $586.0 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Adjusted EBITDAX<sup>(2)</sup> of $1.1 billion, up 347% year over year

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net cash provided by operating activities of $1.0 billion

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Free Cash Flow<sup>(2)</sup> of $508.5 million, up 377% year over year

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Average daily production of 78,167 Boepd<sup>(3)</sup>, up 215% year over year

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Capital expenditures of $530.6 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)Net income (GAAP) represents the consolidated earnings of Net Income attributable to Earthstone Energy, Inc, and Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest. The related consolidated weighted average shares outstanding of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are 142.1 million and 130.6 million, on an as-converted basis, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022 ("Adjusted Diluted Shares", as reconciled in "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section below), respectively. All shares of our Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding are held by the noncontrolling interest group.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)Represents reported sales volumes.

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**<u>Management Comments</u>**

Robert J. Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Earthstone stated, "During the fourth quarter and throughout the year, our team has performed exceptionally well and set new Company records. For the full year, we delivered record production levels, Adjusted EBITDAX, and generated over $500 million of Free Cash Flow. We are also focused on debt-adjusted per share growth in production and reserve value and are pleased to be delivering strong growth on these key measures, as outlined in our investor presentation. As previously released, our team delivered very strong operating results in the fourth quarter with daily production approaching 105,000 Boepd, and with oil production exceeding the mid-point of our guidance range by nine percent."

"We also advanced our Permian Basin consolidation strategy in 2022, completing three significant accretive acquisitions totaling $2 billion while still managing to reduce leverage, ending 2022 with a last quarter annualized leverage ratio of 0.8x. These material transactions increased our scale, lowered our per unit cost structure, and deepened our high-quality inventory, which now stands at over ten years."

"As we move into 2023, we remain focused on generating substantial free cash flow, reducing debt to improve our already strong balance sheet, and looking for accretive acquisitions. We have built a sizable and resilient Company and believe our intrinsic value per share significantly exceeds our current share price, offering a compelling value proposition for our current and future shareholders."

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**<u>Selected Financial Data (unaudited)</u>**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **($000s except where noted)** | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Years Ended** | **Years Ended** |
| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| Total revenues | $494958 | $144016 | $1695154 | $419643 |
| Lease operating expense | 82541 | 13742 | 230515 | 49321 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative expense (excluding stock-based compensation) | 13347 | 6329 | 38806 | 20908 |
| Stock-based compensation | 20257 | 10393 | 35369 | 21014 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative expense | $33604 | $16722 | $74175 | $41922 |
| Net income | $185157 | $69055 | $650617 | $61506 |
| Adjusted EBITDAX<sup>(1)</sup> | $338002 | $85327 | $1107759 | $247880 |
| Production<sup>(2)</sup>: |  |  |  |  |
| Oil (MBbls) | 4297 | 1187 | 11866 | 4381 |
| Gas (MMcf) | 17825 | 5015 | 54392 | 14505 |
| NGL (MBbls) | 2370 | 760 | 7599 | 2257 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total (MBoe)<sup>(3)</sup> | 9638 | 2782 | 28531 | 9055 |
| Average Daily Production (Boepd) | 104766 | 30244 | 78167 | 24809 |
| Average Prices: |  |  |  |  |
| Oil ($/Bbl) | 83.29 | 77.02 | 93.91 | 67.83 |
| Gas ($/Mcf) | 3.97 | 4.77 | 5.59 | 3.50 |
| NGL ($/Bbl) | 27.93 | 37.80 | 36.45 | 31.76 |
| Total ($/Boe) | 51.35 | 51.76 | 59.41 | 46.34 |
| Adj. for Realized Derivatives Settlements: |  |  |  |  |
| Oil ($/Bbl) | 78.54 | 55.85 | 81.67 | 52.32 |
| Gas ($/Mcf) | 3.65 | 3.66 | 4.66 | 2.89 |
| NGL ($/Bbl) | 27.93 | 37.80 | 36.45 | 31.76 |
| Total ($/Boe) | 48.64 | 40.73 | 52.55 | 37.86 |
| Operating Margin per Boe |  |  |  |  |
| Average realized price | $51.35 | $51.76 | $59.41 | $46.34 |
| Lease operating expense | 8.56 | 4.94 | 8.08 | 5.45 |
| Production and ad valorem taxes | 3.67 | 3.23 | 4.31 | 2.92 |
| Operating margin per Boe<sup>(1)</sup> | 39.12 | 43.59 | 47.02 | 37.97 |
| Realized hedge settlements | (2.71) | (11.03) | (6.86) | (8.48) |
| Operating margin per Boe (including realized hedge settlements) | $36.41 | $32.56 | $40.16 | $29.49 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)Represents reported sales volumes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)Barrels of oil equivalent have been calculated on the basis of six thousand cubic feet (Mcf) of natural gas equals one barrel of oil equivalent (Boe).

**<u>Liquidity Update</u>**

As of December 31, 2022, we had $520.1 million of long-term debt outstanding under our senior secured credit facility ("Credit Facility"), including the term loan tranche of $250 million, with elected commitments of $1.2 billion, resulting in available borrowings of approximately $679.9 million. As of December 31, 2022, our borrowing base was $1.85 billion.

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**<u>2023 Guidance</u>**

The Company reaffirms its guidance released on February 16, 2023 as presented below.

The Company's 2023 capital budget of $725-$775 million assumes a continuous five-rig program consisting of three rigs in the Delaware Basin and two rigs in the Midland Basin. This program is expected to result in the drilling of 82 gross / 62.7 net operated wells and participation in 1.4 net non-operated wells. The Company estimates production for 2023 to average 96,000 - 104,000 Boepd (~44% oil).

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Production Guidance** | **FY 2023** | |
| Production (Boepd) | 96000 – 104000 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;% Oil | ~ 44% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;% Liquids | ~ 69% |  |
| **Operating Costs** | **FY 2023** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lease Operating Expense ($/Boe) | $8.25 – $9.00 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Prod. and Ad Val. Taxes (% of Revenue) | 7.25% – 7.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash G&A ($mm) | $50 – $55 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Current Income Taxes at $75/bbl $3/MMBtu ($mm) | $15 – $25 |  |
| **2023 Capital Expenditures** | **Capex ($mm)** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Op. D&C Capex - Delaware Basin | $335 – $360 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Op. D&C Capex - Midland Basin | $300 – $320 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Operated D&C Capex | $635 – $680 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Non-Operated D&C Capex | $18 – $20 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Non-D&C Capex | $72 – $75 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Capital Expenditures | $725 – $775 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**2023 Wells by Area** | **Spud<br>(Gross/Net)** | **POP**<sup>(1)</sup><br>**(Gross/Net)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Delaware Wells | 45/31.8 | 44/30.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Midland Wells | 37/30.9 | 35/29.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Non-Op Wells | 12/1.4 | 16/2.3 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)POP is defined as put on production.

**<u>Capital Expenditures</u>**

During 2022, we incurred capital expenditures of approximately $530.6 million, on an accrual basis, primarily consisting of drilling and completion costs. The Company's 2023 capital budget of $725-775 million assumes a five-rig program consisting of two rigs operating in the Midland Basin and three rigs operating in the Delaware Basin. This program is expected to result in the spudding of 82 gross / 62.7 net operated wells and bringing 79 gross / 59.7 net operated wells online and spudding 1.4 net non-operated wells and bringing 2.3 net non-operated wells online in 2023.

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**<u>Hedge Position</u>**

*Hedging Activities*

The following table sets forth our outstanding derivative contracts at December 31, 2022. When aggregating multiple contracts, the weighted average contract price is disclosed.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Period** | **Commodity** | **Volume<br>(Bbls / MMBtu)** | **Price<br>($/Bbl / $/MMBtu)** |
| 2023 | Crude Oil Swap | 1642500 | $76.94 |
| 2023 | Crude Oil Basis Swap(1) | 9488500 | $0.92 |
| 2023 | Natural Gas Swap | 3670000 | $3.52 |
| 2023 | Natural Gas Basis Swap(2) | 51100000 | $(1.67) |
| 2024 | Natural Gas Basis Swap(2) | 36600000 | $(1.05) |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)The basis differential price is between WTI Midland Argus Crude and the WTI NYMEX.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)The basis differential price is between W. Texas (WAHA) and the Henry Hub NYMEX.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Costless Collars** | **Costless Collars** | **Costless Collars** | |
|<br>**Period** | **Commodity** | **Volume<br>(Bbls / MMBtu)** | **Bought Floor<br>($/Bbl / $/MMBtu)** | **Sold Ceiling<br>($/Bbl / $/MMBtu)** |
| 2023 | Crude Oil Costless Collar | 2080500 | $63.33 | $82.83 |
| 2023 | Natural Gas Costless Collar | 22188000 | $3.82 | $7.44 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Deferred Premium Puts** | **Deferred Premium Puts** | **Deferred Premium Puts** | **Deferred Premium Puts** |
|<br>**Period** | **Commodity** | **Volume<br>(Bbls / MMBtu)** | **$/Bbl (Put Price)** | **$/Bbl (Net of Premium)** |
| 2023 | Crude Oil | 1931500 | $69.53 | $64.12 |

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The following tables set forth our outstanding derivative contracts at March 1, 2023. When aggregating multiple contracts, the weighted average contract price is disclosed.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Price Swaps** | **Price Swaps** | **Price Swaps** |
|<br>**Period** | **Commodity** | **Volume<br>(Bbls / MMBtu)** | **Weighted Average Price<br>($/Bbl / $/MMBtu)** |
| 2023 | Crude Oil | 1377000 | $76.94 |
| 2023 | Crude Oil Basis Swap (1) | 7925000 | $0.92 |
| 2023 | Natural Gas | 3670000 | $3.35 |
| 2023 | Natural Gas Basis Swap (2) | 42840000 | $(1.67) |
| 2024 | Natural Gas Basis Swap (2) | 36600000 | $(1.05) |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)The basis differential price is between WTI Midland Crude and the WTI NYMEX.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)The basis differential price is between W. Texas (WAHA) and the Henry Hub NYMEX.

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Costless Collars** | **Costless Collars** | **Costless Collars** | **Costless Collars** |
|<br>**Period** | **Commodity** | **Volume<br>(Bbls / MMBtu)** | **Bought Floor<br>($/Bbl / $/MMBtu)** | **Sold Ceiling<br>($/Bbl / $/MMBtu)** |
| 2023 | Crude Oil Costless Collar | 2356200 | $62.47 | $87.56 |
| 2023 | Natural Gas Costless Collar | 17190700 | $3.54 | $6.33 |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Deferred Premium Puts** | **Deferred Premium Puts** | **Deferred Premium Puts** | **Deferred Premium Puts** |
|<br>**Period** | **Commodity** | **Volume<br>(Bbls / MMBtu)** | **$/Bbl (Put Price)** | **$/Bbl (Net of Premium)** |
| 2023 | Crude Oil | 1559800 | $69.61 | $64.19 |

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**<u>Conference Call Details</u>**

Earthstone is hosting a conference call on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern (10:00 a.m. Central) to discuss the Company's operations and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022 and its outlook for 2023. Prepared remarks by Robert J. Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Lumpkin, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Steven C. Collins, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

Investors and analysts are invited to participate in the call by dialing 877-407-6184 for domestic calls or 201-389-0877 for international calls, in both cases asking for the Earthstone conference call. A webcast will also be available through the Company's website (www.earthstoneenergy.com). Please select "Events & Presentations" under the "Investors" section of the Company's website and log on at least 10 minutes in advance to register.

A replay of the call will be available on the Company's website and by telephone until 11:00 a.m. Eastern (10:00 a.m. Central), Thursday, March 23, 2023. The number for the replay is 877-660-6853 for domestic calls or 201-612-7415 for international calls, using Replay ID: 13735904.

**<u>About Earthstone Energy, Inc.</u>**

Earthstone Energy, Inc. is a growth-oriented, independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, development and operation of oil and natural gas properties. The Company's primary assets are located in the Midland Basin in West Texas and the Delaware Basin in New Mexico. Earthstone is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "ESTE." For more information, visit the Company's website at www.earthstoneenergy.com.

**<u>Forward-Looking Statements</u>**

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words such as "expects," "believes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "guidance," "target," "potential," "possible," or "probable" or statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "will," "should," or "could" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and analyses made by Earthstone and its management in light of experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors appropriate under the circumstances that involve various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, those set forth in Earthstone's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Earthstone undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

**<u>Contact</u>**

Clay Jeansonne

Investor Relations

Earthstone Energy, Inc.

1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 300

The Woodlands, TX 77380

713-379-3080

cjeansonne@earthstoneenergy.com

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**EARTHSTONE ENERGY, INC.**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)**

***(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)***

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| **ASSETS** | **2022** | **2021** |
| **Current assets:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash | $— | $4013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids revenues | 161531 | 50575 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Joint interest billings and other, net of allowance of $19 and $19 at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively | 34549 | 2930 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative asset | 31331 | 1348 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 18854 | 2549 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total current assets** | 246265 | 61415 |
| **Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proved properties | 3987901 | 1625367 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unproved properties | 282589 | 222025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land | 5482 | 5382 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total oil and gas properties | 4275972 | 1852774 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization | (619196) | (395625) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net oil and gas properties | 3656776 | 1457149 |
| **Other noncurrent assets:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Office and other equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $5,273 and $4,547 at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively | 5394 | 1986 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative asset | 9117 | 157 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease right-of-use assets | 4569 | 1795 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other noncurrent assets | 15280 | 33865 |
| **TOTAL ASSETS** | $3937401 | $1556367 |
| **LIABILITIES AND EQUITY** |  |  |
| **Current liabilities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | $91815 | $31397 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revenues and royalties payable | 163368 | 36189 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses | 80942 | 31704 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset retirement obligation | 948 | 395 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative liability | 14053 | 45310 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advances | 7312 | 4088 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease liability | 842 | 681 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finance lease liability | 802 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other current liability | 16202 | 851 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total current liabilities** | 376284 | 150615 |
| **Noncurrent liabilities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt | 1053879 | 320000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset retirement obligation | 29611 | 15471 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative liability |  | 571 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred tax liability | 138336 | 15731 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease liability | 3889 | 1276 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finance lease liability | 876 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other noncurrent liabilities | 10509 | 6442 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total noncurrent liabilities** | 1237100 | 359491 |

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| **Equity:** | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, none authorized, issued or outstanding |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 105,547,139 and 53,467,307 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively | 106 | 53 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class B Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 34,259,641 and 34,344,532 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively | 34 | 34 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid-in capital | 1346463 | 718181 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | 292711 | (159774) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Earthstone Energy, Inc. equity** | 1639314 | 558494 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Noncontrolling interest** | 684703 | 487767 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total equity** | 2324017 | 1046261 |
| **TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY** | $3937401 | $1556367 |

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**EARTHSTONE ENERGY, INC.**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)**

***(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)***

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Years Ended** | **Years Ended** |
| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| **REVENUES** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil | $357923 | $91389 | $1114343 | $297177 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas | 70826 | 23899 | 303846 | 50809 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids | 66209 | 28728 | 276965 | 71657 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total revenues** | 494958 | 144016 | 1695154 | 419643 |
| **OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease operating expense | 82541 | 13742 | 230515 | 49321 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Production and ad valorem taxes | 35325 | 8981 | 123054 | 26409 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 110144 | 28874 | 301813 | 106367 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative expense | 33604 | 16722 | 74175 | 41922 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transaction costs | (3870) | 1969 | 8248 | 4875 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accretion of asset retirement obligation | 789 | 149 | 2652 | 1065 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exploration expense | 152 | 15 | 2492 | 341 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total operating costs and expenses** | 258685 | 70452 | 742949 | 230300 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Loss) gain on sale of oil and gas properties, net | (903) | (2) | 13900 | 738 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Income from operations** | 235370 | 73562 | 966105 | 190081 |
| **OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | (23890) | (3128) | (66821) | (10796) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain (loss) on derivative contracts, net | 15994 | 805 | (125107) | (116761) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income, net | 426 | 18 | 856 | 841 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total other (expense) income** | (7470) | (2305) | (191072) | (126716) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Income before income taxes** | 227900 | 71257 | 775033 | 63365 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | (42743) | (2202) | (124416) | (1859) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | 185157 | 69055 | 650617 | 61506 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest** | 55535 | 29285 | 198132 | 26022 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income attributable to Earthstone Energy, Inc.** | $129622 | $39770 | $452485 | $35484 |
| Net income per common share attributable to Earthstone Energy, Inc.: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $1.23 | $0.76 | $5.12 | $0.75 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $1.20 | $0.72 | $4.83 | $0.71 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | 105754182 | 52401448 | 88349088 | 47169948 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | 107877979 | 55365519 | 96328217 | 49952093 |

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**EARTHSTONE ENERGY, INC.**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)**

***(In thousands)***

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
| | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| **Cash flows from operating activities:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income (loss) | $650617 | $61506 | $(29434) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment of proved and unproved oil and gas properties |  |  | 46878 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 301813 | 106367 | 96414 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accretion of asset retirement obligations | 2652 | 1065 | 307 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment of goodwill |  |  | 17620 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of oil and gas properties, net | (13900) | (738) | (204) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of office and other equipment | (321) | (140) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Settlement of asset retirement obligations | (910) | (185) | (195) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loss (gain) on derivative contracts, net | 125107 | 116761 | (59899) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating portion of net cash (paid) received in settlement of derivative contracts | (195876) | (75966) | 56044 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 35369 | 21014 | 10054 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income taxes | 122605 | 1859 | (657) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of deferred financing costs | 5529 | 856 | 322 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in assets and liabilities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | (168314) | (19061) | 11914 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets | (16282) | 58 | (203) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 68726 | 9293 | 481 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase (decrease) in revenues and royalties payable | 98840 | 5985 | (8323) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase (decrease) in advances | 3224 | 2200 | (9617) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net cash provided by operating activities** | 1018879 | 230874 | 131502 |
| **Cash flows from investing activities:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition of oil and gas properties (net of cash acquired) | (1523813) | (311324) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additions to oil and gas properties | (491836) | (114521) | (88097) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additions to office and other equipment | (2133) | (1365) | (114) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sales of oil and gas properties | 49546 | 975 | 414 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net cash used in investing activities** | (1968236) | (426235) | (87797) |
| **Cash flows from financing activities:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from borrowings under Credit Agreement | 3096013 | 744132 | 136056 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of borrowings under Credit Agreement | (3145877) | (539132) | (191056) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from issuance of 8% Senior Notes due 2027, net | 537256 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from term loan | 244191 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from issuance Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, net of offering costs of $674 | 279326 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid to repurchase Class A Common Stock | (43937) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid related to the exchange and cancellation of Class A Common Stock | (5829) | (4144) | (836) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid for finance leases | (649) | (70) | (130) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred financing costs | (15150) | (2906) | (67) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities** | 945344 | 197880 | (56033) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash | (4013) | 2519 | (12328) |
| Cash at beginning of period | 4013 | 1494 | 13822 |
| Cash at end of period | $— | $4013 | $1494 |

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**Earthstone Energy, Inc. <br>Non-GAAP Financial Measures<br>Unaudited**

The non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted Diluted Shares, Adjusted EBITDAX, Adjusted Net Income, Free Cash Flow and Operating Margin per Boe, as defined and presented below, are intended to provide readers with meaningful information that supplements our financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Further, these non-GAAP measures should only be considered in conjunction with financial statements and disclosures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures, such as net income or loss, operating income or loss or any other GAAP measure of financial position or results of operations. Adjusted EBITDAX and Adjusted Net Income are presented herein and reconciled from the GAAP measure of net income because of its wide acceptance by the investment community as a financial indicator.

**I. Adjusted EBITDAX**

The non-GAAP financial measure of Adjusted EBITDAX (as defined below), as calculated by us below, is intended to provide readers with consolidated and meaningful information that supplements our financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Further, this non-GAAP measure should only be considered in conjunction with financial statements and disclosures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures, such as net income or loss, operating income or loss or any other GAAP measure of financial position or results of operations. Adjusted EBITDAX is presented herein and reconciled from the GAAP measure of net income (loss) because of its wide acceptance by the investment community as a financial indicator.

We define "Adjusted EBITDAX" as net income plus, when applicable, accretion of asset retirement obligations; impairment expense; depletion, depreciation and amortization; interest expense, net; transaction costs; loss (gain) on sale of oil and gas properties, net; exploration expense; unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts; stock-based compensation (non-cash and expected to settle in cash); and income tax expense.

Our Adjusted EBITDAX measure provides additional information that may be used to better understand our operations. Adjusted EBITDAX is one of several metrics that we use as a supplemental financial measurement in the evaluation of our business and should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income as an indicator of operating performance. Certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDAX are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance, such as a company's cost of capital and tax structure, as well as the historic cost of depreciable and depletable assets. Adjusted EBITDAX, as used by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We believe that Adjusted EBITDAX is a widely followed measure of operating performance and is one of many metrics used by our management team and by other users of our consolidated financial statements. For example, Adjusted EBITDAX can be used to assess our operating performance and return on capital in comparison to other independent exploration and production companies without regard to financial or capital structure and to assess the financial performance of our assets and our company without regard to capital structure or historical cost basis.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDAX for the periods indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| ($000s) | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Years Ended** | **Years Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| **Net income** | $185157 | $69055 | $650617 | $61506 |
| Accretion of asset retirement obligations | 789 | 149 | 2652 | 1065 |
| Depletion, depreciation and amortization | 110144 | 28874 | 301813 | 106367 |
| Interest expense, net | 23890 | 3128 | 66821 | 10796 |
| Transaction costs | (3870) | 1969 | 8248 | 4875 |
| Loss (gain) on sale of oil and gas properties, net | 903 | 2 | (13900) | (738) |
| Exploration expense | 152 | 15 | 2492 | 341 |
| Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts | (42163) | (30460) | (70769) | 40795 |
| Stock-based compensation<sup>(1)</sup> | 20257 | 10393 | 35369 | 21014 |
| Income tax expense | 42743 | 2202 | 124416 | 1859 |
| **Adjusted EBITDAX** | $**338002** | $**85327** | $**1107759** | $**247880** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)Consists of expense for non-cash equity awards and cash-based liability awards that are expected to be settled in cash. No cash-based liability awards were settled in cash during 2021. On February 8, 2023, cash-based liability awards were settled in the amount of $14.5 million. On February 9, 2022, cash-based liability awards were settled in the amount of $8.1 million. Stock-based compensation is included in General and administrative expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

**II. Adjusted Diluted Shares**

We define "Adjusted Diluted Shares" as the weighted average shares of Class A Common Stock - Diluted outstanding plus the weighted average shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding.

Our Adjusted Diluted Shares measure provides a consolidated and comparable per share measurement when presenting results such as Adjusted EBITDAX and Adjusted Net Income that include the interests of both Income attributable to Earthstone and the Income attributable to noncontrolling interest. Adjusted Diluted Shares is used in calculating several metrics that we use as supplemental financial measurements in the evaluation of our business, none of which should be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income as an indicator of operating performance.

Adjusted Diluted Shares for the periods indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Years Ended** | **Years Ended** |
| | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
| | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| Class A Common Stock - Diluted | 107877979 | 55365519 | 96328217 | 49952093 |
| Class B Common Stock | 34260337 | 34349183 | 34278075 | 34407211 |
| **Adjusted Diluted Shares** | **142138316** | **89714702** | **130606292** | **84359304** |

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**III. Net Income and Adjusted Net Income**

We define "Adjusted Net Income" as net income plus, when applicable, unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts; impairment expense; loss (gain) on sale of oil and gas properties; transaction costs; and the associated changes in estimated income tax.

Our Adjusted Net Income measure provides consolidated additional information that may be used to further understand our operations. Adjusted Net Income is one of several metrics that we use as a supplemental financial measurement in the evaluation of our business and should not be considered as an alternative to, or more

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meaningful than, net income as an indicator of operating performance. Certain items excluded from Adjusted Net Income are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance, such as a company's cost of capital and tax structure, as well as the historic cost of depreciable and depletable assets. Adjusted Net Income, as used by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We believe that Adjusted Net Income is a widely followed measure of operating performance and is one of many metrics used by our management team and by other users of our consolidated financial statements. For example, Adjusted Net Income can be used to assess our operating performance and return on capital in comparison to other independent exploration and production companies without regard to financial or capital structure and to assess the financial performance of our assets and our company without regard to capital structure or historical cost basis.

The following table provides a reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Adjusted Net Income for the periods indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| ($000s, except per share data) | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Years Ended** | **Years Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| **Net income** | $185157 | $69055 | $650617 | $61506 |
| Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts | (42163) | (30460) | (70769) | 40795 |
| Loss (gain) on sale of oil and gas properties | 903 | 2 | (13900) | (738) |
| Transaction costs | (3870) | 1969 | 8248 | 4875 |
| Income tax effect of the above | 7221 | 473 | 11832 | (1015) |
| **Adjusted Net Income** | $**147248** | $**41039** | $**586028** | $**105423** |
| Adjusted Diluted Shares | 142138316 | 89714702 | 130606292 | 84359304 |
| **Adjusted Net Income per Adjusted Diluted Share** | $**1.04** | $**0.46** | $**4.49** | $**1.25** |

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**IV. Free Cash Flow**

Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that we use as an indicator of our ability to fund our development activities and reduce our leverage. We define Free Cash Flow as Net cash provided by operating activities; less (1) Settlement of asset retirement obligations, Gain on sale of office and other equipment, Amortization of deferred financing costs and Change in assets and liabilities from the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; plus (2) Transaction costs, Exploration expense and the current portion of Income tax benefit (expense) from the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; less (3) Capital expenditures (accrual basis). Alternatively, Free Cash Flow could be defined as Adjusted EBITDAX (defined above), less interest expense, less the current portion of income tax expense, less accrual-based capital expenditures.

Management believes that Free Cash Flow, which measures our ability to generate additional cash from our business operations, is an important financial measure for use in evaluating the Company's financial performance. Free Cash Flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, consolidated net income as a measure of our performance and net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.

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Free Cash Flow for the periods indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| ($000s) | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Years Ended** | **Years Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $315710 | $83564 | $1018879 | $230874 |
| Adjustments - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Settlement of asset retirement obligations | 246 | 82 | 910 | 185 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of office and other equipment | 169 | 26 | 321 | 140 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of deferred financing costs | (1806) | (275) | (5529) | (856) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in assets and liabilities | 5782 | (3182) | 13806 | 1525 |
| Adjustments - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transaction costs | (3870) | 1969 | 8248 | 4875 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exploration expense | 152 | 15 | 2492 | 341 |
| Capital expenditures (accrual basis) | (181884) | (53702) | (530596) | (130492) |
| **Free Cash Flow** | $**134499** | $**28497** | $**508531** | $**106592** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| ($000s) | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** | **Years Ended** | **Years Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
| Adjusted EBITDAX | $338002 | $85327 | $1107759 | $247880 |
| Interest expense, net | (23890) | (3128) | (66821) | (10796) |
| Current portion of income tax benefit (expense) | 2271 |  | (1811) |  |
| Capital expenditures (accrual basis) | (181884) | (53702) | (530596) | (130492) |
| **Free Cash Flow** | $**134499** | $**28497** | $**508531** | $**106592** |

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**V. Operating Margin per Boe and Operating Margin per Boe (including realized hedge settlements)**

Operating Margin per Boe is a non-GAAP financial measure that we use to evaluate our operating performance on a per Boe basis. We define Operating Margin per Boe as average realized price per Boe minus lease operating expense per BOE and production and ad valorem taxes per Boe. Operating Margin per Boe (including realized hedge settlements) is calculated as the sum of Operating Margin per Boe and Realized hedge settlements per Boe.

Our Operating Margin per Boe measure provides additional information that may be used to further understand our operating margins. We use Operating Margin per Boe as a supplemental financial measurement in the evaluation of our operational performance. We believe that investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that our management uses in evaluating our results. Operating Margin per Boe should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income as an indicator of operating performance. Operating Margin per Boe, as used by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

## Exhibit 99.2

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Disclaimer Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of words such as "expects," "believes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "guidance," "target," "potential," "possible," or "probable" or statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "will," "should," or "could" be taken, occur or be achieved. The forward-looking statements include statements about the expected benefits of Earthstone Energy, Inc. ("ESTE," "Earthstone" or the "Company") and its stockholders from Earthstone's recent acquisitions of oil and gas properties, the expected future reserves, production, financial position, business strategy, revenues, earnings, free cash flow, costs, capital expenditures and debt levels of the Company, and plans and objectives of management for future operations. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and analyses made by Earthstone and its management in light of experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to expectations is subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: Earthstone's ability to successfully integrate the oil and gas properties it has recently acquired and achieve anticipated benefits from them; risks relating to any unforeseen liabilities of Earthstone or the oil and gas properties it has recently acquired; declines in oil, natural gas liquids or natural gas prices; developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict; the level of success in exploration, development and production activities; adverse weather conditions that may negatively impact development or production activities; the timing of exploration and development expenditures; inaccuracies of reserve estimates or assumptions underlying them; revisions to reserve estimates as a result of changes in commodity prices; impacts to financial statements as a result of impairment writedowns; risks related to level of indebtedness and periodic redeterminations of the borrowing base under the Company's credit facility; Earthstone's ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to fund all or portions of its future capital expenditures budget or to support a shareholder return program; Earthstone's ability to obtain external capital to finance exploration and development operations and acquisitions; the impacts of hedging on results of operations; uninsured or underinsured losses resulting from oil and natural gas operations; competition for assets, equipment, materials and qualified people; supply chain disruptions; constraints or downtime on midstream assets servicing Earthstone's oil and gas production; Earthstone's ability to replace oil and natural gas reserves; any loss of senior management or technical personnel; regulatory matters, including environmental regulations; oilfield service cost inflation; social, market and regulatory efforts to address climate change; and the direct and indirect impact on most or all of the foregoing on the COVID-19 pandemic or future variants. Earthstone's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, recent current reports on Form 8- K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings discuss some of the important risk factors identified that may affect Earthstone's business, results of operations, and financial condition. The forward-looking statements included in this presentation speak only as of the date of this presentation and Earthstone undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. . This presentation contains estimates of Earthstone's future Adjusted EBITDAX, Free Cash Flow and 2023 production, capital expenditures and expense guidance. The actual levels of production, capital expenditures and operating expenses may be higher or lower than these estimates due to, among other things, uncertainty in drilling schedules, oil and natural gas prices, changes in market demand for hydrocarbons and unanticipated delays in production and well completions. These estimates are based on numerous assumptions. All or any of these assumptions may not prove to be accurate, which could result in actual results differing materially from estimates. No assurance can be made that any new wells will produce in line with historical performance, or that existing wells will continue to produce in line with Earthstone's expectations. Earthstone's ability to fund its 2023 and future capital budgets is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including volatility in commodity prices and the potential for unanticipated production and completion delays and increases in costs associated with drilling, production and transportation. Use of Non-GAAP Information This presentation includes financial measures that are not in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") such as PV-10, free cash flow and Adjusted EBITDAX. Such non-GAAP measures are not alternatives to GAAP measures, and you should not consider these non-GAAP measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. For additional disclosure regarding such non-GAAP measures, including reconciliations to their most directly comparable GAAP measure, please refer to the Appendix or to Earthstone's press release for the year ended December 31, 2022. Cautionary Note on Reserves and Resource Estimates The SEC permits oil and gas companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only proved, probable and possible reserves. Any reserve estimates provided in this presentation that are not specifically designated as being estimates of proved reserves may include estimated reserves or locations not necessarily calculated in accordance with, or contemplated by, the SEC's latest reserve reporting guidelines. You are urged to consider closely the oil and gas disclosures in our 2022 Form 10-K and our other reports and filings with the SEC. Industry and Market Data This presentation has been prepared by Earthstone and includes market data and other statistical information from third-party sources, including independent industry publications, government publications or other published independent sources. Although Earthstone believes these third-party sources are reliable as of their respective dates, Earthstone has not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of this information. Some data are also based on Earthstone's good faith estimates, which are derived from its review of internal sources as well as the third-party sources described above. 2

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High Free Cash Flow Generation with Modest Reinvestment Needs Modest cash flow needed to maintain production levels, creates robust free cash flow generation1 Top Basins / Long Inventory Life Delaware Basin and Midland Basin asset base with ~10 years of high quality inventory life The New Earthstone: Significantly Larger Scale, Same Core Values 3 1. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as Adjusted EBITDAX less interest expense, less the current portion of income tax expense, less accrual-based capital expenditures. See Appendix for reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures. 2. Based on 12/31/22 Total Debt divided by Annualized 4Q22 Adjusted EBITDAX. Greater Efficiency from Increased Critical Mass Seven acquisitions since early 2021 increased production by >5x and improved cost and operating efficiencies Low Leverage Achieved year-end 2022 leverage of 0.8x² Commitment & Focus "Do the right thing" commitment to stakeholders, employees and environment Shareholder Returns "New Earthstone" provides opportunities to consider further shareholder returns

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Texas New Mexico A Much Larger Earthstone: Corporate Snapshot 4Note: See Appendix for footnotes. Earthstone Acreage Permian Basin Area MIDLAND BASIN DELAWARE BASIN Select Operational Data 352 MMBoe Estimated Proved Reserves1 $4.6 Billion Proved PV-10 at Strip1 104,766 Boe/d (45% Oil) 4Q22 Production ~212,000 Permian Net Acres Select Financial Data 0.8x 4Q22 LQA Leverage² ~850 Gross Operated Drilling Locations3 Stock Price (3/3/23) $15.14 Market Cap $2.1 B YE22 Net Debt $1.1 B Enterprise Value $3.2 B Shares Outstanding (3/2/23) 140.4 MM YE22 Undrawn Revolver $680 MM

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Proven Permian Consolidator Invested over $2.0 Billion in 3 Significant Delaware and Midland Basin Acquisitions Production Growth Strong well results and operational performance drove estimated production to more than 104,000 Boepd (45% oil) in 4Q22 Proved Reserves Growth Increased Proved Reserves volume by ~150%1 2022 Key Accomplishments 5 Shareholder Returns Repurchased ~2% of Outstanding Shares in 4Q22 Strong Balance Sheet Maintained Strong Balance Sheet with LQA Leverage of 0.8x2 Record Financial Results Adjusted EBITDAX of $1.1 billion; Free Cash Flow of over $500 million³ Significant step-change in 2022 positions Earthstone for substantial opportunities to enhance existing Permian asset base and generate shareholder value 1. Total estimated proved reserves as of 1/1/23 using SEC pricing. 2. Based on 12/31/22 Total Debt divided by Annualized 4Q22 Adjusted EBITDAX. 3. Adjusted EBITDAX and Free Cash Flow are non-GAAP financial measures. See Appendix for definitions and reconciliations.

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Value Accretion to Shareholders 6 1. Based on 12/31/22 Total Debt divided by Annualized 4Q22 Adjusted EBITDAX. 2. Total debt-adjusted shares is calculated as share count as of year-end date (YE22 as of 3/2/22) plus the quotient of net debt at year-end and closing share price as of year-end date. Share prices were $5.33, $10.94, $14.23 for YE20, YE21 and YE22, respectively. 3. Proved reserves value based on SEC pricing for each respective year. Accretion to shareholders while maintaining low leverage (0.8x Debt/Last-Quarter-Annualized EBITDAX at YE22)¹ $5.47 $17.00 $21.28 YE20 YE21 YE22 Proved Reserves Value per Debt-Adjusted Share²,³ 63.0 93.8 179.8 YE20 YE21 YE22 Last-Quarter-Annualized Production per Debt-Adjusted Share (Mboe per Share)²

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$0.5 B 79 MMBoe $2.0 B 148 MMBoe $7.8 B 368 MMBoe $4.6 B 352 MMBoe¹ $3.2 B YE20 SEC Pricing YE21 SEC Pricing YE22 SEC Pricing 1/1/23 Reserves 12/30/22 Strip¹ Enterprise Value PUD PD Shareholder Value Accretion Reflected in Significant Proved Reserves Growth 7 Proved Strip PV-10 Uplift from YE20 With estimated PD reserves composing ~71% of the total proved reserves value In Proved Reserves Value at Strip Based on common shares outstanding and net debt2 >9x ~$25 per share Estimated Proved Developed Value at Strip Current PD reserves value is significantly higher than current enterprise value1 ~$3.6B Robust Value Growth in Proved Reserves With Majority Coming from Proved Developed Reserves Additions 1. Estimated PD reserves value of $3.6 billion as of 1/01/23 at NYMEX strip pricing as of 12/30/22. See Appendix for additional details. 2. Calculated as 1/1/23 estimated proved reserves value at NYMEX strip pricing as of 12/30/22 less net debt and divided by share count of ~140.4 million as of 3/2/23; net debt as of 12/31/22. Current valuation significantly below total proved reserves value Note: PV-10 is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Appendix for reconciliation.

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Date Announced FY 2020A 12/18/20 4/1/21 10/4/21 12/16/21 1/31/22 6/28/22 Acquisitions Total Acquisition Price ($MM)(1) $182.0 $126.5 $73.2 $603.8 $860.0 $627.1 $2,473 Considera on Mix (% Cash / % Stock) 72% / 28% 65% / 35% 67% / 33% 68% / 32% 57% / 43% 92% / 8% 70% / 30% Proved Developed PV-10 ($mm) (2) $173 $153 $116 $421 $1,012 $857 $2,732 Acquired Drilling Locations(3) 70 49 - 414 49 114 696 ~15,300 ~100,000⁴ ESTE 4Q'20 IRM Tracker Foreland Chisholm Bighorn Titus 4Q22E Acquisition Success Enabling Earthstone's Step-Change in Scale • Earthstone has achieved significant scale through acquisitions in the Permian • Low decline base production profile and high quality inventory enables moderate production growth Pathway to Scale – Production (Boe/d) Note: See Appendix for footnotes. 8 ¹ ² ³ FY 2023E

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$- $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 IRM Tracker Foreland Chisholm Bighorn Titus $ in m ill io ns Conservative Valuation Methodology Leads to High Impact Acquisitions 9 Cumulative Proved Developed Reserves Value Greater Than Combined Total Purchase Price1 1. Cumulative estimated PD value based upon forward strip pricing at the time of each announced transaction. Cumulative PD PV-10 value Cumulative Purchase Price IRM Tracker Chisholm Bighorn Titus 696 Gross Operated Drilling Locations Acquired Across all six significant transactions, proved developed value of reserves has underpinned purchase price1 Undeveloped locations acquired "virtually" free as PD value of acquired properties is higher than cumulative total purchase price

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Robust Proved Developed and Inventory Profile 1P Reserves PV-10 Value as of 1/1/23¹ PV-10 Value ($MM) Proved Developed $3,615 Proved Undeveloped $947 Total Proved $4,562 • Total Proved Developed Reserves PV-10 value of ~$3.6 billion exceeds current enterprise value¹ • Over 850 high-quality gross operated drilling locations provide significant runway for future development Lea Eddy Midland/Ector Upton Reagan/Irion 1P Reserves as of 1/1/23¹ Reserves and Inventory 10 1. Represents management's estimates for reserves as of 1/1/23 utilizing NYMEX strip pricing as of 12/30/22. PV-10 is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Appendix for reconciliation. 2. Includes all locations across reserve categories. Defined as locations that are estimated to generate at least a 10% rate of return at $70/Bbl and $3.00/mmBtu. 71% 29% PD PUD 352 MMBoe Gross Operated Locations² ~850 Gross Operated Locations

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MIDLAND New Mexico Earthstone Acreage Texas Deep Inventory of High-Return Drilling Locations 11 Recent Well Results # Pad Peak IP- 30 (Boepd) Oil (%) Lateral Length (ft) WI (%) 1 Stetson 13-24 Fed Com (2 Wells) 1,042 92% ~10,325' 63% 2 Jade 34-3 Fed (2 Wells) 1,019 85% ~9,855' 52% 3 Squeeze 2 ST Com (3 Wells) 1,606 82% ~4,600' 49% 4 Whittenburg (3 Wells) 968 90% ~9,850' 100% 5 Whiskey River (3 Wells) 853 85% ~9,830' 100% 6 TSRH East 18-20 (4 Wells) 1,054 81% ~14,300' 65% 1 2 3 4 5 6 Note: The Jade 34-3 Fed – 2-Wells represents the first 35 days of production. DELAWARE

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Company Guidance 12 Note: Guidance is forward-looking information that is subject to considerable change and numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Earthstone's control. See "Forward-Looking Statements". 1. Cash G&A is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as general and administrative expenses excluding stock-based compensation. Midland Basin Delaware Basin • 2 Rigs • Spud ~37 Gross Operated Wells • Average Well Lateral Length of ~9,600 Feet • ~84% Average Working Interest • ~$300 MM-$320 MM D&C Capex • 3 Rigs • Spud ~45 Gross Operated Wells • Average Well Lateral Length of ~8,900 Feet • ~69% Average Working Interest • ~$335 MM-$360 MM D&C Capex Earthstone continues five-rig drilling program to pursue the most capital efficient, oil-weighted projects to optimize free cash flow generation and project returns Guidance FY 2023 Production (Boe/d) 96,000 - 104,000 % Oil ~44% % Liquids ~69% Total Capital Expenditures ($MM) $725 - $775 Lease Operating Expense ($/Boe) $8.25 - $9.00 Production & Ad Valorem Taxes (% of Revenue) 7.25% - 7.75% Cash G&A ($MM)¹ $50 - $55 Current Income Taxes at $75/bbl $3/mmBtu ($MM) $15 - $25

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$13.43 $14.94 $16.09 $16.20 $16.74 $17.29 $18.08 $21.90 Peer 1 Peer 2 ESTE Peer 3 Peer 4 Peer 5 Peer 6 Peer 7 Low-Cost Operator – Leader in Permian SMid-Cap Peer Group 13 Earthstone provides low-cost operational excellence across existing and recently acquired assets Permian Large-Cap Peers Permian SMid-Cap PeersESTE SMid-Cap Peer Average: $18.04 FY22 "All-in" Cash Costs Per Boe1 1. All-in cash costs are calculated as the sum of LOE, ad valorem & production taxes, transportation expense, and expensing of capitalized & non-capitalized cash G&A and interest expense expressed on a per Boe basis. Permian Large- Cap peers include FANG and PXD. Permian SMid-Cap peers include CPE, MTDR, PR, SM and VTLE. Cash G&A is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as general and administrative expenses excluding stock-based compensation.

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19% 9% 12% 8% 12% 13% 15% 16% 9% 10% 12% 14% 15% 16% 21% ESTE Peer 1 Peer 3 Peer 4 Peer 14 Peer 6 Peer 12 Peer 10 Peer 5 Peer 7 Peer 2 Peer 8 Peer 13 Peer 9 Peer 11 2.5x 5.2x 4.8x 4.7x 3.7x 3.0x 2.8x 2.0x 5.2x 4.2x 3.3x 3.1x 3.0x 3.0x 2.8x ESTE Peer 1 Peer 3 Peer 4 Peer 6 Peer 10 Peer 12 Peer 14 Peer 2 Peer 5 Peer 7 Peer 8 Peer 9 Peer 11 Peer 13 Earthstone Offers an Attractive Value Opportunity 14 Source: Company filings, press releases, Wall Street research, analyst expectations sourced from FactSet and share prices as of 3/3/23. Note: Free Cash Flow Yield is calculated by dividing Free Cash Flow by Market Capitalization. Future Adjusted EBITDAX and Free Cash Flow for Earthstone are forward-looking information that is subject to considerable change and numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Earthstone's control. See "Forward-Looking Statements". Permian Large-Cap includes FANG and PXD. Permian SMid-Cap includes CPE, MTDR, PR, SM and VTLE. Non-Permian SMid Cap includes CHRD, CIVI, CRGY, MGY, NOG, PDCE and ROCC. Enterprise Value to 2023E EBITDAX 2023E Free Cash Flow Yield • ESTE has one of the lowest EV / EBITDAX multiples and one of the highest Free Cash Flow yields Permian SMid-CapPermian Large-Cap Non-Permian SMid-Cap Permian SMid-CapPermian Large-Cap Non-Permian SMid-Cap

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Liquidity and Capital Structure Benefitting from Expanded Scale and Bond Offering 15 Significant Liquidity Supports All Potential Capital Allocation Scenarios • Borrowing Base has grown from $240 MM at YE20 to $1.85 B driven primarily by high value reserves and production additions1 • $1.2 B of elected commitments under Credit Facility maturing in 2027 • YE22 facility utilization only ~43% of current $1.2 B of elected commitments • Robust estimated PD reserves of ~$3.6 B with low corporate decline rate (~25%) support continued availability1 • $550 MM unsecured senior notes, 8% coupon, matures in 2027 1. Estimated PD reserves of ~$3.6 billion reflect proved developed reserves as of 1/1/23 utilizing NYMEX strip pricing as of 12/30/22. See Appendix for additional details. $0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 YE20 YE21 YE22 $ in m ill io ns Drawn RBL Debt Undrawn RBL Commitments Uncommitted Borrowing Base Availability

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Responsible Management of Fugitive Emissions and Flaring 16 "Do the Right Thing" approach and proactive plan driving reductions in GHG emissions and flaring 68% Reduction vs. 2020 Below peer average 2021 Flaring Intensity of 0.7% (operated gas flared / operated gas produced) 66% Note: Peers include CDEV, CPE, FANG, MTDR, PXD, SM, and VTLE. Data complied from company published data for most recent available year (2020 or 2021) and from publicly available EPA reports as of June 30, 2022. 2021 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity of 7.9 (T CO2e / Mboe) 36% Reduction vs. 2020 Below peer average 44%

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Progressing Our Sustainability Initiatives While Leading the Pack 17 Key Environmental Priorities Focus on Responsible Operatorship Minimize fugitive emissions with the installation of emission reducing equipment in conjunction with new facility construction: – Vapor Recovery Units ("VRUs") – Air compression equipment for Pneumatic Actuators – Participation in fly over surveys  Leak Detection and Repair ("LDAR") active since 2019 and complemented by FLIR imagery feedback program Target Zero Flaring: Connect natural gas pipelines ahead of flowback and first production negates need for flaring Vast majority of water disposal occurs on pipeline, reducing truck hauls and CO2 emissions 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 0.6% 0.7% 0.8% 1.0% 1.0% 1.1% 1.2% 1.3% 1.5% 1.5% 1.6% 2.1% ESTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ESTE Among the Leaders in Permian Flaring Intensity Regardless of Market Cap1,2 Earthstone Mega-Cap Permian SMID-Cap Permian Large-Cap Permian 1. Data courtesy of Rystad Energy, "Permian Flaring Intensity Report from February 2022". 2. Mega-Cap peers include BP, COP, CVX, and XOM. Large-Cap peers include APA, CLR, DVN, EOG, FANG, MRO, OVV, OXY, and PXD. SMID-Cap peers include CDEV, CPE, CTRA, MTDR, PDCE, SM, and VTLE.

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Transformed Earthstone Provides Significant Shareholder Value Creation Opportunity 18 Earthstone Management has consistently shown fundamental conservatism in assessing and executing a broader corporate strategy of value driven investment in high quality assets, operating cost leadership, and management of its balance sheet offering investors a reliable and predictable opportunity to invest in a growing operator. Greater Efficiency Achieved from Increased Critical Mass Robust Inventory in the Premier Shale Basins of the US Significant Free Cash Flow Generation with Low Reinvestment Needs Historically Low Leverage and Expect to Remain Below 1.0x Improving the Opportunity to Implement Meaningful Shareholder Returns Committed to Delivering for Stakeholders, Employees, and the Environment

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Appendix 19

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Development Optionality Across A Larger Footprint 20 Scaled Development Plans Continuous multi-zone development program spread across both Midland and Delaware Basin positions with typical development spacing at 3-5 wells per section Delaware: ~45,000 net acres Midland: ~167,000 net acres 1st Bone Spring Carb / Avalon Shale 1st Bone Spring Sand 2nd Bone Spring Carb 2nd Bone Spring Sand 3rd Bone Spring Carb 3rd Bone Spring Sand Wolfcamp A / XY Wolfcamp B 2,575' -3,650' gross thickness 3, 20 0' g ro ss th ic kn es s Secondary Target Zones Primary Target Zones MIDLAND New Mexico Middle Spraberry Shale Lower Spraberry Sands Jo Mill Silt Lower Spraberry Shale Dean Wolfcamp A Upper Wolfcamp B Lower Wolfcamp B Wolfcamp C Wolfcamp D / Cline Shale Earthstone Acreage Texas DELAWARE

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Oil and Gas Hedge Summary 21 Oil Hedge Positions (WTI based, Bbls/d, and $/Bbl)¹ Natural Gas Hedge Positions (HH based, MMBtu/d, and $/MMBtu)² Focused on protecting cash flow while leaving upside for a stronger commodity outlook • Utilize a mix of collars, swaps and puts on oil and gas production • Oil production is ~39% hedged for 2023³ • Gas production is ~38% hedged for 2023³ • Waha basis is nearly 100% hedged for 2023 through financial swaps and volumes priced out-of-basin³ – Significant 2024 Waha basis hedges in place Note: Includes all WTI and Henry Hub hedges as of 3/1/23. Does not include basis swaps. 1. Reflects weighted average swap price, put price (net of deferred premiums) and weighted average collar floor / ceiling prices each quarter. 2. Reflects weighted average swap price and weighted average collar floor / ceiling prices each quarter. 3. Based on midpoint of FY23 production guidance. $76.94 $76.94 $76.94 $76.94 $76.94 $63.83 $63.83 $64.54 $64.54 $64.12 $62.71 / $86.24 $62.47 / $87.56 $62.47 / $87.56 $62.47 / $87.56 $62.52 / $87.26 17,811 18,500 16,500 16,500 17,322 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 FY 2023 Swaps Puts Collars $3.400 $3.349 $3.349 $3.349 $3.352 $4.721 / $11.116 $3.381 / $5.748 $3.381 / $5.748 $3.334 / $5.253 $3.818 / $7.442 84,700 70,200 70,200 58,570 70,844 1Q 2023 2Q 2023 3Q 2023 4Q 2023 FY 2023 Swaps Collars

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WTI Oil Hedges - Swaps HH Gas Hedges - Swaps Period Volume (Bbls) Volume (Bbls/d) $/Bbl Period Volume (MMBtu) Volume (MMBtu/d) $/MMBtu 1Q 2023 405,000 4,500 $76.94 1Q 2023 232,500 2,583 $3.400 2Q 2023 409,500 4,500 $76.94 2Q 2023 1,137,500 12,500 $3.349 3Q 2023 414,000 4,500 $76.94 3Q 2023 1,150,000 12,500 $3.349 4Q 2023 414,000 4,500 $76.94 4Q 2023 1,150,000 12,500 $3.349 FY 2023 1,642,500 4,500 $76.94 FY 2023 3,670,000 10,055 $3.352 WTI Oil Hedges - Collars HH Gas Hedges - Collars Period Volume (Bbls) Volume (Bbls/d) $/Bbl (Floor) $/Bbl (Ceiling) Period Volume (MMBtu) Volume (MMBtu/d) $/MMBtu (Floor) $/MMBtu (Ceiling) 1Q 2023 631,000 7,011 $62.71 $86.24 1Q 2023 7,390,500 82,117 $4.721 $11.116 2Q 2023 700,700 7,700 $62.47 $87.56 2Q 2023 5,250,700 57,700 $3.381 $5.748 3Q 2023 708,400 7,700 $62.47 $87.56 3Q 2023 5,308,400 57,700 $3.381 $5.748 4Q 2023 708,400 7,700 $62.47 $87.56 4Q 2023 4,238,400 46,070 $3.334 $5.253 FY 2023 2,748,500 7,530 $62.52 $87.26 FY 2023 22,188,000 60,789 $3.818 $7.442 WTI Midland Argus Crude Basis Swaps WAHA Differential Basis Swaps Period Volume (Bbls) Volume (Bbls/d) $/Bbl (Differential) Period Volume (MMBtu) Volume (MMBtu/d) $/MMBtu 1Q 2023 2,385,000 26,500 $0.91 1Q 2023 12,600,000 140,000 ($1.674) 2Q 2023 2,411,500 26,500 $0.91 2Q 2023 12,740,000 140,000 ($1.674) 3Q 2023 2,346,000 25,500 $0.92 3Q 2023 12,880,000 140,000 ($1.674) 4Q 2023 2,346,000 25,500 $0.92 4Q 2023 12,880,000 140,000 ($1.674) FY 2023 9,488,500 25,996 $0.92 FY 2023 51,100,000 140,000 ($1.674) FY 2024 FY 2024 36,600,000 100,000 ($1.050) WTI Deferred Premium Puts Period Volume (Bbls) Volume (Bbls/d) $/Bbl (Put Price) $/Bbl (Net of Premium) 1Q 2023 567,000 6,300 $69.21 $63.83 2Q 2023 573,300 6,300 $69.21 $63.83 3Q 2023 395,600 4,300 $70.00 $64.54 4Q 2023 395,600 4,300 $70.00 $64.54 FY 2023 1,931,500 5,292 $69.53 $64.12 Oil and Gas Hedge Positions 22Note: Hedgebook as of 3/1/23.

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SEC Proved Reserves Summary & PV-10 – Year-End 2022 23 Year-End 2022 SEC Proved Reserves Reconciliation of PV-10 As shown in the table below, Earthstone's estimated proved reserves at year end 2022 were estimated by Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc. ("CGA"), independent petroleum engineers, and which was prepared in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") guidelines, were approximately 367.9 million barrels of oil equivalent ("MMBoe"). SEC rules require that calculations of economically recoverable reserves use the unweighted average price on the first day of the month for the prior twelve-month period. The resulting oil and natural gas prices used for Earthstone's 2022 year end reserve report, prior to adjusting for quality and basis differentials, were $93.67 per barrel and $6.358 per million British Thermal Units ("MMBtu"), respectively. SEC prices net of differentials were $95.82 per barrel, $39.24 per equivalent barrel of NGL and $5.51 per MMBtu. PV-10 is a measure not prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") that differs from a measure under GAAP known as "standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows" in that PV-10 is calculated without including future income taxes. Management believes that the presentation of the PV-10 value of our oil and natural gas properties is relevant and useful to investors because it presents the estimated discounted future net cash flows attributable to our estimated proved reserves independent of our income tax attributes, thereby isolating the intrinsic value of the estimated future cash flows attributable to our reserves. We believe the use of a pre-tax measure provides greater comparability of assets when evaluating companies because the timing and quantification of future income taxes is dependent on company-specific factors, many of which are difficult to determine. For these reasons, management uses and believes that the industry generally uses the PV-10 measure in evaluating and comparing acquisition candidates and assessing the potential rate of return on investments in oil and natural gas properties. PV-10 does not necessarily represent the fair market value of oil and natural gas properties. PV-10 is not a measure of financial or operational performance under GAAP, nor should it be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows as defined under GAAP. The table below provides a reconciliation of PV-10 to the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows (in thousands): Present value of estimated future net revenues (PV-10) $7,789,619 Future income taxes, discounted at 10% $1,065,118 Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows $6,724,501 Oil Gas NGL Total PV-10 Reserves Category (Mbbls) (MMcf) (Mbbls) (Mboe) ($ in thousands) Proved Developed 88,759 574,762 80,168 264,721 $5,840,674 Proved Undeveloped 49,641 167,404 25,673 103,215 $1,948,945 Total 138,400 742,166 105,841 367,936 $7,789,619

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure – Adjusted EBITDAX 24 4Q 2022 Adjusted EBITDAX ($ in 000s) 1. Consists of expense for non-cash equity awards and cash-based liability awards that are expected to be settled in cash. On February 8, 2023, cash-based liability awards were settled in the aggregate amount of $14.5 million. Stock- based compensation is included in General and administrative expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Earthstone uses Adjusted EBITDAX, a financial measure that is not presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDAX is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure that is used by Earthstone's management and external users of its financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies. Earthstone's management believes Adjusted EBITDAX is useful because it allows Earthstone to more effectively evaluate its operating performance and compare the results of its operations from period to period without regard to its financing methods or capital structure. Earthstone defines Adjusted EBITDAX as net income (loss) plus, when applicable, (gain) loss on sale of oil and gas properties, net; accretion of asset retirement obligations; depletion, depreciation and amortization; transaction costs; interest expense, net; exploration expense; unrealized loss (gain) on derivative contracts; stock based compensation(1); and income tax expense (benefit). Earthstone excludes the foregoing items from net income (loss) in arriving at Adjusted EBITDAX because these amounts can vary substantially from company to company within their industry depending upon accounting methods and book values of assets, capital structures and the method by which the assets were acquired. Adjusted EBITDAX should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) as determined in accordance with GAAP or as an indicator of Earthstone's operating performance or liquidity. Certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDAX are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance, such as a company's cost of capital and tax structure, as well as the historic costs of depreciable assets, none of which are components of Adjusted EBITDAX. Earthstone's computation of Adjusted EBITDAX may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies or to similar measures in Earthstone's revolving credit facility. The following table provides a reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDAX for: FY 2022 Adjusted EBITDAX ($ in 000s) 4Q22 Net income (loss) $185,157 Accretion of asset retirement obligations $789 Depreciation, depletion and amortization $110,144 Interest expense, net $23,890 Transaction costs ($3,870) (Gain) loss on sale of oil and gas properties, net $903 Exploration expense $152 Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts ($42,163) Stock based compensation(1) $20,257 Income tax expense (benefit) $42,743 Adjusted EBITDAX $338,002 FY22 Net income (loss) $650,617 Accretion of asset retirement obligations $2,652 Depreciation, depletion and amortization $301,813 Interest expense, net $66,821 Transaction costs $8,248 (Gain) loss on sale of oil and gas properties, net ($13,900) Exploration expense $2,492 Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts ($70,769) Stock based compensation(1) $35,369 Income tax expense (benefit) $124,416 Adjusted EBITDAX $1,107,759

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure – Free Cash Flow 25 4Q 2022 Free Cash Flow ($ in 000s) Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that Earthstone uses as an indicator of our ability to fund our development activities and reduce our leverage. Earthstone defines Free Cash Flow as Net cash provided by operating activities; less (1) Settlement of asset retirement obligations, Gain on sale of office and other equipment, Amortization of deferred financing costs and Change in assets and liabilities from the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; plus (2) Transaction costs, Exploration expense and the current portion of Income tax (expense) benefit from the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; plus (3) the liability portion of stock-based compensation which is included in General and administrative expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; less (4) Capital expenditures (accrual basis). Alternatively, Free Cash Flow could be defined as Adjusted EBITDAX (defined above), less interest expense, less the current portion of income tax expense, less accrual-based capital expenditures. Management believes that Free Cash Flow, which measures Earthstone's ability to generate additional cash from our business operations, is an important financial measure for use in evaluating the Company's financial performance. Free Cash Flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, consolidated net income as a measure of our performance and net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. The following table provides an alternate calculation of Free Cash Flow for the periods indicated: FY 2022 Free Cash Flow ($ in 000s) 4Q22 Adjusted EBITDAX $338,002 Interest expense, net ($23,890) Current portion of income tax benefit (expense) $2,271 Capital expenditures (accrual basis) ($181,884) Free Cash Flow $134,499 FY22 Adjusted EBITDAX $1,107,759 Interest expense, net ($66,821) Current portion of income tax benefit (expense) ($1,811) Capital expenditures (accrual basis) ($530,596) Free Cash Flow $508,531

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure – Adjusted Diluted Shares 26 Earthstone defines "Adjusted Diluted Shares" as the weighted average shares of Class A Common Stock - Diluted outstanding plus the weighted average shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding. Our Adjusted Diluted Shares measure provides a consolidated and comparable per share measurement when presenting results such as Adjusted EBITDAX that includes the interests of both Income attributable to Earthstone and the Income attributable to noncontrolling interest. Adjusted Diluted Shares is used in calculating several metrics that we use as supplemental financial measurements in the evaluation of our business, none of which should be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income as an indicator of operating performance. Adjusted Diluted Shares for the periods indicated: 4Q22 Class A Common Stock - Diluted 107,877,979 Class B Common Stock 34,260,337 Adjusted Diluted Shares 142,138,316 FY22 Class A Common Stock - Diluted 96,328,217 Class B Common Stock 34,278,075 Adjusted Diluted Shares 130,606,292 4Q 2022 Adjusted Diluted Shares FY 2022 Adjusted Diluted Shares

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Estimated Proved Reserves Summary as of 01/01/23 at NYMEX Strip Pricing as of 12/30/22 27 This summary of proved developed and undeveloped reserve volumes and values as shown in the table below are based on management estimates and has been prepared as of January 1, 2023, utilizing NYMEX strip benchmark prices and basis differentials as of December 30, 2022, and in regard to PV-10, discounting cash flows at a rate of 10%. PV-10 Value ($mm) Proved Developed $3,615,486 Proved Undeveloped $947,306 Total Proved $4,562,792 1P Reserves (MMBoe) Proved Developed 250.7 Proved Undeveloped 101.2 Total Proved 351.9

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Market Capitalization Table 281. Based on shares outstanding as of 3/2/23. ($ in millions, except share price) Class A Common Stock (MM)¹ 106.2 Class B Common Stock (MM)¹ 34.2 Total Common Stock Outstanding (MM) 140.4 Stock Price (as of 3/3/23) $15.14 Market Capitalization $2,125.7 Plus : YE22 Net Debt $1,053.9 Enterprise Value $3,179.5

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1. Total estimated proved reserves as of 01/1/23 using NYMEX strip pricing as of 12/30/22. 2. Based on 12/31/22 Total Debt divided by Annualized 4Q22 Adjusted EBITDAX. 3. Defined as locations that are estimated to generate at least a 10% rate of return at $70/Bbl and $3.00/mmBtu. Notes and Supplemental Information 29 • Management has provided forwarding looking charts and figures on various slides that utilize a "maintenance capital" scenario. These figures are for example purposes only and do not constitute specific guidance beyond 2023. In addition, the assumptions utilized for this scenario are as follows; – Future production levels beyond 2023 are roughly flat with the projected guidance provided by management – Capital costs for development and operating field costs on a unit basis are held roughly flat to guidance – The corporate PDP decline rate is estimated at ~25% for 2023 and continues to decline at slightly lower rates in the following years Supplementary Footnotes (Page 4) Year WTI HH 2023 $79.07 $4.30 2024 $73.89 $4.28 2025 $69.77 $4.40 2026 $66.55 $4.47 2027 $63.87 $4.43 Supplementary Footnotes (Page 8) 1. IRM Acquisition price of $186MM based on $50.8MM of equity consideration (approximately 12.7MM Class A shares and ESTE share price of $3.99 on 12/16/20) and cash consideration of $135.2MM. Tracker Acquisition price of $126MM based on $44.2MM of equity consideration (approximately 6.2MM Class A shares and ESTE share price of $7.24 on 3/30/21) and cash consideration of $81.6MM. Includes assets from Tracker Resource Development III, LLC and from affiliates of Sequel Energy. Foreland Acquisition price of $73.2MM consisting of $49.2MM cash consideration and 2.6 MM Class A shares and ESTE share price of $9.20 on 9/30/21. Chisholm Acquisition price of $604MM based on $194MM of equity consideration (approximately 19.4MM Class A shares and ESTE share price of $9.98 on 12/15/21) and cash consideration of $410MM. Bighorn Acquisition price of $860MM based on equity consideration of $90MM (approximately 6.8MM Class A shares and ESTE share price of $13.25 on 1/28/22) and $770MM in cash ($280MM of cash raised via PIPE that was converted into 25.2MM shares of Class A Common Stock). Titus Acquisition price of $627MM based on equity consideration of $52MM (approximately 3.9MM Class A shares and ESTE share price of $13.51 on 6/24/22) and $575MM in cash. Cash consideration for all acquisitions as described above is prior to purchase price adjustments. 2. Based on ESTE estimates; PV-10 as of 12/1/20 based on NYMEX strip pricing as of 11/30/20 for IRM, as of 3/1/21 based on NYMEX strip pricing as of 3/29/21 for Tracker, as of 7/1/21 based on NYMEX strip pricing as of 9/30/21 for Foreland, as of 11/1/21 based on NYMEX strip pricing as of 12/8/21 for Chisholm, as of 1/1/22 based on NYMEX strip pricing as of 1/18/22 for Bighorn, and as of 8/1/22 based on NYMEX strip prices as of 6/17/22 for Titus. 3. ESTE estimated gross operated drilling locations exceeding ESTE rate of return threshold based on 11/30/20 NYMEX strip pricing for IRM, $50/bbl flat oil pricing for Tracker, 12/8/21 NYMEX strip pricing for Chisholm, 1/18/22 NYMEX strip pricing for Bighorn and on NYMEX strip pricing as of 6/17/22 for Titus. 4. Midpoint of FY 2023 Production Guidance. Recent Strip Pricing (12/30/2022)

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