HighPeak Energy Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
HighPeak Energy's CEO is Mike Hollis, appointed in Aug 2020, has a tenure of 5.42 years. total yearly compensation is $2.30M, comprised of 52.2% salary and 47.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.14% of the company’s shares, worth $6.27M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.1 years and 5.4 years respectively.
Key information
Mike Hollis
Chief executive officer
US$2.3m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 52.20% |
| CEO tenure | 5.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.1% |
| Management average tenure | 3.1yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.4yrs |
Recent management updates
Increases to HighPeak Energy, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HPK) CEO Compensation Might Cool off for now
May 27
It's Unlikely That HighPeak Energy, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HPK) CEO Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year
May 29Recent updates
HighPeak Energy (NASDAQ:HPK) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
Dec 17HighPeak Energy: A Look At Development Plans With Various Oil Price Scenarios
Nov 18Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past HighPeak Energy's (NASDAQ:HPK) Soft Earnings
Nov 12HighPeak Energy, Inc. Reported A Surprise Loss, And Analysts Have Updated Their Forecasts
Nov 08Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By HighPeak Energy, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HPK) 27% Share Price Plunge
Nov 07Benign Growth For HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK) Underpins Stock's 27% Plummet
Aug 28Does HighPeak Energy (NASDAQ:HPK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Jul 16Improved Earnings Required Before HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK) Stock's 27% Jump Looks Justified
Jun 20Increases to HighPeak Energy, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HPK) CEO Compensation Might Cool off for now
May 27HighPeak Energy's (NASDAQ:HPK) Dividend Will Be $0.04
May 16Investors Give HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK) Shares A 27% Hiding
Apr 13These 4 Measures Indicate That HighPeak Energy (NASDAQ:HPK) Is Using Debt Extensively
Apr 04HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
Feb 22HighPeak Energy: Strong Production Performance, But Free Cash Flow May Be Modest At Strip Prices
Nov 29Investors Don't See Light At End Of HighPeak Energy, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HPK) Tunnel
Nov 19These 4 Measures Indicate That HighPeak Energy (NASDAQ:HPK) Is Using Debt Extensively
Oct 28HighPeak Energy: Total Production Holding Up Well, Although With A Declining Oil Cut
Oct 02Is HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value
Oct 01HighPeak Energy: A Low-Cost Producer
Sep 19
Optimizing Operations And Reducing Costs To Amplify Shareholder Value And Propel Financial Health
HighPeak Energy's focus on optimizing daily operations and cost reduction is expected to continuously improve net margins by maintaining low expenses and enhancing output.Sentiment Still Eluding HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK)
Jul 05HighPeak Energy (NASDAQ:HPK) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Jun 17It's Unlikely That HighPeak Energy, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HPK) CEO Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year
May 29HighPeak Energy Makes Significant Progress With Operating Cost Reductions
May 17Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK)
May 14Why HighPeak Energy's (NASDAQ:HPK) Shaky Earnings Are Just The Beginning Of Its Problems
Mar 13Earnings Update: HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK) Just Reported And Analysts Are Trimming Their Forecasts
Mar 10HighPeak Energy Expects Production To Decline From H2 2023 Levels (Downgrade)
Mar 08Further Upside For HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 27% Bounce
Mar 02Is HighPeak Energy (NASDAQ:HPK) Using Too Much Debt?
Jan 19Why We're Not Concerned About HighPeak Energy, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HPK) Share Price
Jun 08CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$48m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$112m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$113m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$1m | US$86m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$163m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$153m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$154m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$4m | US$1m | US$194m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$170m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$233m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$275m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$4m | US$929k | US$214m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$186m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$96m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$31m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$3m | US$616k | US$51m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$12m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$7m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$69m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$3m | US$173k | -US$16m |
Compensation vs Market: Mike's total compensation ($USD2.30M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.29M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Mike's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Mike Hollis (50 yo)
Mr. Michael L. Hollis, also known as Mike, has been President at Highpeak Energy Management, LLC since August, 2020. Mr. Hollis serves as President and Director of HighPeak Energy, Inc. since August 2020 a...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 5.4yrs | US$2.30m | 1.14% $ 6.3m | |
| Executive VP & COO | 6.3yrs | US$886.76k | 0.13% $ 732.1k | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 6.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 5.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & CTO | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Director | 1yr | no data | 0.054% $ 299.3k | |
| Executive Vice President | 1yr | no data | 0.26% $ 1.4m | |
| Senior Vice President of Reserves and Evaluations | 1yr | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President | less than a year | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: HPK's management team is considered experienced (3.1 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 5.4yrs | US$2.30m | 1.14% $ 6.3m | |
| Executive VP & Director | less than a year | no data | 0.054% $ 299.3k | |
| Lead Independent Director | 5.4yrs | US$157.51k | 0.076% $ 417.3k | |
| Independent Director | 5.4yrs | US$150.01k | 0.052% $ 283.7k | |
| Independent Director | 5.4yrs | US$150.01k | 0.049% $ 267.0k | |
| Independent Director | 5.4yrs | US$150.01k | 0.052% $ 286.8k | |
| Independent Chairman | 2.6yrs | US$150.01k | 0.033% $ 182.8k |
Experienced Board: HPK's board of directors are considered experienced (5.4 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/01/10 16:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/01/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
HighPeak Energy, Inc. is covered by 5 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Noah Hungness | BofA Global Research |
| John White | Roth Capital Partners |
| Nicholas Pope | Roth Capital Partners |