EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP 8-K

What Happened
Empire Petroleum Corporation announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2026. The company issued a press release on May 15, 2026 reporting its quarterly results; that release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to the Form 8‑K (Item 2.02). The filing notes the press release and includes the interactive XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104).

Key Details

• Date of announcement: May 15, 2026.
• Event: First-quarter 2026 financial and operating results announced via press release (Exhibit 99).
• Filing status: Information furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8‑K (the press release is furnished, not filed).
• Administrative exhibit included: Inline XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104).

Why It Matters
Quarterly results provide the latest snapshot of Empire Petroleum’s earnings, revenue, production and operating performance — information investors use to assess company performance and valuation. This 8‑K signals that up‑to‑date Q1 2026 figures and management commentary are available in the attached press release; investors should review the exhibit for the specific financial metrics and any management discussion of trends or guidance.