UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number: 1-32754

BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2800, 520 – 3rd AVENUE S.W.

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

T2P 0R3

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.


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This Report on Form 6-K of Baytex Energy Corp. (the "Company") includes as Exhibit 99.1 the Company's Condensed Interim Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and as Exhibit 99.2 the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.6 to this Report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be filed and shall be incorporated by reference into the Company's Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-171568 and File No. 333-272971) and Form F-3 (File No.333-273020).

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.			Document
99.1			Condensed Interim Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
99.2			Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
99.3			Certification of Interim Filings (Form 52-109F2) – Chief Executive Officer
99.4			Certification of Interim Filings (Form 52-109F2) – Chief Financial Officer
99.5			Press Release dated May 7, 2026 (Baytex Delivers Strong First Quarter 2026 Results; Raises Production Guidance and Nearly Doubles 3-Year Growth Outlook; CEO Transition Complete)
99.6			Press Release dated May 7, 2026 (Baytex Announces Quarterly Dividend for July 2026)

SIGNATURES

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, thereunto duly authorized.


						BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.

						/s/ Chad L. Kalmakoff
						Name:			Chad L. Kalmakoff
						Title:			Chief Financial Officer

Dated: May 7, 2026

BAYTEX ENERGY CORP. 6-K