Señal Argentina · October 29, 2026
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YPF reported a net profit of nearly US$1.200 million in the third quarter of 2026. Its adjusted EBITDA reached US$2.503 million, an 84% year-over-year jump, exceeding estimates by 12%. Net debt decreased to US$6.596 million, the lowest level in a decade. Shares rose 1.5% on Wall Street as of October 28, 2026. The oil company plans to invest US$44.000 million in five RIGI projects in Vaca Muerta.
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YPF reported record earnings, reduced its debt to record lows, and plans multi-million dollar investments
YPF reported a net profit of nearly US$1.200 million in the third quarter of 2026. Its adjusted EBITDA reached US$2.503 million, an 84% year-over-year jump, exceeding estimates by 12%. Net debt decreased to US$6.596 million, the lowest level in a decade. Shares rose 1.5% on Wall Street as of October 28, 2026. The oil company plans to invest US$44.000 million in five RIGI projects in Vaca Muerta.
Why it matters
YPF's results improve the company's credit profile, a benchmark in the local market. The reduction of its debt and the investment plan under RIGI strengthen the valuation of the energy sector. This boosts Argentine equity and corporate debt, attracting capital towards large-scale projects.
What to watch
It will be key to observe the evolution of YPF's RIGI projects and other companies in the sector. Also, the definitive approval of the regime in the Senate and its impact on future energy investments.
Also noteworthy
Rio Tinto confirms investment in lithium and copper. The mining company confirmed a plan of US$4.400 million in Argentine lithium. Additionally, it announced its entry into the country's copper sector. Bloomberg Línea →
Senate debates RIGI and health reform. The Senate is meeting to discuss the Private Investment Incentive Regime (RIIR). The reform of the mental health law is also being debated. La Nación Política →
Dashboard
| official dollar | $ 1.560,00 | 0,0% |
| MEP | $ 1.573,10 | +0,8% |
| CCL | $ 1.665,40 | +0,6% |
| blue dollar (informal rate) | $ 1.565,00 | -0,6% |
| CCL / official gap | 6,8% | |
| country risk (EMBI) | 763 bp | 0 bp |
| Merval | 2.848.945 points | -0,4% |
| Monetary policy rate | 22,6 % TNA | +1,68 pp |
| BCRA Reserves | USD 50.482 M | +274 USD M |
| Oil | USD 101,32 | -1,4% |
| Soybeans | USD 1.231,00 | +0,5% |
| Copper | USD 6,59 | -0,8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | USD 772,31 | +0,3% |
| VIX | 16,9 points | -3,5% |
| US 10-year rate | 5,04 % | +0,05 pp |
What to watch today
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