Strong Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
Reported adjusted EBITDA of $867 million for Q1 2026 (excluding approximately $9 million of one-time transaction expenses), driven by operational performance and inventory optimization.
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The call highlighted strong operational and financial momentum driven by acquisitions (Parkland, Tankwood), significant volume growth in fuel distribution, robust adjusted EBITDA ($867M) and distributable cash flow ($535M), and a meaningful distribution increase with a healthy coverage ratio and liquidity position. Offsetting items include a sizable one-time inventory gain (~$102M) that materially aided the quarter, commodity-driven margin compression and temporary refinery throughput reduction from a planned turnaround, and modest sequential softness in pipeline EBITDA. Management emphasized confidence in delivering full-year guidance even excluding the one-time inventory benefit and noted on-track synergy capture and accretive M&A, supporting a constructive outlook.
The company reiterated confidence in delivering its full‑year 2026 EBITDA guidance (noting it expects to do so even without the one‑time inventory benefit), while reporting Q1 adjusted EBITDA of $867 million (excluding ~ $9 million of transaction expenses) that included a ~$102 million inventory sale benefit (roughly $92 million in fuel distribution and ~$10 million in refining); Q1 distributable cash flow as adjusted was $535 million; growth CapEx was $106 million and maintenance CapEx $93 million; declared a $0.9899 per common unit distribution (a 6.25% increase composed of a 5% one‑time step‑up plus a 1.25% quarterly raise, >10% higher vs Q1 2025) with a trailing 12‑month coverage ratio of 1.9x and a target multiyear distribution growth rate of at least 5%; leverage was ~4x with $2.2 billion revolver availability; M&A and integration targets remain intact (Tankwood closed Jan 16 and is immediately accretive to DCF/unit, Parkland on track for 10%+ accretion pre‑year 3 with $125 million in‑year synergies and a $250M+ run‑rate target, and the company is on track for >$500 million of bolt‑on acquisitions in 2026 with ~ $200 million already closed/signed); operational metrics included 3.8 billion gallons distributed (up 15% vs last quarter, up 82% YoY) at $0.17/gal reported margin, pipeline throughput ~1.3 million bpd (adj. EBITDA $179M), terminals throughput ~1.0 million bpd (adj. EBITDA $107M), and refinery throughput 22,000 bpd (adj. EBITDA $43M) following a planned 50‑day turnaround.
Reported adjusted EBITDA of $867 million for Q1 2026 (excluding approximately $9 million of one-time transaction expenses), driven by operational performance and inventory optimization.
Realized a one-time gain on sale/optimization of inventory of approximately $102 million (Karl: $92 million benefit in fuel distribution and $10 million in refining), unlocking cash to reinvest in growth.
Distributable cash flow as adjusted of $535 million; declared a quarterly distribution of $0.9899 per unit, a 6.25% increase (5% step-up plus 1.25% quarterly), noted as >10% higher versus Q1 2025; trailing 12-month coverage ratio 1.9x and multiyear distribution growth target of at least 5%.
Fuel distribution adjusted EBITDA of $538 million (vs $391 million last quarter and $220 million in Q1 2025). Distributed 3.8 billion gallons (+15% vs last quarter; +82% vs Q1 2025); legacy Sunoco volumes up ~6% year-over-year.
Terminals adjusted EBITDA of $107 million (up from $87 million last quarter and $66 million Q1 2025) with ~1.0 million bpd throughput; Pipeline Systems adjusted EBITDA of $179 million with ~1.3 million bpd throughput, providing steady midstream income.
Closed Tankwood acquisition (Jan 16), making Sunoco the largest independent terminal operator in Germany with 16 assets across Germany and Poland; full-quarter contribution from Parkland and multiple bolt-on deals—on track for >$500 million of bolt-on M&A in 2026 (almost $200 million closed/signed so far).
On track to deliver $125 million in-year synergies from Parkland integration and targeting a run-rate of $250 million+; spent $106 million growth capex and $93 million maintenance capex in the quarter; liquidity strong with $2.2 billion revolver availability and leverage ~4x (in line with target).
Completed planned 50-day Burnaby refinery turnaround on time and on budget; refinery outperformance into higher cracks and updated monthly indicator crack posted for transparency.
Hello. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to Sunoco LP and Sonoco Corp. Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to hand the conference over to Scott Grischow, you may begin.
Thank you. Good morning, everyone. On the call with me this morning are Joe Kim, President and Chief Executive Officer; Karl Fails, Chief Operating Officer; Austin Harkness, Chief Commercial Officer; Brian Hahn, Chief Sales Officer; and Dylan Bramhall, Chief Financial Officer. Today's call will contain forward-looking statements that include expectations and assumptions regarding Snokolp's future operations and financial performance. Actual results could differ materially, and we undertake no obligation to update these statements based on subsequent events. Please refer to our earnings release as well as our filings with the SEC for a list of these factors. During today's call, we will also discuss certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow as adjusted. Please refer to the Sunoco LP website for a reconciliation of each financial measure.
The partnership started off 2026 with a strong quarter, delivering adjusted EBITDA of $867 million, excluding approximately $9 million of onetime transaction expenses. The first quarter benefited from a onetime gain on a sale of inventory of approximately $102 million. With the acquisition of Parkland Corporation here and the elevated commodity price environment in the first quarter, we proactively optimized our inventory levels, which resulted in this onetime gain. Karl will provide more...
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