Delek Logistics Partners, LP Common Units (DKL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Overview
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, with a significant increase in EBITDA and distributable cash flow. The company announced its 51st consecutive distribution increase, indicating strong shareholder returns. Although there were concerns about operational risks and financial leverage, the Q&A revealed confidence in meeting producer needs and strong performance from joint ventures. Despite management avoiding direct answers on future CapEx and Libby 3 timing, the positive guidance, expansion plans, and acquisitions suggest a positive stock price movement, especially for a small-cap company.
Key Financial Performance
Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA $136 million, up from $107 million in the same period last year, representing a year-over-year increase. The increase was attributed to acquisitions and operational improvements.
Distributable Cash Flow (DCF) as Adjusted $74 million with a DCF coverage ratio of approximately 1.24x. The ratio is expected to strengthen due to contributions from recent growth projects like the Libby 2 gas plant.
Gathering and Processing Segment Adjusted EBITDA $83 million, compared to $55 million in the third quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of H2O and Gravity Water Midstream.
Wholesale Marketing and Terminalling Adjusted EBITDA $21 million, compared to $25 million in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to the impact of last summer's amend and extend agreements with DK.
Storage and Transportation Adjusted EBITDA $19 million, unchanged from $19 million in the third quarter of 2024.
Investments in Pipeline Joint Venture Segment Contribution $22 million, compared with $16 million in the third quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily due to the contribution from the Wink to Webster drop down in August of last year and stronger performance by the venture in the current period.
Capital Expenditures (CapEx) $50 million, with $44 million allocated to growth CapEx, including optimization of the Libby 2 gas processing plant. The remainder was spent on other growth projects, such as new connections in the Midland and Delaware gathering systems.
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Operating Highlights
Libby 2 gas plant: Successfully commissioned and operational, performing as expected. Investments made to support future expansion of the Libby complex.
Permian Basin position: Advancing position as a full-service provider in natural gas, crude, and water businesses. Competitive position in Midland and Delaware basins strengthened through acquisitions and increased dedication.
Operational efficiencies: Focus on optimizing synergies and increasing margin profile. Integration of water gathering systems progressing well.
Acquisitions: Completed acquisitions of H2O Midstream and Gravity Water Midstream, enhancing service offerings and supporting growth.
Financial strategy: Maintaining strong financial position with $1 billion credit availability. Focus on achieving long-term leverage and coverage targets.
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Risk or Challenges
Market Conditions: Potential risks from economic uncertainties or market volatility that could impact demand for services or pricing.
Regulatory Hurdles: Possible challenges related to compliance with federal and state regulations, especially in the energy and midstream sectors.
Supply Chain Disruptions: Risks associated with delays or inefficiencies in acquiring necessary materials or equipment for operations and expansions.
Strategic Execution Risks: Challenges in successfully integrating recent acquisitions (H2O Midstream and Gravity Water Midstream) and optimizing synergies to achieve expected financial benefits.
Operational Risks: Potential inefficiencies or issues in the operation of new infrastructure, such as the Libby 2 gas plant and associated sour gas AGI infrastructure.
Financial Leverage: Risks related to maintaining long-term leverage and coverage targets while pursuing aggressive growth and expansion strategies.
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Guidance & Outlook
Full Year EBITDA Guidance: Delek Logistics Partners has increased its full year EBITDA midpoint guidance to the upper end of the range between $500 million and $520 million.
Libby 2 Gas Plant Expansion: The planned capital expenditures for the Libby 2 gas plant include investments to support future expansion of the Libby complex. Confidence in these expansion opportunities is increasing as the associated sour gas AGI infrastructure progresses.
Crude Gathering Volumes: Crude gathering volumes had a record third quarter, and this trend is expected to continue through the remainder of the year.
Water Gathering Systems Integration: The integration of the two water gathering systems from H2O and Gravity is progressing well, with expectations to enhance combined crude and water offerings in Howard, Martin, and Glasgow counties.
Financial Position and Growth Agenda: The company maintains a strong financial position with approximately $1 billion of availability on credit facilities, providing flexibility to execute its growth agenda.
Earnings Trajectory: The company remains confident in its earnings trajectory, expecting the recent growth projects, including the Libby 2 gas plant, to contribute meaningfully to financial performance through the remainder of the year.
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Shareholder Return Plan
Quarterly Distribution Increase: The Board of Directors has approved the 51st consecutive increase in the quarterly distribution to $1.12 per unit.
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Key Q&A
Q:Can you expand on the comments about producers increasing activity on your acreage ahead of Libby 2 coming online? How are you thinking about the treating capacity ramp at year-end and the benefits across your broader gathering system?
A:Avigal Soreq explained that crude and water are performing strongly, and the company is proud of its strategy to be a premier crude gas and water provider in the Permian basin. They do not see material changes in drilling activity and are seeing synergies between different streams. Reuven Spiegel added that the construction and start-up of Libby 2 exceeded expectations, and they accelerated sour gas programs to meet producer needs. They are confident in filling Libby 2 and anticipate expanding processing capacity earlier than expected.
Q:What are your thoughts on CapEx trends for 2026 now that Libby 2 is online? Will it trend lower next year, and how does this impact your flexibility to pay down debt or buy back units?
A:Avigal Soreq stated that while the macro and strategy are going well, they are still finalizing plans for next year and will provide guidance in the next earnings call.
Q:Can you discuss the equity income line and whether the current run rate is sustainable going forward?
A:Robert Wright mentioned that the equity income line was positively impacted by strong performance from Wink to Webster. He believes the year-to-date JV results are a good run rate to expect going forward.
Q:What is your view on the water landscape and the impact of competitors, mergers, and IPOs?
A:Avigal Soreq highlighted trends in gas and oil ratios and water and crude ratios, which are favorable for their position. He noted that their acquisitions were well-timed and cost-effective compared to current market trends. Permitting SWDs in the Delaware Basin is challenging, but their position is strong and meeting expectations.
Q:Can you define the timing for Libby 3 and discuss the AGI disposal front and handling sour gas at Libby 2?
A:Avigal Soreq stated that the market demands their sour capabilities, gas treating, and water treating. Detailed plans and execution strategies will be shared after planning sessions. Mohit Bhardwaj added that they are satisfied with their permitted capacity on the asset gas side and do not foresee near-term restrictions.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:Management avoided providing a direct answer to the question about CapEx trends for 2026 and its impact on debt repayment or unit buybacks, stating that they are still finalizing plans and will provide guidance in the next earnings call. Additionally, the timing for Libby 3 was not clearly defined, with management indicating that detailed plans would be shared after planning sessions.
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