Icahn Enterprises L.P. (Nasdaq: IEP) Today Announced Its First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Icahn Enterprises (Nasdaq: IEP) reported Q1 2026 results on May 6, 2026. Indicative net asset value was approximately $3.4 billion as of March 31, 2026, up $201 million vs. Dec 31, 2025. Q1 revenues were $2.2 billion and GAAP net loss attributable to IEP was $459 million (loss of $0.71 per unit). The Board declared a $0.50 quarterly distribution payable ~June 25, 2026, with cash-or-unit election available through June 12, 2026.
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Positive
- Indicative net asset value up by $201 million to approximately $3.4 billion as of March 31, 2026
- Board declared quarterly distribution of $0.50 per depositary unit payable on or about June 25, 2026
- Adjusted EBITDA loss improved slightly to $(216) million from $(228) million year-over-year for Q1
Negative
- GAAP net loss attributable to IEP of $459 million for Q1 2026 (loss of $0.71 per unit)
- Investment and Energy segments hit by $425M refining-hedge losses and $158M unrealized derivative losses
- Total assets declined to $12.933 billion and equity attributable to IEP fell to $1.147 billion at March 31, 2026
News Market Reaction – IEP
On the day this news was published, IEP declined 4.68%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | Quarter, annual results | Positive | +3.0% | Stronger Q4 2025 EBITDA and swing to small net income versus prior loss. |
| Nov 05 | Quarterly earnings | Positive | +8.9% | Q3 2025 NAV and Adjusted EBITDA surged alongside solid net income. |
| Aug 04 | Quarterly earnings | Neutral | -0.3% | Mixed Q2 2025 with higher revenue, reduced loss and narrower EBITDA deficit. |
| May 07 | Quarterly earnings | Negative | -4.2% | Q1 2025 heavy losses, NAV drop and 50% distribution cut to $0.50. |
| Feb 26 | Quarterly earnings | Neutral | -2.2% | Q4 2024 loss narrowed and EBITDA improved despite lower revenue and NAV. |
Earnings releases often move the stock modestly, with both strong and weak quarters eliciting generally aligned price reactions and an average move around 1.02% over the past five earnings events.
Recent earnings for Icahn Enterprises show fluctuating performance but recurring focus on indicative net asset value and distributions. Q4 2025 delivered much stronger results with net income of $1 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $281 million, while Q3 2025 featured $2.7 billion revenue and $287 million net income. Earlier 2025 quarters showed sizable losses and NAV declines but maintained a $0.50 per‑unit distribution. Today’s Q1 2026 release fits this pattern of emphasizing NAV, CVI exposure and steady distributions despite ongoing net losses.
Historical Comparison
Past five earnings releases for IEP produced an average move of 1.02%, with price generally aligning to whether results showed improvement in EBITDA, NAV and losses.
Across recent earnings, IEP has highlighted indicative NAV trends, CVI-driven valuation swings, and consistent $0.50 quarterly distributions while working to narrow net losses and improve Adjusted EBITDA from quarter to quarter.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlighted Q1 2026 results with $2.2 billion revenue, a $459 million net loss and a $201 million increase in indicative net asset value to $3.4 billion, driven largely by a $605 million gain in CVI. Losses from refining hedges and derivatives weighed on GAAP figures, while Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $216 million. Investors may monitor future NAV movements, hedge performance, Energy segment volatility and the sustainability of the recurring $0.50 quarterly distribution.
Key Terms
indicative net asset value financial
refining hedges financial
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senior notes financial
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renewable fuel standard ("rfs") regulatory
non-gaap financial
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
- Indicative Net Asset Value was approximately
$3.4 billion $201 million $605 million $320 million $79 million $51 million $605 million $110 million - IEP declares first quarter distribution of
$0.50
Financial Summary
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, revenues were
As of March 31, 2026, indicative net asset value increased
On May 4, 2026, the Board of Directors of the general partner of Icahn Enterprises declared a quarterly distribution in the amount of
1 | The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA in this release for Q1 2026 and Q1 2025 has been prepared using a calculation with different exclusions than what has been used when preparing Adjusted EBITDA for prior periods, including our prior presentation of Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025. See "Uses of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this press release for additional explanation of the updates in our presentation. | ||||||
Icahn Enterprises L.P., a master limited partnership, is a diversified holding company owning subsidiaries currently engaged in the following continuing operating businesses: Investment, Energy, Automotive, Food Packaging, Real Estate, Home Fashion and Pharma.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "will" or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements about the expected future business and financial performance of Icahn Enterprises and its subsidiaries. Actual events, results and outcomes may differ materially from our expectations due to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including risks related to economic downturns, substantial competition and rising operating costs; risks related to our investment activities, including the nature of the investments made by the private funds in which we invest, including the impact of the use of leverage through options, short sales, swaps, forwards and other derivative instruments, including counterparty termination and early settlement of these positions; risks related to our ability to comply with the covenants in our senior notes and the risk of foreclosure on the assets securing our notes; declines in the fair value of our investments, losses in the private funds and loss of key employees; risks related to our ability to continue to conduct our activities in a manner so as to not be deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or to be taxed as a corporation; risks related to short sellers and associated litigation and regulatory inquiries; risks relating to our general partner and controlling unitholder; pledges of our units by our controlling unitholder; risks related to our energy business, including the volatility and availability of crude oil, other feed stocks and refined products, declines in global demand for crude oil, refined products and liquid transportation fuels, unfavorable refining margin (crack spread), interrupted access to pipelines, significant fluctuations in nitrogen fertilizer demand in the agricultural industry and seasonality of results; volatile commodity pricing and higher industry utilization and oversupply risks related to potential strategic transactions involving our Energy segment, and the impact of tariffs; risks related to our automotive activities and exposure to adverse conditions in the automotive industry; risks related to our food packaging activities, including competition from better capitalized competitors, inability of our suppliers to timely deliver raw materials, and the failure to effectively respond to industry changes in casings technology; supply chain issues; inflation, including increased costs of raw materials and shipping; interest rate increases; labor shortages and workforce availability; risks related to our real estate activities, including the extent of any tenant bankruptcies and insolvencies; risks related to our home fashion operations, including changes in the availability and price of raw materials, manufacturing disruptions, and changes in transportation costs and delivery times; the impacts of the ongoing
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) | ||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | |||||
(in millions, except per unit amounts) | ||||||
Revenues: | ||||||
Net sales | $ | 2,311 | $ | 2,002 | ||
Other revenues from operations | 161 | 168 | ||||
Net loss from investment activities | (302) | (394) | ||||
Interest and dividend income | 47 | 83 | ||||
Loss on disposition of assets, net | (2) | (3) | ||||
Other (loss) income, net | (9) | 11 | ||||
2,206 | 1,867 | |||||
Expenses: | ||||||
Cost of goods sold | 2,340 | 2,016 | ||||
Other expenses from operations | 141 | 151 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative | 209 | 201 | ||||
Dividend expense | 5 | 8 | ||||
Impairment | — | 10 | ||||
Restructuring, net | — | 7 | ||||
Interest expense | 123 | 128 | ||||
2,818 | 2,521 | |||||
Loss before income tax expense | (612) | (654) | ||||
Income tax benefit | 49 | 74 | ||||
Net loss | (563) | (580) | ||||
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | (104) | (158) | ||||
Net loss attributable to Icahn Enterprises | $ | (459) | $ | (422) | ||
Net loss attributable to Icahn Enterprises allocated to: | ||||||
Limited partners | $ | (450) | $ | (414) | ||
General partner | (9) | (8) | ||||
$ | (459) | $ | (422) | |||
Basic and Diluted loss per LP unit | $ | (0.71) | $ | (0.79) | ||
Basic and Diluted weighted average LP units outstanding | 637 | 523 | ||||
Distributions declared per LP unit | $ | 0.50 | $ | 0.50 | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) | ||||||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2026 | 2025 | |||||
(in millions, except unit amounts) | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,299 | $ | 1,450 | ||
Cash held at consolidated affiliated partnerships and restricted cash | 1,995 | 1,969 | ||||
Investments | 1,638 | 2,251 | ||||
Due from brokers | 945 | 1,656 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 481 | 393 | ||||
Related party notes receivable, net | 132 | 129 | ||||
Inventories | 927 | 845 | ||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 3,634 | 3,670 | ||||
Deferred tax asset | 184 | 165 | ||||
Derivative assets, net | 17 | 7 | ||||
Goodwill | 290 | 290 | ||||
Intangible assets, net | 340 | 349 | ||||
Assets held for sale | 27 | — | ||||
Other assets | 1,024 | 1,041 | ||||
Total Assets | $ | 12,933 | $ | 14,215 | ||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 757 | $ | 690 | ||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 1,678 | 1,192 | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 276 | 314 | ||||
Derivative liabilities, net | 735 | 595 | ||||
Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value | 748 | 1,382 | ||||
Debt | 6,392 | 6,616 | ||||
Total liabilities | 10,586 | 10,789 | ||||
Equity: | ||||||
Limited partners: Depositary units: 637,209,452 units issued and outstanding at | 1,948 | 2,728 | ||||
General partner | (801) | (786) | ||||
Equity attributable to Icahn Enterprises | 1,147 | 1,942 | ||||
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests | 1,200 | 1,484 | ||||
Total equity | 2,347 | 3,426 | ||||
Total Liabilities and Equity | $ | 12,933 | $ | 14,215 | ||
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating its performance. These include non-GAAP EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA represents earnings from continuing operations before net interest expense (excluding our Investment Segment), income tax (benefit) expense and depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA excluding certain effects of impairment, restructuring costs, transformation costs, certain pension plan expenses, gains/losses on disposition of assets, gains/losses on extinguishment of debt, the performance of closed stores and including closing costs, Energy segment unrealized gains/losses on hedging contracts, unrealized gains/losses on Renewable Fuel Standard ("RFS") positions, Energy segment inventory revaluation, and certain other non-operational or non-recurring charges. The Energy segment's basis for determining inventory value impacts are under a GAAP First-In, First-Out ("FIFO") basis. Changes in crude oil prices can cause fluctuations in the inventory valuation of crude oil, work in process and finished goods, thereby resulting in a favorable inventory valuation impact when crude oil prices increase and an unfavorable inventory valuation impact when crude oil prices decrease. The inventory valuation impact is calculated based upon inventory values at the beginning of the accounting period and at the end of the accounting period. We present EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis and on a basis attributable to Icahn Enterprises net of the effects of non-controlling interests. We conduct substantially all of our operations through subsidiaries. The operating results of our subsidiaries may not be sufficient to make distributions to us. In addition, our subsidiaries are not obligated to make funds available to us for payment of our indebtedness, payment of distributions on our depositary units or otherwise, and distributions and intercompany transfers from our subsidiaries to us may be restricted by applicable law or covenants contained in debt agreements and other agreements to which these subsidiaries currently may be subject or into which they may enter into in the future. The terms of any borrowings of our subsidiaries or other entities in which we own equity may restrict dividends, distributions or loans to us.
We believe that providing EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to investors has economic substance as these measures provide important supplemental information of our performance to investors and permits investors and management to evaluate the core operating performance of our business without regard to interest (except with respect to our Investment segment), taxes and depreciation and amortization and certain effects of impairment, restructuring costs, certain pension plan expenses, gains/losses on disposition of assets, gains/losses on extinguishment of debt and certain other non-operational charges. Additionally, we believe this information is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies that have issued debt. Management uses, and believes that investors benefit from referring to, these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our operating results, as well as in planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. Adjusting earnings for these charges allows investors to evaluate our performance from period to period, as well as our peers, without the effects of certain items that may vary depending on accounting methods and the book value of assets. Additionally, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA present meaningful measures of performance exclusive of our capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired and financed. Effective March 31, 2026, we modified our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA to exclude the impacts of certain of our Energy segment results, including unrealized gains/losses on hedging contracts, unrealized gains/losses on RFS positions, and inventory revaluation. We believe that this revised presentation improves the supplemental information provided to our investors because management believes these are not attributable to or indicative of our underlying operational results of the period or that may obscure results and trends we deem useful and the significance of these measures have been disproportionately impacted by increased volatility in recent periods.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation, or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under generally accepted accounting principles in
- do not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures, or contractual commitments;
- do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; and
- do not reflect the significant interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our debt.
Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated or amortized often will have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements. Other companies in the industries in which we operate may calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures. In addition, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of our financial performance under
Use of Indicative Net Asset Value Data
The Company uses indicative net asset value as an additional method for considering the value of the Company's assets, and we believe that this information can be helpful to investors. Please note, however, that the indicative net asset value does not represent the market price at which the depositary units trade. Accordingly, data regarding indicative net asset value is of limited use and should not be considered in isolation.
The Company's depositary units are not redeemable, which means that investors have no right or ability to obtain from the Company the indicative net asset value of units that they own. Units may be bought and sold on The Nasdaq Global Select Market at prevailing market prices. Those prices may be higher or lower than the indicative net asset value of the depositary units as calculated by management.
See below for more information on how we calculate the Company's indicative net asset value.
March 31, | December 31, | ||
2026 | 2025 | ||
(in millions)(unaudited) | |||
Market-valued Subsidiaries and Investments: | |||
Holding Company interest in Investment Funds(1) | |||
CVR Energy(2) | 2,396 | 1,791 | |
CVR Partners LP(2) | 34 | 28 | |
Total market-valued subsidiaries and investments | |||
Other Subsidiaries: | |||
Viskase(3) | |||
Real Estate Segment(4) | 1,394 | 1,367 | |
WestPoint Home(1) | 151 | 155 | |
Vivus(1) | 161 | 169 | |
Icahn Automotive Group(5) | 704 | 619 | |
Operating Business Indicative Gross Asset Value | |||
Add: Other Net Assets(6) | 9 | 98 | |
Indicative Gross Asset Value | |||
Add: Holding Company cash and cash equivalents(7) | 624 | 839 | |
Less: Holding Company debt(7) | (4,425) | (4,664) | |
Indicative Net Asset Value | |||
Indicative net asset value does not purport to reflect a valuation of IEP. The calculated indicative net asset value does not include any value for our Investment Segment other than the fair market value of our investment in the Investment Funds. A valuation is a subjective exercise and indicative net asset value does not necessarily consider all elements or consider in the adequate proportion the elements that could affect the valuation of IEP. Investors may reasonably differ on what such elements are and their impact on IEP. No representation or assurance, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy and correctness of indicative net asset value as of these dates or with respect to any future indicative or prospective results which may vary.
(1) | Represents GAAP equity attributable to IEP as of each respective date. |
(2) | Based on closing share price on each date (or if such date was not a trading day, the immediately preceding trading day) and the number of shares owned by us as of each respective date. |
(3) | Management performed a valuation of Viskase with the assistance of third-party consultants to estimate fair-market value. This analysis utilized the average results of a discounted cashflow methodology and a guideline public company methodology. Different judgments or assumptions would result in different estimates of value. Viskase indicative net asset value is derived by allocating our portion of ownership to the total equity value. |
(4) | For each period presented, management performed a valuation with the assistance of third-party consultants to estimate fair-market value, which utilized the average results of discounted cashflow and sales comparison methodologies. Different judgments or assumptions would result in different estimates of value. For certain properties under a purchase and sale agreement, indicative fair market value is based on the anticipated sales price adjusted for customary closing costs. In August 2025, certain properties were sold and the value of the consideration received and held in our Real Estate Segment consisted of preferred equity investment and debt and was used in the calculation of indicative fair value. |
(5) | For each period presented, management performed a valuation of Icahn Automotive Group ("IAG"), including the Automotive Services business and Automotive Owned Real Estate, with the assistance of third party consultants to estimate fair value. This analysis utilized the average results of a discounted cashflow methodology and a guideline public company methodology. Different judgments or assumptions would result in different estimates of value. During the fourth quarter of 2025 the majority of the Automotive Owned Real Estate was transferred to the Real Estate Segment and as of December 31, 2025 are now presented in the Real Estate Segment line item. |
(6) | Represents GAAP equity of the Holding Company segment, excluding cash and cash equivalents, debt and non-cash deferred tax assets or liabilities. As of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, Other Net Assets includes |
(7) | Holding Company's balance as of each respective date. |
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
2026 | 2025 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA[2] | |||
Net loss | ( | ( | |
Interest expense, net | 106 | 94 | |
Income tax (benefit) | (49) | (74) | |
Depreciation and amortization | 123 | 118 | |
EBITDA before non-controlling interests | (383) | (442) | |
Impairment | - | 10 | |
Restructuring costs | - | 7 | |
Revaluation of RFS Liability2 | 51 | 112 | |
Unrealized loss (gain) on energy segment derivatives2 | 158 | (3) | |
Inventory valuation impacts, (favorable)2 | (120) | (24) | |
Loss on disposition of assets, net | 1 | 2 | |
Transformation costs | 10 | 8 | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net | 32 | - | |
Same store adjustment including closing costs | 5 | 4 | |
Other | 3 | 3 | |
Adjusted EBITDA before non-controlling interests | ( | ( | |
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to IEP | |||
Net loss | ( | ( | |
Interest expense, net | 95 | 83 | |
Income tax (benefit) | (39) | (56) | |
Depreciation and amortization | 83 | 79 | |
EBITDA attributable to IEP | (320) | (316) | |
Impairment | - | 9 | |
Restructuring costs | - | 6 | |
Revaluation of RFS Liability | 36 | 74 | |
Unrealized loss (gain) on energy segment derivatives | 111 | (2) | |
Inventory valuation impacts, (favorable) | (84) | (16) | |
Loss on disposition of assets, net | 1 | 2 | |
Transformation costs | 10 | 8 | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net | 22 | - | |
Same store adjustment including closing costs | 5 | 4 | |
Other | 3 | 3 | |
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to IEP | ( | ( | |
2 | The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA in this release for Q1 2026 and Q1 2025 has been prepared using a calculation excluding Energy segment unrealized gains/losses on hedging contracts, unrealized gains/losses on RFS positions, Energy segment inventory revaluation, and certain other non-operational or non-recurring charges which were not excluded when preparing Adjusted EBITDA for prior periods, including our prior presentation of Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025. See "Uses of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional explanation of the updates in our presentation. | ||||||
Investor Contact:
Ted Papapostolou, Chief Financial Officer
IR@ielp.com
(800) 255-2737
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