MPLX LP Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) reported Q1 2026 results: net income $912 million, adjusted EBITDA $1.729 billion, distributable cash flow $1.408 billion, and net cash from operations $1.347 billion. The partnership returned $1.1 billion of capital and announced a $1.0765 distribution per unit; leverage was 3.7x.
Growth capex prioritizes Permian and Marcellus projects, including Harmon Creek III and Titan expansion, with targeted mid-single-digit distribution strategy and guidance of 12.5% annual distribution growth for two more years.
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Positive
- Adjusted EBITDA of $1,729 million
- Distributable cash flow of $1,408 million enabling $1.1B capital return
- Growth capex $2.4 billion plan focused 90% on Permian/Marcellus projects
- Harmon Creek III processing plant expected in 3Q26
Negative
- Net income declined to $912 million from $1,126 million in Q1 2025
- Natural Gas & NGL EBITDA down to $618 million, a 6% decrease
- Leverage ratio increased to 3.7x from 3.3x year-over-year
News Market Reaction – MPLX
On the day this news was published, MPLX declined 2.64%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
MPLX is up about 1% while peers show mixed but generally modest moves: TRP is slightly negative, while ET, LNG, OKE, and KMI are modestly positive. This points to earnings-driven, stock-specific positioning rather than a broad midstream move.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | +0.7% | Strong Q3 results, 12.5% distribution hike, major Delaware sour gas deal. |
| Aug 05 | Q2 2025 earnings | Positive | -3.5% | Strong Q2 metrics and $2.375B acquisition alongside new buyback plan. |
| May 06 | Q1 2025 earnings | Positive | -1.7% | Strong Q1 growth with BANGL stake acquisition and new pipeline FID. |
| Feb 04 | FY 2024 results | Positive | +2.4% | Robust 2024 earnings, large capital returns, and Gulf Coast NGL expansion. |
| Nov 05 | Q3 2024 earnings | Positive | +2.4% | Strong Q3 2024 financials, higher distribution, and throughput growth. |
Earnings releases are typically positive in tone, with three of the last five prompting gains and two showing sell-the-news style pullbacks despite strong metrics.
Over the last five earnings cycles, MPLX has consistently reported strong results, with rising net income, adjusted EBITDA, and expanding distributions. Several releases highlighted 12.5% distribution growth and multi‑billion‑dollar growth projects across the Permian and Gulf Coast, while maintaining leverage around 3.1x–3.7x. Capital returns to unitholders have been sizable, often near $1.1B per quarter. Today’s Q1 2026 update continues that pattern of steady cash generation and growth investment, alongside ongoing distribution increases.
Historical Comparison
Past MPLX earnings headlines have generally been positive, with an average move of 0.06 and a mix of aligned gains and occasional post‑earnings pullbacks.
Earnings releases show a steady pattern of strong EBITDA, disciplined leverage near the mid‑3x range, and repeated 12.5% distribution growth supported by large Permian and Gulf Coast projects.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details Q1 2026 results with net income of $912M, adjusted EBITDA of $1,729M, and net cash from operations of $1,347M. Distributions rose to $1.0765 per unit with 1.3x coverage, while leverage stands at 3.7x. MPLX highlights a $2.4B organic growth plan focused on Permian and Marcellus gas and NGL infrastructure. Compared with prior earnings, the story remains steady: strong cash flows, rising distributions, active growth projects, and moderate balance‑sheet leverage.
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- Delivering mid-single digit growth strategy through expansions of Permian sour gas treating capacity, natural gas and NGL pipelines, and progressing Harmon Creek III processing plant in the Marcellus
- First-quarter net income attributable to MPLX of
$912 million $1.3 billion - Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX of
$1.7 billion - Distributable cash flow of
$1.4 billion $1.1 billion
MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) today reported first-quarter 2026 net income attributable to MPLX of
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) attributable to MPLX was
During the quarter, MPLX generated
"We are executing our growth projects anchored in the Permian and Marcellus basins, as we expand the
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
(In millions, except per unit and ratio data) | 2026 | 2025 | |||
Net income attributable to MPLX LP | $ | 912 | $ | 1,126 | |
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP(a) | 1,729 | 1,757 | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,347 | 1,246 | |||
Distributable cash flow attributable to MPLX LP(a) | 1,408 | 1,486 | |||
Distribution per common unit(b) | $ | 1.0765 | $ | 0.9565 | |
Distribution coverage(c) | 1.3x | 1.5x | |||
Consolidated total debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA(a)(d) | 3.7x | 3.3x | |||
Cash paid for common unit repurchases | $ | 50 | $ | 100 | |
(a) | Non-GAAP measures. See reconciliation in the tables that follow. |
(b) | Distributions declared by the board of directors of MPLX's general partner. |
(c) | Beginning with the three months ended March 31, 2025, distribution coverage is defined as DCF attributable to MPLX LP divided by total LP distributions, as a result of the conversion of the remaining Series A preferred units to common units in February 2025. |
(d) | Calculated using face value total debt and LTM adjusted EBITDA. Also referred to as leverage ratio. See reconciliation in the tables that follow. |
Segment Results
Crude Oil and Products Logistics
Crude Oil and Products Logistics segment adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2026 increased by
Operating Statistics (unaudited) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | % | |||||
Total MPLX | |||||||
Pipeline throughput (mbpd) | 5,702 | 5,928 | (4) % | ||||
Average pipeline tariff rates ($ per barrel) | $ | 1.05 | $ | 1.06 | (1) % | ||
Terminal throughput (mbpd) | 2,976 | 3,095 | (4) % | ||||
Segment adjusted EBITDA (in millions) | $ | 1,111 | $ | 1,097 | 1 % | ||
Natural Gas and NGL Services
Natural Gas and NGL Services segment adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2026 decreased by
Operating Statistics (unaudited) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | % | |||||
Total MPLX | |||||||
Gathering throughput (MMcf/d) | 6,488 | 6,516 | — % | ||||
Natural gas processed (MMcf/d) | 9,406 | 9,781 | (4) % | ||||
C2 + NGLs fractionated (mbpd) | 634 | 660 | (4) % | ||||
Segment adjusted EBITDA (in millions) | $ | 618 | $ | 660 | (6) % | ||
Strategic Update
MPLX is investing
Investment | Details | MPLX | Expected In- |
Harmon Creek III | 300 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) gas processing plant and 40 | 100 % | 3Q26 |
Bay Runner and Rio | Up to 5.3 billion cubic feet per day | 30 % | Bay Runner: 3Q26 |
Titan Complex | Increasing sour gas treating capacity | 100 % | 4Q26 |
BANGL Pipeline | Expansion from 250 mbpd to 300 | 100 % | 4Q26 |
Blackcomb Pipeline | 2.5 Bcf/d pipeline connecting Permian | 34 % | 4Q26 |
Traverse Pipeline | 2.5 Bcf/d pipeline designed to | 34 % | 2H27 |
Gulf Coast Fractionators | Two 150 mbpd fractionation facilities | 100 % | Frac I: 2028 Frac II: 2029 |
Gulf Coast LPG Export | 400 mbpd LPG export terminal | 50 % | 2028 |
Marcellus Gathering | Supports producer activity near | 100 % | 1H28 |
Eiger Express Pipeline | 3.7 Bcf/d pipeline connecting Permian | 22 % | Mid-2028 |
Secretariat II | 300 MMcf/d gas processing plant in | 100 % | 2H28 |
Financial Position and Liquidity
As of March 31, 2026, MPLX had
Effective April 7, 2026, MPLX replaced its previous revolving credit facility with a new five-year,
The partnership repurchased
Conference Call
At 9:30 a.m. ET today, MPLX will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss the reported results and provide an update on operations. Interested parties may listen by visiting MPLX's website at www.mplx.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on MPLX's website for two weeks. Financial information, including this earnings release and other investor-related materials, will also be available online prior to the conference call and webcast at www.mplx.com.
About MPLX LP
MPLX is a diversified, large-cap master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets and provides fuels distribution services. MPLX's assets include a network of crude oil and refined product pipelines; an inland marine business; light-product terminals; storage caverns; refinery tanks, docks, loading racks, and associated piping; and crude and light-product marine terminals. The company also owns crude oil and natural gas gathering systems and pipelines as well as natural gas and NGL processing and fractionation facilities in key
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Non-GAAP references
In addition to our financial information presented in accordance with
Adjusted EBITDA is a financial performance measure used by management, industry analysts, investors, lenders, and rating agencies to assess the financial performance and operating results of our ongoing business operations. Additionally, we believe adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors for trending, analyzing and benchmarking our operating results from period to period as compared to other companies that may have different financing and capital structures. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted for: (i) provision for income taxes; (ii) net interest and other financial costs; (iii) depreciation and amortization; (iv) income/(loss) from equity method investments; (v) distributions and adjustments related to equity method investments; (vi) impairment expense; (vii) noncontrolling interests; (viii) transaction-related costs; and (ix) other adjustments, as applicable.
DCF is a financial performance and liquidity measure used by management and by the board of directors of our general partner as a key component in the determination of cash distributions paid to unitholders. We believe DCF is an important financial measure for unitholders as an indicator of cash return on investment and to evaluate whether the partnership is generating sufficient cash flow to support quarterly distributions. In addition, DCF is commonly used by the investment community because the market value of publicly traded partnerships is based, in part, on DCF and cash distributions paid to unitholders. We define DCF as Adjusted EBITDA adjusted for: (i) deferred revenue impacts; (ii) sales-type lease payments, net of income; (iii) adjusted net interest and other financial costs; (iv) net maintenance capital expenditures; (v) equity method investment capital expenditures paid out; and (vi) other adjustments as deemed necessary.
Adjusted FCF and Adjusted FCF after distributions are financial liquidity measures used by management in the allocation of capital and to assess financial performance. We believe that unitholders may use this metric to analyze our ability to manage leverage and return capital. We define Adjusted FCF as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for: (i) net cash used in investing activities; (ii) cash contributions from MPC; and (iii) cash distributions to noncontrolling interests. We define Adjusted FCF after distributions as Adjusted FCF less base distributions to common and preferred unitholders. We believe that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, DCF, Adjusted FCF and Adjusted FCF after distributions provides useful information to investors in assessing our financial condition and results of operations.
Leverage ratio is a liquidity measure used by management, industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies to analyze our ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures.
The GAAP measures most directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA and DCF are net income and net cash provided by operating activities while the GAAP measure most directly comparable to Adjusted FCF and Adjusted FCF after distributions is net cash provided by operating activities. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered alternatives to GAAP net income or net cash provided by operating activities as they have important limitations as analytical tools because they exclude some but not all items that affect net income and net cash provided by operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Additionally, because non-GAAP financial measures may be defined differently by other companies in our industry, our definitions may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility.
For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, DCF, Adjusted FCF, Adjusted FCF after distributions and our leverage ratio to their most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, see the tables below.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding MPLX LP (MPLX). These forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, MPLX's expectations, estimates and projections concerning its business and operations, financial priorities, including with respect to positive free cash flow and distribution coverage, strategic plans, capital return plans, capital expenditure plans, operating cost reduction objectives, and environmental, social and governance ("ESG") plans and goals, including those related to greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, and inclusion and ESG reporting. Forward-looking and other statements regarding our ESG plans and goals are not an indication that these statements are material to investors or required to be disclosed in our filings with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking ESG-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "advance," "anticipate," "believe," "commitment," "confidence," "continue," "could," "design," "drive," "endeavor," "estimate," "expect," "focus," "forecast," "goal," "guidance," "intend," "may," "objective," "opportunity," "outlook," "plan," "policy," "position," "potential," "predict," "priority," "progress," "project," "prospective," "pursue," "seek," "should," "strategy," "strive," "support," "target," "trends," "will," "would" or other similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. MPLX cautions that these statements are based on management's current knowledge and expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the control of MPLX, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from the statements made herein. Factors that could cause MPLX's actual results to differ materially from those implied in the forward-looking statements include but are not limited to: political or regulatory developments, changes in governmental policies relating to refined petroleum products, crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids ("NGLs") or renewable diesel and other renewable fuels, or taxation including changes in tax regulations or guidance promulgated pursuant to the new legislation implemented in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act; volatility in and degradation of general economic, market, industry or business conditions, including as a result of pandemics, other infectious disease outbreaks, natural hazards, extreme weather events, regional conflicts such as hostilities in the
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the applicable communication and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement except to the extent required by applicable law.
Copies of MPLX's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings are available on the SEC's website, MPLX's website at http://ir.mplx.com or by contacting MPLX's Investor Relations office. Copies of MPC's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings are available on the SEC's website, MPC's website at https://www.marathonpetroleum.com/Investors/ or by contacting MPC's Investor Relations office.
Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations (unaudited) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
(In millions, except per unit data) | 2026 | 2025 | |||
Revenues and other income: | |||||
Operating revenue | $ | 1,304 | $ | 1,420 | |
Operating revenue - related parties | 1,502 | 1,467 | |||
Income from equity method investments | 182 | 186 | |||
Other income | 50 | 51 | |||
Total revenues and other income | 3,038 | 3,124 | |||
Costs and expenses: | |||||
Operating expenses (including purchased product costs) | 918 | 867 | |||
Operating expenses - related parties | 398 | 420 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 358 | 326 | |||
General and administrative expenses | 114 | 112 | |||
Other taxes | 36 | 33 | |||
Total costs and expenses | 1,824 | 1,758 | |||
Income from operations | 1,214 | 1,366 | |||
Net interest and other financial costs | 291 | 229 | |||
Income before income taxes | 923 | 1,137 | |||
Provision for income taxes | 1 | 1 | |||
Net income | 922 | 1,136 | |||
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 10 | 10 | |||
Net income attributable to MPLX LP | $ | 912 | $ | 1,126 | |
Per Unit Data | |||||
Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner unit: | |||||
Common – basic | $ | 0.90 | $ | 1.10 | |
Common – diluted | $ | 0.90 | $ | 1.10 | |
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding: | |||||
Common units – basic | 1,015 | 1,020 | |||
Common units – diluted | 1,015 | 1,020 | |||
Select Financial Statistics (unaudited) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
(In millions, except ratio data) | 2026 | 2025 | |||
Common unit distributions declared by MPLX LP | |||||
Common units (LP) – public | $ | 395 | $ | 357 | |
Common units – MPC | 697 | 619 | |||
Total LP distribution declared | 1,092 | 976 | |||
Other Financial Data | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP(a) | 1,729 | 1,757 | |||
DCF attributable to MPLX LP(a) | $ | 1,408 | $ | 1,486 | |
Distribution coverage(b) | 1.3x | 1.5x | |||
Cash Flow Data | |||||
Net cash flow provided by (used in): | |||||
Operating activities | $ | 1,347 | $ | 1,246 | |
Investing activities | (791) | (601) | |||
Financing activities | $ | (1,187) | $ | 370 | |
(a) | Non-GAAP measure. See reconciliation below. |
(b) | Beginning with the three months ended March 31, 2025, distribution coverage is defined as DCF attributable to MPLX LP divided by total LP distributions, as a result of the conversion of the remaining Series A preferred units to common units in February 2025. |
Financial Data (unaudited) | |||||
(In millions, except ratio data) | March 31, | December 31, | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,506 | $ | 2,137 | |
Total assets | 42,933 | 43,005 | |||
Total debt(a) | 25,634 | 25,653 | |||
Total equity | $ | 14,297 | $ | 14,528 | |
Consolidated debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA(b) | 3.7x | 3.7x | |||
Partnership units outstanding: | |||||
MPC-held common units | 647 | 647 | |||
Public common units | 368 | 368 | |||
(a) | There were no borrowings on the loan agreement with MPC as of March 31, 2026 or December 31, 2025. Presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs, unamortized discount/premium and includes long-term debt due within one year. |
(b) | Calculated using face value total debt and LTM adjusted EBITDA. Face value total debt was |
Operating Statistics (unaudited) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | % | |||||
Crude Oil and Products Logistics | |||||||
Pipeline throughput (mbpd) | |||||||
Crude oil pipelines | 3,683 | 3,908 | (6) % | ||||
Product pipelines | 2,019 | 2,020 | 0 % | ||||
Total pipelines | 5,702 | 5,928 | (4) % | ||||
Average tariff rates ($ per barrel) | |||||||
Crude oil pipelines | $ | 1.03 | $ | 1.03 | — % | ||
Product pipelines | 1.09 | 1.11 | (2) % | ||||
Total pipelines | $ | 1.05 | $ | 1.06 | (1) % | ||
Terminal throughput (mbpd) | 2,976 | 3,095 | (4) % | ||||
Barges in operation | 320 | 319 | — % | ||||
Towboats in operation | 30 | 29 | 3 % | ||||
Natural Gas and NGL Services Operating Statistics (unaudited) - | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | % | |||||
Gathering throughput (MMcf/d) | |||||||
Marcellus Operations | 1,577 | 1,500 | 5 % | ||||
Utica Operations | — | 268 | (100) % | ||||
Southwest Operations | 1,989 | 1,785 | 11 % | ||||
Bakken Operations | 146 | 175 | (17) % | ||||
Rockies Operations | — | 548 | (100) % | ||||
Total gathering throughput | 3,712 | 4,276 | (13) % | ||||
Natural gas processed (MMcf/d) | |||||||
Marcellus Operations | 4,452 | 4,325 | 3 % | ||||
Utica Operations(b) | — | — | — % | ||||
Southwest Operations | 1,973 | 1,879 | 5 % | ||||
Southern Appalachia Operations | 190 | 188 | 1 % | ||||
Bakken Operations | 145 | 174 | (17) % | ||||
Rockies Operations | — | 600 | (100) % | ||||
Total natural gas processed | 6,760 | 7,166 | (6) % | ||||
C2 + NGLs fractionated (mbpd) | |||||||
Marcellus Operations | 549 | 566 | (3) % | ||||
Utica Operations(b) | — | — | — % | ||||
Other | 21 | 30 | (30) % | ||||
Total C2 + NGLs fractionated | 570 | 596 | (4) % | ||||
(a) | Includes operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the MPLX financial statements. |
(b) | The |
Excluding Divested Assets(a), Natural Gas and NGL Services Operating | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | % | |||||
Total gathering throughput (MMcf/d) | 3,712 | 3,460 | 7 % | ||||
Total natural gas processed (MMcf/d) | 6,760 | 6,566 | 3 % | ||||
Total C2 + NGLs fractionated (mbpd) | 570 | 591 | (4) % | ||||
(a) | Excludes volumes associated with divested Rockies gathering and processing operations and assets contributed to Markwest EMG Jefferson Dry Gas Gathering Company, L.L.C. |
(b) | Includes operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the MPLX financial statements. |
Natural Gas and NGL Services Operating Statistics (unaudited) - | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | % | |||||
Gathering throughput (MMcf/d) | |||||||
Marcellus Operations | 1,577 | 1,500 | 5 % | ||||
Utica Operations | 2,776 | 2,438 | 14 % | ||||
Southwest Operations | 1,989 | 1,785 | 11 % | ||||
Bakken Operations | 146 | 175 | (17) % | ||||
Rockies Operations | — | 618 | (100) % | ||||
Total gathering throughput | 6,488 | 6,516 | — % | ||||
Natural gas processed (MMcf/d) | |||||||
Marcellus Operations | 6,160 | 5,975 | 3 % | ||||
Utica Operations | 938 | 965 | (3) % | ||||
Southwest Operations | 1,973 | 1,879 | 5 % | ||||
Southern Appalachia Operations | 190 | 188 | 1 % | ||||
Bakken Operations | 145 | 174 | (17) % | ||||
Rockies Operations | — | 600 | (100) % | ||||
Total natural gas processed | 9,406 | 9,781 | (4) % | ||||
C2 + NGLs fractionated (mbpd) | |||||||
Marcellus Operations | 549 | 566 | (3) % | ||||
Utica Operations | 64 | 64 | — % | ||||
Other | 21 | 30 | (30) % | ||||
Total C2 + NGLs fractionated | 634 | 660 | (4) % | ||||
(a) | Includes operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the MPLX financial statements as well as operating data for partnership-operated equity method investments. |
Excluding Divested Assets(a), Natural Gas and NGL Services Operating | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | % | |||||
Total gathering throughput (MMcf/d) | 6,488 | 5,898 | 10 % | ||||
Total natural gas processed (MMcf/d) | 9,406 | 9,181 | 2 % | ||||
Total C2 + NGLs fractionated (mbpd) | 634 | 655 | (3) % | ||||
(a) | Excludes volumes associated with divested Rockies gathering and processing operations and assets contributed to Markwest EMG Jefferson Dry Gas Gathering Company, L.L.C. |
(b) | Includes operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the MPLX financial statements as well as operating data for partnership-operated equity method investments. |
Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (unaudited) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
(In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | |||
Crude Oil and Products Logistics segment adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP | $ | 1,111 | $ | 1,097 | |
Natural Gas and NGL Services segment adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP | 618 | 660 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP | 1,729 | 1,757 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | (358) | (326) | |||
Net interest and other financial costs | (291) | (229) | |||
Income from equity method investments | 182 | 186 | |||
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments | (251) | (227) | |||
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests | 11 | 11 | |||
Other(a) | (100) | (36) | |||
Net income | $ | 922 | $ | 1,136 | |
(a) | Includes unrealized derivative gain/(loss), equity-based compensation, provision for income taxes and other miscellaneous items. |
Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Income from Operations (unaudited) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
(In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | |||
Crude Oil and Products Logistics | |||||
Segment adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,111 | $ | 1,097 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (143) | (133) | |||
Income from equity method investments | 62 | 56 | |||
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments | (72) | (72) | |||
Other | (21) | (17) | |||
Natural Gas and NGL Services | |||||
Segment adjusted EBITDA | 618 | 660 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | (215) | (193) | |||
Income from equity method investments | 120 | 130 | |||
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments | (179) | (155) | |||
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests | 11 | 11 | |||
Other | (78) | (18) | |||
Income from operations | $ | 1,214 | $ | 1,366 | |
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA Attributable to MPLX LP and DCF Attributable to | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
(In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | |||
Net income | $ | 922 | $ | 1,136 | |
Provision for income taxes | 1 | 1 | |||
Net interest and other financial costs | 291 | 229 | |||
Income from operations | 1,214 | 1,366 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 358 | 326 | |||
Income from equity method investments | (182) | (186) | |||
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments | 251 | 227 | |||
Other | 99 | 35 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | 1,740 | 1,768 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests | (11) | (11) | |||
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP | 1,729 | 1,757 | |||
Deferred revenue impacts | (1) | (18) | |||
Sales-type lease payments, net of income | 13 | 13 | |||
Adjusted net interest and other financial costs(a) | (284) | (219) | |||
Maintenance capital expenditures, net of reimbursements | (53) | (35) | |||
Equity method investment maintenance capital expenditures paid out | (4) | (5) | |||
Other | 8 | (7) | |||
DCF attributable to MPLX LP | $ | 1,408 | $ | 1,486 | |
(a) | Represents Net interest and other financial costs, excluding gain/loss on extinguishment of debt and amortization of deferred financing costs. |
Reconciliation of Net Income to Last Twelve Month (LTM) | Last Twelve Months | |||||||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
(In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||
LTM Net income | $ | 4,738 | $ | 4,478 | $ | 4,952 | ||
Provision for income taxes | 8 | 10 | 8 | |||||
Net interest and other financial costs | 1,045 | 915 | 983 | |||||
LTM income from operations | 5,791 | 5,403 | 5,943 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,383 | 1,292 | 1,351 | |||||
Income from equity method investments | (693) | (831) | (697) | |||||
Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments | 986 | 955 | 962 | |||||
Gain on equity method investments | (484) | — | (484) | |||||
Gain on sale of assets | (159) | — | (159) | |||||
Transaction-related costs(a) | 33 | — | 33 | |||||
Other | 176 | 111 | 112 | |||||
LTM Adjusted EBITDA | 7,033 | 6,930 | 7,061 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests | (44) | (44) | (44) | |||||
LTM Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP | 6,989 | 6,886 | 7,017 | |||||
Consolidated total debt(b) | $ | 26,006 | $ | 22,708 | $ | 26,006 | ||
Consolidated total debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA(c) | 3.7x | 3.3x | 3.7x | |||||
(a) | Transaction-related costs include costs associated with the acquisition of Northwind Midstream, acquisition of the remaining interest in BANGL, LLC and the divestiture of the Rockies gathering and processing operations. |
(b) | Consolidated total debt excludes unamortized debt issuance costs and unamortized discount/premium. Consolidated total debt includes long-term debt due within one year and outstanding borrowings, if any, under the loan agreement with MPC. |
(c) | Also referred to as our leverage ratio. |
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA Attributable to MPLX LP and DCF Attributable to | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
(In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 1,347 | $ | 1,246 | |
Changes in working capital items | 71 | 230 | |||
All other, net | (11) | 2 | |||
Adjusted net interest and other financial costs(a) | 284 | 219 | |||
Other adjustments related to equity method investments | 14 | 39 | |||
Other | 35 | 32 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | 1,740 | 1,768 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests | (11) | (11) | |||
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP | 1,729 | 1,757 | |||
Deferred revenue impacts | (1) | (18) | |||
Sales-type lease payments, net of income | 13 | 13 | |||
Adjusted net interest and other financial costs(a) | (284) | (219) | |||
Maintenance capital expenditures, net of reimbursements | (53) | (35) | |||
Equity method investment maintenance capital expenditures paid out | (4) | (5) | |||
Other | 8 | (7) | |||
DCF attributable to MPLX LP | $ | 1,408 | $ | 1,486 | |
(a) | Represents Net interest and other financial costs, excluding gain/loss on extinguishment of debt and amortization of deferred financing costs. |
Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Adjusted Free Cash | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
(In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities(a) | $ | 1,347 | $ | 1,246 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided by operating activities to adjusted free cash flow | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (791) | (601) | |||
Contributions from MPC | 4 | 7 | |||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (11) | (11) | |||
Adjusted free cash flow | 549 | 641 | |||
Distributions paid to common and preferred unitholders | (1,093) | (978) | |||
Adjusted free cash flow after distributions | $ | (544) | $ | (337) | |
(a) | The three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 include working capital builds of |
Capital Expenditures (unaudited) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
(In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | |||
Capital Expenditures: | |||||
Growth capital expenditures | $ | 608 | $ | 220 | |
Growth capital reimbursements | (35) | (27) | |||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates(a) | 237 | 119 | |||
Capitalized interest | (19) | (5) | |||
Total growth capital expenditures(b) | 791 | 307 | |||
Maintenance capital expenditures | 57 | 48 | |||
Maintenance capital reimbursements | (4) | (13) | |||
Capitalized interest | (1) | (1) | |||
Total maintenance capital expenditures | 52 | 34 | |||
Total growth and maintenance capital expenditures | 843 | 341 | |||
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates(a) | (237) | (119) | |||
Growth and maintenance capital reimbursements(c) | 39 | 40 | |||
(Increase)/Decrease in capital accruals | (90) | (1) | |||
Capitalized interest | 20 | 6 | |||
Additions to property, plant and equipment | $ | 575 | $ | 267 | |
(a) | Investments in unconsolidated affiliates and additions to property, plant and equipment are shown as separate lines within investing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. |
(b) | Total growth capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2025 excludes acquisitions of |
(c) | Growth capital reimbursements are generally included in changes in deferred revenue within operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Maintenance capital reimbursements are included in the Contributions from MPC line within financing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. |
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SOURCE MPLX LP