Ferrellgas Q3 2026 earnings drop as costs rise
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. reported mixed results for its third fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2026.
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Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. reported mixed results for its third fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2026. Revenue fell to $524.6 million from $560.8 million, but gross profit inched up to $291.4 million as propane prices declined and product costs dropped more than revenue.
Net earnings attributable to the partnership declined to $28.0 million from $59.1 million, and Adjusted EBITDA fell to $102.1 million from $114.8 million, largely due to higher operating expenses, including non-recurring casualty claim settlements. The company completed conversion of 1.3 million Class B Units into 6.5 million Class A Units after a final $107.0 million distribution, simplifying its capital structure and redirecting future cash flows toward debt reduction and investment.
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Quarter shows solid operations but weaker earnings as legacy costs hit results.
Ferrellgas generated Q3 revenue of $524.6M, down about 6%, while gross profit edged up to $291.4M as lower propane prices cut product costs more than sales. Operationally, gallons were roughly flat, and margin per gallon improved.
Net earnings attributable to the partnership fell to $28.0M, about 53% below the prior-year quarter, mainly from a $29.0M increase in operating expense tied to legacy casualty claim settlements and higher vehicle costs. Adjusted EBITDA declined 11% to $102.1M, reflecting these higher expenses.
Strategically, converting 1.3M Class B Units into 6.5M Class A Units and paying a final $107.0M distribution removes a structural overhang and directs future cash flow toward $1.46B of debt and operations. Weather was warmer than normal in many regions, but the company still grew volumes in select areas and expanded Blue Rhino to over 65,000 locations, supporting its outlook for fiscal 2027.
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