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Global Partners (NYSE: GLP) Q1 2026 profit and cash flow surge

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Global Partners LP reported sharply improved first-quarter 2026 results. Net income rose to $70.1 million, or $1.85 per diluted common unit, up from $18.7 million, or $0.36, a year earlier. Sales increased to $5.32 billion from $4.59 billion, while gross profit grew to $332.2 million from $255.2 million.

Profitability and cash generation strengthened across segments. EBITDA increased to $142.1 million and adjusted EBITDA to $140.4 million, compared with $91.9 million and $91.3 million in 2025. Distributable cash flow nearly doubled to $96.4 million, and adjusted distributable cash flow reached $96.8 million. Combined product margin rose to $365.1 million, supported by stronger Wholesale, GDSO and Commercial margins.

Positive

  • Significant earnings acceleration: Net income rose to $70.1 million, or $1.85 per diluted unit, from $18.7 million, or $0.36, indicating a major improvement in profitability versus first-quarter 2025.
  • Stronger cash flow coverage: Distributable cash flow increased to $96.4 million and adjusted DCF to $96.8 million, more than doubling year-over-year and enhancing coverage of limited partner distributions.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Q1 2026 delivered materially stronger earnings and cash flow for GLP.

Global Partners posted a step-change in profitability, with net income of $70.1M versus $18.7M a year earlier. EBITDA climbed to $142.1M and adjusted EBITDA to $140.4M, indicating broad-based operating strength across segments.

Cash-generation metrics also improved significantly. Distributable cash flow reached $96.4M, and adjusted DCF was $96.8M, compared with the mid‑$40M range in Q1 2025. Combined product margin rose to $365.1M, driven by stronger Wholesale, GDSO and Commercial margins in more favorable market conditions.

Leverage remains meaningful with senior notes of $1.23B and total liabilities of $3.60B as of March 31, 2026. However, partners’ equity increased to $711.8M, and the partnership continues to cover distributions to preferred and common unitholders with higher DCF, supporting the current capital structure if trends persist.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Sales $5.32B Three months ended March 31, 2026
Net income $70.1M Q1 2026 vs $18.7M in Q1 2025
Diluted EPS $1.85 per common unit Q1 2026 diluted net income per common limited partner unit
EBITDA $142.1M Q1 2026 consolidated EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA $140.4M Q1 2026 adjusted for asset sales and equity-method items
Distributable cash flow $96.4M Q1 2026 DCF as defined in partnership agreement
Total assets $4.31B As of March 31, 2026 consolidated balance sheet
Total liabilities $3.60B As of March 31, 2026 consolidated balance sheet
Combined product margin financial
"Combined product margin, which is gross profit adjusted for depreciation allocated to cost of sales, was $365.1 million"
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $140.4 million in the first quarter of 2026 versus $91.3 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Distributable cash flow financial
"Distributable cash flow (DCF) was $96.4 million in the first quarter of 2026"
Distributable cash flow is the amount of money a business generates from its operations that management considers available to pay dividends, buy back shares, or make other distributions to owners after setting aside what’s needed to keep the business running and meet routine obligations. Investors care because it shows how much real cash can be returned to them—like a household’s leftover paycheck after paying rent and groceries—and helps judge whether payouts are sustainable and backed by operations rather than accounting entries.
incentive distribution rights financial
"the incentive distribution rights ("IDRs") participate in net income only to the extent of the amount of cash distributions"
Incentive distribution rights are a contractual claim held by a partnership’s managing partner that gives them an increasing share of the cash distributions as the business reaches higher payout thresholds. Think of it like a sliding commission for the manager: as the partnership generates more distributable cash, the manager keeps a bigger slice and the remaining owners get less. That allocation matters to investors because it directly affects the cash yield they receive and can change incentives for growth versus steady payouts.
equity method investments financial
"Equity method investments | | | 115,919 | | | | 113,755"
An equity method investment is an accounting approach used when a company owns a significant share of another company and can influence its decisions but does not fully control it; instead of listing the investment at cost, the investor records its share of the other company's profits or losses on its own income statement and adjusts the investment value on the balance sheet. For investors, this matters because it links the investor’s reported earnings and asset values directly to the financial performance of that partly-owned business, similar to how a partner’s gains affect a small business owner’s books.
Series B preferred units financial
"Distributions to preferred unitholders represent the distributions payable to the Series B preferred unitholders"
Series B preferred units are a class of ownership issued in a later funding round that gives holders stronger claims than ordinary (common) units—think of them as a VIP ticket for cash flow and payouts. They usually get paid first if the business distributes profits or is sold, may carry a fixed payout or conversion rights, and can limit how much common holders earn; that priority and any special terms affect potential returns and downside risk for investors.
Sales $5.32B vs $4.59B in Q1 2025
Net income $70.1M vs $18.7M in Q1 2025
Diluted EPS $1.85 vs $0.36 in Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA $140.4M vs $91.3M in Q1 2025
Adjusted DCF $96.8M vs $46.5M in Q1 2025
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2026

 

GLOBAL PARTNERS LP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 001-32593 74-3140887

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

P.O. Box 9161

800 South Street

Waltham, Massachusetts 02454-9161

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(781) 894-8800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Units representing limited partner interests   GLP   New York Stock Exchange
         
9.50% Series B Fixed Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units representing limited partner interests   GLP pr B   New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company  ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

  

 

 

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On May 8, 2026, Global Partners LP (the “Partnership”) issued a press release announcing its first quarter 2026 financial results. The press release contains measures that may be deemed non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Item 10 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The most directly comparable generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measures and information reconciling the GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures are also included in the press release. A copy of the Partnership’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, unless the Partnership specifically states that the information is to be considered “filed” under the Exchange Act or incorporates it by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

 

Item 7.01.Regulation FD Disclosure

 

The information set forth under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is hereby incorporated in Item 7.01 by reference.

 

The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, unless the Partnership specifically states that the information is to be considered “filed” under the Exchange Act or incorporates it by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

 

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)   Exhibits
99.1   Global Partners LP Press Release dated May 8, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  GLOBAL PARTNERS LP
     
  By: Global GP LLC
    its general partner
     
Dated:  May 8, 2026 By: /s/ Kristin K. Seabrook
    Kristin K. Seabrook
    Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contacts:  
Gregory B. Hanson Kristin K. Seabrook
Chief Financial Officer Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Global Partners LP Global Partners LP
(781) 894-8800 (781) 894-8800

 

Global Partners LP Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Waltham, Mass., May 8, 2026 – Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

CEO Commentary

 

“Solid execution across all operating segments drove strong first-quarter results for Global,” said Eric Slifka, the Partnership’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Performance this quarter reflects the advantages of our integrated platform in a dynamic market environment.

 

“Our strategy is built to adapt to changing market conditions, optimize our assets and focus on maximizing returns,” Slifka said. “That disciplined approach continues to guide how we run the business and deliver value for our unitholders.”

 

First-Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

 

Net income in the first quarter of 2026 was $70.1 million, or $1.85 per diluted common limited partner unit, compared with net income of $18.7 million, or $0.36 per diluted common limited partner unit, in the same period of 2025.

 

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was $142.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $91.9 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Adjusted EBITDA was $140.4 million in the first quarter of 2026 versus $91.3 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Distributable cash flow (DCF) was $96.4 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $45.7 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Adjusted DCF was $96.8 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $46.5 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Gross profit in the first quarter of 2026 was $332.2 million compared with $255.2 million in the same period of 2025.

 

 

 

 

 

Combined product margin, which is gross profit adjusted for depreciation allocated to cost of sales, was $365.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $288.6 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Combined product margin, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, DCF and adjusted DCF are non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures, which are explained in greater detail below under “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Please refer to Financial Reconciliations included in this news release for reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and 2025.

 

Gasoline Distribution and Station Operations (GDSO) segment product margin was $199.3 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $187.9 million in the same period of 2025. Product margin from gasoline distribution increased to $136.7 million from $125.8 million in the year-earlier period, primarily due to higher fuel margins (cents per gallon). Product margin from station operations was $62.6 million compared with $62.1 million in the first quarter of 2025, due in part to an increase in sundries.

 

Wholesale segment product margin was $154.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $93.6 million in the same period of 2025. Gasoline and gasoline blendstocks product margin was $101.2 million compared with $57.1 million in the same period of 2025, primarily due to more favorable market conditions, largely in gasoline. Product margin from distillates and other oils was $52.9 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $36.5 million in the same period of 2025, primarily due to more favorable market conditions, largely in residual oil.

 

Commercial segment product margin was $11.7 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $7.1 million in the same period of 2025, in part due to more favorable market conditions.

 

Total sales were $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $4.6 billion in the same period of 2025. Wholesale segment sales were $3.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $3.2 billion in the same period of 2025. GDSO segment sales were $1.1 billion in the first quarters of 2026 and 2025. Commercial segment sales were $367.4 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $275.1 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Total volume was 2.1 billion gallons in the first quarter of 2026 compared with 1.9 billion gallons in the same period of 2025. Wholesale segment volume was 1.6 billion gallons in the first quarter of 2026 compared with 1.4 billion gallons in the same period of 2025. GDSO volume was 331.9 million gallons in the first quarter of 2026 compared with 357.6 million gallons in the same period of 2025. Commercial segment volume was 166.8 million gallons in the first quarter of 2026 compared with 124.8 million gallons in the same period of 2025.

 

Recent Developments

 

·Global Partners announced a cash distribution of $0.7650 per unit ($3.06 per unit on an annualized basis) on all of its outstanding common units from January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026. The distribution will be paid on May 15, 2026 to unitholders of record as of the close of business on May 11, 2026.

 

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Financial Results Conference Call

 

Management will review the Partnership’s first-quarter 2026 financial results in a teleconference call for analysts and investors today.

 

Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
 
Dial-in numbers: (877) 709-8155 (U.S. and Canada)
 
  (201) 689-8881 (International)

 

Please plan to dial in to the call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. The call also will be webcast live and archived on Global Partners’ website, https://ir.globalp.com

 

About Global Partners LP

 

Building on a legacy that began more than 90 years ago, Global Partners has evolved into a Fortune 500 company and industry-leading integrated owner, supplier, and operator of liquid energy terminals, fueling locations, and guest-focused retail experiences. Global Partners operates or maintains dedicated storage at 54 liquid energy terminals—with connectivity to strategic rail, pipeline, and marine assets—spanning from Maine to Florida and into the U.S. Gulf States. Through this extensive network, the company distributes gasoline, distillates, residual oil, and renewable fuels to wholesalers, retailers, and commercial customers. In addition, Global Partners has a large portfolio of owned, leased and/or supplied retail locations across the Northeast states, the Mid-Atlantic, and Texas, providing the fuels people need to keep them on the go at their unique guest-focused convenience destinations. Recognized as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies, Global Partners is embracing progress and diversifying to meet the needs of the energy transition.

 

Global Partners, a master limited partnership, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GLP.” For additional information, visit www.globalp.com.

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Product Margin

 

Global Partners views product margin as an important performance measure of the core profitability of its operations. The Partnership reviews product margin monthly for consistency and trend analysis. Global Partners defines product margin as product sales minus product costs. Product sales primarily include sales of unbranded and branded gasoline, distillates, residual oil, renewable fuels and crude oil, as well as convenience store and prepared food sales, gasoline station rental income and revenue generated from logistics activities when the Partnership engages in the storage, transloading and shipment of products owned by others. Product costs include the cost of acquiring products and all associated costs including shipping and handling costs to bring such products to the point of sale as well as product costs related to convenience store items and costs associated with logistics activities. The Partnership also looks at product margin on a per unit basis (product margin divided by volume). Product margin is a non-GAAP financial measure used by management and external users of the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements to assess its business. Product margin should not be considered an alternative to net income, operating income, cash flow from operations, or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, product margin may not be comparable to product margin or a similarly titled measure of other companies.

 

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EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

 

EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures used as supplemental financial measures by management and may be used by external users of Global Partners’ consolidated financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks and research analysts, to assess the Partnership’s:

 

·compliance with certain financial covenants included in its debt agreements;

 

·financial performance without regard to financing methods, capital structure, income taxes or historical cost basis;

 

·ability to generate cash sufficient to pay interest on its indebtedness and to make distributions to its partners;

 

·operating performance and return on invested capital as compared to those of other companies in the wholesale, marketing, storing and distribution of refined petroleum products, gasoline blendstocks, renewable fuels, crude oil and propane, and in the gasoline stations and convenience stores business, without regard to financing methods and capital structure; and

 

·viability of acquisitions and capital expenditure projects and the overall rates of return of alternative investment opportunities.

 

Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA further adjusted for gains or losses on the sale and disposition of assets, goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges and Global Partners’ proportionate share of EBITDA related to its Spring Partners Retail LLC joint venture, which is accounted for using the equity method. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as alternatives to net income, operating income, cash flow from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA exclude some, but not all, items that affect net income, and these measures may vary among other companies. Therefore, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

 

Distributable Cash Flow and Adjusted Distributable Cash Flow

 

Distributable cash flow is an important non-GAAP financial measure for the Partnership’s limited partners since it serves as an indicator of Global Partners’ success in providing a cash return on their investment. Distributable cash flow as defined by the Partnership’s partnership agreement (the “partnership agreement”) is net income plus depreciation and amortization minus maintenance capital expenditures, as well as adjustments to eliminate items approved by the audit committee of the board of directors of the Partnership’s general partner that are extraordinary or non-recurring in nature and that would otherwise increase distributable cash flow.

 

Distributable cash flow as used in the partnership agreement also determines Global Partners’ ability to make cash distributions on its incentive distribution rights. The investment community also uses a distributable cash flow metric similar to the metric used in the partnership agreement with respect to publicly traded partnerships to indicate whether or not such partnerships have generated sufficient earnings on a current or historical level that can sustain distributions on preferred or common units or support an increase in quarterly cash distributions on common units. The partnership agreement does not permit adjustments for certain non-cash items, such as net losses on the sale and disposition of assets and goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges.

 

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Adjusted distributable cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure intended to provide management and investors with an enhanced perspective of the Partnership’s financial performance. Adjusted distributable cash flow is distributable cash flow (as defined in the partnership agreement) further adjusted for Global Partners’ proportionate share of distributable cash flow related to its Spring Partners Retail LLC joint venture, which is accounted for using the equity method. Adjusted distributable cash flow is not used in the partnership agreement to determine the Partnership’s ability to make cash distributions and may be higher or lower than distributable cash flow as calculated under the partnership agreement.

 

Distributable cash flow and adjusted distributable cash flow should not be considered as alternatives to net income, operating income, cash flow from operations, or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the Partnership’s distributable cash flow and adjusted distributable cash flow may not be comparable to distributable cash flow or similarly titled measures of other companies.

 

Forward-looking Statements

 

Certain statements and information in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “could” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on Global Partners’ current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on the Partnership. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Partnership will be those that it anticipates. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Partnership’s control) including, without limitation, uncertainty around the timing of an economic recovery in the United States which will impact the demand for the products we sell and the services that we provide, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Partnership’s historical experience and present expectations or projections. We believe these assumptions are reasonable given currently available information. Our assumptions and future performance are subject to a wide range of business risks, uncertainties and factors, which are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

 

For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause actual results to differ from the Partnership’s projected results, please see Global Partners’ filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

 

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Global Partners undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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GLOBAL PARTNERS LP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per unit data)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2026   2025 
Sales  $5,321,800   $4,592,197 
Cost of sales   4,989,633    4,336,956 
Gross profit   332,167    255,241 
           
Costs and operating expenses:          
Selling, general and administrative expenses   99,350    73,717 
Operating expenses   129,234    126,715 
Amortization expense   1,270    1,412 
Net gain on sale and disposition of assets   (3,426)   (2,490)
Total costs and operating expenses   226,428    199,354 
           
Operating income   105,739    55,887 
           
Other income (expense):          
Income from equity method investments   739    66 
Interest expense   (35,503)   (36,039)
           
Income before income tax expense   70,975    19,914 
           
Income tax expense   (839)   (1,230)
           
Net income   70,136    18,684 
           
Less: General partner's interest in net income, including
        incentive distribution rights
   5,393    4,412 
Less: Preferred limited partner interest in net income   1,781    1,781 
           
Net income attributable to common limited partners  $62,962   $12,491 
           
Basic net income per common limited partner unit (1)  $1.86   $0.37 
           
Diluted net income per common limited partner unit (1)  $1.85   $0.36 
           
Basic weighted average common limited partner units outstanding   33,888    33,887 
           
Diluted weighted average common limited partner units outstanding   34,048    34,299 

 

(1)   Under the Partnership's partnership agreement, for any quarterly period, the incentive distribution rights ("IDRs") participate in net income only to the extent of the amount of cash distributions actually declared, thereby excluding the IDRs from participating in the Partnership's undistributed net income or losses. Accordingly, the Partnership's undistributed net income or losses is assumed to be allocated to the common unitholders and to the General Partner's general partner interest.  Net income attributable to common limited partners is divided by the weighted average common units outstanding in computing the net income per limited partner unit.

 

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GLOBAL PARTNERS LP

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2026   2025 
Assets          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $18,373   $12,243 
Accounts receivable, net   772,949    530,142 
Accounts receivable - affiliates   5,245    2,627 
Inventories   736,144    549,118 
Brokerage margin deposits   41,311    17,804 
Derivative assets   41,532    17,067 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   92,361    98,486 
Total current assets   1,707,915    1,227,487 
           
Property and equipment, net   1,653,221    1,657,444 
Right of use assets, net   364,949    378,358 
Intangible assets, net   12,081    13,350 
Goodwill   421,913    421,913 
Equity method investments   115,919    113,755 
Other assets   36,491    38,410 
           
Total assets  $4,312,489   $3,850,717 
           
Liabilities and partners' equity          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $749,817   $573,202 
Working capital revolving credit facility - current portion   308,300    126,100 
Lease liability - current portion   74,437    73,775 
Environmental liabilities - current portion   7,443    7,193 
Trustee taxes payable   75,121    83,801 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   189,688    207,580 
Derivative liabilities   118,651    4,540 
Total current liabilities   1,523,457    1,076,191 
           
Working capital revolving credit facility - less current portion   100,000    100,000 
Revolving credit facility   103,500    103,500 
Senior notes   1,233,466    1,232,723 
Lease liability - less current portion   298,289    311,429 
Environmental liabilities - less current portion   87,436    88,772 
Financing obligations   127,175    128,505 
Deferred tax liabilities   64,734    64,534 
Other long-term liabilities   62,654    69,520 
Total liabilities   3,600,711    3,175,174 
           
Partners' equity   711,778    675,543 
           
Total liabilities and partners' equity  $4,312,489   $3,850,717 

 

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GLOBAL PARTNERS LP

FINANCIAL RECONCILIATIONS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2026   2025 
Reconciliation of gross profit to product margin:        
Wholesale segment:          
Gasoline and gasoline blendstocks  $101,167   $57,169 
Distillates and other oils   52,925    36,471 
Total   154,092    93,640 
Gasoline Distribution and Station Operations segment:          
Gasoline distribution   136,724    125,751 
Station operations   62,568    62,112 
Total   199,292    187,863 
Commercial segment   11,694    7,145 
Combined product margin   365,078    288,648 
Depreciation allocated to cost of sales   (32,911)   (33,407)
Gross profit  $332,167   $255,241 
           
Reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA:          
Net income  $70,136   $18,684 
Depreciation and amortization   35,589    35,905 
Interest expense   35,503    36,039 
Income tax expense   839    1,230 
EBITDA   142,067    91,858 
Net gain on sale and disposition of assets   (3,426)   (2,490)
(Income) loss from equity method investment (1)   (628)   55 
EBITDA related to equity method investment (1)   2,337    1,837 
Adjusted EBITDA  $140,350   $91,260 
           
Reconciliation of net cash used in operating activities to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA:          
Net cash used in operating activities  $(104,700)  $(51,590)
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities and certain non-cash items   210,425    106,179 
Interest expense   35,503    36,039 
Income tax expense   839    1,230 
EBITDA   142,067    91,858 
Net gain on sale and disposition of assets   (3,426)   (2,490)
(Income) loss from equity method investment (1)   (628)   55 
EBITDA related to equity method investment (1)   2,337    1,837 
Adjusted EBITDA  $140,350   $91,260 
           
Reconciliation of net income to distributable cash flow and adjusted distributable cash flow:          
Net income  $70,136   $18,684 
Depreciation and amortization   35,589    35,905 
Amortization of deferred financing fees   1,870    1,873 
Amortization of routine bank refinancing fees   (1,235)   (1,193)
Maintenance capital expenditures   (9,959)   (9,580)
Distributable cash flow (1)(2)(3)   96,401    45,689 
(Income) loss from equity method investment (1)   (628)   55 
Distributable cash flow from equity method investment (1)   1,042    797 
Adjusted distributable cash flow (1)(3)   96,815    46,541 
Distributions to preferred unitholders (4)   (1,781)   (1,781)
Adjusted distributable cash flow after distributions to preferred unitholders  $95,034   $44,760 
           
Reconciliation of net cash used in operating activities to distributable cash flow and adjusted distributable cash flow:          
Net cash used in operating activities  $(104,700)  $(51,590)
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities and certain non-cash items   210,425    106,179 
Amortization of deferred financing fees   1,870    1,873 
Amortization of routine bank refinancing fees   (1,235)   (1,193)
Maintenance capital expenditures   (9,959)   (9,580)
Distributable cash flow (1)(2)(3)   96,401    45,689 
(Income) loss from equity method investment (1)   (628)   55 
Distributable cash flow from equity method investment (1)   1,042    797 
Adjusted distributable cash flow (1)(3)   96,815    46,541 
Distributions to preferred unitholders (4)   (1,781)   (1,781)
Adjusted distributable cash flow after distributions to preferred unitholders  $95,034   $44,760 

 

(1)  Represents the Partnership's proportionate share of income or loss, EBITDA and distributable cash flow ("DCF"), as applicable, related to the Partnership's 49.99% interest in its Spring Partners Retail LLC joint venture, which is accounted for using the equity method.

 

(2)  As defined by the Partnership's partnership agreement, DCF is not adjusted for certain non-cash items, such as net losses on the sale and disposition of assets and goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges.

 

(3)  DCF and adjusted DCF include a net gain on sale and disposition of assets of $3.4 million and $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.  DCF also includes income (loss) of $0.6 million and ($0.1 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, related to the Partnership's 49.99% interest in its Spring Partners Retail LLC joint venture, which is accounted for using the equity method.

 

(4)  Distributions to preferred unitholders represent the distributions payable to the Series B preferred unitholders earned during the period. Distributions on the Series B preferred units are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year.  

 

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FAQ

How did Global Partners (GLP) first-quarter 2026 net income compare to 2025?

Global Partners’ first-quarter 2026 net income was $70.1 million, up from $18.7 million in 2025. Diluted net income per common limited partner unit rose to $1.85 from $0.36, reflecting a substantial improvement in overall profitability versus the prior-year period.

What were Global Partners (GLP) first-quarter 2026 sales and gross profit?

First-quarter 2026 sales were $5.32 billion, compared with $4.59 billion a year earlier. Gross profit increased to $332.2 million from $255.2 million, showing stronger margins and contribution from the company’s integrated gasoline distribution, wholesale, and commercial operations.

How did EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA trend for GLP in Q1 2026?

EBITDA for first-quarter 2026 was $142.1 million, versus $91.9 million in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA reached $140.4 million compared with $91.3 million a year earlier, indicating improved operating performance after excluding gains, equity-method adjustments, and similar non-core items.

What was Global Partners (GLP) distributable cash flow in Q1 2026?

Distributable cash flow in first-quarter 2026 was $96.4 million, compared with $45.7 million a year earlier. Adjusted distributable cash flow was $96.8 million versus $46.5 million, after incorporating GLP’s share of cash flow from its Spring Partners Retail LLC joint venture.

How did segment product margins change for GLP in Q1 2026?

Combined product margin rose to $365.1 million in first-quarter 2026 from $288.6 million in 2025. Wholesale segment product margin increased to $154.1 million, GDSO to $199.3 million, and Commercial to $11.7 million, supported by more favorable market conditions across key fuel categories.

What is Global Partners’ (GLP) balance sheet position as of March 31, 2026?

Total assets were $4.31 billion and total liabilities were $3.60 billion as of March 31, 2026. Senior notes totaled $1.23 billion, while partners’ equity was $711.8 million, reflecting growth in the partnership’s asset base and equity versus year-end 2025.

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