Record Q1 2026 cash flow at Kinetik (NYSE: KNTK)
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Kinetik Holdings Inc. reported record first quarter 2026 financial results. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the company posted a net loss including noncontrolling interest of $5.1 million, while generating record Adjusted EBITDA of $251.2 million, Distributable Cash Flow of $180.8 million, and Free Cash Flow of $101.4 million.
The Midstream Logistics segment delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $178.9 million, up 12% year-over-year, supported by 1.81 Bcf/d of processed gas despite Waha price-related shut-ins. Pipeline Transportation Adjusted EBITDA was $78.0 million, down nearly 17% year-over-year due to the EPIC Crude divestiture. The company reported a dividend of $0.81 per share, a Dividend Coverage Ratio of 1.4x, Net Debt of $3.85 billion, and a leverage ratio of 3.9x.
Kinetik affirmed full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $950 million to $1,050 million and Capital Expenditures guidance of $450 million to $510 million. Strategic actions included extending key Durango gas gathering and processing contracts to 2039, securing additional Gulf Coast natural gas pricing exposure through 2030, and advancing the Kings Landing acid gas injection project, which is expected to be in service by year-end 2026.
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Insights
Record cash flow and reaffirmed 2026 guidance offset a small GAAP loss.
Kinetik delivered Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $251.2M, essentially flat year-over-year but a company record, while Distributable Cash Flow rose to $180.8M and Free Cash Flow reached $101.4M. Net loss of $5.1M reflects non-cash and non-core items typical for midstream operators.
Midstream Logistics Adjusted EBITDA grew 12% year-over-year to $178.9M, helped by 1.81 Bcf/d of processed gas and wider Waha-to-Houston basis spreads, partially offset by Waha price-related shut-ins. Pipeline Transportation Adjusted EBITDA declined nearly 17% to $78.0M following the EPIC Crude divestiture.
Leverage stands at 3.9x Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA with Net Debt of $3.85B and liquidity of $1.12B. Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $950M–$1,050M and capital spending of $450M–$510M, supported by long-dated Durango contract extensions to 2039 and the Kings Landing acid gas project expected in service by year-end 2026.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Net loss including noncontrolling interest: $5.1M
Adjusted EBITDA: $251.2M
Distributable Cash Flow: $180.8M
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Net loss including noncontrolling interest
$5.1M
Q1 2026 GAAP result
Adjusted EBITDA
$251.2M
Record quarter, three months ended March 31, 2026
Distributable Cash Flow
$180.8M
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Free Cash Flow
$101.4M
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Dividend per share
$0.81
Dividend on issued and outstanding common stock in Q1 2026
Net Debt
$3.85B
As of March 31, 2026
Leverage Ratio
3.9x
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA as of March 31, 2026
Capital Expenditures
$91.3M
Three months ended March 31, 2026, including maintenance
Key Terms
Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow, Free Cash Flow, Dividend Coverage Ratio, +2 more
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Adjusted EBITDA financial
"For the three months ended March 31, 2026, Kinetik reported net loss including noncontrolling interest of $5.1 million, Adjusted EBITDA1 of $251.2 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
"For the three months ended March 31, 2026, Kinetik reported ... Distributable Cash Flow1 of $180.8 million, and Free Cash Flow1 of $101.4 million."
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.
Free Cash Flow financial
"For the three months ended March 31, 2026, Kinetik reported ... Distributable Cash Flow1 of $180.8 million, and Free Cash Flow1 of $101.4 million."
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Dividend Coverage Ratio financial
"Dividend Coverage Ratio 1,3 | | | | 1.4x"
Dividend coverage ratio measures how many times a company’s earnings can pay for its dividend — calculated by dividing profits (or earnings per share) by the dividend paid per share. It tells investors whether a dividend is comfortably covered or at risk, similar to checking whether your monthly paycheck is big enough to cover a recurring allowance; a higher ratio suggests the dividend is safer and leaves room for growth or downturns.
Net Debt financial
"Net Debt 1,4 | | | | $ | 3,854,380"
Net debt is the total amount a company owes after subtracting the cash and assets it has that can be used to pay off that debt. It shows how much debt is truly a burden, helping investors understand if a company is financially healthy or heavily borrowed. Think of it like calculating how much money you owe after using your savings to pay part of it.
acid gas injection technical
"approvals from the Bureau of Land Management and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division to fully proceed with the acid gas injection and sour conversion project at Kings Landing"
Acid gas injection is a process that pumps acidic gases (such as hydrogen sulfide or carbon dioxide) into deep, sealed rock formations underground for long‑term storage or to support oil and gas production. Investors care because it reduces surface emissions and regulatory liability but requires permits, ongoing monitoring and capital expenditure; like putting hazardous waste into a locked vault, it lowers environmental risk while creating operational and financial commitments.
Earnings Snapshot
Total operating revenues: $410.0M · Guidance included
Q1 2026
Total operating revenues
$410.0M
Net loss including noncontrolling interest
$5.1M
Adjusted EBITDA
$251.2M
Distributable Cash Flow
$180.8M
Free Cash Flow
$101.4M
Leverage Ratio
3.9x
Guidance
Kinetik affirmed full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $950 million to $1,050 million and Capital Expenditures guidance of $450 million to $510 million.
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 6, 2026, Kinetik Holdings Inc. issued a press release announcing financial and operating results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. The full text of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18, and shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) The following exhibits are being filed herewith.
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99.1 | Press Release of Kinetik Holdings Inc. dated May 6, 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 hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: | May 6, 2026 | /s/ Steven Stellato | |||||||||
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Kinetik Reports Record First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
HOUSTON and MIDLAND, Texas, May 6, 2026 – Kinetik Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNTK) (“Kinetik” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, Kinetik reported net loss including noncontrolling interest of $5.1 million, Adjusted EBITDA1 of $251.2 million, Distributable Cash Flow1 of $180.8 million, and Free Cash Flow1 of $101.4 million.
Highlights
•Delivered record first quarter 2026 financial results, driven by strong execution across the Company
•Amended multiple Durango gas gathering and processing agreements with a large existing customer, extending contract terms to 2039 and increasing the original dedicated acreage position in New Mexico
•Executed several new agreements with customers in Texas and New Mexico for gas, water, and crude midstream services
•Received approvals from the Bureau of Land Management and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division to fully proceed with the acid gas injection and sour conversion project at Kings Landing with expected in-service by year-end 2026
•Secured additional Gulf Coast pricing for 2028 through 2030 that further mitigates Waha natural gas exposure
•Affirming full year 2026 Financial Guidance:
◦Adjusted EBITDA1 guidance of $950 million to $1,050 million
◦Capital Expenditures2 guidance of $450 million to $510 million (including maintenance)
CEO Commentary
“Kinetik delivered a strong start to 2026, reflecting the strategic positioning of the business, as well as successful commercial and operational execution,” said Jamie Welch, Kinetik’s President & Chief Executive Officer. “Accounting for the divestiture of our stake in EPIC Crude Holdings LP (“EPIC Crude”), first quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA1 of $251 million represents a new quarterly record for the Company. Our financial performance was above internal expectations and reinforces our confidence in our 2026 guidance.”
“While geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have introduced near-term commodity price volatility, Kinetik's fee-based, domestic midstream business model provides meaningful insulation. Elevated crude prices continue to support our oil-weighted customers’ well economics, while gas price-sensitive customers have deferred some 2026 activity in response to negative Waha pricing; so on balance, we have not observed a material impact to producer activity levels for 2026 across our footprint. However, when looking ahead, we have seen and are continuing to see customers pull forward activity to early 2027, setting up for a strong year that coincides with new Permian egress capacity coming online.”
Welch added, “Year to date through April, the Waha Hub is even more oversupplied and volatile than our original expectations with Waha gas daily averaging negative $2.37 per Mmbtu. We continue to experience price-related volume curtailments from our gas price-sensitive customers. While we are revising our 2026 processed gas volume growth assumptions to reflect these dynamics, our Gulf Coast transportation position more than offsets this impact by capitalizing on wider Permian to Gulf Coast price differentials. The scale and pace of incremental residue gas takeaway capacity from the Permian Basin continues to reshape the long‑term outlook with more than 5 Bcf/d of new capacity expected to be in service by early 2027 and an additional approximately 6 Bcf/d anticipated in 2028 and 2029.”
“Against this backdrop, Kinetik is well positioned to capture the value of this structural Permian gas growth. The Durango amendments executed over the last four months, which extend roughly 75% of legacy volumes into the mid and late 2030s, the new agreements across Texas and New Mexico, and the incremental Gulf Coast natural gas pricing exposure through 2030 demonstrate our commercial strategy translating into multi-year earnings visibility.”
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Financial Highlights
| Three months ended March 31, 2026 | ||||||||
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Net loss including noncontrolling interest | $ | (5,125) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ | 251,200 | ||||||
Midstream Logistics Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ | 178,921 | ||||||
Pipeline Transportation Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ | 77,977 | ||||||
Corporate and Other Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ | (5,698) | ||||||
Distributable Cash Flow1 | $ | 180,831 | ||||||
Dividend Coverage Ratio1,3 | 1.4x | |||||||
Capital Expenditures2 | $ | 91,333 | ||||||
Free Cash Flow1 | $ | 101,381 | ||||||
Net Debt1,4 | $ | 3,854,380 | ||||||
Liquidity (Cash and Revolver Availability)5 | $ | 1,120,120 | ||||||
Leverage Ratio1,6 | 3.9x | |||||||
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio1,7 | 3.9x | |||||||
Common stock issued and outstanding8 | 162,360 | |||||||
Dividend per share of issued and outstanding common stock | $ | 0.81 | ||||||
Segment Insights
The Midstream Logistics segment generated Adjusted EBITDA1 of $178.9 million, a 12% increase year-over-year. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, Kinetik processed natural gas volumes of 1.81 Bcf/d, a 1% increase year-over-year despite an estimated 170 Mmcf/d of Waha price-related processed gas volume shut-ins. First quarter 2026 results benefited from stronger than expected system operating performance, higher fee and commodity margins, lower unit operating costs, and wider Waha to Houston Ship Channel basis spreads, partially offset by Waha price-related production shut-ins.
The Pipeline Transportation segment generated Adjusted EBITDA1 of $78.0 million, a nearly 17% decrease year-over-year driven by the Company’s divestiture of its equity interest in EPIC Crude. Permian Highway Pipeline and Kinetik NGL Adjusted EBITDA1 grew modestly year-over-year on lower fuel costs and higher fee gross margin.
2026 Guidance Affirmed
Kinetik affirms full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA1 guidance to be between $950 million and $1,050 million. Year-over-year processed gas volume is now estimated to grow low- to mid-single-digit percentage points. Original processed gas volume assumptions contemplated approximately 100 Mmcf/d of Waha price-related production shut-ins on average for the full year. The Company now estimates approximately 220 Mmcf/d of curtailments and additional 2026 timing adjustments to certain producer developments.
Kinetik is also maintaining its 2026 Capital Expenditures2 guidance (including maintenance) of $450 million to $510 million for the full year.
Strategic Projects & Commercial Activity
Kinetik received all approvals from the Bureau of Land Management to proceed with acid gas compression at the surface facilities and drilling of the acid gas injection well at Kings Landing, as well as the underground injection control permit from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division for the full 20 Mmcf/d of requested total acid gas capacity. The project will enable Kings Landing to handle elevated levels of H₂S and CO₂ and remains on schedule for in-service by year-end 2026.
The ECCC Pipeline is nearing construction completion, which will connect the western portion of Kinetik’s system North to South between Eddy and Culberson counties. The project will commence in-service during the second quarter of 2026.
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Kinetik continues to advance its strategy of pursuing scalable power solutions across its Delaware South position. The 40 MW behind-the-meter power generation project at Diamond Cryo is progressing with engineering, procurement, and permitting work well underway.
The Company executed an agreement with Pecos Power to connect its owned and operated intrabasin residue gas pipeline to the new 452 MW gas-fired Pecos Power Plant in Reeves County, Texas. This interconnection will be used as one of the primary sources of residue natural gas supply for the project. Pecos Power reached FID in March with commercial operations expected to commence in 2027, and the capital for the Kinetik pipeline connection will be fully reimbursed by Pecos Power.
Kinetik recently executed a series of commercial agreements that further enhance long‑term visibility across the system in Texas and New Mexico, several of which are for multi-stream services.
The Company also amended multiple legacy Durango gas gathering and processing (“G&P”) agreements with a large existing customer in New Mexico. This amendment increases acreage under the existing agreement by 12,000 gross acres, up approximately 25% versus the original dedicated acreage in Eddy County from May 2024 and extends contract terms to 2039.
In total, agreements covering approximately 75% of legacy Durango gas processed volumes have been amended in the last four months, extending terms to the mid and late 2030s, providing downstream control of plant products, increasing margin and dedicated acreage, and adding sour gas-related services. These agreements are expected to increase annual Adjusted EBITDA1 starting in 2026, which is reflected in guidance.
Kinetik secured additional Gulf Coast natural gas pricing exposure at attractive rates for the 2028 through 2030 period, building upon its downstream residue position and the continued successful execution of its commercial G&P strategy.
Conference Call & Webcast
Kinetik will host its first quarter 2026 results conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 8:00 am Central Time (9:00 am Eastern Time). To access a live webcast of the conference call, please visit the Investors section of Kinetik’s website at www.ir.kinetik.com. A replay of the conference call will be available on the website following the call.
Investor Presentation
An updated investor presentation will be available under Events and Presentations in the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.ir.kinetik.com. Information on the Company’s website does not constitute a portion of, and is not incorporated by reference into, this press release.
About Kinetik Holdings Inc.
Kinetik is a fully integrated, pure-play, Permian-to-Gulf Coast midstream C-corporation operating in the Delaware Basin. Kinetik is headquartered in Houston and Midland, Texas. Kinetik provides comprehensive gathering, transportation, compression, processing and treating services for companies that produce natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and water. Kinetik posts announcements, operational updates, investor information and press releases on its website, www.kinetik.com.
Investor Contact
Alex Durkee
Shyam Patel
(713) 493-0900
investors@kinetik.com
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Forward-looking statements
This news release includes certain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that refer to projections, forecasts, outlooks, guidance or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “seeks,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “prospects,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “should,” “would,” “will,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s future business strategy and plans, expectations, and objectives for the Company’s operations, including statements about strategy, synergies, technology adoption, portfolio monetization opportunities, growth, expansion, cost reduction and other capital projects and the timing and cost thereof, future operations, financial guidance, growth opportunities, the amount and timing of future shareholder returns, the Company’s projected dividend amounts and the timing thereof, and the Company’s targeted leverage and financial profile. While forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by us that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, whether actual results and developments will meet our expectations and predictions depend on a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause our actual results, performance, and financial condition to differ materially from our expectations. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2026. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this news release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future development, or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Additional information
Additional information follows, including a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow, Free Cash Flow, and Net Debt (non-GAAP financial measures) to the GAAP measures.
Non-GAAP financial measures
Kinetik’s financial information includes information prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as non-GAAP financial information. It is management’s intent to provide non-GAAP financial information to enhance understanding of our consolidated financial information as prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow, Free Cash Flow, Dividend Coverage Ratio, Net Debt and Leverage Ratio are non-GAAP measures. This non-GAAP information should be considered by the reader in addition to, but not instead of, the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations from these results should be carefully evaluated. See “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures” elsewhere in this news release. This news release also includes certain forward-looking non-GAAP financial information. Reconciliations of these forward-looking non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measure are not available without unreasonable efforts. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing or amount of various reconciling items that would impact the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measure, that have not yet occurred, are out of Kinetik’s control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, such reconciliation is excluded from this news release. Forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures provided without the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures may vary materially from the corresponding GAAP financial measures.
1.A non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures” for further details.
2.Net of contributions in aid of construction and returns of invested capital from unconsolidated affiliates.
3.Dividend Coverage Ratio is Distributable Cash Flow divided by total declared dividends.
4.Net Debt is defined as total current and long-term debt, excluding deferred financing costs, less cash and cash equivalents.
5.Liquidity is calculated as cash and cash equivalents of $0.7 million plus Revolving Credit Facility availability of $1,119.4 million as of March 31, 2026.
6.Leverage Ratio is total debt less cash and cash equivalents divided by last twelve months Adjusted EBITDA, calculated per the Company’s credit agreement. The calculation includes EBITDA Adjustments for Qualified Projects, Acquisitions and Divestitures.
7.Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio is defined as Net Debt divided by last twelve months Adjusted EBITDA.
8.162.4 million shares, issued and outstanding shares as of March 31, 2026, is the sum of 68.8 million shares of Class A common stock and 93.6 million shares of Class C common stock.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
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| Operating revenues: | ||||||||||||||
| Service revenue | $ | 93,772 | $ | 127,926 | ||||||||||
| Product revenue | 312,233 | 312,505 | ||||||||||||
| Other revenue | 3,971 | 2,832 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | 409,976 | 443,263 | ||||||||||||
| Operating costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||
Costs of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below) (1) | 188,724 | 223,364 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 70,301 | 63,603 | ||||||||||||
| Ad valorem taxes | 8,775 | 6,791 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 44,200 | 37,592 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 101,833 | 92,673 | ||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of assets, net | (19) | (40) | ||||||||||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | 413,814 | 423,983 | ||||||||||||
| Operating (loss) income | (3,838) | 19,280 | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income | 167 | 785 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (53,420) | (55,714) | ||||||||||||
| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 51,188 | 57,478 | ||||||||||||
Total other (expense) income, net | (2,065) | 2,549 | ||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (5,903) | 21,829 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (778) | 2,567 | ||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income including noncontrolling interest | (5,125) | 19,262 | ||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to Common Unit limited partners | (3,458) | 13,132 | ||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to holders of Class A Common Stock | $ | (1,667) | $ | 6,130 | ||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to holders of Class A Common Stock, per share | ||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.07) | $ | 0.05 | ||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.07) | $ | 0.05 | ||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares | ||||||||||||||
| Basic | 65,910 | 60,162 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 66,684 | 61,001 | ||||||||||||
(1)Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) is net of gas service revenues totaling $102.3 million and $62.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, for certain volumes where we act as principal.
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RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
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Net (Loss) Income Including Noncontrolling Interests to Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income including noncontrolling interest (GAAP) | $ | (5,125) | $ | 19,262 | ||||||||||
| Add back: | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 53,420 | 55,714 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (778) | 2,567 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 101,833 | 92,673 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of contract costs | 1,950 | 1,656 | ||||||||||||
| Proportionate EBITDA from unconsolidated affiliates | 70,029 | 87,530 | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 20,663 | 20,653 | ||||||||||||
| Commodity hedging unrealized loss | 46,987 | 18,127 | ||||||||||||
| Integration costs | 368 | 3,538 | ||||||||||||
| Litigation costs | 11,613 | 3,015 | ||||||||||||
| Other one-time costs or amortization | 1,614 | 3,590 | ||||||||||||
| Deduct: | ||||||||||||||
Interest income | 167 | 790 | ||||||||||||
Gain on disposal of assets, net | 19 | 40 | ||||||||||||
| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 51,188 | 57,478 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) (non-GAAP) | $ | 251,200 | $ | 250,017 | ||||||||||
Distributable Cash Flow(2) | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) | $ | 251,200 | $ | 250,017 | ||||||||||
| Proportionate EBITDA from unconsolidated affiliates | (70,029) | (87,530) | ||||||||||||
| Returns on invested capital from unconsolidated affiliates | 68,309 | 63,337 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (53,420) | (55,714) | ||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps | (3,346) | (670) | ||||||||||||
| Maintenance capital expenditures | (11,883) | (12,459) | ||||||||||||
Distributable cash flow (non-GAAP) | $ | 180,831 | $ | 156,981 | ||||||||||
Free Cash Flow(3) | ||||||||||||||
| Distributable cash flow (non-GAAP) | $ | 180,831 | $ | 156,981 | ||||||||||
| Growth capital expenditures | (80,227) | (65,712) | ||||||||||||
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | — | (888) | ||||||||||||
| Returns of invested capital from unconsolidated affiliates | — | 560 | ||||||||||||
| Contributions in aid of construction | 777 | 425 | ||||||||||||
Free cash flow (non-GAAP) | $ | 101,381 | $ | 91,366 | ||||||||||
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KINETIK HOLDINGS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (CONTINUED)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 185,143 | $ | 176,830 | ||||||||||
| Net changes in operating assets and liabilities | (3,894) | (14,878) | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 53,420 | 55,714 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | (1,963) | (1,972) | ||||||||||||
| Current income tax expense | — | 107 | ||||||||||||
| Returns on invested capital from unconsolidated affiliates | (68,309) | (63,337) | ||||||||||||
| Proportionate EBITDA from unconsolidated affiliates | 70,029 | 87,530 | ||||||||||||
| Derivative fair value adjustment and settlement | (43,641) | (17,457) | ||||||||||||
Commodity hedging unrealized loss | 46,987 | 18,127 | ||||||||||||
| Interest income | (167) | (790) | ||||||||||||
| Integration costs | 368 | 3,538 | ||||||||||||
| Litigation costs | 11,613 | 3,015 | ||||||||||||
| Other one-time cost or amortization | 1,614 | 3,590 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) (non-GAAP) | $ | 251,200 | $ | 250,017 | ||||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Net Debt(4) | ||||||||||||||
| Short-term debt | $ | 187,100 | $ | 165,200 | ||||||||||
| Long-term debt, net | 3,644,128 | 3,627,720 | ||||||||||||
| Plus: Debt issuance costs, net | 23,872 | 25,280 | ||||||||||||
| Total debt | 3,855,100 | 3,818,200 | ||||||||||||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents | 720 | 3,951 | ||||||||||||
Net debt (non-GAAP) | $ | 3,854,380 | $ | 3,814,249 | ||||||||||
(1) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income including noncontrolling interest adjusted for interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, gain or loss on disposal of assets and debt extinguishment, the proportionate EBITDA from our EMI pipelines, share-based compensation expense, noncash increases and decreases related to commodity hedging activities, integration and transaction costs and extraordinary losses and unusual or non-recurring charges. Adjusted EBITDA provides a basis for comparison of our business operations between current, past and future periods by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to the GAAP measure of net income including non-controlling interest or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP.
(2) Distributable Cash Flow is defined as Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted for the proportionate EBITDA from unconsolidated affiliates, returns on invested capital from unconsolidated affiliates, interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, unrealized gains or losses on interest rate swaps and maintenance capital expenditures. Distributable Cash Flow should not be considered as an alternative to the GAAP measure of net income including non-controlling interest or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe that Distributable Cash Flow is a useful measure to compare cash generation performance from period to period and to compare the cash generation performance for specific periods to the amount of cash dividends we make.
(3) Free Cash Flow is defined as Distributable Cash Flow adjusted for growth capital expenditures, investments in unconsolidated affiliates, returns of invested capital from unconsolidated affiliates and contributions in aid of construction. Free Cash flow should not be considered as an alternative to the GAAP measure of net income including non-controlling interest or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe that Free Cash Flow is a useful performance measure to compare cash generation performance from period to period and to compare the cash generation performance for specific periods to the amount of cash dividends that we make.
(4) Net Debt is defined as total short-term and long-term debt, excluding deferred financing costs, premiums and discounts, less cash and cash equivalents. Net Debt illustrates our total debt position less cash on hand that could be utilized to pay down debt at the balance sheet date. Net Debt should not be considered as an alternative to the GAAP measure of total long-term debt, or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP.
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KINETIK HOLDINGS INC.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
The following tables present the Segment Adjusted EBITDA of the Company’s reportable segments and reconciliations of the segment profits to consolidated income before income tax expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Midstream Logistics | Pipeline Transportation | Corporate and Other(1) | Elimination | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended March 31, 2026 | (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 403,720 | $ | 2,285 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 406,005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other revenue | 3,962 | 9 | — | — | 3,971 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intersegment revenue(2) | — | 6,824 | — | (6,824) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total segment operating revenue | 407,682 | 9,118 | — | (6,824) | 409,976 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense) | (188,588) | (136) | — | — | (188,724) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment costs of sales | (6,824) | — | — | 6,824 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses(3) | (78,302) | (774) | — | — | (79,076) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | (5,510) | (260) | (38,430) | — | (44,200) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proportionate EMI EBITDA | — | 70,029 | — | — | 70,029 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other segment items(4) | 50,463 | — | 32,732 | — | 83,195 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(5) | $ | 178,921 | $ | 77,977 | $ | (5,698) | $ | — | $ | 251,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to income (loss) before income taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(5) | $ | 178,921 | $ | 77,977 | $ | (5,698) | $ | — | $ | 251,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add back: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other interest income | — | — | 167 | — | 167 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on disposal of assets, net | 19 | — | — | — | 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | — | 51,188 | — | — | 51,188 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deduct: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 48 | — | 53,372 | — | 53,420 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 99,498 | 2,329 | 6 | — | 101,833 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of contract costs | 1,950 | — | — | — | 1,950 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proportionate EMI EBITDA | — | 70,029 | — | — | 70,029 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | — | — | 20,663 | — | 20,663 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity hedging unrealized loss | 46,987 | — | — | — | 46,987 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Integration costs | — | — | 368 | — | 368 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Litigation costs | — | — | 11,613 | — | 11,613 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other one-time costs or amortization | 1,526 | — | 88 | — | 1,614 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | 28,931 | $ | 56,807 | $ | (91,641) | $ | — | $ | (5,903) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Midstream Logistics | Pipeline Transportation | Corporate and Other(1) | Elimination | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended March 31, 2025 | (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 438,025 | $ | 2,406 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 440,431 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Revenue | 2,830 | 2 | — | — | 2,832 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intersegment revenue(2) | — | 4,804 | — | (4,804) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total segment operating revenue | 440,855 | 7,212 | — | (4,804) | 443,263 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense) | (223,360) | (4) | — | — | (223,364) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment costs of sales | (4,804) | — | — | 4,804 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses(3) | (69,909) | (485) | — | — | (70,394) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | (7,125) | (372) | (30,095) | — | (37,592) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proportionate EMI EBITDA | — | 87,530 | — | — | 87,530 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other segment items(4) | 24,541 | — | 26,033 | — | 50,574 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(5) | $ | 160,198 | $ | 93,881 | $ | (4,062) | $ | — | $ | 250,017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to income (loss) before income taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment adjusted EBITDA(5) | $ | 160,198 | $ | 93,881 | $ | (4,062) | $ | — | $ | 250,017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add back: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other interest income | — | — | 790 | — | 790 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of assets | 40 | — | — | — | 40 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | — | 57,478 | — | — | 57,478 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deduct: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 28 | — | 55,686 | — | 55,714 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 90,359 | 2,308 | 6 | — | 92,673 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of contract costs | 1,656 | — | — | — | 1,656 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proportionate EMI EBITDA | — | 87,530 | — | — | 87,530 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | 20,653 | — | 20,653 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity hedging unrealized loss | 18,127 | — | — | — | 18,127 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Integration costs | 2,475 | — | 1,063 | — | 3,538 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Litigation costs | — | — | 3,015 | — | 3,015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other one-time costs or amortization | 2,288 | — | 1,302 | — | 3,590 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | 45,305 | $ | 61,521 | $ | (84,997) | $ | — | $ | 21,829 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Corporate and Other represents those results that: (i) are not specifically attributable to an operating segment; (ii) are not individually reportable or (iii) have not been allocated to a reportable segment for the purpose of evaluating their performance, including certain general and administrative expense items. Items included here to reconcile operating segments’ profit and loss with the Company’s consolidated profit and loss.
(2)The Company accounts for intersegment sales at market prices, while it accounts for asset transfers at book value. Intersegment revenue is eliminated at consolidation.
(3)Operating expenses includes ad valorem taxes.
(4)Other segment items include certain other income items, share-based compensation, adjustments related to amortization of contract costs, commodity hedging unrealized gain or loss, integration costs, and other one-time costs or amortization.
(5)Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income or loss including noncontrolling interest adjusted for interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, gain or loss on disposal of assets, the proportionate EBITDA from our EMI pipelines, equity income recorded using the equity method, share-based compensation expense, noncash increases and decreases related to commodity hedging activities, integration and transaction costs and extraordinary losses and unusual or non-recurring charges. Adjusted EBITDA provides a basis for comparison of our business operations between current, past and future periods by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to the GAAP measure of net income or loss including non-controlling interest or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP.
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FAQ
How did Kinetik Holdings Inc. (KNTK) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Kinetik reported a modest net loss but record cash flow in Q1 2026. Net loss including noncontrolling interest was $5.1 million, while Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $251.2 million, with Distributable Cash Flow of $180.8 million and Free Cash Flow of $101.4 million.
What were Kinetik’s key segment results for Q1 2026?
The Midstream Logistics segment generated $178.9 million of Adjusted EBITDA, a 12% year-over-year increase. Pipeline Transportation delivered $78.0 million, nearly 17% lower year-over-year due to the EPIC Crude divestiture. Corporate and Other Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $5.7 million, leading to total Adjusted EBITDA of $251.2 million.
What guidance did Kinetik (KNTK) provide for full year 2026?
Kinetik reaffirmed full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $950 million to $1,050 million. The company also maintained Capital Expenditures guidance of $450 million to $510 million, including maintenance spending. These targets incorporate assumptions for Waha-related gas curtailments and new commercial agreements.
What is Kinetik’s leverage and liquidity position as of March 31, 2026?
As of March 31, 2026, Kinetik reported Net Debt of $3.85 billion and a Leverage Ratio of 3.9x. Liquidity totaled $1.12 billion, consisting of $0.7 million of cash and $1.12 billion of available capacity under its revolving credit facility.
What dividend did Kinetik Holdings declare for Q1 2026 and how well is it covered?
For Q1 2026, Kinetik declared a dividend per share of $0.81 on its common stock. The company reported a Dividend Coverage Ratio of 1.4x, calculated as Distributable Cash Flow divided by total declared dividends, indicating cash flow exceeded dividend commitments.
What strategic projects and contracts are supporting Kinetik’s future earnings?
Kinetik extended multiple Durango gas gathering and processing agreements to 2039 and expanded dedicated acreage by 12,000 gross acres. It advanced the Kings Landing acid gas injection project, approved for 20 Mmcf/d, targeting in-service by year-end 2026, and secured additional Gulf Coast gas pricing through 2030.