MPLX Q3 adjusted EBITDA slightly beats estimates on natgas, NGL growth
Overview
U.S. midstream operator's Q3 adjusted EBITDA rose 5% yr/yr, slightly beating analyst expectations
Net income for Q3 declined from a year earlier
Company raised quarterly distribution by 12.5% for third consecutive year
Outlook
MPLX expects mid-single digit adjusted EBITDA growth as utilization rises and projects start up
Company investing $2.9 bln in organic growth, mainly in natural gas and NGL infrastructure
Company raised quarterly distribution by 12.5% for third consecutive year
Result Drivers
NATURAL GAS AND NGL GROWTH - Co attributed results to ongoing expansion of natural gas and NGL infrastructure, per CEO Maryann Mannen
NEW FACILITIES - Start-up of Harmon Creek III plant and expansion of Permian sour gas treating facility contributed to segment growth
HIGHER RATES AND BLENDING - Crude Oil and Products Logistics segment growth driven by higher rates and increased butane blending, partly offset by higher expenses
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Net Income | $1.16 bln | ||
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA | Slight Beat* | $1.86 bln | $1.85 bln (10 Analysts) |
Q3 Income from Operations | $1.48 bln | ||
Q3 Pretax Profit | $1.18 bln |
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the oil & gas transportation services peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for MPLX LP is $63.22, about 7.3% above its November 2 closing price of $58.94
The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago
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