Canada's South Bow Q3 revenue rises; lifts 2026 cash flow outlook

Overview

• Canada pipeline operator's Q3 revenue rose, beating analyst expectations

• Q3 net income was $99 mln as tighter pricing and moderated demand weighed on results

• Company repurchased $320 mln of senior unsecured notes in Q3

Outlook

• South Bow raises 2026 distributable cash flow guidance by 4% to $690 mln, within a range of 2%, reflecting lower-than-expected current income taxes.

• Company reaffirms 2026 normalized EBITDA guidance of $1,040 mln, within a range of 2% at the upper end and 1% at the lower end

• South Bow projects 2027 normalized EBITDA of $1,070 mln, within a range of 2%, including increased contributions from the Blackrod Connection Project

Result Drivers

• PRICING DIFFERENTIALS - Co said tighter pricing differentials and moderated demand for capacity on the U.S. Gulf Coast segment of the Keystone Pipeline System weighed on Q3 results

• PIPELINE THROUGHPUT - Q3 Keystone Pipeline throughput averaged 586,000 bbl/d, with demand moderating as global crude oil trade disruptions eased

Company press release:

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and 5 "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 South Bow Corporation is C$49.16, about 0.8% above its November 3 closing price of C$48.78

• The stock recently traded at 19 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 20 three months ago

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