Antero Midstream Q3 misses estimates
Overview
U.S. midstream operator's Q3 revenue fell and missed analyst expectations
Q3 adjusted EBITDA missed analyst expectations
Company repurchased 1.3 mln shares for $27 mln in Q3
Outlook
Antero Midstream raises 2026 adjusted free cash flow guidance by $370 mln after litigation proceeds
Company expects to complete water system integration by year-end 2026
Company anticipates 15 to 20 Bcf of curtailments in Q4 2026
Result Drivers
VOLUME GROWTH - Gathering and compression volumes rose 19% and 17% year-over-year, respectively, supporting operational growth
LITIGATION GAIN - Net income was boosted by a $377 mln gain on litigation in the quarter
WATER DELIVERY DECLINE - Fresh water delivery volumes fell 3% from a year earlier, weighing on water segment revenue
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | Miss | $327 mln | $340.62 mln (3 Analysts) |
Q3 Adjusted Net Income | Miss | $134 mln | $138.27 mln (1 Analyst) |
Q3 Net Income | $393 mln | ||
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA | Miss | $291 mln | $312.69 mln (6 Analysts) |
Q3 Capex | $51 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 6 "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 Antero Midstream Corporation is $24.00, about 13.7% above its October 27 closing price of $21.10
The stock recently traded at 17 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 18 three months ago
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