Looking back on infrastructure stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Expand Energy (NASDAQ: EXE) and its peers.
Energy infrastructure companies build, own, and operate assets including pipelines, storage facilities, and processing plants that transport and handle oil, natural gas, and related products. These businesses often generate fee-based revenues providing cash flow stability. Tailwinds include growing production volumes requiring expanded takeaway capacity and export infrastructure demand. Long-term contracts with creditworthy counterparties reduce commodity price exposure. Headwinds include permitting and regulatory challenges delaying new projects, environmental opposition to pipeline construction, and potential long-term demand decline from energy transition. High capital intensity and interest rate sensitivity affecting financing costs present additional considerations.
The 8 infrastructure stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 14.9%.
While some infrastructure stocks have fared somewhat better than others, they have collectively declined. On average, share prices are down 1.7% since the latest earnings results.
Expand Energy (NASDAQ: EXE)
Rebranded from Chesapeake Energy in 2024 after emerging from bankruptcy, Expand Energy (NASDAQ: EXE) produces natural gas, oil, and natural gas liquids from underground shale formations in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Expand Energy reported revenues of $4.53 billion, up 41% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 48.2%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA and EPS estimates.
“The world critically needs natural gas supply to meet rapidly rising power demand, growing industrial activity, and global LNG expansion to address a global reset in energy security,” said Mike Wichterich, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Expand Energy.
Expand Energy scored the biggest analyst estimate beat among its peers. Investor expectations, however, were likely higher than Wall Street’s published projections, leaving some wishing for even better results (analysts’ consensus estimates are those published by big banks and advisory firms, not the investors who make buy and sell decisions). The stock is down 9.7% since reporting and currently trades at $87.57.
Best Q1: Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI)
Operating what amounts to the toll roads of the energy industry, Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) transports natural gas, refined petroleum products, and crude oil through its pipeline network across North America.
Kinder Morgan reported revenues of $4.83 billion, up 13.8% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 3.3%. The business had a stunning quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.
The market seems content with the results as the stock is up 1.5% since reporting. It currently trades at $32.29.
Is now the time to buy Kinder Morgan? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.
Weakest Q1: Genesis Energy (NYSE: GEL)
Operating a 64% stake in the Poseidon Pipeline, one of the Gulf of Mexico's largest crude oil pipelines, Genesis Energy (NYSE: GEL) provides midstream services like pipeline transportation, storage, and processing for crude oil and natural gas producers and refiners.
Genesis Energy reported revenues of $446.6 million, up 12.1% year on year, exceeding analysts’ expectations by 11.4%. Still, it was a slower quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ EPS and EBITDA estimates.
As expected, the stock is down 10.6% since the results and currently trades at $14.68.
Read our full analysis of Genesis Energy’s results here.
Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT)
With roots dating back to 1919 and facilities strategically positioned from Louisiana to Montana, Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT) refines crude oil into specialty products like lubricating oils, solvents, and waxes used in cosmetics, batteries, and industrial applications.
Calumet reported revenues of $1.03 billion, up 3.6% year on year. This print beat analysts’ expectations by 8%. Taking a step back, it was a mixed quarter as it also logged a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but a significant miss of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.
Calumet had the slowest revenue growth in the group. The stock is up 15.8% since reporting and currently trades at $40.06.
Read our full, actionable report on Calumet here, it’s free.
Excelerate Energy (NYSE: EE)
Operating specialized vessels that can deliver up to 1.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, Excelerate Energy (NYSE: EE) provides liquified natural gas regasification services using floating vessels that convert LNG back into natural gas.
Excelerate Energy reported revenues of $433.4 million, up 37.6% year on year. This result surpassed analysts’ expectations by 26.4%. Aside from that, it was a mixed quarter as it also recorded a decent beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates but a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates.
The stock is up 13.5% since reporting and currently trades at $38.98.
Read our full, actionable report on Excelerate Energy here, it’s free.
Market Update
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