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Calumet, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 August 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net loss driven by non-cash items: The company reported a second-quarter net loss of $(95.9) million, or $(1.09) per share, which it attributed to non-cash RINs and other mark-to-market items. The year-earlier net loss was $(147.9) million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes rose: Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes was $175.2 million for the quarter, against $76.5 million a year earlier. For the six months it was $225.3 million, against $131.5 million. Source
  • Specialty Products and Solutions led results: SPS Adjusted EBITDA was $161.7 million, against $66.8 million. SPS sales were $1,012.5 million, and the Adjusted EBITDA margin was 16.0% against 10.6%. Management cited a global shortage in specialty products. Source
  • Specialty margin per barrel rose: SPS adjusted gross profit was $32.25 per barrel in the quarter, against $13.81. For the six months it was $21.36, against $12.95. Management described a favorable margin environment. Source
  • Non-cash RINs expense of $163.6 million: The net loss was significantly affected by non-cash RINs related expense of $163.6 million and an unrealized gain of $9.0 million on derivatives. Source
  • Notes redeemed after quarter end: On July 15, 2026 the company redeemed all $100 million of 9.75% notes due 2028 at 102.438% of principal, plus accrued interest. Management cited $115 million of debt retirement in July. Source
  • Next-stage Montana expansion underway: Management said Montana Renewables is advancing toward a faster, highly capital-efficient next stage expansion. No timing or cost was given. Source

“Calumet continues to execute against every element of our multi-dimensional strategy,”

Todd Borgmann, CEO

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Montana Renewables completed the first phase of its MaxSAF 150 expansion, and the release says it is now capturing robust renewable margins. Source
  • Ended: The Montana terminal asset financing arrangement was fully repaid and terminated on July 31, 2026 for $15.5 million in cash. Source
  • Ended: The 2028 Mirror Notes, $100 million of 9.75% notes, were redeemed on July 15, 2026 at 102.438% of principal plus accrued interest. Source

Results and loss drivers

  • Net loss driven by non-cash items: The company reported a second-quarter net loss of $(95.9) million, or $(1.09) per share, which it attributed to non-cash RINs and other mark-to-market items. The year-earlier net loss was $(147.9) million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes rose: Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes was $175.2 million for the quarter, against $76.5 million a year earlier. For the six months it was $225.3 million, against $131.5 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA before tax attributes: Adjusted EBITDA was $159.3 million for the quarter, against $55.1 million a year earlier. Tax attributes added $15.9 million in the quarter, against $21.4 million. Source
  • Gross profit turned positive: Sales were $1,445.1 million against $1,026.6 million. Gross profit was $18.3 million, against a loss of $(43.6) million, and the operating loss was $(40.0) million. Source

Segment results

  • Specialty Products and Solutions led results: SPS Adjusted EBITDA was $161.7 million, against $66.8 million. SPS sales were $1,012.5 million, and the Adjusted EBITDA margin was 16.0% against 10.6%. Management cited a global shortage in specialty products. Source
  • Performance Brands EBITDA fell: Performance Brands Adjusted EBITDA was $6.3 million, against $13.5 million. Management also cited volumes and record quarterly TruFuel sales. Source
  • Montana/Renewables tax-adjusted EBITDA rose: Montana/Renewables Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes was $26.6 million, against $16.3 million a year earlier. The segment had begun a planned turnaround and expansion in March. Source
  • Corporate costs slightly lower: Total corporate costs were $(19.4) million of Adjusted EBITDA, against $(20.1) million in the second quarter of 2025. Source

“Our integrated specialties platform delivered exceptional results in a strong margin environment, supporting $115 million of debt retirement in July.”

Todd Borgmann, CEO

Production and sales volumes

  • Total facility production rose: Total facility production was 83,191 bpd in the second quarter, against 79,912 bpd a year earlier. For the six months it was 79,857 bpd, against 78,169 bpd. Source
  • Renewable fuels output fell: Renewable fuels output was 7,011 bpd, against 12,044 bpd. Total Montana/Renewables production was 18,124 bpd, against 22,545 bpd. Source
  • Lubricating oil output increased: Specialty Products and Solutions production was 62,903 bpd, against 55,704 bpd. Lubricating oils were 13,318 bpd, against 11,939 bpd, while solvents were 7,637 bpd, against 7,973 bpd. Source
  • Sales volume roughly flat: Total sales volume was 87,722 bpd in the quarter, against 88,766 bpd. For the six months it was 87,377 bpd, against 87,165 bpd. Source

Margins and pricing

  • Specialty margin per barrel rose: SPS adjusted gross profit was $32.25 per barrel in the quarter, against $13.81. For the six months it was $21.36, against $12.95. Management described a favorable margin environment. Source
  • Feedstock costs rose faster than prices: Performance Brands margins compressed. Price increases came after a normal lag, while feedstock costs rose immediately, adding a $7.3 million LIFO impact to the segment. Source
  • Montana/Renewables gross profit per barrel positive: Montana/Renewables adjusted gross profit was $11.36 per barrel, against $(0.82) per barrel a year earlier. The segment's adjusted gross profit was $19.5 million, against $(2.0) million. Source

“Combined, our operating momentum and favorable outlook position us to simultaneously accelerate deleveraging and advance our growth strategies across both businesses.”

Todd Borgmann, CEO

Non-cash RINs and mark-to-market items

  • Non-cash RINs expense of $163.6 million: The net loss was significantly affected by non-cash RINs related expense of $163.6 million and an unrealized gain of $9.0 million on derivatives. Source
  • RINs mark-to-market loss in reconciliation: The RINs mark-to-market loss was $115.6 million in the quarter, against $79.1 million. RINs incurrence expense was $48.0 million, against $15.3 million. Source
  • Supply and offtake expenses in equity line: Equity-based compensation and other items included $11.9 million of supply and offtake agreement expenses, against $2.7 million a year earlier. Source

Cash, debt and capital spending

  • Notes redeemed after quarter end: On July 15, 2026 the company redeemed all $100 million of 9.75% notes due 2028 at 102.438% of principal, plus accrued interest. Management cited $115 million of debt retirement in July. Source
  • Montana terminal financing repaid: The Montana terminal asset financing arrangement was repaid and terminated on July 31, 2026, for $15.5 million in cash. Source
  • Operating cash flow positive for six months: Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, against $(31.1) million a year earlier. No quarter-only figure is given. Source
  • Capital additions rose: Additions to property, plant and equipment were $51.5 million for the six months, against $31.2 million in the prior year period. Source
  • Long-term debt declined in quarter: Long-term debt, less current portion, was $2,225.2 million at June 30, 2026, down from $2,299.4 million at March 31, 2026. Source

Strategy and expansion

  • Next-stage Montana expansion underway: Management said Montana Renewables is advancing toward a faster, highly capital-efficient next stage expansion. No timing or cost was given. Source
  • Integrated platform cited for SPS results: Management attributed the SPS results to the integrated specialties platform, a margin environment it described as favorable, and operational execution. Source
  • Montana restarted in early May: Montana/Renewables restarted operations in early May after the turnaround and expansion work. Management described a margin environment for renewables as favorable. Source

Coming up, as management said on 7 August 2026

  • Debt paydown from operating cash: Management said it remains focused on continued use of cash from operations to pay down debt in future periods. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Throughput (total facility production) Source83,191 bpd in Q2 2026, against 79,912 bpd in Q2 2025
Refining margin per barrel (SPS adjusted gross profit) Source$32.25 per barrel in Q2 2026, against $13.81 in Q2 2025
Capital expenditure Source$51.5 million additions to property, plant and equipment for six months 2026, against $31.2 million

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Management cited non-cash RINs related expense of $163.6 million as a main driver of the second-quarter net loss. Source
  • External: Feedstock price increases were implemented after a lag, compressing Performance Brands margins during the quarter. Source
  • Operational: Montana/Renewables was down from March through April for a planned turnaround and expansion, restarting in early May. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The prior release said the company was positioned to accelerate deleveraging. The second-quarter release says accelerated deleveraging continues, citing $115 million of debt retirement in July.
  • Met: The prior release described the turnaround and expansion timing and early May restart. The second-quarter release describes operations restarting in early May.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.