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Delek US Holdings, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 April 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Reported loss, adjusted profit: Reported net loss attributable to Delek was $201.3 million, against $172.7 million a year earlier. Adjusted net income was $4.7 million, against an adjusted loss of $144.4 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $211.7 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $211.7 million, against $33.6 million in the first quarter 2025, after corporate, other and eliminations of $(76.0) million. Source
  • Refining EBITDA turned positive: Refining Adjusted EBITDA was $155.3 million, against $(27.0) million, which management attributed to higher refining margin from increased crack spreads. Benchmark crack spreads averaged 63.8% above prior-year levels. Source
  • Big Spring turnaround completed: Management said the Big Spring turnaround was completed safely, within budget and on time, and that the full system is now back online. Source
  • DKL separation from DK continues: Management said Delek Logistics' three-stream model is supported by increasing third-party cash flows, and that the economic separation from DK is increasing. Source
  • Adjusting items totaled $206.0 million: Adjusting items were $206.0 million this quarter, against $28.3 million a year earlier. They are the difference between reported and adjusted net income. Source
  • Consolidated net debt at $2.56 billion: At March 31, 2026, consolidated cash was $624.1 million and long-term debt was $3,183.1 million, for net debt of $2,559.0 million. Source
  • Full system ready for driving season: Management said the full system is back online and the company is well positioned to capture margins and meet demand in the upcoming driving season. Source

“A key highlight of the quarter was the successful completion of our Big Spring refinery turnaround, which was executed safely, on time, and on budget.”

Avigal Soreq, President and Chief Executive Officer of Delek US

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Enterprise Optimization Plan cash flow improvements Sourceannual run-rate~$220 millionRaised from ~$200 million
Quarterly dividend Sourcedividend paid May 8, 2026$0.255 per shareKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: The annual run-rate cash flow improvement from the Enterprise Optimization Plan was raised to about $220 million from about $200 million. Source
  • New: Amendment No. 4 to the Delek revolving credit agreement, dated April 9, 2026, increased commitments and extended the maturity to 2031. Source

Headline results and earnings

  • Reported loss, adjusted profit: Reported net loss attributable to Delek was $201.3 million, against $172.7 million a year earlier. Adjusted net income was $4.7 million, against an adjusted loss of $144.4 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $211.7 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $211.7 million, against $33.6 million in the first quarter 2025, after corporate, other and eliminations of $(76.0) million. Source
  • Excluding RVO adjustment, EPS negative: Excluding the renewable volume obligation adjustment, adjusted EPS was $(0.98) per share and adjusted EBITDA was $129.4 million. Source

Refining segment results

  • Refining EBITDA turned positive: Refining Adjusted EBITDA was $155.3 million, against $(27.0) million, which management attributed to higher refining margin from increased crack spreads. Benchmark crack spreads averaged 63.8% above prior-year levels. Source
  • Inventory impacts moved against refining: Inventory adjustments were $(17.6) million in the quarter, against $26.2 million a year earlier, and affected refining Adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • Adjusted refining margin rose: Total adjusted refining margin was $222.5 million, against $125.9 million. Total refining production margin was $12.13 per barrel of throughput, against $5.75. Source

“The economic separation between DK and DKL continues to increase, enhancing DKL’s financial flexibility and increasing valuation visibility at DK and DKL on a standalone basis.”

Avigal Soreq, President and Chief Executive Officer of Delek US

Refinery operations and throughput

  • Throughput and utilization declined: Total throughput averaged 260,030 barrels per day, against 289,203. Crude utilization was 78.9% of nameplate capacity, against 90.1%. Source
  • Big Spring turnaround completed: Management said the Big Spring turnaround was completed safely, within budget and on time, and that the full system is now back online. Source
  • Big Spring margin per barrel rose: Big Spring refining production margin was $7.85 per barrel, against $4.86. Its margin total was $21.6 million, against $26.0 million, and operating expenses were $10.21 per barrel, against $8.36. Source
  • Tyler, El Dorado and Krotz margins higher: Tyler margin was $16.27 per barrel, against $7.82. El Dorado was $9.44 against $3.83, and Krotz Springs was $12.48 against $6.40. Source

Logistics and Delek Logistics

  • Logistics EBITDA rose on wholesale: Logistics Adjusted EBITDA was $132.4 million, against $123.2 million. Management cited higher wholesale margins and increased interest income on sales-type leases. Source
  • DKL separation from DK continues: Management said Delek Logistics' three-stream model is supported by increasing third-party cash flows, and that the economic separation from DK is increasing. Source
  • First acid gas injection well drilled: DKL completed drilling its first acid gas injection well in the Delaware basin, which management described as progressing its sour gas processing, treating and handling solution. Source

“Looking ahead, we are excited about the remainder of the year as we operate our full system and leverage our enhanced reliability to drive performance.”

Avigal Soreq, President and Chief Executive Officer of Delek US

Costs, adjusting items and margins

  • Adjusting items totaled $206.0 million: Adjusting items were $206.0 million this quarter, against $28.3 million a year earlier. They are the difference between reported and adjusted net income. Source
  • Small refinery exemption benefit included: Adjusted results include an $82.3 million benefit based on exemptions equal to about 50% of the current-period obligation. The full obligation is recorded assuming no exemptions. Source
  • Refining operating costs per barrel: Total refining operating expenses were $6.16 per barrel, against $6.00 a year earlier. Source
  • Restructuring costs recorded: Restructuring costs were $2.7 million ($2.1 million after-tax), of which $1.7 million was in general and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses were $40.2 million excluding transaction and restructuring costs. Source

Liquidity and net debt

  • Consolidated net debt at $2.56 billion: At March 31, 2026, consolidated cash was $624.1 million and long-term debt was $3,183.1 million, for net debt of $2,559.0 million. Source
  • Net debt excluding DKL: Excluding Delek Logistics, cash was $614.2 million and long-term debt was $888.5 million, a net debt position of $274.3 million. Source
  • Operating cash flow turned positive: Net cash from operating activities was $461.1 million, against a $(62.4) million outflow a year earlier. Investing activities used $190.3 million. Source
  • Working capital changes added cash: Favorable working capital changes were $600.9 million, against $25.6 million, and include obligations under the inventory intermediation agreement. Source

Financing and shareholder returns

  • Delek revolver commitments raised: Amendment No. 4 raised Delek revolving commitments from $1,100.0 million to $1,250.0 million, extended maturity from October 26, 2027 to April 9, 2031, and reduced margins by 0.25%. Source
  • DKL revolver up to $1.3 billion: Delek Logistics entered a new credit agreement on March 26, 2026, with revolving commitments up to $1,300.0 million, including sublimits for letters of credit and swing line loans. Source
  • Dividends paid and quarterly rate: Management said $15.6 million of dividends were paid in the quarter, and the regular quarterly dividend is $0.255 per share. Source

Portfolio and strategy moves

  • Tyler tank acquired from DKL: The Tyler refinery tank purchase from Delek Logistics, for $19.0 million, closed on April 1, 2026, paid with Delek Logistics common units priced on a 30-day average. Source
  • Sum of the Parts plan continues: Management said it plans to add incremental value creating initiatives to reach its Sum of the Parts goals, alongside safe and efficient operations and disciplined capital allocation. Source

Demand and driving season

  • Gulf Coast 5-3-2 spread widened: The Gulf Coast 5-3-2 crack spread averaged $26.71 per barrel, against $16.97. Gulf Coast ultra-low sulfur diesel averaged $2.74 per gallon, against $2.29. Source
  • Full system ready for driving season: Management said the full system is back online and the company is well positioned to capture margins and meet demand in the upcoming driving season. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 April 2026

  • El Dorado terminal purchase closing: Delek Logistics' El Dorado tank and terminal assets, for $66.0 million, are expected to close on October 1, 2027, subject to customary closing conditions. Source
  • Quarterly dividend payment date: The $0.255 regular quarterly dividend is payable May 8, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 1, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Refinery throughput (average bpd) Source260,030 (prior year 289,203)
Refining production margin per barrel Source$12.13 (prior year $5.75)
Crude utilization (% of nameplate capacity) Source78.9% (prior year 90.1%)

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: The full RINs obligation is recorded assuming no future exemptions, while the adjusted measure includes a benefit based on about half of the current-period obligation. Source
  • Financial: Fair value changes in the net RINs obligation and related forward hedges were a $180.8 million adjusting item this quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The Tyler tank purchase closed on April 1, 2026, the date the prior release gave as expected. Source
  • Not stated: Management referred to adding initiatives to achieve Sum of the Parts goals and gave no status. Source

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.