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Excelerate Energy, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 25 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year net income and EBITDA rose: Full-year 2025 revenues were $1,228.3 million against $851.4 million. Net income was $167.0 million against $153.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $449.3 million against $348.2 million. Source
  • Fourth quarter below third quarter: Fourth-quarter revenues were $317.6 million against $391.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $112.5 million against $129.3 million. Management cited a partial Atlantic basin cargo in the fourth quarter, higher business development expense, operating expense timing and lower Jamaica direct margin. Source
  • LNG, gas and power revenue grew: LNG, gas and power revenue was $631.6 million for 2025 against $239.3 million in 2024. Fourth-quarter revenue was $164.0 million against $245.2 million in the third quarter. Source
  • Adjusted gross margin rose for year: Adjusted gross margin was $506.7 million for 2025 against $408.1 million in 2024. Fourth-quarter adjusted gross margin was $131.6 million against $144.6 million in the third quarter. Source
  • Iraq terminal on track for Q3 2026: The prior release said Iraq commercial operations were expected in 2026. This release says they are on track for the third quarter of 2026, subject to permitting and construction timelines. Source
  • Growth focus with deliberate integration: Management said its focus is on securing new growth and extending the earnings profile, while integrating assets and deploying capital deliberately. Source

“We delivered record net income and adjusted EBITDA for the year, demonstrating the earnings power of our contracted infrastructure portfolio and the value created through integration.”

Steven Kobos, president and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$515 million to $545 millionNew
Maintenance capex Sourcefull year 2026$100 million to $110 millionNew
Committed growth capital Sourcefull year 2026$370 million to $400 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: First 2026 guidance issued for Adjusted EBITDA, maintenance capex and committed growth capital. The prior release gave 2025 guidance. Source
  • New: LNG cargo deliveries into Bangladesh began in January 2026 under the previously announced agreements. Source
  • New: Hull 3407 completed sea trials in January 2026 and moved into final commissioning, with delivery expected in the second quarter. Source

Full-year and fourth-quarter results

  • Full-year net income and EBITDA rose: Full-year 2025 revenues were $1,228.3 million against $851.4 million. Net income was $167.0 million against $153.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $449.3 million against $348.2 million. Source
  • Fourth quarter below third quarter: Fourth-quarter revenues were $317.6 million against $391.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $112.5 million against $129.3 million. Management cited a partial Atlantic basin cargo in the fourth quarter, higher business development expense, operating expense timing and lower Jamaica direct margin. Source
  • Diluted EPS for year and quarter: Diluted EPS was $0.28 for the fourth quarter and $1.28 for the year, against $1.27 in 2024. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.29 for the quarter and $1.52 for the year. Source
  • Interest and deal costs partly offset increase: Higher interest expense on the 2030 Notes and Jamaica acquisition transition and transaction costs partly offset the net income increase. Source

Segments and revenue lines

  • Terminal services revenue slightly lower: Terminal services revenue was $596.6 million for 2025 against $612.2 million in 2024. Fourth-quarter terminal services revenue was $153.5 million against $145.9 million in the third quarter. Source
  • LNG, gas and power revenue grew: LNG, gas and power revenue was $631.6 million for 2025 against $239.3 million in 2024. Fourth-quarter revenue was $164.0 million against $245.2 million in the third quarter. Source
  • Jamaica margin dipped after hurricane: Management said the fourth-quarter LNG, gas and power direct margin in Jamaica was modestly lower following Hurricane Melissa. Source

“Excelerate is exceptionally well positioned in today’s macro environment, where energy security and dependable delivery are paramount.”

Steven Kobos, president and CEO

Costs and margins

  • Adjusted gross margin rose for year: Adjusted gross margin was $506.7 million for 2025 against $408.1 million in 2024. Fourth-quarter adjusted gross margin was $131.6 million against $144.6 million in the third quarter. Source
  • Cost of LNG, gas and power increased: Cost of LNG, gas and power was $537.8 million for 2025 against $227.7 million in 2024. Operating expenses were $183.7 million against $215.6 million. Source
  • Transition costs for Jamaica deal: Transition and transaction expenses were $34.2 million for 2025 and none in 2024. Fourth-quarter expenses were $0.7 million. Source
  • Depreciation and amortization rose: Depreciation and amortization was $111.3 million for 2025 against $98.9 million in 2024. Source

Commercial and project updates

  • Iraq terminal on track for Q3 2026: The prior release said Iraq commercial operations were expected in 2026. This release says they are on track for the third quarter of 2026, subject to permitting and construction timelines. Source
  • Iraq contract terms and volumes: The Iraq project includes a five-year regasification and LNG supply agreement with extension options and minimum contracted offtake of 250 MMscf/d. Source
  • Hull 3407 to deploy to Iraq: Hull 3407 is being prepared for delivery and deployment to the Iraq integrated LNG import terminal, a construction milestone management described as an important next step. Source

“We remain deliberate in our approach to integrating our assets and deploying capital, with a clear emphasis on long‑term value creation for shareholders.”

Steven Kobos, president and CEO

Liquidity, capital and shareholder returns

  • Cash and undrawn revolver at year-end: Unrestricted cash was $538.2 million at December 31, 2025. All $500 million of revolving credit capacity was available, with no letters of credit outstanding. Source
  • Operating cash flow and capex rose: Net cash from operating activities was $461.2 million for 2025 against $244.4 million in 2024. Purchases of property and equipment were $163.0 million against $113.3 million. Source
  • Financing: debt issued and repaid: The year included $800.0 million of long-term debt issued and $187.0 million of long-term debt repaid. Net cash paid for the acquisition was $1,019.4 million. Source
  • Dividend approved at $0.08 quarterly: The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, or $0.32 annualized, on February 19, 2026. Source

2026 guidance detail

  • 2026 income before taxes range: The reconciliation gives 2026 income before income taxes of $246 million in the low case and $283 million in the high case. Source
  • Committed growth capital composition: Management said the 2026 committed growth capital range is largely the final payment for Hull 3407 and costs for the Iraq integrated terminal project. Source

Strategy and management view

  • Scalable LNG and power solutions: Management said its scalable LNG and power infrastructure solutions are meant to meet evolving customer needs and extend its presence in new and existing markets. Source
  • Growth focus with deliberate integration: Management said its focus is on securing new growth and extending the earnings profile, while integrating assets and deploying capital deliberately. Source

Coming up, as management said on 25 February 2026

  • Hull 3407 commissioning and delivery: Hull 3407 is in final commissioning, including gas trials and cryogenic testing, with delivery expected in the second quarter of 2026. Source
  • Iraq project work and permitting: Engineering and procurement are underway and site mobilization has commenced. Commercial operations depend on final permitting and construction timelines. Source

Risks management discussed

  • External: Storm disruption in Jamaica reduced fourth-quarter direct margin, according to management. Source
  • Regulatory: Iraq commercial operations timing is subject to final permitting, construction timelines and other contractual provisions. Source
  • Financial: Higher interest expense on the 2030 Notes and Jamaica acquisition costs were cited as offsets to net income growth. Source
  • Operational: Management cited integration of the acquired Jamaica assets as an area of deliberate attention. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said Iraq commercial operations are on track for the third quarter of 2026. Source
  • Met: Management said cargo deliveries into Bangladesh commenced in January 2026 under the previously announced agreements. Source
  • Not stated: The third-quarter release expected limited fourth-quarter impact. The fourth-quarter release reports a modestly lower Jamaica direct margin.
  • Not stated: Management said Hull 3407 is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2026. 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.