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Excelerate Energy, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 1 lowered, 1 narrowed, 2 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income flat, EBITDA slipped slightly: Net income was $50.1 million, level with the first quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $120.1 million, down from $122.2 million on seasonal LNG, gas and power effects, partly offset by higher Jamaica margins. Source
  • Jamaica drives year-on-year gain: Against the prior-year quarter, net income and Adjusted EBITDA both rose, mainly from a full quarter of Jamaica. Prior-year transition and transaction expenses of $27.7 million did not recur. Source
  • FSRU Express moves to Colombia: A seven-year time charter with a Frontera Energy subsidiary moves FSRU Express to a new Colombian terminal. Management said the redeployment provides improved economic terms and near-term earnings growth. Source
  • Iraq terminal start early Q2 2027: Management said the integrated Iraq LNG import terminal is expected to commence operations early in the second quarter of 2027, based on current planning assumptions. Source
  • LNG carrier acquired for first conversion: In July 2026 the company agreed to acquire an LNG carrier that will be the dedicated vessel for the first FSRU conversion project, with commercial deployment expected in early 2028. Source
  • Unrestricted cash fell to $342.4 million: Unrestricted cash was $342.4 million at June 30, down from $540.1 million at March 31 and $538.2 million at year-end 2025. No letters of credit were outstanding under the revolver. Source
  • Quarterly dividend raised about 13%: Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, up from $0.08, payable September 3, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on August 19, 2026. Source

“reflecting the earnings power of our contracted infrastructure portfolio and the strength of our global business”

Steven Kobos, President and CEO of Excelerate Energy

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$490 million to $515 millionRaised from $480 million to $510 million
Committed growth capital Sourcefull year 2026$380 million to $400 millionRaised from $270 million to $300 million
Maintenance capex Sourcefull year 2026$85 million to $95 millionLowered from $100 million to $110 million
Quarterly dividend per share Sourcedividend payable September 3, 2026$0.09 per shareRaised from $0.08 per share
Annual dividend growth rate Source2026 through 2028low double-digit annual growth rateKept
Income before income taxes (reconciliation) Source2026E$230 million (low case) to $261 million (high case)Raised from $221 million to $257 million
Interest expense (reconciliation) Source2026E$112 million (low case) and $107 million (high case)Kept
Depreciation and amortization expense (reconciliation) Source2026E$132 million (low case) and $128 million (high case)Raised from $131 million and $126 million
Accretion expense (reconciliation) Source2026E$4 million (low case) and $3 million (high case)Kept
Long-term incentive compensation expense (reconciliation) Source2026E$12 million (low case) and $16 million (high case)Narrowed, top end cut from $12 million and $17 million
Iraq LNG terminal operations start Sourceearly second quarter 2027early in the second quarter of 2027Kept
FSRU Express service in Colombia Sourcefirst quarter 2027first quarter of 2027New
Converted FSRU commercial deployment Sourceearly 2028early 2028New

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA range raised and narrowed to $490 million to $515 million from $480 million to $510 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Committed growth capital range for 2026 raised to $380 million to $400 million from $270 million to $300 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Maintenance capex range for 2026 lowered to $85 million to $95 million from $100 million to $110 million. Source
  • New: Seven-year redeployment of FSRU Express to a new Colombian LNG import terminal, agreed in June 2026 with a subsidiary of Frontera Energy. Source
  • New: Definitive agreement in July 2026 to acquire the LNG carrier Methane Patricia Camila as the dedicated vessel for the first FSRU conversion. Source
  • New guidance: Early 2028 availability of the converted FSRU for commercial deployment, not given in the prior quarter's release. Source

Earnings and growth drivers

  • Net income flat, EBITDA slipped slightly: Net income was $50.1 million, level with the first quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $120.1 million, down from $122.2 million on seasonal LNG, gas and power effects, partly offset by higher Jamaica margins. Source
  • Jamaica drives year-on-year gain: Against the prior-year quarter, net income and Adjusted EBITDA both rose, mainly from a full quarter of Jamaica. Prior-year transition and transaction expenses of $27.7 million did not recur. Source
  • Diluted EPS level with first quarter: Diluted EPS was $0.37, level with the first quarter and up from $0.15 a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.37, against $0.34 a year earlier. Source

Revenue mix and gross margin

  • Total revenue down from first quarter: Total revenues were $329.3 million, against $433.4 million in the first quarter and $204.6 million a year earlier. Operating income was $80.9 million. Source
  • Terminal services revenue edged up: Terminal services revenue was $160.5 million, up from $158.3 million in the first quarter and $148.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted gross margin held steady: Adjusted gross margin was $137.9 million, compared with $137.3 million in the first quarter and $118.1 million a year earlier. Source
  • LNG, gas and power costs fell sharply: Cost of LNG, gas and power was $135.3 million, down from $243.0 million in the first quarter and up from $40.4 million a year earlier, alongside lower LNG, gas and power revenue. Source

“We are creating value from the assets we operate today while laying the groundwork for future growth, which includes continuing to progress our integrated Iraq LNG import terminal and advancing our first FSRU conversion.”

Steven Kobos, President and CEO of Excelerate Energy

Operating costs, interest and tax

  • Operating costs and D&A rose: Operating expenses were $56.1 million and depreciation and amortization $32.7 million, up from $53.1 million and $31.0 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Interest expense higher on 2030 Notes: Interest expense including related-party interest was $27.2 million, against $27.6 million in the first quarter and $23.9 million a year earlier. Management cited the 2030 Notes. Source
  • Income tax provision eased: Provision for income taxes was $5.9 million, against $9.5 million in the first quarter. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $24.3 million, little changed. Source

Contracts and vessel deployments

  • Excelerate Acadia running in Jordan: Under a nine-month NEPCO time charter signed in May, the Excelerate Acadia began operating at Aqaba in early July 2026, adding regasification capacity in Jordan. Source
  • FSRU Express moves to Colombia: A seven-year time charter with a Frontera Energy subsidiary moves FSRU Express to a new Colombian terminal. Management said the redeployment provides improved economic terms and near-term earnings growth. Source
  • Jamaica margins higher than first quarter: Management said Jamaica margins were higher, partly offsetting seasonal effects in LNG, gas and power. Source

“We remain committed to our strategy to drive meaningful value creation for our shareholders.”

Steven Kobos, President and CEO of Excelerate Energy

Iraq terminal and Middle East conflict

  • Iraq terminal start early Q2 2027: Management said the integrated Iraq LNG import terminal is expected to commence operations early in the second quarter of 2027, based on current planning assumptions. Source
  • Engineering nearing completion, site work under way: Engineering and procurement are nearing completion. Site clearance and dredging continue, and terminal materials are staged globally and being mobilized by construction priority. Source
  • Five-year Iraq contract with offtake minimum: The Iraq project includes a five-year regasification and LNG supply agreement with a subsidiary of Iraq's Ministry of Electricity, with a minimum contracted offtake of 250 million standard cubic feet per day. Source
  • Conflict shapes execution plans: Management said the company continues the Iraq project despite the Middle East conflict, adapting execution plans as conditions change and keeping safety and security central. Source

FSRU conversion and fleet

  • LNG carrier acquired for first conversion: In July 2026 the company agreed to acquire an LNG carrier that will be the dedicated vessel for the first FSRU conversion project, with commercial deployment expected in early 2028. Source
  • Conversion engineering and planning advance: Management described the carrier acquisition as a milestone as engineering, commercial development and project planning activities for the conversion advance. Source
  • FSRU Exquisite dry dock moved to 2027: The expected deferral of the FSRU Exquisite dry dock into 2027 is the stated reason for the lower maintenance capex range. Source

Liquidity, cash flow and buybacks

  • Unrestricted cash fell to $342.4 million: Unrestricted cash was $342.4 million at June 30, down from $540.1 million at March 31 and $538.2 million at year-end 2025. No letters of credit were outstanding under the revolver. Source
  • Full $500 million revolver available: The entire $500 million of revolving credit capacity was available for borrowings at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Operating cash flow lower, capex higher: Operating cash flow for the six months was $174.2 million, against $241.9 million a year earlier. Purchases of property and equipment were $283.8 million, against $77.4 million. Source
  • Share repurchases total $28.4 million: Repurchases of Class A common stock totaled $28.4 million in the six months, with treasury shares at 3,774,932 at June 30, 2026. Source

Dividend and shareholder returns

  • Quarterly dividend raised about 13%: Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, up from $0.08, payable September 3, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on August 19, 2026. Source
  • Dividend fits prior growth target: Management said the increase is consistent with the previously announced target of low double-digit annual dividend growth from 2026 through 2028. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 August 2026

  • Iraq terminal start early Q2 2027: Integrated Iraq LNG import terminal expected to commence operations early in the second quarter of 2027, based on current planning assumptions. Source
  • FSRU Express service in Colombia: Following its current charter and a planned dry dock later this year, FSRU Express expected to begin Colombian service in the first quarter of 2027. Source
  • Converted FSRU commercial deployment: Converted FSRU from the first conversion project expected to be available for commercial deployment in early 2028. Source
  • Dividend payment September 3: Quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share payable September 3, 2026, to holders of record on August 19, 2026. Source

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management said the Iraq project continues despite the Middle East conflict, with execution plans adapted as conditions evolve. Source
  • Operational: Management said it continues to monitor regional developments, with safety and security central to Iraq project planning and execution. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said the total estimated cost remains in line with the previously communicated capex range. Source
  • Not stated: Management described the dividend increase as consistent with the previously announced low double-digit annual growth target. Source
  • Not stated: Prior quarter expected the Acadia to commence operations in mid-2026; this quarter reports operations commenced in early July 2026.

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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.