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Excelerate Energy, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 1 lowered, 1 narrowed. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income up on Jordan charter: Net income was $60.0 million, against $50.1 million in the second quarter and $55.0 million a year earlier. Management attributed the sequential rise mainly to the Jordan charter and higher LNG, gas and power direct margins. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $133.5 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $133.5 million, against $120.1 million in the second quarter and $129.3 million a year earlier. It is net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, accretion and long-term incentive expense. Source
  • Bahamas anchor customer signed: AxDo, a joint venture of Axpo and Domicisle LNG, will anchor the planned offshore terminal near Grand Bahama, with deliveries of up to 16 TBtu per year. Source
  • Adjusted gross margin rose: Adjusted gross margin was $155.9 million, against $137.9 million in the second quarter and $144.6 million a year earlier. Gross margin was $123.4 million. Source
  • Maintenance capex deferred: Management attributed the lower maintenance capex range to the expected deferral of certain planned maintenance activities. Source
  • Growth capex timing tied to FSRU: Committed growth capital spend timing shifted, with the increase linked to the FSRU conversion project. Source
  • Iraq construction materials arriving: Jetty and fixed-terminal materials are arriving in the country, and the Iraq project is advancing amid the Gulf conflict. Source

“Excelerate delivered record quarterly earnings, reflecting the essential role our infrastructure plays in strengthening energy security for the markets we serve.”

Steven Kobos, President and CEO of Excelerate

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026between $495 million and $515 millionNarrowed, low end up from between $490 million and $515 million
Income before income taxes (reconciliation estimate) Source2026E$236 million (low case) and $263 million (high case)Raised from $230 million (low case) and $261 million (high case)
Maintenance capex Sourcefull year 2026between $65 million and $75 millionLowered from between $85 million and $95 million
Committed growth capital Sourcefull year 2026between $400 million and $410 millionRaised from between $380 million and $400 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Adjusted EBITDA low end rose from $490 million to $495 million; the high end stayed at $515 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Maintenance capex range moved from $85 million to $95 million down to $65 million to $75 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Committed growth capital range moved from $380 million to $400 million up to $400 million to $410 million. Source
  • New: Excelerate signed an 11-year LNG supply agreement with AxDo Bahamas Ltd., anchoring the planned Bahamas LNG Hub. The prior release did not include this agreement. Source
  • New: Petrobras agreed to a five-year Sequoia extension to 2038, with a reliquefaction unit to be installed at the 2028 dry dock. Source
  • New: Excelerate awarded Seatrium the engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning contract for the FSRU conversion. Source
  • New: Iraq terminal to be served by an FSRU already positioned in the region, avoiding a transit of the Strait of Hormuz. Source
  • New: Colombia deployment to use other FSRUs outside the Gulf in the near term, with the FSRU Express redeployment no longer the stated near-term plan. Source

Quarter results and drivers

  • Net income up on Jordan charter: Net income was $60.0 million, against $50.1 million in the second quarter and $55.0 million a year earlier. Management attributed the sequential rise mainly to the Jordan charter and higher LNG, gas and power direct margins. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $133.5 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $133.5 million, against $120.1 million in the second quarter and $129.3 million a year earlier. It is net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, accretion and long-term incentive expense. Source
  • Atlantic Basin timing offset gains: Compared with the third quarter of 2025, management cited timing of deliveries under the Atlantic Basin agreement as an offset to the Jordan gains. Source
  • Diluted EPS of $0.44: Diluted EPS was $0.44, against $0.37 in the second quarter and $0.43 a year earlier. Net income attributable to shareholders was $14.2 million, with $45.8 million going to non-controlling interests. Source

Revenue by business line

  • LNG, gas and power revenue fell: LNG, gas and power revenue was $131.6 million, against $168.8 million in the second quarter and $245.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Terminal services revenue rose: Terminal services revenue was $165.7 million, against $160.5 million in the second quarter and $145.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Operating income rose: Operating income was $94.6 million, against $80.9 million in the second quarter and $87.2 million a year earlier. Total revenues were $297.2 million. Source

“We also made meaningful commercial progress, securing new long-term agreements, extending existing ones, and expanding in the Caribbean with the planned Bahamas LNG Hub.”

Steven Kobos, President and CEO of Excelerate

Contracts and customers

  • Bahamas anchor customer signed: AxDo, a joint venture of Axpo and Domicisle LNG, will anchor the planned offshore terminal near Grand Bahama, with deliveries of up to 16 TBtu per year. Source
  • Sequoia contract runs to 2038: The Petrobras extension runs five years, through 2038. Contracted revenue rises modestly from 2028, ahead of the extension period. Source
  • Colombia terminal uses other FSRUs: Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahia, a Frontera subsidiary, signed a seven-year regasification agreement. The FSRU Express was contemplated, but other FSRUs outside the Gulf are expected to serve the terminal near term. Source
  • Iraq terminal offtake minimum set: The five-year regasification and LNG supply agreement has a customer extension option and a minimum contracted offtake of 250 million standard cubic feet per day. Source

Costs and margins

  • Cost of LNG fell: Cost of LNG, gas and power was $91.2 million, against $135.3 million in the second quarter and $201.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted gross margin rose: Adjusted gross margin was $155.9 million, against $137.9 million in the second quarter and $144.6 million a year earlier. Gross margin was $123.4 million. Source
  • Operating expenses lower sequentially: Operating expenses were $50.1 million, against $56.1 million in the second quarter and $44.5 million a year earlier. SG&A was $28.9 million, against $24.3 million and $23.4 million. Source

“This progress expands our contracted earnings base and advances our sequenced growth strategy, which we believe will create lasting value for our shareholders.”

Steven Kobos, President and CEO of Excelerate

Capital, cash and dividend

  • Cash at $356.7 million: Unrestricted cash was $356.7 million, against $342.4 million at June 30 and $538.2 million at December 31, 2025. The $500 million revolver was fully available, with no letters of credit. Source
  • Operating cash flow lower over nine months: Net cash from operating activities was $254.5 million for the nine months, against $356.8 million a year earlier. Purchases of property and equipment were $313.6 million, against $129.4 million. Source
  • Maintenance capex deferred: Management attributed the lower maintenance capex range to the expected deferral of certain planned maintenance activities. Source
  • Growth capex timing tied to FSRU: Committed growth capital spend timing shifted, with the increase linked to the FSRU conversion project. Source
  • Dividend held at $0.09: The board approved a $0.09 quarterly dividend, or $0.36 annualized, unchanged from the second quarter. Source
  • Share repurchases of $38.1 million: Nine-month repurchases of Class A stock were $38.1 million, against $28.4 million for the six months to June 30. Treasury shares rose to 4,068,820. Source

Growth projects and timing

  • Bahamas Hub scope defined: The hub will offer LNG storage and distribution for marine bunkering, power generation and other downstream users, using Jamaica platform assets for first deliveries. Source
  • FSRU conversion vessel acquired: Excelerate will use the Methane Patricia Camila as the dedicated vessel for its first FSRU conversion project. Source
  • Iraq construction materials arriving: Jetty and fixed-terminal materials are arriving in the country, and the Iraq project is advancing amid the Gulf conflict. Source

Operations and leadership statements

  • Teams operated safely and reliably: Management said teams continued to operate safely and reliably for customers during the quarter. Source
  • Safety and security prioritized in Gulf: Management said it prioritizes the safety and security of its people and operations while advancing the Iraq project. Source
  • Growth strategy framed as sequenced: Management described the quarter's progress as expanding the contracted earnings base and advancing a sequenced growth strategy. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026

  • Bahamas first deliveries in Q1 2027: Initial deliveries from the Bahamas LNG Hub are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027, using existing FSRU and logistics capability. Source
  • Bahamas second phase FSU in 2028: A floating storage unit near Grand Bahama is expected in the second half of 2028, subject to final permitting and construction timelines. Source
  • Iraq activity ramps in coming weeks: Management expects activity at the Iraq terminal to ramp up over the coming weeks as jetty and terminal work accelerates. Source
  • Colombia service starts Q1 2027: Service under the Colombia regasification agreement is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2027. Source
  • Converted FSRU available in 2028: The converted FSRU is expected to be available for commercial deployment in 2028; the prior release said early 2028. Source
  • Petrobras reliquefaction at 2028 dry dock: A reliquefaction unit will be installed on Sequoia at its next scheduled dry dock, expected to reduce boil-off losses and Scope 1 emissions. Source
  • Dividend payable December 3, 2026: The $0.09 dividend is payable to Class A holders of record as of November 18, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Committed growth capital (2026) Sourcebetween $400 million and $410 million
Maintenance capex (2026) Sourcebetween $65 million and $75 million

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Management noted expected deferral of certain planned maintenance activities, which lowered the maintenance capex range. Source
  • External: Conflict in the Arabian Gulf requires routing around the Strait of Hormuz for the Iraq terminal supply. Source
  • Regulatory: Bahamas second-phase timing depends on final permitting and construction, plus other contractual provisions. Source
  • Operational: Management said it is advancing LNG supply arrangements for Iraq, including potential intra-basin supply. Source
  • Operational: Delivery timing under the Atlantic Basin agreement affected results compared with a year earlier. Source
  • Financial: Committed growth capital rose on the timing of FSRU conversion spend. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said total full-year 2026 capex generally remains in line with previously communicated guidance. Source
  • Not stated: Management kept a targeted second-quarter 2027 startup; the prior release said early in the second quarter. Source

Other quarters

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