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Enbridge Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 31 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • GAAP earnings fell on derivative swings: GAAP earnings attributable to common shareholders were $1.4 billion, or $0.64 per share, against $2.2 billion, or $1.00 per share, a year earlier, mainly from non-cash derivative valuation changes. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose on rate cases: Adjusted EBITDA was $4.8 billion, up $132 million, driven mainly by revenue from the East Tennessee, Texas Eastern and Enbridge Gas Utah rate cases. Source
  • Secured backlog reached $41 billion: The secured growth backlog rose by over $1 billion with the Line 5 Relocation sanction. The Enbridge Houston Oil Terminal also entered service during the quarter. Source
  • Line 5 Relocation sanctioned: The US$1.0 billion, 41-mile re-route in Wisconsin is under construction and has its key state and federal permits in place. Source
  • Bay Runner Twin sanctioned for LNG: The Bay Runner Twin adds up to 2.6 Bcf/d of Permian gas capacity to Rio Grande LNG, with take-or-pay contracts for all incremental capacity. Source
  • Debt-to-EBITDA at 5.1x: Rolling 12-month Debt-to-EBITDA was 5.1x, partly from period-end debt translated at 1.42 CAD/USD versus a 1.38 average rate on EBITDA. The first quarter was 5.0x. Source

“Shaped by ongoing geopolitical developments around the world, energy markets have remained volatile in recent months.”

Greg Ebel, President and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA Source2026 full year$20.2 billion to $20.8 billionKept
DCF per share Source2026 full year$5.70 to $6.10Kept
Adjusted EBITDA, DCF per share and EPS growth Sourcepost-2026 near termapproximately 5% average compound annual growthKept
Annual growth capital investment capacity Sourceannual$10 to $11 billionKept
Line 5 Relocation cost SourceprojectUS$1.0 billionNew
Line 5 Relocation in-service Sourceearly 2027early 2027New
Bay Runner Twin in-service Sourceby 2030by 2030New
New project announcements Source2026 to 2027$10-20 billion

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The company sanctioned and began construction of the US$1.0 billion Line 5 Relocation in Wisconsin. Source
  • New: The company signed an exclusive option to acquire the TTC Connector Pipeline, expanding its U.S. Gulf Coast footprint. Source
  • New: The company sanctioned the 2.6 Bcf/d Bay Runner Twin, supplying Permian gas to Rio Grande LNG under take-or-pay agreements. Source
  • New: Mainline Optimization Phase 2 has developed into a wider set of expansion opportunities, per management. Source
  • New: The company began construction on the $4 billion Sunrise Expansion of its B.C. Pipeline system this quarter. Source
  • New: The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio staff filed its report on the Enbridge Gas Ohio rate case this quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • GAAP earnings fell on derivative swings: GAAP earnings attributable to common shareholders were $1.4 billion, or $0.64 per share, against $2.2 billion, or $1.00 per share, a year earlier, mainly from non-cash derivative valuation changes. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose on rate cases: Adjusted EBITDA was $4.8 billion, up $132 million, driven mainly by revenue from the East Tennessee, Texas Eastern and Enbridge Gas Utah rate cases. Source
  • Adjusted earnings per share slipped two cents: Adjusted earnings were $1.4 billion, or $0.63 per share, down $36 million, reflecting higher depreciation and interest on new debt. Source
  • Operating cash flow increased: Cash provided by operating activities was $4.1 billion, against $3.2 billion a year earlier. DCF was $2.9 billion, in line with the prior-year quarter. Source

Segment results

  • Liquids flat on Mainline volumes: Liquids adjusted EBITDA was flat at $2.34 billion, helped by Mainline and Line 9 volumes and system optimization, with higher Seaway equity earnings from spot volumes. Source
  • Gas Transmission rose on Texas Eastern: Gas Transmission adjusted EBITDA reached $1.42 billion, up $37 million, from East Tennessee settlement revenue and a Texas Eastern rate increase, partly offset by lower DCP equity earnings. Source
  • Gas distribution up on base rates: Gas Distribution and Storage adjusted EBITDA was $878 million, up $38 million, mainly from higher base rates in Utah and North Carolina. Ontario's weather effect was about $9 million. Source
  • Renewables and eliminations improved: Renewable Power adjusted EBITDA rose $11 million to $131 million from newer assets. Eliminations and Other rose $41 million, mainly from lower realized foreign exchange hedge losses. Source

“The accelerating momentum we're seeing in Canada to support growth in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin presents a differentiated opportunity for Enbridge.”

Greg Ebel, President and CEO

Projects and secured backlog

  • Secured backlog reached $41 billion: The secured growth backlog rose by over $1 billion with the Line 5 Relocation sanction. The Enbridge Houston Oil Terminal also entered service during the quarter. Source
  • Line 5 Relocation sanctioned: The US$1.0 billion, 41-mile re-route in Wisconsin is under construction and has its key state and federal permits in place. Source
  • Sunrise Expansion construction began: The $4 billion Sunrise Expansion of the B.C. Pipeline system is the company's largest project, and construction started this quarter. Source
  • Bay Runner Twin sanctioned for LNG: The Bay Runner Twin adds up to 2.6 Bcf/d of Permian gas capacity to Rio Grande LNG, with take-or-pay contracts for all incremental capacity. Source
  • TTC Connector option agreed: The exclusive option covers a 25-mile, 300 MMcf/d pipeline linking Tres Palacios storage to the Coastal Bend Header for Freeport LNG, with bp service agreements. Source
  • Project Beacon exceeded expectations: The Algonquin Gas Transmission open season drew more interest than initially expected. Management is working to commercialize a potential expansion. Source

Customers, rates and power demand

  • Gas utilities serve over 7 million: Gas Distribution and Storage serves over 7 million customers, which management described as year-round reliable and affordable service. Source
  • Ohio rate case staff report filed: The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio staff report on the Enbridge Gas Ohio rate case was filed this quarter; management described it as constructive. Source
  • Meta power agreements underpin renewables: Renewable projects are underpinned by long-term power purchase agreements with Meta, which the company cited among its growth drivers. Source
  • Renewable pipeline exceeds 1.5 GW: The Renewable Power segment is advancing more than 1.5 GW of safe harboured opportunities, following over 1.4 GW of solar and onshore wind sanctioned in the past year. Source

“With an unmatched incumbent footprint, a $41 billion secured capital backlog, and $10 to $11 billion of annual growth investment capacity, Enbridge is well positioned to capitalize on the best macro environment for growth in the last 10 years.”

Greg Ebel, President and CEO

Demand and Canadian egress

  • Gas demand broad across continent: Management sees a wide range of high-quality Gas Transmission opportunities, driven by customer demand across the continent. Source
  • Mainline expansion scope broadened: Mainline Optimization Phase 2 has grown into a set of expansion projects, with timing tied to policy developments later in the year. Source
  • Oil sands system serves half of Alberta: The Regional Oil Sands system serves around 50% of Alberta oil sands production and provides diluent supply through Southern Lights and Norlite. Source

Costs and non-cash items

  • Interest and depreciation pressured adjusted earnings: The adjusted earnings decline reflected higher interest expense on incremental debt issuances and higher depreciation from assets placed in service since the prior year. Source
  • Non-cash hedge and inventory charges: GAAP results included a non-cash pre-issuance hedge loss on a medium-term note exchange and a non-cash crude oil inventory adjustment in Liquids Pipelines. Source

Capital, debt and shareholder returns

  • Debt-to-EBITDA at 5.1x: Rolling 12-month Debt-to-EBITDA was 5.1x, partly from period-end debt translated at 1.42 CAD/USD versus a 1.38 average rate on EBITDA. The first quarter was 5.0x. Source
  • Common dividend declared: The board declared the quarterly common dividend of $0.9700 per share, payable September 1, 2026, to holders of record on August 14, 2026. Source
  • Preference dividends reset higher: Series G preference dividend increased to $0.30247 from $0.29616 on June 1, 2026, following the quarterly reset. Series I and Series 4 also reset higher. Source
  • Growth funded from annual capacity: Secured growth projects are expected to be financed from anticipated annual growth capital investment capacity of $10 to $11 billion. Source
  • DCF rose on maintenance timing: DCF rose $45 million on higher adjusted EBITDA and lower maintenance capital from timing, partly offset by higher interest expense on new debt. Source

Strategy and investment

  • First-choice infrastructure positioning: The company said it remains committed to being the first choice for customers, policymakers and regulators on North American infrastructure under its all-of-the-above approach. Source
  • Growth rate to extend further: The company said it will continue to add visibility to, and extend, its 5% growth rate further into the future. Source
  • Line 5 relocation supports reliability: Management said the relocation reinforces the long-term reliability of Line 5, which it described as essential to secure, affordable energy for the Great Lakes region. Source

Coming up, as management said on 31 July 2026

  • TTC Connector enters service: The TTC Connector pipeline is expected to enter service by the end of 2026. Source
  • Line 5 Relocation enters service: The Line 5 Relocation in Wisconsin is expected to enter service in early 2027. Source
  • Ohio rate case settlement targeted: Management said it looks forward to working with the Ohio commission toward a settlement of the Enbridge Gas Ohio rate case in 2027. Source
  • Additional safe harboured projects coming: The company expects to sanction more safe harboured renewable projects during the rest of 2026. Source
  • Beacon expansion being commercialized: Following the Project Beacon open season, the company is working to commercialize a potential Algonquin expansion. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Volumes Sourcehigher Mainline volumes, net of earnings sharing, and higher Line 9 volumes
Yields or revenue per unit Sourcelower Mainline tolls on Line 9 deliveries

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management tied Mainline egress expansion timing to policy clarity expected later this year. Source
  • External: Management cited ongoing supply disruptions and uncertainty in energy markets as a backdrop to the quarter. Source
  • Financial: A significant portion of U.S. dollar earnings is hedged under the enterprise-wide financial risk management program. Source
  • Financial: Liquids revenue fell after the Southern Lights cost-of-service agreements expired on June 30, 2025. Source
  • Operational: Management said its teams remain focused on execution as the secured capital backlog grows. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said the company remains on track to deliver its 2026 financial guidance. Source
  • On track: Management said the company is well on track toward its target of $10-20 billion of new project announcements. Source
  • Not stated: Management said these projects are expected to enter service later this year. 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.