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Enbridge Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EBITDA up $167 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion, up $167 million, on rate settlements and a higher allowance for equity during construction. Source
  • Liquids Pipelines EBITDA fell: Liquids Pipelines adjusted EBITDA decreased $101 million, on lower Mainline volumes and Line 9 tolls, partly offset by currency translation. Source
  • Gas Transmission EBITDA rose $165 million: Gas Transmission adjusted EBITDA rose on East Tennessee and Texas Eastern revenue increases, higher equity AFUDC and favorable Texas Eastern contracting. Source
  • Secured backlog stands at $38 billion: The secured growth backlog is about $38 billion after $3 billion of completed projects entered service this quarter. Source
  • Tallgrass crude business for US$2.55 billion: Enbridge agreed to buy Tallgrass Energy's crude oil business for US$2.55 billion cash, including 75% of Pony Express and 51% of Powder River Gateway. Source
  • 2026 guidance reaffirmed: Adjusted EBITDA of $20.2 billion to $20.8 billion and DCF per share of $5.70 to $6.10 were reaffirmed for 2026. Source

“As energy demand accelerates, driven by AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and broader economic growth, our integrated networks are increasingly important to providing the reliable, affordable energy our customers require.”

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 SourceMedium termapproximately 5% average compound annual growth rateKept
Annual growth capital investment capacity SourceAnnual, anticipated$10 to $11 billionKept
New project announcements Source2026 to 2027$10 - 20 billionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: 2026 adjusted EBITDA and DCF per share guidance was reaffirmed with no change from the second quarter release. Source
  • New: Agreed to acquire Tallgrass Energy's crude oil business for US$2.55 billion cash, adding Pony Express and Powder River Gateway interests. Source
  • New: Salt Creek Midstream crude gathering acquisition for US$0.6 billion announced and closed in the quarter. Source
  • New: Agreed to acquire substantially all assets of Laramie Energy, expanding Wexpro's natural gas supply for Enbridge Gas Utah. Source
  • New: KKR and Apollo closed an initial investment in the Westcoast system and committed further capital for the expansion programs. Source
  • New: Long Lake Expansion sanctioned at $0.2 billion to support CNOOC Petroleum North America's Northern Alberta operations. Source
  • New: Common equity offering of $3.0 billion completed to partly fund the Tallgrass and Salt Creek acquisitions. Source
  • New: Enbridge Gas Ohio filed a rate stipulation in its pending proceeding before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Source
  • Ended: Tennessee Ridgeline and Aspen Point entered service during the quarter and were removed from the secured growth backlog. Source
  • New: Greg Ebel is retiring in January and Michele Harradence will lead Enbridge, according to the release. Source

Earnings and cash flow

  • GAAP earnings rose on derivative values: GAAP earnings attributable to common shareholders rose $0.6 billion, or $0.29 per share, mainly on non-cash unrealized changes in derivative values. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up $167 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion, up $167 million, on rate settlements and a higher allowance for equity during construction. Source
  • Adjusted earnings rose modestly: Adjusted earnings were $1.1 billion, or $0.49 per share, up $0.03, as EBITDA gains outweighed higher depreciation and interest. Source
  • DCF rose on lower maintenance capital: DCF was $2.7 billion, up $123 million, helped by lower maintenance capital. Operating cash flow was $2.7 billion, down from $2.9 billion. Source

Segment results

  • Liquids Pipelines EBITDA fell: Liquids Pipelines adjusted EBITDA decreased $101 million, on lower Mainline volumes and Line 9 tolls, partly offset by currency translation. Source
  • Market Access contributions fell: Market Access contributions dropped because contracts to the U.S. Gulf Coast were underutilized, a separate drag within Liquids Pipelines. Source
  • Gas Transmission EBITDA rose $165 million: Gas Transmission adjusted EBITDA rose on East Tennessee and Texas Eastern revenue increases, higher equity AFUDC and favorable Texas Eastern contracting. Source
  • Utilities EBITDA rose $105 million: Gas Distribution and Storage adjusted EBITDA rose $105 million. Enbridge Gas Ontario reached $335 million and the U.S. gas utilities $315 million. Source
  • Ontario weather effect negligible: Against the normal forecast in rates, weather had a negligible effect on Enbridge Gas Ontario EBITDA in both the third quarter of 2026 and 2025. Source
  • Renewable Power EBITDA rose $27 million: Renewable Power Generation adjusted EBITDA rose $27 million, to $127 million, as the first phase of Sequoia Solar contributed. Source

“Our focus remains on executing our secured backlog and extending visibility to our 5% growth outlook.”

Greg Ebel, President and CEO

Growth projects and backlog

  • Secured backlog stands at $38 billion: The secured growth backlog is about $38 billion after $3 billion of completed projects entered service this quarter. Source
  • PXP2 and Long Lake added to backlog: PXP2, to be acquired with Tallgrass, and the Long Lake Expansion together added about $1 billion to the secured growth backlog. Source
  • Long Lake Expansion sanctioned: The Long Lake project adds a lateral pipeline and storage tank, and expands capacity on two existing Alberta pipelines. Source
  • Sanctioned portfolio is $15 billion: Management is executing a $15 billion sanctioned portfolio, including the $4 billion Sunrise expansion and nearly 90 Bcf of storage expansions. Source
  • Gas Transmission demand is broad: Management sees a broad range of Gas Transmission projects, underpinned by accelerating electricity and LNG demand. Source
  • Renewables: 2 GW under construction: More than 2 GW of renewable generation is under construction, with about 1.5 GW of safe-harbored projects in development. Source

Acquisitions and transactions

  • Tallgrass crude business for US$2.55 billion: Enbridge agreed to buy Tallgrass Energy's crude oil business for US$2.55 billion cash, including 75% of Pony Express and 51% of Powder River Gateway. Source
  • Salt Creek gathering contracts long-dated: Salt Creek gathering assets for US$0.6 billion carry long-term commercial agreements averaging about 10 years of remaining contract life. Source
  • Laramie gas assets deal pending: Laramie Energy assets are to be acquired for US$485 million plus up to US$65 million contingent, supporting Enbridge Gas Utah supply. Source
  • KKR and Apollo invest in Westcoast: KKR and Apollo contributed about $0.7 billion at closing and committed about $2.0 billion more for a minority stake in the Westcoast system. Source
  • Ohio rate stipulation filed: The stipulation seeks an annual revenue requirement increase of about US$145 million, 52.87% equity thickness and a 9.59% return on equity. Source

Currency and hedging

  • Currency translation helped results: US dollar earnings were translated at C$1.40 per US$ in the third quarter of 2026, against C$1.38 a year earlier. Source
  • Most US dollar earnings hedged: Much of the US dollar earnings is hedged under the enterprise-wide financial risk management program. Source
  • Realized hedge losses increased: Eliminations and Other adjusted EBITDA fell $29 million, mainly on higher realized foreign exchange hedge settlement losses. Source

Rates, depreciation and utilities

  • Base rates rose in Utah and North Carolina: Recent rate cases raised base rates at Enbridge Gas Utah and Enbridge Gas North Carolina, and Ontario margin rose on rates and customer growth. Source
  • Depreciation rose with new assets: Higher depreciation from assets placed in service reduced the gain in adjusted earnings for the quarter. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • C$3.0 billion equity raised: Enbridge closed a $3.0 billion, 44.7 million share offering to partly fund the Tallgrass and Salt Creek acquisitions. Source
  • Medium-term notes issued to refinance: Enbridge Gas Ontario issued $1.0 billion of medium-term notes in August to refinance maturing debt, and Gas North Carolina issued US$500 million in October. Source
  • Maintenance capital spending lower: Maintenance capital was $231 million, against $303 million a year earlier, which management linked to enterprise-wide cost saving initiatives. Source

Guidance and medium-term growth

  • 2026 guidance reaffirmed: Adjusted EBITDA of $20.2 billion to $20.8 billion and DCF per share of $5.70 to $6.10 were reaffirmed for 2026. Source
  • Medium-term growth rate kept: Management reaffirmed medium-term average growth of about 5% for adjusted EBITDA, DCF per share and EPS. Source
  • Growth financed from capacity: Secured growth program financing is expected from anticipated annual growth capital investment capacity of $10 to $11 billion. Source

Leadership transition

  • Ebel to retire in January: Greg Ebel, President and CEO, is set to retire in January and thanked investors, employees, customers and the Board. Source
  • Harradence to lead Enbridge: Management describes Michele Harradence as a proven leader with deep understanding of Enbridge's strategy, business and industry. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 November 2026

  • PXP2 expected in service late 2027: PXP2, a US$0.3 billion Pony Express expansion, is expected to enter service in late 2027 under take-or-pay contracts. Source
  • Laramie closing expected Q4 2026: The Laramie Energy asset acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to approvals. Source
  • Ohio decision and new rates: A Commission decision on Enbridge Gas Ohio is expected in or before the first quarter of 2027, with new rates from March 1, 2027. Source
  • Sequoia Solar phase two by year-end: The second phase of Sequoia Solar is expected to enter service by year-end. Source
  • Long Lake Expansion in service 2028: The Long Lake Expansion, costing $0.2 billion, is expected to enter service in 2028. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Mainline volumes Sourcelower
Market Access volumes Sourcelower

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Lower Mainline volumes and lower tolls on Line 9 deliveries reduced Liquids Pipelines EBITDA this quarter. Source
  • Demand: Market Access income depends on utilization of contracts to the U.S. Gulf Coast, which were underutilized in the quarter. Source
  • Financial: Debt-to-EBITDA reached 5.1x, above the target range, because period-end debt translated at a higher exchange rate than trailing EBITDA. Source
  • Financial: Interest expense rose on new debt issuances, reducing the gain in adjusted earnings and DCF. Source
  • Regulatory: The Tallgrass acquisition remains subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. Source
  • External: Ontario distribution EBITDA moves with weather, and the size of seasonal swings varies from year to year. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The second quarter release said both were expected to enter service later this year; both were placed into service this quarter. Source
  • On track: Management said it remains on track to achieve its financial guidance for the 21st consecutive 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.