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Hess Midstream LP: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 2 February 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EBITDA rose from prior year: Adjusted EBITDA was $309.1 million against $298.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Revenues and other income were $404.2 million against $395.9 million. Source
  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow rose to $207.8 million: Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $207.8 million against $164.3 million a year earlier. Net cash provided by operating activities was $245.6 million, against $258.5 million. Source
  • Full-year 2025 results: Full-year 2025 net income was $684.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $1,238.1 million. Full-year Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $779.1 million, against $655.0 million in 2024. Source
  • Quarterly gas and crude volumes lower: Gas gathering averaged 456 thousand Mcf per day against 463 a year earlier. Crude oil gathering averaged 118 thousand bopd against 120. Source
  • Capital spending fell 44%: Capital expenditures were $47.6 million against $84.3 million a year earlier, a 44% decrease after completion of the gas compression expansion. Source
  • Leverage at about 3.1x Adjusted EBITDA: Total debt was about $3.8 billion at December 31, 2025, representing leverage of approximately 3.1x Adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • Quarterly distribution declared at $0.7641: The General Partner's board declared $0.7641 per Class A share for the fourth quarter of 2025, up from the third quarter's amount. Source

“In 2025, we successfully completed our planned multiyear infrastructure project buildout,”

Jonathan Stein, Chief Executive Officer of Hess Midstream

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 and long-term guidance issued December 9, 2025. Source
  • New: Quarterly distribution raised by $0.0093 per Class A share compared with the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Ended: Compression buildout completed, and capital expenditures fell 44% year over year as a result. Source

Fourth quarter and full-year results

  • Attributable net income rose year over year: Net income attributable to Hess Midstream LP was $93.3 million, or $0.72 basic per Class A share, against $70.4 million, or $0.68 a year earlier. Consolidated net income was $168.0 million against $172.1 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose from prior year: Adjusted EBITDA was $309.1 million against $298.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Revenues and other income were $404.2 million against $395.9 million. Source
  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow rose to $207.8 million: Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $207.8 million against $164.3 million a year earlier. Net cash provided by operating activities was $245.6 million, against $258.5 million. Source
  • Full-year 2025 results: Full-year 2025 net income was $684.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $1,238.1 million. Full-year Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $779.1 million, against $655.0 million in 2024. Source

Segment operating results

  • Gathering operating income rose: Gathering revenues were $217.3 million against $212.0 million. Income from operations was $127.7 million against $121.2 million. Source
  • Processing and Storage costs rose: Processing and Storage revenues were $154.7 million against $154.0 million. Operating and maintenance expenses were $31.9 million against $30.1 million. Source
  • Terminaling revenue and income higher: Terminaling and Export revenues were $32.2 million against $29.9 million. Income from operations was $18.9 million against $17.8 million. Source

“We remain focused on reliable operating performance and expect substantially lower future capital spending, supporting growing Adjusted Free Cash Flow that positions us well for incremental shareholder returns and debt repayment.”

Jonathan Stein, Chief Executive Officer of Hess Midstream

Throughput volumes by product

  • Quarterly gas and crude volumes lower: Gas gathering averaged 456 thousand Mcf per day against 463 a year earlier. Crude oil gathering averaged 118 thousand bopd against 120. Source
  • Processing and terminal volumes declined: Gas processing averaged 444 thousand Mcf per day against 447 a year earlier. Crude terminals averaged 122 thousand bopd against 127. Source
  • Full-year volumes above 2024: For 2025, gas gathering averaged 458 thousand Mcf per day against 437 in 2024. Crude oil gathering averaged 121 thousand bopd against 114. Source
  • NGL loading up, water gathering down: NGL loading averaged 16 thousand barrels per day against 13 a year earlier. Water gathering averaged 124 thousand barrels per day against 130. Source

Costs, margins and tariff revenue

  • Operating costs flat year over year: Total operating costs and expenses were $152.6 million against $152.9 million. General and administrative expenses fell to $5.6 million from $8.9 million. Source
  • Gross Adjusted EBITDA margin rose: Gross Adjusted EBITDA margin was 83% against 81% a year earlier. Gross margin was 62% against 61%. Source
  • Tariff rates lifted revenue: Revenues and other income rose $8.3 million year over year, primarily from higher tariff rates and third-party services. Pass-through revenues were $29.7 million. Source

Capital spending, cash and debt

  • Capital spending fell 44%: Capital expenditures were $47.6 million against $84.3 million a year earlier, a 44% decrease after completion of the gas compression expansion. Source
  • New compressor station placed in service: The station, placed in service in January 2026, provides approximately 50 MMcf/d of installed capacity. Source
  • Operating cash flow of $245.6 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $245.6 million against $258.5 million. Changes in assets and liabilities contributed $12.9 million. Source
  • Leverage at about 3.1x Adjusted EBITDA: Total debt was about $3.8 billion at December 31, 2025, representing leverage of approximately 3.1x Adjusted EBITDA. Source

Ownership and shareholder distributions

  • Quarterly distribution declared at $0.7641: The General Partner's board declared $0.7641 per Class A share for the fourth quarter of 2025, up from the third quarter's amount. Source
  • Chevron indirect stake about 37.9%: Following the July 18, 2025 merger completion, Chevron indirectly owns about 37.9% of Hess Midstream on a consolidated basis. Source
  • GIP exited its partnership stake: GIP sold all of its limited partner interests in the Partnership on May 30, 2025, and no longer holds a direct or indirect ownership interest in the Company. Source

Coming up, as management said on 2 February 2026

  • Distribution payment on February 13: The distribution is expected to be paid February 13, 2026, to holders of record on February 5, 2026. Source
  • Station expansion of 20 MMcf/d possible: The January 2026 station can be expanded by an additional 20 MMcf/d in the future. The release gives no date for that expansion. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Production volumes SourceQ4 2025: gas gathering 456 thousand Mcf per day; crude oil gathering 118 thousand bopd
Capital expenditure Source$47.6 million in Q4 2025; $247.5 million full year 2025
Shareholder returns Source$0.7641 per Class A share quarterly distribution

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Interest expense rose to $56.7 million from $52.2 million, reflecting higher borrowings under the revolving credit facility. Source
  • External: Severe winter weather lowered production, which reduced throughput volumes in the fourth quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management says the planned buildout was completed in 2025. Source
  • Not stated: Management reaffirmed the guidance issued December 9, 2025. The release gives no status against it. Source

Other quarters

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