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PAR Pacific Holdings, Inc.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2025: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income reported at $262.6 million: Net income was $262.6 million, or $5.16 per diluted share, compared with $7.5 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $372.5 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $372.5 million, compared with $51.4 million in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • EPA granted mainland refinery exemptions: In August 2025 the EPA granted the mainland refineries full and partial small refinery exemptions for the 2019-2024 compliance years, recorded as a gain this quarter. Source
  • Refining Adjusted Gross Margin increased: Refining Adjusted Gross Margin was $450.3 million, compared with $142.2 million in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Operating cash flow was $219.4 million: Net cash provided by operations was $219.4 million, including working capital outflows of $(146.5) million and deferred turnaround expenditures of $0.5 million. Source
  • Repurchased $16.4 million of stock: The company repurchased $16.4 million of common stock at a weighted average price of $31.57 per share in the quarter. Source
  • Hawaii Renewables joint venture closed: The Hawaii Renewables joint venture closed in October, with $100 million of cash proceeds received. Source

“Record combined retail and logistics contribution and strong refining operations led to exceptional third quarter financial results for the core business”

Will Monteleone, President and Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • New: EPA granted small refinery exemptions to the mainland refineries in August 2025. The company recorded the resulting gain in the third quarter. Source
  • New: The Hawaii Renewables joint venture closed in October, with $100 million of cash proceeds received. The prior quarter had announced the joint venture. Source
  • New: Common stock will be dual listed on NYSE Texas effective November 5, 2025. The NYSE remains the primary exchange, under the same ticker. Source

Headline results and earnings

  • Net income reported at $262.6 million: Net income was $262.6 million, or $5.16 per diluted share, compared with $7.5 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Adjusted net income reported at $302.6 million: Adjusted Net Income was $302.6 million, or $5.95 per diluted share, compared with an Adjusted Net Loss of $(5.5) million in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $372.5 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $372.5 million, compared with $51.4 million in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Revenues lower than prior-year quarter: Revenues were $2,012.9 million, compared with $2,143.9 million in the third quarter of 2024. Source

Small refinery exemption effects

  • EPA granted mainland refinery exemptions: In August 2025 the EPA granted the mainland refineries full and partial small refinery exemptions for the 2019-2024 compliance years, recorded as a gain this quarter. Source
  • Montana SRE benefit in margin: Montana Adjusted Gross Margin was $27.41 per barrel, including an SRE benefit of $57.6 million, or $10.75 per barrel. Source
  • Non-cash deferred tax expense recognized: The company recognized a non-cash deferred tax expense of $72.7 million in the quarter, related to deferred state and federal tax liabilities, and $81.3 million for nine months. Source

“Results were further bolstered by the small refinery exemption gain of approximately $200 million.”

Will Monteleone, President and Chief Executive Officer

Refining segment totals

  • Refining operating income was $340.8 million: Refining operating income was $340.8 million, including an SRE impact of $199.5 million, compared with $19.0 million in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Refining Adjusted Gross Margin increased: Refining Adjusted Gross Margin was $450.3 million, compared with $142.2 million in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Refining Adjusted EBITDA increased: Refining segment Adjusted EBITDA was $337.6 million, compared with $20.1 million in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Throughput and sales volumes reported: Total refining throughput was 197.7 Mbpd, compared with 198.4 Mbpd, and refined product sales volume was 208.6 Mbpd, compared with 216.2 Mbpd. Source
  • Refining margin per barrel rose: Refining Adjusted Gross Margin was $24.76 per throughput barrel, or $13.62 excluding the SRE impact of $11.14, compared with $7.79 a year earlier. Source

Hawaii refinery

  • Hawaii Index price higher: The Hawaii Index averaged $10.27 per barrel, compared with $4.49 per barrel in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Net price lag reduced Hawaii margin: Hawaii Adjusted Gross Margin was $11.40 per barrel, including a net price lag impact of approximately $(5.3) million, or $(0.71) per barrel. Source
  • Hawaii production costs increased: Production costs were $4.66 per throughput barrel, compared with $4.58 per throughput barrel in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Hawaii throughput rose to 82 Mbpd: Hawaii throughput was 82 thousand barrels per day, compared with 81 Mbpd in the third quarter of 2024. Source

“Our financial position and outlook remain strong, positioning us to continue pursuing accretive growth opportunities and share repurchases.”

Will Monteleone, President and Chief Executive Officer

Montana, Washington and Wyoming refineries

  • Montana production costs declined: Montana production costs were $8.76 per throughput barrel, compared with $11.61 per throughput barrel in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Montana margin excluding SRE higher: Excluding the SRE benefit, Montana Adjusted Gross Margin was $16.66 per barrel, compared with $12.42 per barrel in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Washington margin included SRE benefit: Washington Adjusted Gross Margin was $32.46 per barrel, including an SRE benefit of $74.4 million, or $20.96 per barrel. Source
  • Wyoming production costs increased: Wyoming production costs were $8.11 per throughput barrel, compared with $7.00 per throughput barrel in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Wyoming margin excluding SRE higher: Excluding the SRE benefit, Wyoming Adjusted Gross Margin was $18.10 per barrel, compared with $13.65 per barrel in the third quarter of 2024. Source

Retail and logistics segments

  • Retail operating income increased: Retail operating income was $19.1 million, compared with $18.3 million in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Retail sales volumes increased: Retail sales volumes were 31.8 million gallons, compared with 31.2 million gallons in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Same-store fuel volumes up 1.8%: Same store fuel volumes rose 1.8% and inside sales revenue rose 0.9%, compared with the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Logistics Adjusted EBITDA reached $37.3 million: Logistics segment Adjusted EBITDA was $37.3 million, compared with $33.0 million in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Logistics Adjusted Gross Margin increased: Logistics Adjusted Gross Margin was $43.0 million, compared with $36.3 million in the same quarter of 2024. Source

Cash flow and investing

  • Operating cash flow was $219.4 million: Net cash provided by operations was $219.4 million, including working capital outflows of $(146.5) million and deferred turnaround expenditures of $0.5 million. Source
  • Cash flow excluding working capital: Excluding those items, net cash provided by operations was $365.4 million, compared with $78.5 million in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Investing outflow mainly capital spending: Net cash used in investing was $(32.3) million, consisting primarily of capital expenditures, compared with $(28.3) million a year earlier. Source
  • Financing outflow larger than prior year: Net cash used in financing was $(197.2) million, compared with $(46.8) million for the same period of 2024. Source

Liquidity, debt and cash

  • Total liquidity rose about 14%: Total liquidity increased by approximately 14% during the quarter to $735.2 million at September 30, 2025. Source
  • Gross and net term debt reported: Gross term debt was $641.7 million and net term debt was $482.6 million at September 30, 2025. Source
  • Cash balance at quarter end: The cash balance was $159.1 million at September 30, 2025. Source

Capital returns and Hawaii Renewables

  • Repurchased $16.4 million of stock: The company repurchased $16.4 million of common stock at a weighted average price of $31.57 per share in the quarter. Source
  • Hawaii Renewables joint venture closed: The Hawaii Renewables joint venture closed in October, with $100 million of cash proceeds received. Source
  • Financial position supports growth and buybacks: Management said the company's financial position supports pursuit of accretive growth and share repurchases. Source

Laramie Energy stake and listing

  • Laramie equity earnings of $8.2 million: Par recorded $8.2 million of equity earnings related to Laramie Energy, LLC in the third quarter. Source
  • Laramie net income and derivative gains: Laramie net income was $14.3 million, including unrealized gains on derivatives of $10.3 million, compared with a net loss of $(4.2) million a year earlier. Source
  • Laramie Adjusted EBITDAX increased: Laramie Adjusted EBITDAX was $19.8 million, compared with $9.9 million in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Dual listing on NYSE Texas: Common stock will be dual listed on NYSE Texas effective November 5, 2025, under the ticker PARR, with the NYSE remaining the primary exchange. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2025

  • Renewable fuels unit completion this year: Management said the renewable fuels unit is on track for construction completion this year. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Refining throughput (Mbpd) Source197.7
Refined product sales volume (Mbpd) Source208.6
Refining Adjusted Gross Margin per barrel ($/bbl) Source24.76
Production costs per throughput barrel ($/bbl) Source6.13
Hawaii Index ($/bbl) Source10.27
Brent crude average ($/bbl) Source68.17
Net cash used in investing, primarily capital expenditures ($ million) Source(32.3)
Shares repurchased ($ million) Source16.4

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Working capital outflows of $(146.5) million reduced operating cash flow in the quarter. Source
  • Regulatory: Refining results include gains from EPA small refinery exemptions covering the 2019-2024 compliance years. Source
  • Financial: A non-cash deferred tax expense of $72.7 million affected net income in the quarter. Source
  • External: Laramie net income included unrealized gains on derivatives of $10.3 million. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said the renewable fuels unit is on track for construction completion this year. Source
  • Not stated: Management said the joint venture closed for $100 million in proceeds. The prior release had announced expected cash proceeds of $100 million. Source

Other quarters

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