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PBF Energy Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 12 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 new, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth quarter operating income: Income from operations was $128.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, against a loss of $383.2 million a year earlier. Excluding special items it was $99.4 million, against a loss of $427.9 million. Source
  • Full-year operating loss narrowed: The full-year 2025 loss from operations was $54.3 million, against $699.0 million in 2024. Excluding special items the full-year loss was $479.5 million, against $588.0 million. Source
  • Fourth quarter diluted EPS of $0.66: Net income attributable to PBF Energy Inc. was $78.4 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter, against a loss of $2.54 per share a year earlier. Full-year diluted EPS was $(1.39). Source
  • Restoration completion targeted February 16: Construction at Martinez is expected to finish by February 16, 2026. The Q3 release had planned restart of the remaining units by year-end 2025, with restart following quality checks. Source
  • Third insurance installment received: Insurers paid a third unallocated installment of $393.5 million in the fourth quarter. Unallocated reimbursements received in 2025 total $893.5 million, net of deductibles and retentions. Source
  • LCM inventory adjustment charged to quarter: The LCM inventory adjustment reduced income from operations by $313.0 million in the fourth quarter and for the full year. It is excluded from figures excluding special items. Source
  • Brent-based crack spread higher: The Dated Brent (NYH) 2-1-1 crack spread averaged $25.24 per barrel in the fourth quarter, against $14.32 a year earlier. Dated Brent averaged $63.70, against $74.80. Source
  • Year-end cash and net debt: Cash was about $530 million and net debt about $1,620 million at year-end. Net debt was $1,620.4 million, against $921.2 million a year earlier. Source

“We are now in the final stages of restoration at Martinez, and our full system will soon be operational - positioning us well as the competitive landscape improves.”

Matthew Lucey, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Martinez refinery restoration Sourceby February 16, 2026February 16, 2026
Catalytic Cracking Unit start-up Sourcefirst week of March 2026first week of March 2026New
East Coast throughput Sourcefirst quarter 2026280,000 to 300,000 barrels per dayNew
Mid-continent throughput Sourcefirst quarter 2026135,000 to 145,000 barrels per dayNew
Gulf Coast throughput Sourcefirst quarter 2026175,000 to 185,000 barrels per dayNew
West Coast throughput Sourcefirst quarter 2026220,000 to 240,000 barrels per dayNew
Renewable diesel production (SBR) Sourcefirst quarter 202616,000 to 18,000 barrels per dayKept
RBI run-rate cost improvements Sourceby year-end 2026[$350] millionKept
Quarterly dividend Sourcepayable March 11, 2026$0.275 per shareKept

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: First-quarter 2026 throughput ranges by region are given. The Q3 release instead gave fourth-quarter 2025 ranges. Source
  • New: A third unallocated insurance installment of $393.5 million was paid in the fourth quarter, after a second installment of $250 million in the third quarter. Source
  • Guidance kept: The RBI target of greater than $350 million by year-end 2026 from the Q3 release is restated as [$350] million.
  • Guidance kept: The quarterly dividend remains $0.275 per share, the same rate declared in the Q3 release. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Fourth quarter operating income: Income from operations was $128.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, against a loss of $383.2 million a year earlier. Excluding special items it was $99.4 million, against a loss of $427.9 million. Source
  • Full-year operating loss narrowed: The full-year 2025 loss from operations was $54.3 million, against $699.0 million in 2024. Excluding special items the full-year loss was $479.5 million, against $588.0 million. Source
  • Fourth quarter diluted EPS of $0.66: Net income attributable to PBF Energy Inc. was $78.4 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter, against a loss of $2.54 per share a year earlier. Full-year diluted EPS was $(1.39). Source
  • Special items lifted quarterly earnings: Special items in the fourth quarter increased net income after tax by $21.0 million, or $0.17 per share, mainly from Martinez insurance gains and a share of the SBR inventory adjustment, partly offset by other charges. Source

Martinez restoration and insurance

  • Restoration completion targeted February 16: Construction at Martinez is expected to finish by February 16, 2026. The Q3 release had planned restart of the remaining units by year-end 2025, with restart following quality checks. Source
  • Utility systems commissioning under way: Commissioning of utility systems and certain idled equipment began in early January. A sequenced restart of the refinery follows successful completion of quality assurance and control processes. Source
  • Third insurance installment received: Insurers paid a third unallocated installment of $393.5 million in the fourth quarter. Unallocated reimbursements received in 2025 total $893.5 million, net of deductibles and retentions. Source
  • Business interruption cover to offset downtime: Beyond the 60-day waiting period, business interruption insurance is expected to significantly offset the financial loss from downtime through restart. Coverage commenced April 3, 2025. Source

“Global refining capacity remains structurally constrained, with expected demand growth and rationalization outpacing new capacity additions.”

Matthew Lucey, President and Chief Executive Officer

Refining segments and regions

  • Refining segment led quarterly income: Refining reported income from operations of $205.7 million and Logistics $52.7 million in the fourth quarter. Corporate recorded a loss of $130.4 million, leaving consolidated income of $128.0 million. Source
  • Throughput higher than a year earlier: Crude and feedstocks throughput averaged 888.9 thousand bpd in the fourth quarter, against 862.0 thousand a year earlier. The full year averaged 832.9 thousand bpd, against 904.0 thousand in 2024. Source
  • East Coast margin per barrel higher: East Coast gross refining margin excluding special items was $11.50 per barrel in the fourth quarter, against $4.42 a year earlier, on 330.6 thousand bpd of throughput. Source
  • Gulf Coast margin per barrel higher: Gulf Coast gross refining margin excluding special items was $12.66 per barrel in the fourth quarter, against $2.87 a year earlier. Chalmette throughput was 179.4 thousand bpd. Source
  • West Coast throughput and costs: West Coast throughput was 231.9 thousand bpd, against 281.6 thousand a year earlier. Refinery operating expense was $14.68 per barrel in the fourth quarter, against $11.26, while margin was $10.28. Source
  • Toledo gross margin per barrel: Toledo gross margin per barrel of throughput was $(12.67) in the fourth quarter, against $5.82 a year earlier. Toledo gross refining margin excluding special items was $9.96 per barrel. Source

Costs, RBI and special items

  • RBI savings generated in 2025: The RBI program generated more than [$230] million of run-rate cost improvements in 2025, expected to be fully realized in 2026. Benefits are expected in refinery operating expenses and in capital and turnaround programs. Source
  • Additional RBI measures through 2026: Management is identifying and implementing further efficiency and reliability measures during 2026. The Q3 release gave the same year-end 2026 run-rate target. Source
  • Refinery operating expense per barrel: Refinery operating expense was $7.87 per barrel in the fourth quarter, against $7.94 a year earlier. The full year was $8.38 per barrel, against $7.52 in 2024. Source
  • Martinez fire and RBI expenses: Martinez fire expenses reduced operating income by $40.6 million in the fourth quarter and $163.7 million for the year. RBI initiative costs were $8.1 million in the quarter and $29.6 million for the year. Source
  • LCM inventory adjustment charged to quarter: The LCM inventory adjustment reduced income from operations by $313.0 million in the fourth quarter and for the full year. It is excluded from figures excluding special items. Source

“Our focus remains unwavering: safety, reliability, equipment availability, and environmentally responsible operations.”

Matthew Lucey, President and Chief Executive Officer

Market conditions and differentials

  • Brent-based crack spread higher: The Dated Brent (NYH) 2-1-1 crack spread averaged $25.24 per barrel in the fourth quarter, against $14.32 a year earlier. Dated Brent averaged $63.70, against $74.80. Source
  • Heavy sour differential narrowed: Dated Brent less Maya averaged $9.37 per barrel in the fourth quarter, against $12.66 a year earlier. The full-year Maya differential was $9.31, against $12.31. Source

Balance sheet, cash and capex

  • Year-end cash and net debt: Cash was about $530 million and net debt about $1,620 million at year-end. Net debt was $1,620.4 million, against $921.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Operating cash flow negative in 2025: Cash flows used in operations were $78.0 million in 2025, against cash provided of $43.4 million in 2024. Investing outflows were $480.2 million. Source
  • Refining capex excluding Martinez rebuild: Refining capital expenditures were $598.1 million for 2025 and $113.6 million in the fourth quarter. These exclude $532.9 million and $273.4 million of Martinez fire rebuild costs. Source
  • Total debt and equity at year-end: Total equity was $5,449.9 million at year-end 2025, against $5,678.6 million. Total debt to capitalization was 28 percent, and net debt to capitalization was 23 percent. Source

Shareholder returns and turnarounds

  • Quarterly dividend held at $0.275: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per Class A share, payable March 11, 2026. About $126 million of dividends were paid in 2025. Source
  • Turnarounds in first half 2026: Torrance has a CHD/HDT turnaround in the first quarter. Martinez has a hydrocracker turnaround in the second quarter, alongside ongoing Martinez repair work. Source
  • Renewable diesel volumes: SBR averaged about 16,700 bpd of renewable diesel production in the fourth quarter. First-quarter 2026 production is expected at about 16,000 to 18,000 bpd. Source

Coming up, as management said on 12 February 2026

  • Catalytic cracking unit start-up: Start-up of the Catalytic Cracking Unit is expected to be complete in the first week of March 2026. Source
  • Insurance payments depend on covered spend: Timing and amount of any future insurance payments depend on actual covered expenditures and calculated losses. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Throughput Source888.9 thousand bpd in fourth quarter 2025; 832.9 thousand bpd for 2025
Refining margin per barrel Source$11.16 per barrel in fourth quarter 2025; $8.77 per barrel for 2025 (excluding special items)
Capital expenditure Source$113.6 million refining in fourth quarter 2025; $598.1 million refining for 2025, both excluding Martinez rebuild costs

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Restart of the Martinez refinery depends on completing quality assurance and control processes after commissioning. Source
  • Operational: Throughput and turnaround timing are expected to change with market conditions and other factors. Source
  • Financial: Insurance payments depend on covered expenditures and calculated losses, so their timing and amount depend on those figures. Source
  • External: Management described oil markets as dynamic, with recent headwinds converting to tailwinds for refiners. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: The Q3 release planned restart of remaining units by year-end 2025. The Q4 headline states the Martinez restart is on schedule, with construction complete by February 16, 2026.
  • Not stated: Management reiterated its earlier expectation that insurance will largely cover the fire-related restoration cost. Source
  • Not stated: The Q3 release targeted greater than $230 million of run-rate savings by year-end 2025. The Q4 release says the program generated in excess of [$230] million in 2025.

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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.