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PBF Energy Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 lowered, 8 new, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Income from operations rose year on year: Income from operations was $1,272.1 million against $43.0 million a year earlier. Excluding special items it was $1,054.0 million, against a $110.0 million loss. Source
  • Gross refining margin per barrel rose: Gross refining margin excluding special items was $23.40 per barrel, against $8.38 a year earlier. Consolidated gross margin was $14.20 per barrel, against $(0.76). Source
  • Martinez back to full operations: The Martinez refinery returned to full operations in May 2026 and is again supplying California with a full slate of in-state products. Source
  • Fifth insurance installment received: Insurers paid a fifth unallocated installment of $250 million in the quarter. Unallocated reimbursements received to date total $1.25 billion, net of deductibles and retentions. Source
  • Martinez hydrocracker turnaround moved: After safety inspections, the Martinez second-quarter hydrocracker complex turnaround was moved to the end of the third quarter. Source
  • Gross debt reduced by over $1 billion: The asset-backed lending facility was fully repaid, and about $802 million of 2028 notes was refinanced with cash and new 2034 notes, cutting net debt by over 62%. Source
  • Capital expenditure guidance reduced: Management reduced 2026 capital expenditure guidance, excluding Martinez rebuild capital. Second-quarter capital expenditures were $188.5 million. Source

“We are in a cyclical business with a volatile and ever-changing environment.”

Matt Lucey, PBF's President and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Capital expenditure SourceFull year 2026$825-$875 millionLowered
Crude and feedstocks throughput, total SourceThird quarter 2026900,000-960,000 barrels per dayNew
Crude and feedstocks throughput, East Coast SourceThird quarter 2026300,000-320,000 barrels per dayNew
Crude and feedstocks throughput, Mid-Continent SourceThird quarter 2026155,000-165,000 barrels per dayNew
Crude and feedstocks throughput, Gulf Coast SourceThird quarter 2026175,000-185,000 barrels per dayNew
Crude and feedstocks throughput, West Coast SourceThird quarter 2026270,000-290,000 barrels per dayNew
Renewable diesel production, SBR SourceThird quarter 202618,000 to 20,000 barrels per dayNew
RBI run-rate cost improvements SourceYear-end 2026more than $350 millionKept
Quarterly dividend per share SourceDividend payable August 28, 2026$0.275 per shareKept
Martinez hydrocracker complex turnaround timing SourceEnd of third quarter 2026End of third quarter 2026New
Chalmette and Toledo fourth-quarter turnarounds timing SourceFourth quarter 2026, moved to 20272027New

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Full-year 2026 capital expenditure guidance reduced to $825 million to $875 million, excluding Martinez rebuild capital. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 throughput ranges given by region and in total, in place of the second-quarter ranges in the prior release. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 renewable diesel production range given for St. Bernard Renewables. Source
  • Guidance kept: RBI run-rate cost improvement target of more than $350 million by year-end 2026 repeated from the prior release. Source
  • Guidance kept: Quarterly dividend held at $0.275 per share, the same as in the prior release. Source
  • New: Turnaround schedule changed: Martinez hydrocracker moved to end of third quarter; Chalmette and Toledo fourth-quarter turnarounds moved to 2027. Source
  • New: Refinancing in the quarter: $802 million of 2028 senior notes refinanced using cash and $500 million of new 2034 senior notes. Source
  • New: Martinez refinery moved from restart in progress in the prior release to full operations in May 2026. Source

Results and earnings

  • Income from operations rose year on year: Income from operations was $1,272.1 million against $43.0 million a year earlier. Excluding special items it was $1,054.0 million, against a $110.0 million loss. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS: Net income attributable to PBF Energy Inc. was $906.4 million, or $7.54 per diluted share, against a $5.2 million loss, or $(0.05) per share, a year earlier. Source
  • Special items added per share: Non-cash special items raised net income by an after-tax $159.8 million, or $1.32 per share, mainly gains on insurance recoveries tied to the Martinez fire, partly offset by fire expenses, RBI costs and a debt extinguishment loss. Source
  • Adjusted per-share result excluding special items: Adjusted fully-converted net income excluding special items was $753.1 million, or $6.22 per share on a fully-exchanged, fully-diluted basis, against a $(1.03) per share loss a year earlier. Source
  • Six-month operating income improved: Six-month income from operations was $1,571.7 million, against a $468.2 million loss a year earlier. Source

Refining margin and throughput

  • Gross refining margin per barrel rose: Gross refining margin excluding special items was $23.40 per barrel, against $8.38 a year earlier. Consolidated gross margin was $14.20 per barrel, against $(0.76). Source
  • Throughput higher than a year earlier: Crude and feedstocks throughput averaged 887.3 thousand bpd, against 839.1 thousand a year earlier. Production averaged 893.5 thousand bpd, against 845.8 thousand. Source
  • Six-month margin after LCM reversal: Six-month gross refining margin excluding special items was $16.67 per barrel, against $7.26. Results include a $313.0 million LCM inventory reserve reversed during the six months. Source

“The Martinez refinery successfully returned to full operations in the second quarter and is once again supplying California with a full slate of much-needed, domestically-produced products.”

Matt Lucey, PBF's President and CEO

Segments and regional results

  • Refining segment carried results: Refining income from operations was $1,342.2 million, against $72.8 million. Logistics was $53.0 million, against $56.3 million, and Corporate was $(123.1) million, against $(86.1) million. Source
  • East Coast margin per barrel: East Coast throughput was 309.1 thousand bpd. Gross refining margin excluding special items was $20.80 per barrel, against $7.37 a year earlier. Source
  • Mid-Continent throughput lower: Mid-Continent (Toledo) throughput was 130.9 thousand bpd, against 162.2 thousand a year earlier. Its margin excluding special items was $20.13 per barrel, against $10.14. Source
  • West Coast throughput and margin higher: West Coast throughput was 269.9 thousand bpd, against 203.5 thousand. Gross refining margin excluding special items was $30.16 per barrel, against $9.35. Source
  • Gulf Coast margin per barrel: Gulf Coast (Chalmette) throughput was 177.4 thousand bpd, against 173.6 thousand. Margin excluding special items was $20.06 per barrel, against $7.35. Source

Market and crude slate

  • Dated Brent averaged higher: Dated Brent averaged $104.86 per barrel in the second quarter, against $67.70 a year earlier. Source
  • Crack spreads widened: The LLS (Gulf Coast) 2-1-1 crack spread averaged $48.66 per barrel, against $20.26 a year earlier. Source
  • Heavy crude share increased: Heavy crude was 31% of throughput, against 25% a year earlier. Medium crude fell to 29% from 35%. Source
  • Gasoline yield declined: Gasoline and blendstock yield was 42% of throughput, against 44%. Distillate and blendstock yield was 36%, against 34%. Source
  • RIN basket price rose: Effective RIN basket price averaged $13.78, against $6.14 a year earlier. Source

“Our primary objective, especially in the current environment, is to ensure that we remain focused on safe, reliable and responsible operations.”

Matt Lucey, PBF's President and CEO

Costs and cost program

  • Refining operating expense per barrel: Refining operating expense was $8.00 per barrel of throughput in the second quarter, against $7.96 a year earlier. The six-month figure was $8.34, against $9.25. Source
  • General and administrative expenses rose: General and administrative expenses were $148.6 million, against $80.3 million a year earlier, and include RBI initiative costs. Source
  • RBI program costs and 2025 savings: RBI execution costs were $9.2 million in the quarter. The RBI program generated in excess of $230 million of run-rate cost improvements in 2025. Source
  • Martinez fire expenses in operations: Martinez refinery fire expenses were $22.7 million in the quarter, against $30.4 million a year earlier. Source

Martinez refinery and insurance

  • Martinez back to full operations: The Martinez refinery returned to full operations in May 2026 and is again supplying California with a full slate of in-state products. Source
  • Fifth insurance installment received: Insurers paid a fifth unallocated installment of $250 million in the quarter. Unallocated reimbursements received to date total $1.25 billion, net of deductibles and retentions. Source
  • Restoration largely insured, deductible $30 million: Restoration cost expected to be largely covered by insurance, subject to a deductible and retentions totaling $30 million. Business interruption cover expected to significantly offset downtime loss through restart. Source

Turnarounds and throughput plans

  • Torrance turnaround completed in first quarter: The Torrance turnaround was completed in the first quarter, one of five major turnarounds in the initial 2026 plan. Source
  • Martinez hydrocracker turnaround moved: After safety inspections, the Martinez second-quarter hydrocracker complex turnaround was moved to the end of the third quarter. Source
  • Chalmette and Toledo turnarounds deferred: Planned fourth-quarter turnarounds at Chalmette and Toledo moved to 2027. Unplanned work at Toledo allowed the FCC complex run-time to be extended. Source

Cash, debt and capital

  • Gross debt reduced by over $1 billion: The asset-backed lending facility was fully repaid, and about $802 million of 2028 notes was refinanced with cash and new 2034 notes, cutting net debt by over 62%. Source
  • Net debt and cash at quarter-end: Cash at quarter-end was $894.1 million and total debt $1,749.1 million, leaving net debt of $855.0 million, against $1,620.4 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Operating cash flow for six months: Six-month cash provided by operating activities was $1,265.1 million, against $(470.3) million a year earlier. Investing activities used $506.1 million. Source
  • Capital expenditure guidance reduced: Management reduced 2026 capital expenditure guidance, excluding Martinez rebuild capital. Second-quarter capital expenditures were $188.5 million. Source
  • Dividend held at $0.275: Dividends per common share were $0.275 in the quarter and $0.55 for the six months, the same as the prior year. Source

Renewable diesel and SBR

  • SBR renewable diesel output lower: St. Bernard Renewables averaged about 15,100 bpd of renewable diesel in the second quarter, after a catalyst change in April 2026. The prior quarter averaged 16,700 bpd. Source
  • SBR equity income recorded: Equity income in the 50% SBR investee was $27.5 million in the quarter, against a $4.3 million loss a year earlier. Source
  • PBF holds 50% of SBR: PBF holds a 50% interest in the St. Bernard Renewables joint venture, which is focused on next generation sustainable fuels. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 July 2026

  • Insurance claim process to close: PBF expects to finalize the insurance claim process in the second half of 2026. Source
  • Dividend payment date: Quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share payable August 28, 2026. Source
  • Martinez turnaround at end of third quarter: Martinez hydrocracker complex turnaround scheduled for the end of the third quarter of 2026. Source
  • Chalmette and Toledo turnarounds in 2027: Planned fourth-quarter 2026 turnarounds at Chalmette and Toledo are scheduled for 2027. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Throughput Source887.3 thousand bpd (second quarter 2026)
Refining margin per barrel Source$23.40 per barrel (second quarter 2026)
Capital expenditure Source$188.5 million (second quarter 2026)

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Maintenance timing and throughput ranges may change with market conditions and other factors. Source
  • External: Management describes refining as a cyclical business with a volatile and changing environment. Source
  • Financial: Timing and amount of future insurance payments depend on covered spending and calculated losses. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Torrance turnaround, part of the initial 2026 turnaround plan, was completed in the first quarter. Source
  • Delayed: Two planned turnarounds moved: Martinez hydrocracker to the end of the third quarter, and Chalmette and Toledo fourth-quarter turnarounds to 2027. Source
  • Met: Prior release expected full planned rates in early May. This release states full operations returned in May 2026.

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.