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Targa Resources Corp.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 19 percent: Adjusted EBITDA was $1,403 million, against $1,179 million a year earlier. Net income attributable to Targa was $480 million, against $271 million. Source
  • Full-year EBITDA estimate raised: The 2026 adjusted EBITDA estimate midpoint rose to $5.8 billion. The prior range was $5.4 billion to $5.6 billion. Source
  • G&P adjusted margin rose 16 percent: Gathering and Processing adjusted operating margin was $937.1 million, against $810.4 million. Higher Permian inlet volumes drove higher fee-based margin, partly offset by lower commodity prices. Source
  • L&T adjusted margin rose 18 percent: L&T adjusted operating margin was $873.5 million, against $742.2 million. The increase came from higher marketing margin and higher pipeline transportation and fractionation margin. Source
  • Second quarter Permian volumes trending higher: Permian inlet volumes in the second quarter are trending significantly higher than in the first quarter, according to management. Source
  • Two Permian plants began operating: The Falcon II plant in Permian Delaware began operations in February 2026. The East Pembrook plant in Permian Midland began operations in late March 2026. Source
  • Two new Permian plants announced: Roadrunner III (265 MMcf/d) and Copperhead II (275 MMcf/d) are new Permian Delaware plants. Long-lead items for them were ordered in February 2026. Source
  • Quarterly dividend up 25 percent: The $1.25 quarterly dividend, $5.00 annualized, is 25 percent above the first quarter 2025 dividend. Cash dividends of about $268 million are payable May 15, 2026. Source

“Record adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of $1.4 billion, an increase of 19% year-over-year”

Targa Resources Corp., press release

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$5.7 billion to $5.9 billionRaised from $5.4 billion to $5.6 billion
Net growth capital expenditures Source2026approximately $4.5 billionKept
Net maintenance capital expenditures Source2026approximately $250 millionKept
Common dividend Sourcefirst quarter 2026 (declared)$1.25 per share, $5.00 annualizedKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA estimate raised to $5.7 billion to $5.9 billion, from $5.4 billion to $5.6 billion. Source
  • Guidance kept: Net maintenance capital expenditure estimate of approximately $250 million held unchanged. Source
  • New: Two new Permian Delaware processing plants announced, Roadrunner III and Copperhead II. Source
  • New: Notes offering completed in March 2026, with $750 million due 2031 and $750 million due 2056. Source

Results and guidance raise

  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 19 percent: Adjusted EBITDA was $1,403 million, against $1,179 million a year earlier. Net income attributable to Targa was $480 million, against $271 million. Source
  • Full-year EBITDA estimate raised: The 2026 adjusted EBITDA estimate midpoint rose to $5.8 billion. The prior range was $5.4 billion to $5.6 billion. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow declined: Adjusted free cash flow was $227.9 million, against $328.2 million, as net growth capital spending rose to $914.4 million from $594.5 million. Adjusted cash flow from operations rose 22 percent. Source
  • Operating income rose 56 percent: Income from operations was $846.9 million, against $543.3 million. Interest expense, net was $227.6 million, up 15 percent. Source

Gathering and processing results

  • G&P adjusted margin rose 16 percent: Gathering and Processing adjusted operating margin was $937.1 million, against $810.4 million. Higher Permian inlet volumes drove higher fee-based margin, partly offset by lower commodity prices. Source
  • Permian inlet volumes rose 12 percent: Total Permian natural gas inlet was 6,730.0 MMcf/d, up 12 percent. Permian Delaware rose 18 percent to 3,576.1 MMcf/d, and Coastal inlet rose 37 percent. Source
  • Realized commodity prices declined: Average realized natural gas price was $0.57 per MMBtu, against $2.24. NGL was $0.39 per gallon, against $0.50, and condensate was $65.51 per barrel, against $72.32. Source
  • Weather and curtailments reduced Permian volumes: Severe winter weather and price-related producer curtailments affected Permian volumes in the first quarter. Sequential Permian volumes were supported by the Permian acquisition and the Falcon II plant. Source

“Targa now estimates full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA to be between $5.7 billion and $5.9 billion, a 17 percent increase year-over-year, based on the midpoint of the range.”

Targa Resources Corp., press release

Logistics and transportation results

  • L&T adjusted margin rose 18 percent: L&T adjusted operating margin was $873.5 million, against $742.2 million. The increase came from higher marketing margin and higher pipeline transportation and fractionation margin. Source
  • NGL pipeline and fractionation volumes grew: NGL pipeline transportation volumes were 1,016.8 MBbl/d, up 21 percent. Fractionation volumes were 1,145.2 MBbl/d, up 17 percent. Export volumes were 437.0 MBbl/d, down 2 percent. Source
  • LPG export facility outage in March: An unplanned outage at a portion of the export facility late in the first quarter reduced LPG export volumes. The company said it was resolved early in the second quarter. Source
  • Sequential L&T margin declined: Compared with the fourth quarter, L&T adjusted margin fell on lower NGL transportation volumes and lower LPG export volumes. Higher marketing margin partly offset the decline. Source

Costs, interest and other items

  • Operating expenses rose 10 percent: Operating expenses were $333.7 million, against $303.6 million, on labor and maintenance costs tied to increased activity, system expansions and the Permian acquisition. Source
  • Depreciation rose 16 percent: Depreciation and amortization expense was $426.0 million, against $367.6 million. General and administrative expense rose to $107.8 million on higher compensation and benefits. Source
  • Interest expense rose on borrowings: Interest expense, net rose to $227.6 million on higher borrowings. More capitalized interest partly offset the increase. Other, net included a premium on redeeming the Partnership's 6.875% notes. Source
  • Mark-to-market losses narrowed: The Other category, which holds unrealized mark-to-market results on derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges, was a $110.3 million loss, against $248.8 million. Source

“Second quarter 2026 Permian inlet volumes are currently trending significantly higher relative to the first quarter”

Targa Resources Corp., press release

Permian volumes and producer activity

  • Second quarter Permian volumes trending higher: Permian inlet volumes in the second quarter are trending significantly higher than in the first quarter, according to management. Source
  • Crude gathering slightly lower: Crude oil gathered averaged 135.1 MBbl/d, down 1 percent. Condensate sales rose 20 percent to 21.8 MBbl/d. Source
  • Permian NGL production rose 17 percent: Total Permian NGL production was 934.3 MBbl/d, up 17 percent. Permian Delaware was 469.6 MBbl/d, up 28 percent. Source

Growth projects and new plants

  • Two Permian plants began operating: The Falcon II plant in Permian Delaware began operations in February 2026. The East Pembrook plant in Permian Midland began operations in late March 2026. Source
  • Train 11 and Delaware Express started: The Train 11 fractionator in Mont Belvieu began operations in early April 2026. The Delaware Express NGL Pipeline expansion is starting up. Source
  • Two new Permian plants announced: Roadrunner III (265 MMcf/d) and Copperhead II (275 MMcf/d) are new Permian Delaware plants. Long-lead items for them were ordered in February 2026. Source
  • G&P plants still under construction: East Driver in Permian Midland and Copperhead, Yeti I and Yeti II in Permian Delaware remain under construction. The company said its G&P projects remain on track. Source
  • L&T projects still under construction: Train 12 and Train 13 fractionators, the Speedway NGL Pipeline, the GPMT LPG export expansion and three intra-basin residue gas pipelines remain under construction. Source

Debt, liquidity and shareholder returns

  • Total debt rose to $19.1 billion: Total consolidated debt was $19,132 million at March 31, 2026, against $17,433 million at December 31, 2025. Commercial paper was $457 million and the securitization facility $600 million. Source
  • Two notes issued in March: Proceeds from the March notes went to general corporate purposes, including reducing commercial paper borrowings. Source
  • Liquidity about $3.1 billion: Liquidity was about $3.1 billion at March 31, 2026, made up of $3.0 billion available under the TRGP Revolver and $100 million of cash. At December 31, 2025 it was about $4.1 billion. Source
  • Quarterly dividend up 25 percent: The $1.25 quarterly dividend, $5.00 annualized, is 25 percent above the first quarter 2025 dividend. Cash dividends of about $268 million are payable May 15, 2026. Source
  • Share repurchases in the quarter: The company repurchased 227,801 shares at a weighted average $241.43 for $55 million. $1,319 million remained under repurchase programs at March 31, 2026. Source

Coming up, as management said on 7 May 2026

  • Dividend payment on May 15: About $268 million of cash dividends is to be paid May 15, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business April 30, 2026. Source
  • Roadrunner III and Copperhead II start: Both new Permian Delaware plants are expected to begin operations in the first quarter of 2028. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Capital plan Source2026 net growth capital expenditures approximately $4.5 billion; 2026 net maintenance capital expenditures approximately $250 million

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: An unplanned outage at the LPG export facility reduced export volumes late in the first quarter. The company said it was resolved early in the second quarter. Source
  • Demand: Severe winter weather and price-related producer curtailments reduced Permian volumes in the first quarter. Source
  • External: Lower NGL, natural gas and condensate prices reduced commodity sales by $1,064.2 million year over year, partly offset by volumes and hedges. Source
  • Financial: Higher borrowings raised net interest expense. More capitalized interest partly offset the increase. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: The company said its G&P projects remain on track, naming the East Driver, Copperhead, Yeti I and Yeti II plants under construction. Source
  • On track: The company said its L&T projects remain on track, including the Bull Run, Buffalo Run and Forza residue gas pipelines. Source
  • On track: Full-year average inlet volumes were described as consistent with management's expectations, despite curtailments. Source

Other quarters

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