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Xplr Infrastructure, LP: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 new, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EBITDA rose; FCFBG fell: The company reported third-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $471 million, up from $455 million a year earlier, and FCFBG of $164 million, down from $179 million. Source
  • Repowering program about 85% complete: The company has completed approximately 85% of its planned 2026 repowerings, up from about 50% reported with the second-quarter results. Source
  • About 400 megawatts of assets sold: Management said it completed sales of approximately 400 megawatts of additional interconnection assets and rights to NextEra Energy Resources during the quarter. Source
  • 2026 adjusted EBITDA in lower half: Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA is now expected in the lower half of the prior range, with the range itself unchanged from the earlier release. Source
  • 2026 FCFBG at low end: Full-year 2026 FCFBG is expected at or near the low end of the prior range, as stated in the release. Source
  • 2027 expectations introduced: Management introduced 2027 expectations for adjusted EBITDA and FCFBG in this release. Source

“We delivered solid financial results in the third quarter while continuing to make progress across our key priorities,”

Alan Liu, president and chief executive officer of XPLR Infrastructure

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcecalendar year 2026lower half of $1.75 billion to $1.95 billionKept
Free cash flow before growth (FCFBG) Sourcecalendar year 2026at or near the low end of $600 million to $700 millionKept
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcecalendar year 2027$1.56 billion to $1.70 billionNew
Free cash flow before growth (FCFBG) Sourcecalendar year 2027$525 million to $600 millionNew
Free cash flow before growth (FCFBG) Sourcecalendar year 2028in line with 2027New

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Management introduced 2027 expectations for adjusted EBITDA and FCFBG. Source
  • New guidance: Management introduced an expectation that 2028 FCFBG will be in line with 2027. Source
  • Guidance kept: The 2026 updated view sits within the existing guidance ranges, with adjusted EBITDA in the lower half and FCFBG at or near the low end. Source
  • New: The company completed sales of approximately 400 megawatts of additional interconnection assets and rights to NextEra Energy Resources. Source
  • New: The company retired the remaining balance of its 2026 unsecured notes. Source

Third-quarter results

  • Adjusted EBITDA rose; FCFBG fell: The company reported third-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $471 million, up from $455 million a year earlier, and FCFBG of $164 million, down from $179 million. Source
  • Net income attributable turned positive: Earnings attributable to XPLR were $0.54 per common unit, against a loss of $0.40 per unit in the third quarter of 2025. Net income attributable was $51 million. Source
  • Nine-month adjusted EBITDA slightly lower: For the nine months, adjusted EBITDA was $1,429 million against $1,482 million a year earlier, and FCFBG was $510 million against $634 million. Source

Revenue and cost lines

  • Operating revenues rose modestly: Operating revenues were $332 million in the third quarter, against $315 million a year earlier. Nine-month revenues were $971 million against $939 million. Source
  • Operations and maintenance cost fell: Operations and maintenance expense was $119 million in the third quarter, against $151 million a year earlier. For nine months it was $396 million against $362 million. Source
  • Interest expense fell sharply: Interest expense was $22 million in the third quarter, against $94 million a year earlier. For nine months it was $216 million against $344 million. Source
  • Asset-sale gains lifted operating income: Gains on disposal of businesses and assets were $33 million in the third quarter, against a $2 million loss a year earlier, and operating income was $83 million. Source
  • Prior-year goodwill impairment lapped: The nine-month 2025 figures include a $253 million goodwill impairment charge. The 2026 nine-month column shows no such charge. Source

“We believe the underlying characteristics of the business support a durable profile over the longer term, with 2028 FCFBG expected to be in line with 2027.”

Alan Liu, president and chief executive officer of XPLR Infrastructure

Repowerings and asset sales

  • Repowering program about 85% complete: The company has completed approximately 85% of its planned 2026 repowerings, up from about 50% reported with the second-quarter results. Source
  • About 400 megawatts of assets sold: Management said it completed sales of approximately 400 megawatts of additional interconnection assets and rights to NextEra Energy Resources during the quarter. Source
  • Storage co-investment sales linked earlier: The second-quarter release tied interconnection-asset sales completed in July to the battery storage co-investment agreement with NextEra Energy Resources.
  • Sales cited as portfolio optionality: Management said the sales demonstrate optionality within the portfolio and the ability to unlock incremental value and redeploy capital across it. Source

2026 and 2027 expectations

  • 2026 adjusted EBITDA in lower half: Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA is now expected in the lower half of the prior range, with the range itself unchanged from the earlier release. Source
  • 2026 FCFBG at low end: Full-year 2026 FCFBG is expected at or near the low end of the prior range, as stated in the release. Source
  • 2027 expectations introduced: Management introduced 2027 expectations for adjusted EBITDA and FCFBG in this release. Source
  • 2028 FCFBG expected in line: Management said FCFBG in 2028 is expected to be in line with 2027, based on the current expectations. Source
  • Assumptions behind expectations listed: Expectations assume normal weather and operating conditions, completion of certain repowerings, and the transactions contemplated with NextEra Energy Resources. Source

“We also completed sales of approximately 400 megawatts of additional interconnection assets and rights to NextEra Energy Resources, demonstrating the optionality embedded within our portfolio and our ability to unlock incremental value and redeploy capital across the portfolio.”

Alan Liu, president and chief executive officer of XPLR Infrastructure

Cash flow and capital structure

  • Quarterly FCFBG fell from second quarter: Third-quarter FCFBG was $164 million. The reconciliation shows tax credits of $112 million, against $207 million in the second quarter, and cash interest paid of $147 million, against $36 million. Source
  • Nine-month operating cash flow lower: Net cash provided by operating activities was $407 million for nine months, against $553 million. Capital expenditures and other investments were $510 million, against $684 million. Source
  • Cash balance down from year-end: Cash and cash equivalents were $505 million at September 30, 2026, against $960 million at December 31, 2025. Long-term debt was $5,426 million, against $5,440 million. Source
  • Class B buyout smaller than last year: Buyout of Class B noncontrolling interest investors was $149 million for nine months, against $1,150 million a year earlier. Source
  • Partner distributions well below last year: Partner distributions were $85 million for nine months, against $395 million a year earlier, while partner contributions were $89 million, against $5 million. Source

Priorities and measures

  • Priorities on execution and flexibility: Management said it remains focused on strong execution and financial flexibility through disciplined capital allocation, and on pursuing initiatives that can enhance long-term portfolio value. Source
  • Business profile described as durable: Management said the underlying characteristics of the business support a durable profile over the longer term. Source
  • Non-GAAP measures used internally: Management said it uses adjusted EBITDA and FCFBG for financial planning, performance analysis and board reporting, as a view of cash available for capital allocation. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 November 2026

  • Greater clarity as year-end approaches: Management said the updated 2026 view reflects greater clarity on full-year results as the company approaches year-end. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said its updated 2026 view sits within the ranges it had already given. Source

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.