Energy Transfer Reports Strong Q4 2025 Operational Growth, Raises 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance, and Boosts Distribution

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Energy Transfer LP announced strong Q4 2025 operational results, an 8% increase in Adjusted EBITDA, a raised 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance, and a higher quarterly cash distribution, alongside significant new project developments.

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• Strong Q4 2025 Operational Performance

  The Partnership reported an 8% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $4.18 billion and higher Distributable Cash Flow for Q4 2025, driven by significant volume growth across NGL, crude oil, and natural gas transportation segments, with NGL fractionation and crude oil transportation volumes setting new records.

• Raised 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

  Energy Transfer increased its 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance range to $17.45-$17.85 billion, up from the previous $17.3-$17.7 billion, primarily attributing the adjustment to USA Compression's acquisition of J-W Power Company.

• Increased Quarterly Cash Distribution

  The company announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.3350 per common unit for Q4 2025, representing an increase of over 3% compared to the prior year, reflecting a commitment to unitholder returns.

• Significant Infrastructure Project Developments

  New projects include the Mustang Draw II processing plant, two Florida Gas Transmission expansion projects (totaling over $645 million share), and an upsized Transwestern Pipeline Desert Southwest expansion project with a cost up to $5.6 billion, all supported by long-term contracts.

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Energy Transfer LP reported robust operational growth for Q4 2025, with NGL, crude oil, and natural gas transportation volumes all increasing, and NGL fractionation volumes setting a new Partnership record. While net income attributable to partners decreased year-over-year, Adjusted EBITDA increased by 8% to $4.18 billion, and Distributable Cash Flow also saw an increase. The company raised its 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $17.45-$17.85 billion, primarily due to an acquisition. Furthermore, Energy Transfer announced a more than 3% increase in its quarterly cash distribution, signaling confidence in its financial health. Strategic highlights include significant new infrastructure projects, such as the $5.6 billion Transwestern Pipeline expansion and new Florida Gas Transmission projects, alongside a decision to suspend the Lake Charles LNG export project to focus on natural gas pipeline infrastructure with superior risk/return profiles. These developments underscore the company's continued investment in its core midstream assets and commitment to unitholder returns.