Icahn Enterprises Reports Mixed Q1 2026 Results: Net Loss Increases, But NAV Rises and Distribution Maintained

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Icahn Enterprises reported an increased GAAP net loss for Q1 2026, but showed an improved loss per unit and Adjusted EBITDA, alongside a notable increase in its Indicative Net Asset Value and a maintained quarterly distribution.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Results

  Icahn Enterprises reported revenues of $2.2 billion for Q1 2026, with a net loss attributable to IEP of $459 million, or $0.71 per depositary unit. This compares to a net loss of $422 million, or $0.79 per unit, in Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $216 million from $228 million in the prior year period.

• Indicative Net Asset Value Increased

  The company's Indicative Net Asset Value (NAV) increased by $201 million to approximately $3.4 billion as of March 31, 2026. This improvement was primarily driven by a $605 million increase in the value of its long position in CVI, partially offset by losses on refining hedges and net interest expense.

• Quarterly Distribution Maintained

  Icahn Enterprises declared a quarterly distribution of $0.50 per depositary unit, payable on or about June 25, 2026, to unitholders of record on May 18, 2026. Unitholders can elect to receive cash or additional depositary units, with the default being units if no timely election is made.

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Icahn Enterprises L.P. reported mixed financial results for the first quarter of 2026. While the GAAP net loss attributable to IEP increased to $459 million from $422 million in the prior year, the loss per depositary unit improved to $0.71 from $0.79. Adjusted EBITDA loss also showed improvement, narrowing to $216 million from $228 million year-over-year. A key positive for investors is the increase in Indicative Net Asset Value (NAV) by $201 million to approximately $3.4 billion as of March 31, 2026, primarily driven by a $605 million increase in the value of its long position in CVI. The company also maintained its quarterly distribution of $0.50 per depositary unit, with unitholders having the option to elect for cash or additional units. This report provides an update on the company's performance following its 2025 full-year results, which were detailed in the 10-K filed on 2026-02-26.