Kenon Holdings Reports Strong Q1 Revenue Growth, Strategic Acquisitions, and Credit Rating Upgrade

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Kenon Holdings reported strong Q1 revenue growth and improved adjusted profitability, driven by strategic acquisitions and a successful $257 million capital raise, alongside an upgraded credit rating outlook.

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• Strong Q1 Financial Performance

  Consolidated revenue surged 73% to $317 million, with adjusted net income increasing 18% to $33 million and adjusted FFO rising 9% to $75 million. Reported net income and FFO were impacted by a $70 million profit-sharing payment and reclassification losses.

• Strategic Acquisitions and Consolidation

  Completed acquisition of remaining stakes in Shore (now 100% owned) and Basin Ranch (now 100% owned), both consolidated in Q1. Also completed acquisition of remaining 25% in Maryland (now 100% owned) in May 2026, in exchange for its 10% stake in Three Rivers.

• Successful Capital Raise and Debt Management

  Completed a $257 million capital raise in March 2026. The company's leverage ratio improved from 3.1x to 2.8x, and Midroog upgraded its credit rating outlook from stable to positive. The Board approved a $70 million early repayment of Series B debentures.

• Advancing Key Development Projects

  Progressed Hadera Expansion (850MW combined cycle) and Ramat Beka (550MW solar + 3,850MWh storage) projects in Israel. Increased US natural gas pipeline to 8.7 GW and advanced the 2.1 GW Shay project. Rogues Wind (114MW) is under construction.

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Kenon Holdings reported a significant 73% increase in Q1 revenue, primarily driven by the consolidation of its Shore and Basin Ranch power plants. While reported net income and FFO decreased due to a $70 million profit-sharing payment and reclassification losses from the Shore consolidation, adjusted net income and adjusted FFO showed healthy growth. The company successfully completed a $257 million capital raise and strategically increased its ownership in key power plants (Shore, Basin Ranch, Maryland), enhancing its control over these assets. An improved leverage ratio and a positive credit rating outlook from Midroog underscore a strengthening financial profile, supporting ongoing development projects in both Israel and the US.