Plains GP Posts Strong Q2 with $738M Adj. EBITDA, 3.3x Leverage, and Higher Growth Capex

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Plains GP Holdings reported Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $738 million, up 10% YoY, with leverage at 3.3x following the Canadian NGL sale. The company raised 2026 growth capex guidance and announced a Cactus III pipeline expansion.

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• Q2 Adjusted EBITDA Beats

  Adjusted EBITDA attributable to PAA reached $738 million, a 10% increase from $672 million in Q2 2025, driven by a 19% jump in Crude Oil segment EBITDA.

• Leverage Hits Target Low-End

  Pro forma leverage ratio improved to 3.3x after using $2.9 billion of Canadian NGL sale proceeds to pay down debt, placing the company at the low end of its 3.25-3.75x target range.

• Growth Capex Guidance Raised

  2026 organic growth capital guidance increased to $400-$450 million from $350 million, including a 75 Mb/d expansion of the Cactus III pipeline and additional Permian gathering projects.

• Canadian NGL Sale Closed

  The $3.76 billion sale of the Canadian NGL business closed on May 12, 2026, resulting in a $1.6 billion net gain and transforming Plains into a pure-play crude oil midstream provider.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · PAGP · Energy & Transportation

A solid quarter saw Adjusted EBITDA climb 10% year-over-year, fueled by strength in the crude oil segment. The Canadian NGL sale closed, delivering a $1.6 billion gain and enabling $2.9 billion in debt reduction—bringing leverage to the low end of the target range. Confidence in Permian expansion opportunities, including a Cactus III capacity increase, prompted management to raise organic growth capital guidance by up to $100 million. The distribution yield remains attractive at ~7%. These results confirm the company is on track to meet full-year guidance and carries momentum into 2027.