South Bow Lifts 2026 Outlook on Strong Q2, Declares $0.50 Dividend, and Names New Chair
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Summary
South Bow posted Q2 2026 normalized EBITDA of $280M, raised full-year guidance, declared a $0.50 dividend, and announced a board chair transition.
Updates
· SEC 6-K — Q2 net income was $134M, or $0.64 per diluted share, up from $96M a year earlier. Six-month net income was $211M, or $1.01 per share, versus $184M in 2025.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · SOBO
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Q2 EBITDA Beats, Guidance Raised
Normalized EBITDA reached $280M, up 9% from the prior quarter, prompting an increase in full-year 2026 guidance to $1,040M (+2%/-1%) and distributable cash flow to $665M.
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Strong Gulf Coast Throughput
Robust demand lifted U.S. Gulf Coast segment throughput to an average of 800,000 bbl/d in Q2, compared with 709,000 bbl/d in Q1.
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Dividend Maintained at $0.50/Share
A quarterly dividend of $0.50 was declared, payable October 15, 2026, with $104M returned to shareholders during the second quarter.
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Board Chair Succession
As part of a planned succession, Hal Kvisle stepped down as Chair and George Lewis was appointed to the role, effective immediately.
Analysis · SOBO · Energy & Transportation
A robust second quarter, fueled by heightened demand on its U.S. Gulf Coast segment amid global crude trade disruptions, pushed normalized EBITDA to $280 million—a 9% sequential increase. Reflecting confidence in sustained momentum, management raised full-year EBITDA guidance to $1.04 billion and distributable cash flow to $665 million. The board also completed a planned succession, appointing George Lewis as Chair. With net debt-to-EBITDA improving to 4.4x, the steady $0.50 per share dividend underscores financial stability.
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