RICHMOND, Va., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) ("ARKO" or the "Company"), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest operators of convenience stores and wholesalers of fuel in the United States, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
First Quarter 2026 Key Highlights (vs. Year-Ago Period) (1,2)
-- Net loss for the quarter was $5.6 million compared to a net loss of $12.7
million.
-- Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter increased 65.1% to $50.9 million compared
to $30.9 million.
-- Same-store merchandise sales excluding cigarettes increased approximately
0.4%, representing the strongest ex-cigarette performance in two years.
-- Merchandise margin for the quarter increased to 33.9% compared to 33.2%.
-- Retail same store fuel margin for the quarter increased to 48.0 cents per
gallon compared to 38.7 cents per gallon, while same store fuel
contribution increased approximately 20.1%.
Other Key Highlights
-- The Company's subsidiary, ARKO Petroleum Corp. (Nasdaq: APC), completed an initial public offering (the "APC IPO") of shares of its Class A common stock for total net proceeds of approximately $206.8 million (including proceeds from the underwriters' exercise of their over-allotment option). The Company owns 35 million APC shares (73.6% of the economic interests in APC), representing an implied value of approximately $650 million, with an APC market capitalization of approximately $900 million as of May 5, 2026. -- The Company applied $206.7 million of proceeds from the APC IPO to reduce debt during the quarter, reflecting the financial flexibility created by the APC IPO and ARKO's disciplined capital allocation framework. -- As part of the Company's ongoing transformation plan, the Company converted 41 retail stores to dealer locations during the first quarter, bringing total conversions since program inception in 2024 to 450 sites. The Company has approximately 75 additional sites committed either under letter of intent, under contract or already converted since quarter end. The Company expects to complete these conversions, along with additional conversions, by the end of 2026. The Company continues to expect that, at scale, its channel optimization will deliver a cumulative annualized operating income benefit of more than $20 million, before general and administrative expense savings. In addition, the Company has identified more than $10 million in expected cumulative general and administrative expense savings with an opportunity for upside as the Company continues to execute the site conversion strategy in 2026. -- The Company opened two new-to-industry ("NTI") retail stores and one NTI cardlock location during the first quarter, remains on track for three new Dunkin' stores and one NTI retail store in 2026, continues to target 20 NTI cardlock openings in 2026, and continues to plan for approximately 25 remodels. -- The Company relaunched its loyalty app on a new technology platform during the quarter and continues to advance customer engagement initiatives, including Fueling America's Future, fas REWARDS, the $10 enrollment campaign, and 100 Days of Summer. -- The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock to be paid on May 29, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 18, 2026.
(1) See Use of Non-GAAP Measures below.
(2) All figures for fuel costs, fuel contribution and fuel margin per gallon exclude the fixed margin or fixed fee paid to the GPMP segment for the cost of fuel.
"Our first quarter results reflect both strong execution and the structural progress we have been making across the business," said Arie Kotler, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of ARKO. "Adjusted EBITDA increased approximately 65% year-over-year, same-store merchandise sales excluding cigarettes returned to growth, and same-store fuel gallon performance was the strongest we have seen in two years. While weather disruptions negatively affected January and early February results, trends improved as the quarter progressed, and March performance was particularly strong. We believe these results reflect the work we have been doing across dealerization, loyalty, fuel pricing, merchandising and cost discipline, while also demonstrating our ability to deliver value in a consumer environment that remains economically pressured and value-focused."
Mr. Kotler continued: "With APC now public, investors have greater transparency into our wholesale, fleet fueling and GPMP businesses, and we believe the APC structure enhances financial flexibility and highlights the value embedded across our portfolio. As we move through 2026, we remain focused on disciplined capital allocation, continued dealerization, high-return growth opportunities such as cardlocks and retail NTIs, and building long-term value through consistent execution across all segments."
First Quarter 2026 Segment Highlights
Retail
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2026 2025
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(in thousands)
Fuel gallons sold 194,737 225,063
Same store fuel gallons sold decrease (%)(1) (3.2%) (6.2%)
Fuel contribution(2) $ 93,266 $ 85,273
Fuel margin, cents per gallon(3) 47.9 37.9
Same store fuel contribution(1, 2) $ 91,303 $ 76,024
Same store merchandise sales decrease (%)(1) (0.5%) (6.9%)
Same store merchandise sales excluding
cigarettes increase (decrease) (%)(1) 0.4% (5.2%)
Merchandise revenue $ 305,410 $ 354,485
Merchandise contribution(4) $ 103,510 $ 117,570
Merchandise margin(5) 33.9% 33.2%
Same store merchandise contribution(1, 4) $ 101,228 $ 101,782
Same store site operating expenses(1) $ 150,884 $ 146,118
(1) Same store is a common metric used in the convenience
store industry. The Company considers a store a same
store beginning in the first quarter in which the
store had a full quarter of activity in the prior
year. Refer toUse of Non-GAAP Measuresbelow for discussion
of this measure.
(2) Calculated as fuel revenue less fuel costs; excludes
the fixed margin or fixed fee paid to the GPMP segment
for the cost of fuel.
(3) Calculated as fuel contribution divided by fuel
gallons sold.
(4) Calculated as merchandise revenue less merchandise
costs.
(5) Calculated as merchandise contribution divided
by merchandise revenue.
Merchandise contribution for the first quarter of 2026 decreased by $14.1 million, or 12.0%, compared to the first quarter of 2025, while merchandise margin increased by 70 basis points to 33.9% for the first quarter of 2025 compared to 33.2% for the prior year period. The decrease in merchandise contribution was due to a $13.7 million decrease related to retail stores that were closed or converted to dealer locations and a $0.6 million decrease in same store merchandise contribution.
Fuel contribution for the first quarter of 2026 increased by $8.0 million, or 9.4%, compared to the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to a same store fuel contribution increase of $15.3 million, partially offset by a $7.8 million decrease in retail fuel contribution related to retail stores that were closed or converted to dealer locations. Fuel margin of 47.9 cents per gallon increased 10.0 cents per gallon compared to the first quarter of 2025.
For the first quarter of 2026, site operating expenses decreased by $21.4 million, or 12.1%, compared to the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to $26.7 million of reduced expenses related to retail stores that were closed or converted to dealer locations, partially offset by an increase in same store operating expenses of $4.8 million, or 3.3%, primarily due to higher personnel costs, credit card fees and rent.
Wholesale
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2026 2025
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(in thousands)
Fuel gallons sold -- fuel supply locations 198,400 191,077
Fuel gallons sold -- consignment agent
locations 35,540 36,515
Fuel contribution(1) -- fuel supply
locations $ 12,662 $ 11,453
Fuel contribution(1) -- consignment agent
locations $ 10,229 $ 8,594
Fuel margin, cents per gallon(2) -- fuel
supply locations 6.4 6.0
Fuel margin, cents per gallon(2) --
consignment agent locations 28.8 23.5
(1) Calculated as fuel revenue less fuel costs; excludes
the fixed margin or fixed fee paid to the GPMP segment
for the cost of fuel.
(2) Calculated as fuel contribution divided by fuel
gallons sold.
Note: Comparable wholesale sites exclude retail stores
converted to dealer locations until the first quarter
in which these dealer locations had a full quarter
of wholesale activity in the prior year. Refer toUse
of Non-GAAP Measuresbelow.
For the first quarter of 2026, wholesale operating income increased by $4.4 million compared to the first quarter of 2025 as a result of additional operating income from retail stores converted to dealer locations combined with increased operating income at comparable wholesale sites.
For the first quarter of 2026, fuel contribution increased by $2.8 million compared to the first quarter of 2025. Fuel contribution for the first quarter of 2026 at fuel supply locations increased by $1.2 million due to incremental contribution from retail stores converted to dealer locations, which was partially offset by lower fuel contribution at comparable wholesale sites. Fuel contribution for the first quarter of 2026 at consignment agent locations increased $1.6 million due to incremental contribution from retail stores converted to dealer locations and higher fuel contribution at comparable wholesale site. Fuel margin per gallon increased, compared to the first quarter of 2025, 0.4 cents per gallon at fuel supply locations and 5.3 cents per gallon at consignment agent locations, primarily as a result of significant volatility in the fuel market due to the geopolitical environment and increased prompt pay discounts related to higher fuel costs.
For the first quarter of 2026, other revenues, net increased by $6.2 million, and site operating expenses increased by $5.2 million, in each case as compared to the first quarter of 2025, resulting primarily from retail stores converted to dealer locations.
Fleet Fueling
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2026 2025
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(in thousands)
Fuel gallons sold -- proprietary cardlock
locations 30,517 31,918
Fuel gallons sold -- third-party cardlock
locations 3,446 3,175
Fuel contribution(1) -- proprietary cardlock
locations $ 15,942 $ 14,706
Fuel contribution(1) -- third-party cardlock
locations $ 803 $ 596
Fuel margin, cents per gallon(2) --
proprietary cardlock locations 52.2 46.1
Fuel margin, cents per gallon(2) --
third-party cardlock locations 23.4 18.7
(1) Calculated as fuel revenue less fuel costs; excludes
the fixed margin or fixed fee paid to the GPMP segment
for the cost of fuel.
(2) Calculated as fuel contribution divided by fuel
gallons sold.
Fuel contribution for the first quarter of 2026 increased by $1.4 million compared to the first quarter of 2025. At proprietary cardlocks, fuel contribution increased by $1.2 million, and fuel margin per gallon also increased for the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025. At third-party cardlock locations, fuel contribution increased $0.2 million, and fuel margin per gallon also increased for the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025. These increases were primarily due to favorable diesel margins as a result of significant volatility in the fuel market due to the geopolitical environment.
Liquidity and Capital Expenditures
As of March 31, 2026, the Company's total liquidity was approximately $1.1 billion, consisting of approximately $272 million of cash and cash equivalents and approximately $794 million of availability under the Company's lines of credit. Outstanding debt was approximately $704 million, resulting in net debt of approximately $432 million. The APC IPO in February 2026 bolstered the Company's liquidity position, as the Company used the proceeds to repay $206.7 million of indebtedness. Capital expenditures were $30.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, including investments in NTI retail stores and fleet fueling locations, remodeling of new format stores, EV chargers, upgrades to fuel dispensers and other investments in stores.
Quarterly Dividend
The Company's ability to return cash to its stockholders through its cash dividend program is consistent with its capital allocation framework and reflects the Company's confidence in the strength of its cash generation ability and strong financial position.
The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock to be paid on May 29, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 18, 2026.
Company-Operated Retail Store Count and Segment Update
The following tables present certain information regarding changes in the retail, wholesale and fleet fueling segments for the periods presented:
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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Retail Segment 2026 2025
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Number of sites at beginning of period 1,118 1,389
Newly opened or reopened sites 2 2
Company-controlled sites converted to
consignment or fuel supply locations, net (41) (59)
Sites closed, divested or converted to
rentals -- (3)
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Number of sites at end of period 1,079 1,329
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For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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Wholesale Segment(1) 2026 2025
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Number of sites at beginning of period 2,099 1,922
Newly opened or reopened sites(2) 11 6
Consignment or fuel supply locations
converted
from Company-controlled sites, net 41 59
Closed or divested sites (25) (26)
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Number of sites at end of period 2,126 1,961
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(1) Excludes bulk and spot purchasers.
(2) Includes all signed fuel supply agreements irrespective
of fuel distribution commencement date.
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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Fleet Fueling Segment 2026 2025
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Number of sites at beginning of period 295 280
Newly opened or reopened sites 1 1
Closed or divested sites (4) (1)
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Number of sites at end of period 292 280
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Full Year 2026 Guidance
The Company is not updating its guidance disclosed in February 2026, which expected full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA to range between $245 million and $265 million, with an assumed range of average retail fuel margin from 41.5 to 43.5 cents per gallon for the year.
The Company is not providing guidance on net income at this time due to the unavailability of certain required inputs that are not available without unreasonable efforts, including depreciation and amortization related to its capital allocation as part of its focus on strategic and organic growth.
Conference Call and Webcast Details
The Company will host a conference call today, May 7, 2026, to discuss these results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the live call can dial 877-605-1792 or 201-689-8728.
A simultaneous, live webcast will also be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://www.arkocorp.com/news-events/ir-calendar. The webcast will be archived for 30 days.
About ARKO Corp.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) is a Fortune 500 company that is one of the largest operators of convenience stores and wholesalers of fuel in the United States. Based in Richmond, VA, our retail segment operates retail convenience stores under more than 25 regional store brands in the District of Columbia and more than 30 states across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, Northeastern, Southeastern and Southwestern U.S. Our highly recognizable Family of Community Brands offers delicious, prepared foods, beer, snacks, candy, hot and cold beverages, and multiple popular quick serve restaurant brands. Our wholesale segment supplies fuel to independent dealers and consignment agents; our fleet fueling segment includes the operation of proprietary and third-party cardlock locations (unstaffed fueling locations), and commissions from the sales of fuel using proprietary fuel cards that provide customers access to a nationwide network of fueling sites; and our GPMP segment primarily engages in inter-segment transactions related to the wholesale distribution of fuel to substantially all of our sites that sell fuel in the retail, wholesale and fleet fueling segments. In February 2026, we completed the initial public offering of our subsidiary ARKO Petroleum Corp. (Nasdaq: APC), which is the primary operating entity for the wholesale, fleet fueling, and GPMP segments. To learn more about GPM stores, visit: www.gpminvestments.com. To
learn more about ARKO, visit: www.arkocorp.com. To learn more about APC, visit: www.arkopetroleum.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, the Company's expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying its expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as "accretive," "anticipate," "aim," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect, " "guidance," "intends," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential, " "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to, among other things, changes in economic, business and market conditions; the Company's ability to maintain the listing of its common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market; changes in its strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; expansion plans and opportunities; changes in the markets in which the Company competes; changes in applicable laws or regulations, including those relating to environmental matters; market conditions and global and economic factors beyond its control; the success of the Company's transformation plan, including the dealerization of retail stores; the impact of APC operating as a public company; and the outcome of any known or unknown litigation and regulatory proceedings. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
The Company discloses certain measures on a "same store basis," which is a non-GAAP measure. Information disclosed on a "same store basis" excludes the results of any store that is not a "same store" for the applicable period. A store is considered a same store beginning in the first quarter in which the store had a full quarter of activity in the prior year. The Company believes that this information is useful for its investors, securities analysts, and other interested parties by providing greater comparability regarding its ongoing operating performance. Neither this measure nor those described below should be considered an alternative to measurements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP").
The Company discloses certain measures on a "comparable wholesale sites" basis, which is a non-GAAP measure. Information disclosed on a "comparable wholesale sites" basis excludes wholesale sites added through retail stores converted to dealer locations until the first quarter in which these sites had a full quarter of wholesale activity in the prior year. The Company believes that this information is useful for its investors, securities analysts, and other interested parties by providing greater comparability regarding its ongoing operating performance.
The Company defines EBITDA as net income (loss) including net income attributable to non-controlling interests before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA further adjusts EBITDA by excluding the gain or loss on disposal of assets, impairment charges, acquisition and divestiture costs, share-based compensation expense, other non-cash items, certain litigation expenses, and other unusual or non-recurring charges. Both EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures.
The Company uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for operational and financial decision-making and believe these measures are useful in evaluating its performance because they eliminate certain items that it does not consider indicators of its operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are also used by many of its investors, securities analysts, and other interested parties in evaluating its operational and financial performance across reporting periods. The Company believes that the presentation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors by allowing an understanding of key measures that it uses internally for operational decision-making, budgeting, evaluating acquisition targets, and assessing its operating performance.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as alternatives to any financial measure presented in accordance with GAAP, including net income (loss). These non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation, or as substitutes for the analysis of its results as reported under GAAP. The Company strongly encourages investors to review its financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, same store measures, comparable wholesale sites, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as defined by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. It therefore may not be possible to compare the Company's use of these non-GAAP financial measures with those used by other companies.
Company Contact
Jordan Mann
ARKO Corp.
investors@gpminvestments.com
Investor Contact
Sean Mansouri, CFA
Elevate IR
(720) 330-2829
ARKO@elevate-ir.com
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2026 2025
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(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenues:
Fuel revenue $ 1,434,658 $ 1,447,484
Merchandise revenue 305,410 354,485
Other revenues, net 31,798 27,504
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Total revenues 1,771,866 1,829,473
Operating expenses:
Fuel costs 1,300,770 1,325,624
Merchandise costs 201,900 236,915
Site operating
expenses 182,747 199,981
General and
administrative
expenses 39,998 41,613
Depreciation and
amortization 32,371 34,887
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Total operating
expenses 1,757,786 1,839,020
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Other expenses, net 4,043 2,217
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Operating income
(loss) 10,037 (11,764)
Interest and other
financial income 2,567 9,475
Interest and other
financial
expenses (20,712) (23,326)
--- ------------------ -------------------
Loss before income
taxes (8,108) (25,615)
Income tax benefit 2,496 12,922
Income from equity
investment 19 21
--- ------------------ -------------------
Net loss (5,593) (12,672)
--- ------------------ -------------------
Less: Net income
attributable to
non-controlling
interests 1,048 --
--- ------------------ -------------------
Net loss
attributable to
ARKO Corp. $ (6,641) $ (12,672)
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Series A redeemable
preferred stock
dividends (1,418) (1,418)
--- ------------------ -------------------
Net loss
attributable to
common
shareholders $ (8,059) $ (14,090)
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Net loss per share
attributable to
common
shareholders --
basic and diluted $ (0.07) $ (0.12)
Weighted average
shares
outstanding:
Basic and diluted 111,324 115,883
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
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(in thousands)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash
equivalents $ 272,115 $ 305,004
Restricted cash 17,029 18,710
Short-term investments 7,212 6,465
Trade receivables, net 160,336 87,331
Inventory 206,335 190,707
Other current assets 106,649 109,520
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Total current assets 769,676 717,737
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment,
net 750,615 739,570
Right-of-use assets
under operating
leases 1,328,394 1,340,450
Right-of-use assets
under financing
leases, net 135,289 144,601
Goodwill 299,973 299,973
Intangible assets, net 154,596 160,136
Equity investment 3,136 3,117
Deferred tax asset 68,101 62,625
Other non-current
assets 68,984 66,603
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Total assets $ 3,578,764 $ 3,534,812
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Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Long-term debt, current
portion $ 13,398 $ 36,676
Accounts payable 202,266 156,616
Other current
liabilities 173,317 148,340
Operating leases,
current portion 79,783 78,162
Financing leases,
current portion 6,310 13,239
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Total current
liabilities 475,074 433,033
Non-current
liabilities:
Long-term debt, net 691,048 875,469
Asset retirement
obligation 89,742 89,304
Operating leases 1,364,430 1,374,101
Financing leases 198,099 199,691
Other non-current
liabilities 200,312 195,975
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Total liabilities 3,018,705 3,167,573
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Series A redeemable
preferred stock 100,000 100,000
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock 11 11
Treasury stock (138,584) (134,293)
Additional paid-in
capital 435,736 291,853
Accumulated other
comprehensive income 9,119 9,119
Retained earnings 89,124 100,549
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Total shareholders'
equity 395,406 267,239
Non-controlling
interest 64,653 --
--- ------------------ ---------------
Total equity 460,059 267,239
--- ------------------ ---------------
Total liabilities,
redeemable preferred
stock and equity $ 3,578,764 $ 3,534,812
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2026 2025
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(in thousands)
Cash flows from
operating
activities:
Net loss $ (5,593) $ (12,672)
Adjustments to
reconcile net loss
to net cash
provided by
operating
activities:
Depreciation and
amortization 32,371 34,887
Deferred income
taxes (5,476) (15,386)
Loss on disposal
of assets and
impairment
charges 2,073 1,528
Foreign currency
(gain) loss (6) 16
Amortization of
deferred
financing costs
and debt
discount 909 664
Amortization of
deferred
income (5,826) (4,990)
Accretion of
asset
retirement
obligation 595 608
Non-cash rent 2,380 3,307
Charges to
allowance for
credit losses 282 217
Income from
equity
investment (19) (21)
Share-based
compensation 3,981 3,336
Fair value
adjustment of
financial
assets and
liabilities 282 (7,059)
Other operating
activities,
net -- 20
Changes in
assets and
liabilities:
Increase in
trade
receivables (73,287) (14,431)
(Increase)
decrease in
inventory (15,628) 10,575
Decrease in
other assets 2,178 5,325
Increase in
accounts
payable 44,401 6,694
Increase in
other current
liabilities 25,091 17,370
Decrease in
asset
retirement
obligation (246) (317)
Increase in
non-current
liabilities 10,208 13,731
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Net cash provided
by operating
activities 18,670 43,402
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Cash flows from
investing
activities:
Purchase of
property and
equipment (30,279) (27,392)
Proceeds from sale
of property and
equipment 925 473
Loans to equity
investment, net -- 15
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Net cash used in
investing
activities (29,354) (26,904)
--- ------------------ ------------------
Cash flows from
financing
activities:
Receipt of
long-term debt,
net 689 --
Repayment of
long-term debt (214,451) (5,690)
Principal payments
on financing
leases (8,381) (1,380)
Issuance of shares
in APC IPO, net of
underwriting
discounts and
commissions 210,426 --
Payment of APC IPO
costs (3,105) --
Common stock
repurchased (4,291) (7,382)
Dividends paid on
common stock (3,366) (3,495)
Dividends paid on
redeemable
preferred stock (1,418) (1,418)
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Net cash used in
financing
activities (23,897) (19,365)
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Net decrease in
cash and cash
equivalents and
restricted cash (34,581) (2,867)
Effect of exchange
rate on cash and
cash equivalents
and restricted
cash 11 (4)
Cash and cash
equivalents and
restricted cash,
beginning of
period 323,714 292,408
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Cash and cash
equivalents and
restricted cash,
end of period $ 289,144 $ 289,537
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Supplemental Disclosure of Non-GAAP Financial Information
Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA and Adjusted
EBITDA
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2026 2025
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(in thousands)
Net loss,
including net
income
attributable to
non-controlling
interests $ (5,593) $ (12,672)
Interest and other
financing
expenses, net 18,145 13,851
Income tax benefit (2,496) (12,922)
Depreciation and
amortization 32,371 34,887
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EBITDA 42,427 23,144
Acquisition and
divestiture costs
(a) 1,998 1,150
APC IPO Costs (b) 363 --
Loss on disposal
of assets and
impairment
charges (c) 2,073 1,528
Share-based
compensation
expense (d) 3,981 3,336
Income from equity
investment (e) (19) (21)
Adjustment to
contingent
consideration
(f) -- (66)
Expenses related
to wage and hour
claim settlement
(g) -- 2,023
Other (h) 104 (239)
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Adjusted EBITDA $ 50,927 $ 30,855
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Additional
information
Non-cash rent
expense (i) $ 2,380 $ 3,307
(a) Eliminates costs incurred that are directly attributable
to business acquisitions and divestitures (including
conversion of retail stores to dealer locations) and
salaries of employees whose primary job function is
to execute the Company's acquisition and divestiture
strategy and facilitate integration of acquired operations.
(b) Eliminates one-time costs incurred related to
the APC IPO, which closed on February 13, 2026.
(c) Eliminates the non-cash loss from the sale or
disposal of property and equipment, the loss recognized
upon the sale of related leased assets, and impairment
charges on property and equipment and right-of-use
assets related to closed and non-performing sites.
(d) Eliminates non-cash share-based compensation expense
related to the equity incentive program in place to
incentivize, retain, and motivate the Company's employees
and members of the Board.
(e) Eliminates the Company's share of income attributable
to its unconsolidated equity investment.
(f) Eliminates fair value adjustments primarily related
to the contingent consideration owed to the seller
for the 2020 Empire acquisition.
(g) Eliminates non-recurring expenses accrued in net
loss related to a wage and hour collective action
settlement.
(h) Eliminates other unusual or non-recurring items
that the Company does not consider to be meaningful
in assessing operating performance.
(i) Non-cash rent expense reflects the extent to which
GAAP rent expense recognized exceeded (or was less
than) cash rent payments. GAAP rent expense varies
depending on the terms of the Company's lease portfolio.
For newer leases, rent expense recognized typically
exceeds cash rent payments, whereas, for more mature
leases, rent expense recognized is typically less
than cash rent payments.
Supplemental Disclosures of Segment Information
Retail Segment
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
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2026 2025
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(in thousands)
Revenues:
Fuel revenue $ 627,060 $ 690,686
Merchandise revenue 305,410 354,485
Other revenues, net 12,696 14,547
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Total revenues 945,166 1,059,718
Operating expenses:
Fuel costs(1) 533,794 605,413
Merchandise costs 201,900 236,915
Site operating expenses 155,873 177,239
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Total operating expenses 891,567 1,019,567
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Operating income $ 53,599 $ 40,151
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(1) Excludes the fixed margin or fixed fee paid to
the GPMP segment for the cost of fuel.
Wholesale Segment
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
------------------------
2026 2025
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(in thousands)
Revenues:
Fuel revenue $ 673,855 $ 630,060
Other revenues, net 16,530 10,352
Other revenues, net -- inter-segment 524 --
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Total revenues 690,909 640,412
Operating expenses:
Fuel costs(1) 650,964 610,013
Site operating expenses 16,933 11,769
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Total operating expenses 667,897 621,782
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Operating income $ 23,012 $ 18,630
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(1) Excludes the fixed margin or fixed fee paid to
the GPMP segment for the cost of fuel.
Fleet Fueling Segment
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
------------------------
2026 2025
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(in thousands)
Revenues:
Fuel revenue $ 127,299 $ 118,406
Other revenues, net 2,241 2,118
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Total revenues 129,540 120,524
Operating expenses:
Fuel costs(1) 110,554 103,104
Site operating expenses 7,031 6,428
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Total operating expenses 117,585 109,532
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Operating income $ 11,955 $ 10,992
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(1) Excludes the fixed margin or fixed fee paid to
the GPMP segment for the cost of fuel.
GPMP Segment
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
----------------------
2026 2025
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(in thousands)
Revenues:
Fuel revenue -- inter-segment(1) $1,236,968 $1,166,503
Fuel revenue -- external customers -- 496
Other revenues, net 171 155
Other revenues, net -- inter-segment(1) 1,481 2,713
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Total revenues 1,238,620 1,169,867
Operating expenses:
Fuel costs 1,210,682 1,145,273
General and administrative expenses 510 828
Depreciation and amortization 1,812 1,840
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Total operating expenses 1,213,004 1,147,941
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Operating income $ 25,616 $ 21,926
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(1) Includes the fixed margin or fixed fee paid to
the GPMP segment for the cost of fuel.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
May 07, 2026 07:30 ET (11:30 GMT)
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