Summary
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2014, with revenues increasing by 13% to $12.91 billion compared to the same period in 2013. This growth was primarily driven by higher sales volumes and prices in NGL marketing, alongside strong performance in natural gas and crude oil marketing, and contributions from newly operational assets like the ATEX Pipeline. Net income attributable to limited partners rose to $798.8 million from $753.5 million in the prior year's quarter. The company's strategic investments in infrastructure, including the ATEX pipeline and expansions of its LPG export terminal, are beginning to contribute positively to operational performance. EPD also managed its debt effectively, issuing new notes and maintaining compliance with financial covenants, positioning the company for continued growth and distribution to its unitholders.
Financial Highlights
41 data points| Revenue | $12.91B |
| Cost of Revenue | $11.05B |
| Gross Profit | $1.86B |
| Operating Expenses | $11.93B |
| Operating Income | $1.03B |
| Interest Expense | $220.90M |
| Net Income | $798.80M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.88B |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue increased by 13% to $12.91 billion for Q1 2014, driven by NGL, natural gas, and crude oil marketing segments.
- 2Net income attributable to limited partners grew to $798.8 million, up from $753.5 million in Q1 2013, indicating improved profitability.
- 3Operational expansion continues with the ATEX Pipeline commencing operations, contributing $30.7 million in gross operating margin in its first quarter.
- 4The company reported strong cash flow from operations, reaching $1.40 billion for the quarter, a significant increase from $1.00 billion in the prior year.
- 5EPD issued new debt securities in February 2014 ($850 million of 3.90% senior notes and $1.15 billion of 5.10% senior notes) to repay existing debt and for general corporate purposes.
- 6Significant capital expenditures of $980.1 million were made in Q1 2014, primarily for pipeline projects and investments in unconsolidated affiliates.
- 7The company is advancing plans for a new ethane export facility on the Texas Gulf Coast, expected to be operational by Q3 2016, addressing growing U.S. ethane production.