Summary
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) reported a strong third quarter and nine-month performance for 2014, demonstrating robust revenue growth and improved profitability. Total revenues increased to $12.33 billion for the third quarter and $37.76 billion for the nine months, driven by higher volumes and favorable pricing across key segments like NGLs and crude oil. The company's focus on expanding its midstream infrastructure, including new pipelines and processing facilities, is clearly contributing to its top-line growth and operational efficiency. The partnership maintained a healthy financial position, with significant liquidity and manageable debt levels. Capital expenditures remained substantial, reflecting ongoing investments in growth projects aimed at capturing increased production from various U.S. shale plays. EPD's commitment to returning capital to unitholders is evident through consistent cash distributions. Overall, the financial results indicate a well-managed company capitalizing on favorable market conditions in the midstream energy sector.
Financial Highlights
42 data points| Revenue | $12.33B |
| Cost of Revenue | $10.46B |
| Gross Profit | $1.88B |
| Operating Expenses | $11.46B |
| Operating Income | $937.70M |
| Interest Expense | $229.80M |
| Net Income | $691.10M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.88B |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2014, increased by $236.9 million to $12.33 billion compared to the same period in 2013.
- 2For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, revenues increased by $3.14 billion to $37.76 billion, driven by NGL marketing, crude oil marketing, natural gas, and refined products.
- 3Operating income for the third quarter of 2014 rose to $937.7 million, up from $819.9 million in the prior year's quarter.
- 4Net income attributable to limited partners for the third quarter was $691.1 million, a significant increase from $592.0 million in Q3 2013.
- 5EPD's capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, were $2.45 billion, down from $3.16 billion in the prior year, reflecting project completions.
- 6Total debt principal outstanding at September 30, 2014, was $19.67 billion, with the company managing its debt obligations effectively.
- 7The company announced a proposed merger with Oiltanking Partners L.P. in October 2014, a significant strategic move expected to approximate $6.0 billion in total consideration.