Summary
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) reported strong financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, driven by significant increases in revenues across all business segments, particularly in NGL and Crude Oil Pipelines & Services. The company saw a substantial rise in gross operating margin, largely due to higher commodity prices and increased volumes handled by its midstream assets. EPD continued to invest heavily in growth capital projects, including expansions in NGL fractionation, natural gas processing, and crude oil export capabilities, demonstrating a commitment to expanding its integrated midstream network. The company's financial performance reflects robust operational execution and strategic expansion initiatives. The adoption of ASC 606 for revenue recognition did not materially impact overall revenues or timing. EPD's balance sheet remains strong with significant liquidity, and the company managed its debt effectively. Investors can take comfort in the consistent growth in distributions and the company's strategic investments aimed at capturing future growth opportunities in the North American energy midstream sector.
Financial Highlights
44 data points| Revenue | $9.59B |
| Cost of Revenue | $6.84B |
| Gross Profit | $2.75B |
| Operating Expenses | $8.05B |
| Operating Income | $1.64B |
| Interest Expense | $279.50M |
| Net Income | $1.31B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 2.19B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by approximately 31% year-over-year for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, driven by higher marketing revenues and midstream services.
- 2Gross operating margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, increased by approximately 25% year-over-year, reflecting strong performance across all segments.
- 3EPD continued its aggressive capital investment program, with $3.0 billion spent on growth capital projects and $150.6 million on business combinations during the first nine months of 2018.
- 4The company announced several expansion projects, including new NGL fractionation capacity, an ethylene export terminal, and an offshore crude oil export terminal, signaling continued strategic growth.
- 5Net cash provided by operating activities increased by approximately 52% year-over-year for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, demonstrating strong operational cash generation.
- 6Distributable cash flow increased by approximately 35% year-over-year for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, supporting a consistent increase in cash distributions to limited partners.
- 7The company maintained strong liquidity with $3.29 billion in available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facilities as of September 30, 2018.