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MPLX LP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 4, 2026)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed August 4, 2026
Period End
August 4, 2026
Securities
MPLXMPLXP
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K137

MPLX filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 137 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Deal closed8-K · Feb ’18Feb ’18
  2. Material agreement8-K · Sep ’19Sep ’19
  3. Leadership change8-K · Dec ’21Dec ’21
  4. Leadership change8-K · Aug ’25Aug ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed August 4, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

MPLX LP reported second-quarter 2026 results that showed steady operating performance and a continued push into natural gas and NGL infrastructure.

Net income attributable to MPLX was $1,077 milliona, up from $1,048 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX rose 5% to $1,775 million, with the Natural Gas and NGL Services segment up 11% to $614 million and Crude Oil and Products Logistics up 2% to $1,161 million. Distributable cash flow was $1,450 million, against a second-quarter distribution of $1.0765 per common unit, for 1.3x coverage, down from 1.5x a year earlier.

Adjusted free cash flow after distributions was negative $424 millionb in the quarter, and the partnership returned $1.1 billion of capital in total, including $50 million of unit repurchases. The main investor-relevant change is capital spending. MPLX raised its 2026 growth capital outlook by $500 million to $2.9 billion, mainly to accelerate the Gulf Coast fractionation project.

Over 90%c of organic growth capital is directed to natural gas and NGL projects in the Permian and Marcellus, which management expects to earn mid-teens returns. Several projects are coming online: Secretariat I was placed in service in April, Harmon Creek III begins operations in August, and Bay Runner and the Titan sour gas treating expansion are scheduled for 3Q26 and 4Q26. Management reiterated expectations for mid-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth and distribution increases of 12.5% in both 2026 and 2027.

Leverage was 3.7x at quarter-end, up from 3.1x a year earlier and in line with year-end 2025. Management said stable cash flows can support leverage around 4.0x. Liquidity included $1.0 billiond of cash, $2.5 billion available under the bank revolver, and $1.5 billion available under the intercompany loan with MPC.

Cash fell from $2.1 billion at year-end 2025, reflecting heavy investing outflows. The main risks for investors are coverage falling below 1.0x if the capital program runs ahead of cash flow, dependence on project timing and cost, and the rise in leverage.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Net income attributable to MPLX rose to $1,077 million from $1,048 million, and adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX increased 5% to $1,775 million.
  2. The Natural Gas and NGL Services segment grew adjusted EBITDA 11% to $614 million, driven by volume growth and equity affiliate contributions.
  3. The 2026 growth capital outlook was raised by $500 million to $2.9 billion, mainly to accelerate the Gulf Coast fractionation project, with over 90% directed to natural gas and NGL projects.
  4. Distribution coverage was 1.3x for the quarter, down from 1.5x a year earlier, and adjusted free cash flow after distributions was negative $424 million.
  5. Leverage rose to 3.7x from 3.1x a year earlier; management said stable cash flows support leverage around 4.0x.
  6. Management expects 12.5% distribution increases in both 2026 and 2027 and mid-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth.
  7. Liquidity totaled roughly $5.0 billion, including $1.0 billion of cash, $2.5 billion of revolver capacity, and $1.5 billion of intercompany loan availability.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why did MPLX raise its 2026 growth capital spending?

    MPLX increased its 2026 growth capital outlook by $500 million to $2.9 billion, mainly to speed up the Gulf Coast fractionation project. Management said the spending targets natural gas and NGL infrastructure in the Permian and Marcellus, which it expects to earn mid-teens returns.

  2. Is the distribution covered by cash flow?

    Coverage was 1.3x for the quarter, meaning distributable cash flow of $1,450 million exceeded the distribution. Coverage was lower than the 1.5x in the prior-year quarter. On an adjusted free cash flow basis, however, distributions exceeded cash generated after investment, leaving a $424 million shortfall for the quarter, so the growth program is being funded in part with debt and cash on hand.

  3. How much has leverage increased, and is it a concern?

    Leverage was 3.7x at June 30, 2026, up from 3.1x a year earlier and unchanged from year-end 2025. Management said stable cash flows can support leverage around 4.0x, which leaves limited headroom. Investors should watch whether the growth capital program keeps leverage near current levels as projects enter service.

  4. Which projects are expected to drive future growth?

    Secretariat I was placed in service in April 2026, and Harmon Creek III begins operations in August. Bay Runner is expected in 3Q26, and the Titan sour gas treating expansion and BANGL expansion in 4Q26. Larger projects follow in 2028 and 2029, including the Gulf Coast fractionators, the Gulf Coast LPG export terminal, and the Eiger Express pipeline.

  5. What returns are shareholders receiving?

    MPLX declared a second-quarter distribution of $1.0765 per common unit. Management expects distribution increases of 12.5% in both 2026 and 2027. The partnership also repurchased $50 million of public units in the quarter and has about $1.0 billion remaining under its repurchase authorizations, and it returned $1.1 billion of capital in total during the quarter.

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