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MPLX LP MPLX reported first-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.10 per unit, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06. The bottom line also improved from the year-ago quarter’s level of 98 cents.
Total quarterly revenues of $3.12 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.21 billion. The top line, however, increased from the prior-year level of $2.85 billion. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)
The strong quarterly earnings were primarily driven by higher pipeline throughputs and increased gathering and processing volumes. However, increased total costs and expenses partially offset the positives.
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Segmental Highlights
MPLX LP has redefined its reporting segments to Crude Oil and Products Logistics, previously known as Logistics and Storage, and Natural Gas and NGL Services, formerly known as Gathering and Processing.
MPLX’s adjusted EBITDA from the Crude Oil and Products Logistics segment increased to $1.1 billion from $1.06 billion a year ago. The improvement was primarily due to increased rates and higher throughputs. Total pipeline throughputs in the quarter were 5.93 million barrels per day (mbpd), up 12% from the prior-year quarter’s level of 5.29 mbpd.
Adjusted EBITDA from the Natural Gas and NGL Services segment amounted to $660 million, up from $576 million a year ago. The increase was driven by a rise in volumes, particularly from the Utica and Permian Basins, and growth from equity affiliates. The segment also gained from a non-recurring benefit of $37 million related to a customer agreement.
Gathering throughput volumes averaged 6.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), implying a 5% increase from the year-ago level. Natural gas processed volumes totaled 9.8 Bcf/d, indicating a 4% improvement from the year-ago level.
Costs and Expenses
Total costs and expenses were $1.76 billion, up from the year-ago reported figure of $1.6 billion. The increase was primarily due to higher operating expenses (including purchased product costs). Higher depreciation and amortization expenses also contributed to the same.
Cash Flow
Distributable cash flow in the quarter totaled $1.49 billion, providing 1.5X distribution coverage. The figure increased from $1.37 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted free cash flow increased to $641 million from $294 million in the corresponding period of 2024.
Balance Sheet
As of March 31, 2025, the partnership’s cash and cash equivalents were $2.5 billion, and its total debt amounted to $22.4 billion.