Overview
US fuel distributor and convenience store operator's Q1 net income rose to $10.7 mln from a yr-ago loss
Q1 Adjusted EBITDA increased to $35.1 mln, driven by higher motor fuel margins and merchandise profit
Company declared quarterly distribution and appointed new CEO and interim CFO, effective March 2
Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance for the current or upcoming periods
Result Drivers
RETAIL MARGIN GAINS - Higher motor fuel margin per gallon and increased merchandise gross profit in the retail segment drove improved results
COST MANAGEMENT - Decline in operating and general and administrative expenses supported profitability
WHOLESALE SEGMENT DECLINE - Lower wholesale segment gross profit due to site sales, conversions to retail, and loss of dealer contracts
Company press release: ID:nGNE8RPfTF
Key Details
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Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Net Income
$10.70 mln
Q1 Adjusted EBITDA
$35.10 mln
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "hold"
The average consensus recommendation for the oil & gas refining and marketing peer group is "buy."
The stock recently traded at 43 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 56 three months ago
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