MPLX(US:MPLX) Prnewswireยท2025-08-05 10:35Core Insights - MPLX LP reported a net income of $1,048 million for Q2 2025, a decrease from $1,176 million in Q2 2024, and a total net income of $2,174 million for the first half of 2025, slightly down from $2,181 million in the same period of 2024 [1][5][10] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $1,690 million, up from $1,653 million in Q2 2024, with the Crude Oil and Products Logistics segment contributing $1,138 million and the Natural Gas and NGL Services segment contributing $552 million [2][5][10] - Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,736 million for Q2 2025, with distributable cash flow of $1,420 million and adjusted free cash flow of $1,130 million [3][5][10] - The distribution per common unit for Q2 2025 was $0.9565, resulting in a distribution coverage ratio of 1.5x [3][5][10] Segment Performance - The Crude Oil and Products Logistics segment saw a 4% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $1,138 million, driven by higher rates and throughputs, despite increased operating expenses [7][10] - The Natural Gas and NGL Services segment experienced a slight decrease in adjusted EBITDA to $552 million, attributed to higher operating expenses and project spending [9][10] Strategic Developments - MPLX announced the acquisition of Northwind Midstream for $2.375 billion, aimed at enhancing its Natural Gas and NGL growth strategies in the Permian basin [4][12][10] - The company reported a 5% year-over-year adjusted EBITDA growth in the first half of 2025, supporting its mid-single digit growth strategy [4][10] Financial Position and Liquidity - As of June 30, 2025, MPLX had $1.4 billion in cash and a leverage ratio of 3.1x, indicating stable cash flows [15][10] - The company repurchased $100 million of common units in Q2 2025 and has an additional $320 million remaining under its unit repurchase authorization [16][10]