Star Group, L.P. Reports Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results

Financial Performance - For the fiscal 2025 third quarter, Star Group reported a 7.8% decrease in total revenue to $305.6 million compared to $331.6 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to lower product sales [2] - The volume of home heating oil and propane sold decreased by 1.5 million gallons, or 3.8%, to 36.2 million gallons, influenced by warmer weather and net customer attrition [2] - Star's net loss increased by $5.6 million to $16.6 million, attributed to a greater Adjusted EBITDA loss and higher depreciation and interest expenses [3] - The third quarter Adjusted EBITDA loss was $10.6 million, compared to a loss of $4.1 million in fiscal 2024, due to lower margins and decreased volume sold [4] Year-to-Date Performance - For the nine months ended June 30, 2025, total revenue rose modestly by less than 1.0% to $1.5 billion, driven by higher volumes sold despite declining selling prices [6] - The volume of home heating oil and propane sold increased by 27.7 million gallons, or 11.8%, to 262.6 million gallons, reflecting colder temperatures and acquisitions [6] - Star's net income for the first nine months increased by $31.9 million to $102.2 million, mainly due to higher Adjusted EBITDA and favorable changes in derivative instruments [7] Adjusted EBITDA Analysis - Year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA increased by $28.2 million to $169.5 million, reflecting higher margins and volume sold, partially offset by increased expenses related to weather hedge contracts [8] - The increase in Adjusted EBITDA in the base business was driven by improved margins and higher sales volumes due to colder weather [9] Management Commentary - The CEO noted that the third quarter was negatively impacted by lower volume due to warmer temperatures and net attrition, but highlighted improvements in service and installation performance [5] - The company aims to grow its propane and heating oil customer base while enhancing service profitability, positioning itself as a diversified energy provider [5]