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Hess Midstream LP(HESM) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-04-30 16:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, net income was $161 million, down from $172 million in Q4 2024. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $292 million from $298 million in the previous quarter, primarily due to lower volumes and revenues, partially offset by lower costs and annual rate increases due to inflation [12][13] - Total revenues, excluding pass-through revenues, decreased by approximately $13 million, driven by lower throughput volumes from severe winter weather [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Throughput volumes averaged 424 million cubic feet per day for gas processing, 125,000 barrels per day for crude terminaling, and 126,000 barrels per day for water gathering, reflecting a decrease compared to Q4 2024 due to lower production from Hess [6][12] - Processing revenues decreased by approximately $7 million, while gathering revenues decreased by approximately $6 million [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hess reported first quarter net production for the Bakken averaged 195,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with expectations for Q2 production to be in the range of 210,000 to 215,000 barrels, representing a 9% increase at the midpoint compared to Q1 [6][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on disciplined, low-risk investments to meet basin demand while maintaining reliable operations and strong financial performance. The capital program includes completion of two new compressor stations and starting civil construction on the Capa gas plant, with total capital expenditures expected to be approximately $300 million for 2025 [9][12] - The company aims to generate sustainable cash flow and create opportunities to return additional capital to shareholders, with a targeted annual distribution growth of at least 5% through 2027 [10][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the recovery in throughput volumes following severe winter weather, indicating a strong performance in March and a positive trajectory into Q2 [43] - The company highlighted its ability to maintain stability and visibility even during volatile periods, supported by contracts with no direct commodity price exposure and a low leverage ratio of approximately 3.1 times adjusted EBITDA [22][11] Other Important Information - The company has returned $1.95 billion to shareholders through accretive repurchases since the beginning of 2021, with a total shareholder return yield among the highest in the midstream sector [10] - Adjusted free cash flow for Q1 2025 was approximately $191 million, with expectations for excess adjusted free cash flow of approximately $135 million after fully funding targeted growing distributions for the year [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Bakken outlook amidst macroeconomic volatility - Management noted that activity levels remain consistent, with Hess reaffirming plans to run four rigs for the rest of the year, supported by established MVCs through 2027 [20][21] Question: Volumes in excess of MVCs - Management indicated that MVCs are set at approximately 80% of nomination, with expectations for long-term growth in both Hess and third-party volumes [26] Question: Rig count and potential reductions - Management expressed confidence in maintaining the four rig count, emphasizing a focus on long-term supply-demand dynamics despite short-term volatility [31][32] Question: Buybacks and secondaries - Management clarified that there are no specific plans for secondaries, and they expect to continue multiple repurchases per year, maintaining financial flexibility [36][38] Question: Gas processing volumes recovery - Management reported a strong recovery in processing volumes following weather challenges, with optimism for meeting annual guidance [43] Question: Capital allocation and leverage - Management explained that the $1.25 billion of financial flexibility is driven by both leverage capacity and excess cash flow, with plans to maintain a leverage ratio below 2.5 times by the end of 2026 [58]
Hess Midstream LP(HESM) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-04-30 16:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, net income was $161 million, down from $172 million in Q4 2024 [11] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $292 million, compared to $298 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to lower volumes and revenues [11] - Total revenues, excluding pass-through revenues, decreased by approximately $13 million, driven by lower throughput volumes [11] - Adjusted free cash flow for Q1 2025 was approximately $191 million [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gas processing throughput averaged 424 million cubic feet per day, crude terminaling averaged 125,000 barrels per day, and water gathering averaged 126,000 barrels per day [5] - Processing revenues decreased by approximately $7 million, and gathering revenues decreased by approximately $6 million due to lower throughput volumes [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hess reported first quarter net production for the Bakken averaged 195,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with expectations for Q2 production to be in the range of 210,000 to 215,000 barrels, reflecting a 9% increase at the midpoint compared to Q1 [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on disciplined, low-risk investments to meet basin demand while maintaining reliable operations and strong financial performance [7] - Capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to total approximately $300 million, unchanged from previous guidance [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about a strong recovery in volumes following challenging weather conditions in January and February [42] - The company anticipates adjusted EBITDA in the second half of 2025 to be approximately 11% higher than in the first half [13] Other Important Information - The company has returned $1.95 billion to shareholders since the beginning of 2021 through share repurchases and has increased distributions per Class A share by approximately 57% since 2021 [9] - The company expects to generate over $1.25 billion of financial flexibility through 2027 for incremental shareholder returns [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Bakken outlook in light of ongoing macroeconomic volatility - Management noted that activity levels remain stable, with no changes in Hess's plans to run four rigs for the rest of the year, supported by established MVCs through 2027 [19][20] Question: Volumes in excess of MVCs and performance against MVCs - Management indicated that MVCs are set at approximately 80% of nomination, with third parties expected to represent about 10% of total volume [24] Question: Risk of rig reduction in the current macro environment - Management reaffirmed that they are looking past short-term volatility and expect consistent activity levels in the Bakken [30][31] Question: Buybacks and secondaries - Management clarified that there is no specific plan for secondaries and expects to continue multiple repurchases per year, with flexibility for $1.25 billion through 2027 [36][37] Question: Gas processing volumes recovery - Management reported a strong recovery in volumes and expressed optimism about meeting guidance for the year [42][43] Question: Impact of oil prices on rig count - Management stated that they are prepared for price volatility and expect to maintain the four-rig program, with improved well economics reducing breakeven costs [45][48] Question: Gas growth in the basin and egress - Management anticipates gas volumes to continue increasing over time, supported by existing export agreements [55][66]
Hess Midstream LP(HESM) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2025-04-30 12:00
Financial Performance - First quarter 2025 net income was $161.4 million, a slight decrease from $161.9 million in the first quarter of 2024, with net income attributable to Hess Midstream LP at $71.6 million or $0.65 per Class A share, up from $0.60 per Class A share in the prior year[1][6]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025 was $292.3 million, compared to $274.5 million in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase[7][17]. - Revenues for the first quarter of 2025 were $382.0 million, an increase of $26.4 million from $355.6 million in the prior-year quarter, primarily due to higher physical volumes[5][19]. - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $382.0 million, an increase of 7.5% from $355.6 million in Q4 2024[27]. - Net income attributable to Hess Midstream LP for Q1 2025 was $71.6 million, compared to $44.6 million in Q1 2024, representing a 60.2% increase[27]. - Income from operations for Q1 2025 was $237.4 million, up from $222.0 million in Q4 2024, reflecting a growth of 6.9%[27]. - Affiliate services revenue in Q1 2025 was $374.3 million, compared to $349.4 million in Q4 2024, marking a 7.0% increase[27]. Operational Metrics - Throughput volumes increased by 8% for gas processing, 7% for oil terminaling, and 9% for water gathering compared to the first quarter of 2024, driven by higher production levels[4][9]. - Gas gathering throughput volumes increased to 431 Mcf of natural gas per day in Q1 2025, up from 404 Mcf per day in Q1 2024[33]. - Crude oil gathering volumes rose to 117 bopd in Q1 2025, compared to 106 bopd in Q1 2024[33]. - The company reported an increase in gas processing volumes to 424 Mcf of natural gas per day in Q1 2025, compared to 393 Mcf per day in Q1 2024[33]. - Crude terminals throughput was 125 bopd in Q1 2025, slightly up from 117 bopd in Q1 2024[33]. Expenses and Cash Flow - Capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2025 totaled $50.1 million, up from $35.2 million in the prior-year quarter, mainly due to the expansion of gas compression and pipeline infrastructure[10][17]. - Interest expense for the first quarter of 2025 was $56.4 million, an increase from $48.5 million in the prior-year quarter, primarily due to new debt issuances[5][17]. - Adjusted Free Cash Flow for the first quarter of 2025 was $190.7 million, slightly down from $192.9 million in the first quarter of 2024[7][17]. - Operating and maintenance expenses for Q1 2025 were $85.6 million, up from $78.1 million in Q4 2024, indicating a rise of 9.6%[27]. - Interest expense for Q1 2025 was $56.4 million, compared to $48.5 million in Q4 2024, an increase of 16.3%[27]. - Operating and maintenance expenses totaled $92.7 million in Q4 2024, with depreciation expenses at $51.3 million[31]. - The company experienced a net interest expense of $52.2 million in Q4 2024, impacting overall profitability[31]. Guidance and Future Outlook - Hess Midstream reaffirmed its full year 2025 guidance, projecting net income between $715 million and $765 million, Adjusted EBITDA between $1,235 million and $1,285 million, and capital expenditures of $300 million[12][20]. - The company anticipates continued growth in revenues and profitability, driven by strategic investments and market expansion[23]. - Hess Midstream LP is actively pursuing opportunities for organic growth and potential acquisitions to enhance its service offerings[23]. - The company is closely monitoring the impact of global economic conditions and regulatory changes on its operations and financial performance[23]. Debt and Financing - The company had a drawn balance of $128.0 million on its revolving credit facility as of March 31, 2025, following the issuance of $800.0 million in senior unsecured notes[8][12].
Hess Midstream LP(HESM) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-01-29 18:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For full year 2024, the company reported a net income of $659 million and adjusted EBITDA of $1,136 million, representing a growth of approximately 12% from 2023 [14][18] - The adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $298 million, an increase from $287 million in Q3, driven by higher throughput volumes [18][19] - The company anticipates adjusted EBITDA for 2025 to be in the range of $1,235 million to $1,285 million, reflecting an approximate 11% growth at the midpoint compared to 2024 [10][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gas processing volumes averaged 447 million cubic feet per day in Q4, with full year 2024 averaging 420 million cubic feet per day [9][10] - Crude terminaling volumes averaged 127,000 barrels of oil per day in Q4, with a full year average of 123,000 barrels per day [9][10] - Water gathering volumes averaged 130,000 barrels of water per day in Q4, with a full year average of 125,000 barrels per day [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bakken net production averaged 208,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in Q4, with a full year average of 204,000 barrels per day, marking a 12% year-over-year increase [7][8] - The company expects gas volumes to grow by more than 25% from 2024 through 2027, driven by Hess' planned development activity and increasing third-party volumes [6][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to maintain annual capital expenditures in the range of approximately $250 million to $300 million through 2027, focusing on disciplined, low-cost investments to meet growing basin demand [12][24] - A new gas processing plant with a capacity of 125 million cubic feet per day is set to begin construction in 2025, expected to support throughput growth through at least the end of the decade [10][12] - The company aims to generate sustainable cash flow and return additional capital to shareholders, with a targeted distribution growth of at least 5% annually through 2027 [16][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth trajectory supported by Hess production and third-party opportunities, with a disciplined approach to capital allocation [35][36] - The company anticipates a strong recovery in volumes following severe winter weather impacts in Q1 2025, with expectations for significant growth in EBITDA throughout the year [57][58] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong balance sheet while prioritizing shareholder returns through unit repurchases and distribution increases [16][25] Other Important Information - The company has returned $1.95 billion to shareholders since 2021 through accretive repurchases, with a distribution per Class A share growth of approximately 55% since 2021 [16][18] - The gross adjusted EBITDA margin for Q4 was maintained at approximately 80%, above the 75% target, indicating strong operating leverage [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Multi-year growth outlook and EBITDA growth potential - Management explained that the MVCs provide visibility to the volumes underpinning growth, with gas processing expected to drive significant revenue [27][29][30] Question: Long-term outlook in Bakken and potential for M&A - Management confirmed no plans to expand outside of Bakken, focusing on organic growth supported by Hess production and potential third-party volumes [34][35][36] Question: Capital expenditures and future growth CapEx - Management indicated that the increase in CapEx is driven by activity phasing and efficiency improvements, with expectations for a step down in CapEx post-2027 [41][44][45] Question: Capital allocation program and potential changes - Management reiterated confidence in the return on capital framework, emphasizing continued unit repurchases and distribution growth, while considering public participation in repurchases as ownership changes [48][50] Question: Use of leverage and financial flexibility - Management discussed the balance between leverage capacity and excess free cash flow, maintaining a focus on shareholder returns while exploring organic growth opportunities [53][55] Question: Q1 guidance and weather impacts - Management acknowledged the unpredictability of Q1 weather but expressed confidence in recovery and growth in volumes for the remainder of the year [56][57][58]
Hess Midstream LP(HESM) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-02-28 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to | Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | | --- | --- | --- | | Class A shares representing limited partner interests | HESM ...