Par Pacific(US:PARR)2026-02-25 16:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $634 million, with adjusted net income at $7.56 per share, indicating a strong performance for the year [3][13] - Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was $113 million, and adjusted net income was $60 million, or $1.17 per share [13] - Liquidity improved by 49% to approximately $915 million, with shares outstanding reduced by 10% [7][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The refining segment generated $88 million of adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter, down from $135 million in the third quarter [13][14] - Logistics segment adjusted EBITDA was $30 million in the fourth quarter, compared to $37 million in the third quarter, with full-year logistics adjusted EBITDA reaching a record $126 million [17][18] - Retail achieved a record $86 million in adjusted EBITDA for the full year, up from $76 million in 2024 [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The combined refining index averaged $13.13 per barrel in the fourth quarter, down approximately $1.60 from the prior quarter [14] - Hawaii's throughput averaged 84,000 barrels per day, approximately 4% above the prior 3-year average [4] - In Wyoming, throughput was 14,000 barrels per day, with production costs elevated at $13.27 per barrel due to a third-party power outage [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to improve mid-cycle earnings contribution through targeted high-return projects and maintain disciplined capital allocation [8][19] - Strategic priorities include executing the Hawaii turnaround safely, starting up the renewable fuels unit, and enhancing logistics integration [8][19] - The company is focused on structural improvements rather than predicting short-term market movements [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed a constructive view on the medium-term economic outlook, citing an improving policy backdrop [7] - The company highlighted the importance of operational reliability and safety as foundational to financial success [4] - Management emphasized the need for disciplined growth and the potential for external growth opportunities, including retail integration and refinery acquisitions [29][30] Other Important Information - The company reported a significant operational recovery following the Wyoming heater outage, restoring operations more than one month ahead of schedule [10] - Cash from operations for the full year was $568 million, excluding working capital outflows [18] - The company has monetized less than half of the SRE-related excess RIN inventory, providing favorable working capital visibility into 2026 [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capital allocation and share repurchases - Management indicated a flexible approach to capital allocation, considering both share repurchases and internal growth opportunities [23] Question: Q4 capture rates and outlook - Management explained that lower capture rates in the Rockies were due to coker downtime and a regional power outage impacting operations [24][25] Question: External growth opportunities - Management discussed the focus on synergistic growth opportunities, including small retail acquisitions and new builds, while being disciplined in larger M&A [28][29] Question: Sensitivity to WCS differential - Management clarified that every dollar of WCS differential is worth around $15 million to $16 million annually, with favorable conditions expected due to increased Venezuelan crude [35][36]