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Aug 6, 2026, 6:15 AM ETEnergy

Targa Resources Corp. — Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

TRGPTARGA RESOURCES CORP
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Financial Performance

  • Net income attributable to Targa Resources Corp. was $765 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 22% compared to $629 million in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $1,603 million for the second quarter of 2026, representing a 38% year-over-year increase from $1,163 million in the second quarter of 2025 and a 14% sequential increase from the first quarter of 2026.
  • Total revenues were $4,440.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, up 4% from $4,260.1 million in the prior year period; year-to-date revenues were $8,534.8 million, down 3% from $8,821.6 million.
  • Sales of commodities were $3,592.9 million for the quarter, down 1% year-over-year, while fees from midstream services were $847.2 million, up 36% year-over-year.
  • Adjusted cash flow from operations was $1,371.0 million for the quarter, up 47% from $934.4 million in the prior year period.
  • Adjusted free cash flow was $205.3 million for the quarter, compared to a loss of $9.6 million in the prior year period.
  • Total consolidated debt as of June 30, 2026, was $19,578 million, including $17,900 million in senior unsecured notes, $600 million in commercial paper, $451 million in the securitization facility, and $794 million in finance lease liabilities.
  • Total consolidated liquidity was approximately $3.2 billion, comprising $2.9 billion available under the TRGP Revolver, $149 million under the Securitization Facility, and $132 million in cash.

Guidance and Future Outlook

  • The Company estimates full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA to be towards the top end of the $5.7 billion to $5.9 billion range.
  • Net growth capital expenditures for 2026 are estimated at approximately $4.5 billion.
  • Net maintenance capital expenditures for 2026 remain estimated at approximately $250 million.
  • The higher full-year outlook is driven by strong marketing and optimization margins realized in the first and second quarters and continued volume growth across integrated assets.

Business Segments and Product Lines

  • Gathering and Processing (G&P):
    • Adjusted operating margin was $973.5 million for the second quarter of 2026, up 21% from $807.0 million in the prior year period.
    • Total Permian natural gas inlet volumes increased 14% year-over-year to 7,187.3 MMcf/d, with Permian Midland up 9% and Permian Delaware up 20%.
    • NGL production in the Permian increased 18% year-over-year to 1,006.9 MBbl/d.
    • Commenced operations of the East Driver processing plant in Permian Midland late in the second quarter, ahead of schedule.
    • Construction continues on Copperhead, Yeti, Yeti II, Roadrunner III, and Copperhead II plants in Permian Delaware.
  • Logistics and Transportation (L&T):
    • Adjusted operating margin was $1,062.6 million for the second quarter of 2026, up 44% from $737.8 million in the prior year period.
    • Record NGL transportation, fractionation, and LPG export volumes were reported.
    • NGL pipeline transportation volumes increased 14% year-over-year to 1,098.9 MBbl/d.
    • Fractionation volumes increased 24% year-over-year to 1,206.1 MBbl/d.
    • Export volumes increased 15% year-over-year to 487.1 MBbl/d.
    • Commenced operations of Train 11 fractionator and the Delaware Express NGL Pipeline expansion during the second quarter.
    • Construction continues on Train 12 and Train 13 fractionators, Speedway NGL Pipeline, GPMT LPG Export Expansion, and Bull Run, Buffalo Run, and Forza intra-basin residue gas pipeline projects.

Market and Competitive Landscape

  • Permian natural gas inlet volumes increased despite temporary curtailments by certain producer customers responding to negative Waha natural gas prices in the second quarter.
  • Average realized natural gas price in the G&P segment was $(2.48)/MMBtu for the quarter, compared to $1.01/MMBtu in the prior year period, due to extended negative Waha prices from egress constraints.
  • Average realized NGL price in the G&P segment was $0.48/gal, up 17% from $0.41/gal in the prior year period.
  • Average realized condensate price in the G&P segment was $90.57/Bbl, up 42% from $63.79/Bbl in the prior year period.

Risks and Challenges

  • Negative Waha natural gas prices caused temporary curtailments by certain producer customers in the Permian Basin.
  • Future results are subject to uncertainties including commodity price volatility, weather, political and economic conditions, and changes in laws and regulations regarding taxes, tariffs, and international trade.
  • Risks include the timing and success of capital project completions, the expected growth of volumes on systems, and the impact of global conflicts on commodity prices.

Management Commentary and Tone

  • Management highlighted record adjusted EBITDA and record volumes in Permian inlet, NGL transportation, fractionation, and LPG exports.
  • The sequential increase in adjusted EBITDA was driven by higher marketing margins in L&T, record Permian volumes in G&P, and record NGL transportation, fractionation, and LPG export volumes in L&T.
  • Marketing margin increased in L&T due to greater optimization opportunities.
  • Higher G&P operating margin was driven by record Permian natural gas inlet volumes, partially offset by lower natural gas prices.

Other Key Points

  • On July 16, 2026, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.25 per common share, a 25% increase over the second quarter of 2025, totaling approximately $268 million to be paid on August 14, 2026.
  • During the second quarter of 2026, Targa repurchased 308,102 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $259.93 for a total net cost of $80 million.
  • As of June 30, 2026, $1,239 million remained available under the Company's share repurchase programs.
  • In July 2026, the Company amended its Securitization Facility to extend the termination date to July 30, 2027, and increase borrowing capacity to up to $800 million.
  • The Company recognized Section 45Q tax credits earned through carbon capture and sequestration activities, which impacted other operating income expense for the six-month period.