Aug 6, 2026, 8:35 AM ETUtilities
UGI Corporation — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance
- Q3 GAAP diluted EPS was $(0.62) compared to $(0.76) in the prior-year period; adjusted diluted EPS was $(0.20) compared to $(0.01).
- Year-to-date (YTD) GAAP diluted EPS was $3.08 compared to $3.16; adjusted diluted EPS was $3.17 compared to $3.55.
- YTD reportable segments EBIT was $1,187 million compared to $1,184 million in the prior-year period.
- Q3 Total Revenues were $1,331 million compared to $1,394 million in the prior-year period.
- Q3 Net loss attributable to UGI Corporation was $133 million compared to a loss of $163 million in the prior-year period.
- Q3 Total interest expense was $109 million compared to $101 million in the prior-year period.
- Q3 Income tax benefit was $28 million compared to a benefit of $65 million in the prior-year period.
- Twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Net income attributable to UGI Corporation was $671 million compared to $418 million in the prior-year period.
- Twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Adjusted net income attributable to UGI Corporation was $654 million compared to $741 million in the prior-year period.
Guidance and Future Outlook
- Reaffirmed revised fiscal 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance range of $2.75 to $2.90 per share.
- Management expects rising natural gas demand driven by economic development and load growth from data centers and power generation.
- Focus is on being fully prepared for the upcoming winter heating season across all segments, particularly AmeriGas.
- Final PA PUC decision on the gas rate case settlement is expected no later than October 2026.
Business Segments and Product Lines
- Utilities: Q3 revenues were $302 million (up 5% YoY); Total margin was $181 million (up 8% YoY); Operating income was $39 million (up 34% YoY); EBIT was $40 million (up 33% YoY). Gas Utility system throughput in the core market was 12 billion cubic feet (flat YoY), while total throughput was 73 billion cubic feet (down 11% YoY). Capital expenditures were $150 million (up 3% YoY).
- Midstream & Marketing: Q3 revenues were $249 million (down 10% YoY); Total margin was $90 million (up 17% YoY); Operating income was $31 million (up 15% YoY); EBIT was $30 million (up 11% YoY). Capital expenditures were $16 million (down 47% YoY).
- UGI International: Q3 revenues were $436 million (flat YoY); Total margin was $186 million (down 3% YoY); EBIT was $41 million (down 5% YoY). LPG retail gallons sold were 125 million (down 10% YoY) due to divestitures in Italy, Austria, and Eastern Europe. Capital expenditures were $26 million (up 8% YoY).
- AmeriGas Propane: Q3 revenues were $372 million (down 14% YoY); Total margin was $201 million (down 11% YoY); Operating loss was $53 million compared to a loss of $28 million in the prior-year period; EBIT loss was $53 million compared to a loss of $28 million. Retail gallons sold were 124 million (down 10% YoY). Capital expenditures were $27 million (up 35% YoY).
Market and Competitive Landscape
- Gas Utility service territory experienced temperatures 6% colder than the prior-year period, yet core market volumes remained comparable.
- Midstream & Marketing temperatures were 5% warmer than the prior-year period.
- UGI International temperatures were 2% warmer than the prior-year period.
- AmeriGas Propane temperatures were comparable to the prior-year period, though April temperatures were 16% warmer than the prior year.
- AmeriGas is seeing improved volume retention and favorable trends in safety, net promoter score, zero fills, and out-of-gas incidents.
Risks and Challenges
- AmeriGas Propane continues to face customer attrition.
- UGI International results are affected by translation effects of stronger foreign currencies (euro and British pound sterling).
- GAAP earnings volatility is driven by mark-to-market gains and losses on commodity and certain foreign currency derivative instruments.
- The gas rate case settlement is pending final approval by the PA PUC.
Management Commentary and Tone
- CEO Bob Flexon stated fundamentals remain strong with meaningful opportunities ahead due to rising natural gas demand.
- Management highlighted that the PA Gas Utility settlement reinforces a focus on customer affordability and investments in safety and reliability.
- UGI International offset the impact of divestitures to deliver comparable YTD EBIT while generating top-tier return on capital employed and free cash flow conversion.
- AmeriGas transformation is described as "taking hold," driving improved volume retention and favorable leading indicators.
- Management expressed confidence in building a more resilient and profitable UGI to create long-term shareholder value.
Other Key Points
- On July 31, 2026, Administrative Law Judges issued a Recommended Decision accepting a joint petition for settlement of the gas rate case with no modifications.
- The settlement permits a two-phase, $65 million distribution rate increase: $40 million effective October 2026 and $25 million effective October 2027, with a stay-out through January 2029.
- Completed debt transactions to extend maturities and reduce borrowing costs by approximately $30 million annually at UGI International, AmeriGas Propane, and UGI Energy Services.
- Released the eighth annual ESG report, achieving all 2025 ESG commitments, including reducing Scope 1 emissions by 55%, Total Recordable Injuries by 35%, and Accountable Vehicle Incidents by 50%.
- Q3 Q3 GAAP diluted EPS excludes impacts of commodity and foreign currency derivative instruments not associated with current-period transactions.
- Fiscal 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance cannot be reconciled to GAAP diluted EPS due to the "unreasonable efforts" exception regarding commodity and foreign currency derivative instruments.