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Global Partners Reports Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) (“Global” or the “Partnership”) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

CEO Commentary

“Global performed well in the third quarter, consistent with our expectations, reflecting our operational strength, focused execution, and the disciplined way we continue to grow and optimize our business,” said Eric Slifka, Global Partners’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “We delivered a strong performance in our Wholesale segment, fueled by the continued growth and scale of our terminal network, an investment that’s enhancing how we move energy and products across our footprint. While our Gasoline Distribution and Station Operations segment experienced lower fuel margins compared with the strong margin environment in Q3 2024, our focus remains clear: operate with discipline, invest wisely, and keep optimizing our assets to drive sustainable growth and long-term value for our unitholders. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and confident in the opportunities ahead as we continue to put our energy to work across every part of our business.”

Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

Net income was $29.0 million, or $0.66 per diluted common limited partner unit, for the third quarter of 2025, compared with $45.9 million, or $1.17 per diluted common limited partner unit, in the same period of 2024.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was $97.1 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $119.1 million in the same period of 2024.

Adjusted EBITDA was $98.8 million in the third quarter of 2025 versus $114.0 million in the same period of 2024.

Distributable cash flow (DCF) was $53.0 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $71.1 million in the same period of 2024.

Adjusted DCF was $53.3 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $71.6 million in the same period of 2024.

Gross profit was $271.4 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $286.0 million in the same period of 2024.

Combined product margin, which is gross profit adjusted for depreciation allocated to cost of sales, was $303.9 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $318.3 million in the same period of 2024.

Combined product margin, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, DCF and adjusted DCF are non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures, which are explained in greater detail below under “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Please refer to Financial Reconciliations included in this news release for reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and 2024.

Gasoline Distribution and Station Operations (GDSO) segment product margin was $218.9 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $237.7 million in the same period of 2024. Product margin from gasoline distribution was $144.8 million compared with $164.1 million in the year-earlier period, reflecting lower retail fuel volume and margin. Product margin from station operations was $74.1 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $73.6 million in the third quarter of 2024.

Wholesale segment product margin was $78.0 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $71.1 million in the same period of 2024. Gasoline and gasoline blendstocks product margin was $61.5 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $43.0 million in the same period of 2024. Product margin from distillates and other oils was $16.5 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $28.1 million in the same period of 2024.

Commercial segment product margin was $7.0 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $9.5 million in the same period of 2024.

Total sales were $4.7 billion in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $4.4 billion in the same period of 2024. Wholesale segment sales were $3.1 billion in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $2.7 billion in the same period of 2024. GDSO segment sales were $1.3 billion in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $1.4 billion in the same period of 2024. Commercial segment sales were $297.8 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with $277.1 million in the third quarter of 2024.

Total volume was 1.9 billion gallons in the third quarter of 2025 compared with 1.7 billion gallons in the same period of 2024. Wholesale segment volume was 1.4 billion gallons in the third quarter of 2025 compared with 1.2 billion gallons in the same period of 2024. GDSO volume was 390.8 million gallons in the third quarter of 2025 compared with 412.7 million gallons in the same period of 2024. Commercial segment volume was 149.2 million gallons in the third quarter of 2025 compared with 122.6 million gallons in the same period of 2024.

Recent Developments

  • Global announced a cash distribution of $0.7550 per unit ($3.02 per unit on an annualized basis) on all of its outstanding common units from July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025. The distribution will be paid on November 14, 2025 to unitholders of record as of the close of business on November 10, 2025.

Financial Results Conference Call

Management will review the Partnership’s third-quarter 2025 financial results in a teleconference call for analysts and investors today.

Time:

10:00 a.m. ET

Dial-in numbers:

(877) 709-8155 (U.S. and Canada)

 

(201) 689-8881 (International)

Please plan to dial in to the call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. The call also will be webcast live and archived on Global Partners’ website, https://ir.globalp.com

About Global Partners LP

Building on a legacy that began more than 90 years ago, Global Partners has evolved into a Fortune 500 company and industry-leading integrated owner, supplier, and operator of liquid energy terminals, fueling locations, and guest-focused retail experiences. Global operates or maintains dedicated storage at 55 liquid energy terminals—with connectivity to strategic rail, pipeline, and marine assets—spanning from Maine to Florida and into the U.S. Gulf States. Through this extensive network, the company distributes gasoline, distillates, residual oil, and renewable fuels to wholesalers, retailers, and commercial customers. In addition, Global owns, operates and/or supplies approximately 1,700 retail locations across the Northeast states, the Mid-Atlantic, and Texas, providing the fuels people need to keep them on the go at their unique guest-focused convenience destinations. Recognized as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies, Global Partners is embracing progress and diversifying to meet the needs of the energy transition.

Global Partners, a master limited partnership, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GLP.” For additional information, visit www.globalp.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Product Margin

Global Partners views product margin as an important performance measure of the core profitability of its operations. The Partnership reviews product margin monthly for consistency and trend analysis. Global Partners defines product margin as product sales minus product costs. Product sales primarily include sales of unbranded and branded gasoline, distillates, residual oil, renewable fuels and crude oil, as well as convenience store and prepared food sales, gasoline station rental income and revenue generated from logistics activities when the Partnership engages in the storage, transloading and shipment of products owned by others. Product costs include the cost of acquiring products and all associated costs including shipping and handling costs to bring such products to the point of sale as well as product costs related to convenience store items and costs associated with logistics activities. The Partnership also looks at product margin on a per unit basis (product margin divided by volume). Product margin is a non-GAAP financial measure used by management and external users of the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements to assess its business. Product margin should not be considered an alternative to net income, operating income, cash flow from operations, or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, product margin may not be comparable to product margin or a similarly titled measure of other companies.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures used as supplemental financial measures by management and may be used by external users of Global Partners’ consolidated financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks and research analysts, to assess the Partnership’s:

  • compliance with certain financial covenants included in its debt agreements;
  • financial performance without regard to financing methods, capital structure, income taxes or historical cost basis;
  • ability to generate cash sufficient to pay interest on its indebtedness and to make distributions to its partners;
  • operating performance and return on invested capital as compared to those of other companies in the wholesale, marketing, storing and distribution of refined petroleum products, gasoline blendstocks, renewable fuels, crude oil and propane, and in the gasoline stations and convenience stores business, without regard to financing methods and capital structure; and
  • viability of acquisitions and capital expenditure projects and the overall rates of return of alternative investment opportunities.

Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA further adjusted for gains or losses on the sale and disposition of assets, goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges and Global’s proportionate share of EBITDA related to its Spring Partners Retail LLC joint venture, which is accounted for using the equity method. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as alternatives to net income, operating income, cash flow from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA exclude some, but not all, items that affect net income, and these measures may vary among other companies. Therefore, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Distributable Cash Flow and Adjusted Distributable Cash Flow

Distributable cash flow is an important non-GAAP financial measure for the Partnership’s limited partners since it serves as an indicator of Global’s success in providing a cash return on their investment. Distributable cash flow as defined by the Partnership’s partnership agreement (the “partnership agreement”) is net income plus depreciation and amortization minus maintenance capital expenditures, as well as adjustments to eliminate items approved by the audit committee of the board of directors of the Partnership’s general partner that are extraordinary or non-recurring in nature and that would otherwise increase distributable cash flow.

Distributable cash flow as used in the partnership agreement also determines Global’s ability to make cash distributions on its incentive distribution rights. The investment community also uses a distributable cash flow metric similar to the metric used in the partnership agreement with respect to publicly traded partnerships to indicate whether or not such partnerships have generated sufficient earnings on a current or historical level that can sustain distributions on preferred or common units or support an increase in quarterly cash distributions on common units. The partnership agreement does not permit adjustments for certain non-cash items, such as net losses on the sale and disposition of assets and goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges.

Adjusted distributable cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure intended to provide management and investors with an enhanced perspective of the Partnership’s financial performance. Adjusted distributable cash flow is distributable cash flow (as defined in the partnership agreement) further adjusted for Global’s proportionate share of distributable cash flow related to its Spring Partners Retail LLC joint venture, which is accounted for using the equity method. Adjusted distributable cash flow is not used in the partnership agreement to determine the Partnership’s ability to make cash distributions and may be higher or lower than distributable cash flow as calculated under the partnership agreement.

Distributable cash flow and adjusted distributable cash flow should not be considered as alternatives to net income, operating income, cash flow from operations, or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the Partnership’s distributable cash flow and adjusted distributable cash flow may not be comparable to distributable cash flow or similarly titled measures of other companies.

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements and information in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “could” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on Global’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on the Partnership. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Partnership will be those that it anticipates. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Partnership’s control) including, without limitation, uncertainty around the timing of an economic recovery in the United States which will impact the demand for the products we sell and the services that we provide, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Partnership’s historical experience and present expectations or projections. We believe these assumptions are reasonable given currently available information. Our assumptions and future performance are subject to a wide range of business risks, uncertainties and factors, which are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause actual results to differ from the Partnership’s projected results, please see Global’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Global undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

GLOBAL PARTNERS LP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per unit data)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,

2025

 

2024

 

2025

 

2024

 

Sales $

4,694,416

 

$

4,422,238

 

$

13,913,538

 

$

12,977,328

 

Cost of sales

4,423,048

 

4,136,189

 

13,114,567

 

12,188,260

 

Gross profit

271,368

 

286,049

 

798,971

 

789,068

 

 
Costs and operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses

76,289

 

70,495

 

224,781

 

212,646

 

Operating expenses

132,505

 

137,126

 

394,883

 

387,235

 

Amortization expense

1,275

 

2,288

 

4,063

 

6,146

 

Net gain on sale and disposition of assets

(136

)

(7,805

)

(2,355

)

(10,609

)

Long-lived asset impairment

20

 

492

 

231

 

492

 

Total costs and operating expenses

209,953

 

202,596

 

621,603

 

595,910

 

 
Operating income

61,415

 

83,453

 

177,368

 

193,158

 

 
Other income (loss) and (expense):
Income (loss) from equity method investments

655

 

(147

)

3,071

 

(1,872

)

Interest expense

(33,316

)

(35,129

)

(103,878

)

(100,356

)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

(176

)

-

 

(2,971

)

-

 

 
Income before income tax benefit (expense)

28,578

 

48,177

 

73,590

 

90,930

 

 
Income tax benefit (expense)

447

 

(2,255

)

(671

)

(4,461

)

 
Net income

29,025

 

45,922

 

72,919

 

86,469

 

 
Less: General partner's interest in net income, including incentive distribution rights

4,799

 

4,118

 

13,826

 

11,056

 

Less: Preferred limited partner interest in net income

1,781

 

1,781

 

5,343

 

7,794

 

Less: Redemption of Series A preferred limited partner units

-

 

-

 

-

 

2,634

 

 
Net income attributable to common limited partners $

22,445

 

$

40,023

 

$

53,750

 

$

64,985

 

 
Basic net income per common limited partner unit (1) $

0.66

 

$

1.18

 

$

1.59

 

$

1.92

 

 
Diluted net income per common limited partner unit (1) $

0.66

 

$

1.17

 

$

1.57

 

$

1.90

 

 
Basic weighted average common limited partner units outstanding

33,874

 

33,781

 

33,893

 

33,884

 

 
Diluted weighted average common limited partner units outstanding

34,157

 

34,193

 

34,239

 

34,255

 

(1) Under the Partnership's partnership agreement, for any quarterly period, the incentive distribution rights ("IDRs") participate in net income only to the extent of the amount of cash distributions actually declared, thereby excluding the IDRs from participating in the Partnership's undistributed net income or losses. Accordingly, the Partnership's undistributed net income or losses is assumed to be allocated to the common unitholders and to the General Partner's general partner interest. Net income attributable to common limited partners is divided by the weighted average common units outstanding in computing the net income per limited partner unit.
GLOBAL PARTNERS LP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
September 30, December 31,

2025

2024

Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $

17,932

$

8,208

Accounts receivable, net

521,482

472,591

Accounts receivable - affiliates

5,051

6,250

Inventories

478,511

594,072

Brokerage margin deposits

20,599

20,135

Derivative assets

8,183

13,710

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

82,363

92,414

Total current assets

1,134,121

1,207,380

 
Property and equipment, net

1,653,924

1,706,605

Right of use assets, net

323,033

302,199

Intangible assets, net

14,620

18,683

Goodwill

421,913

421,913

Equity method investments

112,472

92,709

Other assets

40,201

38,709

 
Total assets $

3,700,284

$

3,788,198

 
Liabilities and partners' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $

486,343

$

509,975

Working capital revolving credit facility - current portion

140,600

129,500

Lease liability - current portion

55,020

56,780

Environmental liabilities - current portion

7,704

7,704

Trustee taxes payable

63,487

66,753

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

167,245

223,304

Derivative liabilities

13,506

6,105

Total current liabilities

933,905

1,000,121

 
Working capital revolving credit facility - less current portion

100,000

100,000

Revolving credit facility

124,800

167,000

Senior notes

1,231,996

1,186,723

Lease liability - less current portion

274,134

251,745

Environmental liabilities - less current portion

89,034

91,367

Financing obligations

130,972

134,475

Deferred tax liabilities

64,523

63,548

Other long-term liabilities

68,436

76,606

Total liabilities

3,017,800

3,071,585

 
Partners' equity

682,484

716,613

 
Total liabilities and partners' equity $

3,700,284

$

3,788,198

GLOBAL PARTNERS LP
FINANCIAL RECONCILIATIONS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,

2025

 

2024

 

2025

 

2024

 

Reconciliation of gross profit to product margin:
Wholesale segment:
Gasoline and gasoline blendstocks $

61,480

 

$

43,024

 

$

177,443

 

$

143,197

 

Distillates and other oils

16,499

 

28,118

 

85,908

 

69,230

 

Total

77,979

 

71,142

 

263,351

 

212,427

 

Gasoline Distribution and Station Operations segment:
Gasoline distribution

144,763

 

164,122

 

408,430

 

433,065

 

Station operations

74,132

 

73,590

 

206,216

 

213,831

 

Total

218,895

 

237,712

 

614,646

 

646,896

 

Commercial segment

6,998

 

9,509

 

20,248

 

22,699

 

Combined product margin

303,872

 

318,363

 

898,245

 

882,022

 

Depreciation allocated to cost of sales

(32,504

)

(32,314

)

(99,274

)

(92,954

)

Gross profit $

271,368

 

$

286,049

 

$

798,971

 

$

789,068

 

 
Reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA:
Net income $

29,025

 

$

45,922

 

$

72,919

 

$

86,469

 

Depreciation and amortization

35,236

 

35,753

 

107,265

 

103,505

 

Interest expense

33,316

 

35,129

 

103,878

 

100,356

 

Income tax (benefit) expense

(447

)

2,255

 

671

 

4,461

 

EBITDA (1)

97,130

 

119,059

 

284,733

 

294,791

 

Net gain on sale and disposition of assets

(136

)

(7,805

)

(2,355

)

(10,609

)

Long-lived asset impairment

20

 

492

 

231

 

492

 

(Income) loss from equity method investment (2)

(249

)

147

 

(1,125

)

2,076

 

EBITDA related to equity method investment (2)

2,033

 

2,063

 

6,732

 

4,532

 

Adjusted EBITDA (1) $

98,798

 

$

113,956

 

$

288,216

 

$

291,282

 

 
Reconciliation of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $

19,026

 

$

122,709

 

$

183,756

 

$

(35,647

)

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities and certain non-cash items

45,235

 

(41,034

)

(3,572

)

225,621

 

Interest expense

33,316

 

35,129

 

103,878

 

100,356

 

Income tax (benefit) expense

(447

)

2,255

 

671

 

4,461

 

EBITDA (1)

97,130

 

119,059

 

284,733

 

294,791

 

Net gain on sale and disposition of assets

(136

)

(7,805

)

(2,355

)

(10,609

)

Long-lived asset impairment

20

 

492

 

231

 

492

 

(Income) loss from equity method investment (2)

(249

)

147

 

(1,125

)

2,076

 

EBITDA related to equity method investment (2)

2,033

 

2,063

 

6,732

 

4,532

 

Adjusted EBITDA (1) $

98,798

 

$

113,956

 

$

288,216

 

$

291,282

 

 
Reconciliation of net income to distributable cash flow and adjusted distributable cash flow:
Net income $

29,025

 

$

45,922

 

$

72,919

 

$

86,469

 

Depreciation and amortization

35,236

 

35,753

 

107,265

 

103,505

 

Amortization of deferred financing fees

1,935

 

1,872

 

5,593

 

5,576

 

Amortization of routine bank refinancing fees

(1,287

)

(1,193

)

(3,714

)

(3,580

)

Maintenance capital expenditures

(11,929

)

(11,221

)

(31,421

)

(31,904

)

Distributable cash flow (1)(3)(4)

52,980

 

71,133

 

150,642

 

160,066

 

(Income) loss from equity method investment (2)

(249

)

147

 

(1,125

)

2,076

 

Distributable cash flow from equity method investment (2)

558

 

359

 

2,594

 

(111

)

Adjusted distributable cash flow (1)(4)

53,289

 

71,639

 

152,111

 

162,031

 

Distributions to preferred unitholders (5)

(1,781

)

(1,781

)

(5,343

)

(7,794

)

Adjusted distributable cash flow after distributions to preferred unitholders $

51,508

 

$

69,858

 

$

146,768

 

$

154,237

 

 
Reconciliation of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities to distributable cash flow and adjusted distributable cash flow:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $

19,026

 

$

122,709

 

$

183,756

 

$

(35,647

)

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities and certain non-cash items

45,235

 

(41,034

)

(3,572

)

225,621

 

Amortization of deferred financing fees

1,935

 

1,872

 

5,593

 

5,576

 

Amortization of routine bank refinancing fees

(1,287

)

(1,193

)

(3,714

)

(3,580

)

Maintenance capital expenditures

(11,929

)

(11,221

)

(31,421

)

(31,904

)

Distributable cash flow (1)(3)(4)

52,980

 

71,133

 

150,642

 

160,066

 

(Income) loss from equity method investment (2)

(249

)

147

 

(1,125

)

2,076

 

Distributable cash flow from equity method investment (2)

558

 

359

 

2,594

 

(111

)

Adjusted distributable cash flow (1)(4)

53,289

 

71,639

 

152,111

 

162,031

 

Distributions to preferred unitholders (5)

(1,781

)

(1,781

)

(5,343

)

(7,794

)

Adjusted distributable cash flow after distributions to preferred unitholders $

51,508

 

$

69,858

 

$

146,768

 

$

154,237

 

 
(1) EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, distributable cash flow ("DCF") and adjusted DCF include a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $0.2 million and $3.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, related to the redemption of the Partnership's 7.00% senior notes due 2027.
(2) Represents the Partnership's proportionate share of income or loss, EBITDA and DCF, as applicable, related to the Partnership's 49.99% interest in its Spring Valley Partners Retail LLC joint venture, which is accounted for using the equity method.
(3) As defined by the Partnership's partnership agreement, DCF is not adjusted for certain non-cash items, such as net losses on the sale and disposition of assets and goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges.
(4) DCF and adjusted DCF include a net gain on sale and disposition of assets and long-lived asset impairment of $0.1 million and $7.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $2.1 million and $10.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. DCF also includes income (loss) of $0.2 million and ($0.1 million) for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $1.1 million and ($2.1 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, related to the Partnership's 49.99% interest in its Spring Valley Partners Retail LLC joint venture, which is accounted for using the equity method.
(5) Distributions to preferred unitholders represent the distributions payable to the Series A preferred unitholders and the Series B preferred unitholders earned during the period. Distributions on the Series A preferred units and the Series B preferred units are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year. On April 15, 2024, all of the Partnership's Series A preferred units were redeemed and are no longer outstanding.

 

Contacts

Gregory B. Hanson

Chief Financial Officer

Global Partners LP

(781) 894-8800



Sean T. Geary

Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Global Partners LP

(781) 894-8800

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