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Kinetik
🇺🇸 NYSE:KNTK
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Dec 31, 2024

Kinetik Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Kinetik reported strong Q4 2024 results despite operational challenges.

Key Takeaways

Kinetik Holdings Inc. posted Q4 2024 revenue of $385.7 million, reflecting an increase from the prior year. The company generated net income of $16.2 million and an adjusted EPS of $0.01. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter stood at $237.5 million, with free cash flow of $32.5 million. The company faced temporary setbacks due to gas price volatility but remains on track for long-term growth, supported by strategic acquisitions and infrastructure expansion.

Total revenue increased to $385.7 million in Q4 2024.

Net income stood at $16.2 million, with adjusted EPS of $0.01.

Adjusted EBITDA reached $237.5 million, reflecting stable operations.

Free cash flow totaled $32.5 million, ensuring strong liquidity.

Total Revenue
$386M
Previous year: $349M
+10.6%
EPS
$0.01
Previous year: $1.7
-99.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$238M
Previous year: $228M
+4.2%
Free Cash Flow
$32.5M
Previous year: $76.9M
-57.8%
Leverage Ratio
3.4
Previous year: 3.6
-5.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.61M
Previous year: $4.51M
-20.0%
Free Cash Flow
$32.5M
Previous year: $112M
-71.0%

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Forward Guidance

Kinetik expects strong revenue growth in 2025, with Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $1.09 billion to $1.15 billion. The company remains focused on infrastructure expansion and strategic acquisitions to drive long-term profitability.

Positive Outlook

  • Projected Adjusted EBITDA growth of 15% year-over-year.
  • Expansion of the Kings Landing Complex to boost processing capacity.
  • Increased investment in gas gathering and transportation assets.
  • Strong free cash flow supports continued dividend growth.
  • Continued reduction in leverage to enhance financial flexibility.

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential gas price volatility impacting short-term profitability.
  • Higher capital expenditures projected at $450 million - $540 million.
  • Operational risks related to pipeline expansions and integrations.
  • Uncertainty around regulatory changes affecting midstream operations.
  • Dependency on commodity pricing for profitability improvements.