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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

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Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Excelerate Energy reported Q1 2026 results highlighting revenue growth of 37.5% year-over-year, reaching $433.4 million, although EPS of $0.37 fell short of expectations by 19.6%. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 21.7%,…

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Excelerate Energy reported Q1 2026 results highlighting revenue growth of 37.5% year-over-year, reaching $433.4 million, although EPS of $0.37 fell short of expectations by 19.6%. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 21.7%, driven by strong long-term sales agreements despite challenges from geopolitical risks affecting the LNG market.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

57% Gross margin Operating margin Nov 2022 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

From revenue to operating profit

Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.

Of every $100 of revenue Cost of sales $75 Operating expenses $6 Left as operating profit $19

Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Nov 2022 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$0.37

What stood out

  • Strong Revenue Growth

    Revenue grew by 37.5% to $433.4 million from $315.1 million in Q1 2025.

  • Adjusted EBITDA Up 21.7%

    Adjusted EBITDA increased to $122.2 million, up from $100.4 million year-over-year.

  • Improved Gross Margin

    Gross margin rose to $106.3 million, an increase of $15.5 million compared to Q1 2025.

  • Successful Charter Party Agreement

    Executed a nine-month charter agreement enhancing earnings while awaiting Iraq terminal.

  • Cash Position Sturdy

    Maintained $540.1 million in unrestricted cash and equivalents as of Q1 2026.

  • Terminal Services Revenue Growth

    Terminal services revenue increased to $158.3 million, from $148.4 million in Q1 2025.

What to watch

  • Increased Interest Expenses

    Interest expense surged to $24.5 million, an increase of $13.4 million compared to Q1 2025.

  • Geopolitical Supply Risks

    Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East disrupted LNG supply, impacting operational stability.

  • Net Income Decline

    Net income decreased to $50.0 million from $52.1 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to increased costs.

Management's outlook

Outlook deferred to earnings press release / call.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 27, 2026

Excelerate Energy reports material top-line growth in 2025 with full-year revenue of $1,229.0 million (sum of quarterly revenues) and materially higher free cash flow of $299.0 million versus $131.0 million in 2024. The…

10-Q · May 8, 2025

Excelerate reported Q1 2025 revenue of $315,090 (in thousands) and diluted EPS of $0.46, driven by a large YoY increase in gas sales. Operating margin compressed slightly to 20.9% while operating cash flow strengthened…

10-Q · August 9, 2024

Excelerate reported Q2 revenue of $183,333,000 (three months ended June 30, 2024), down materially from $432,372,000 a year earlier, driven by a sharp reduction in gas sales. Operating income remained resilient at…

10-Q · November 9, 2023

Excelerate reported Q3 total revenue of $275,471,000 (three months ended Sept 30, 2023) — a large decline from $803,261,000 in Q3 2022 — driven by a steep drop in gas sales. Operating income improved to $67,498,000 and…

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