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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q3 FY26)

    UGI CORP /PA/ Q3 FY26 earnings call UGI

    Aug 6, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    UGI Corporation Q3 FY26 — Operational Strength and Strategic Execution

    UGI Corporation demonstrated disciplined execution in Q3 FY26, with solid operational results at its utilities and significant improvements at AmeriGas, despite portfolio actions and unfavorable weather. The company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance, highlighting financial strength and strategic positioning for long-term growth, particularly in its natural gas businesses and the stabilized AmeriGas.

    Highlights

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    • Utilities segment EBIT increased by $10 million year-over-year in Q3 due to higher gas base rates.

    • AmeriGas demonstrated significant operational improvements, with lost time injuries down 50%, recordable injuries down 44%, and Net Promoter Score up 63% year-to-date.

    • UGI International delivered comparable year-to-date EBIT despite divestitures, maintaining a strong 23% EBITDA margin and 95% free cash flow conversion.

    • AmeriGas reduced net debt by approximately $270 million versus the prior quarter, achieving a 4.3x leverage ratio, its lowest in 10 years.

    • The company completed its cast iron replacement commitment several months ahead of schedule, enhancing pipeline safety and reliability.

    Concerns

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    • Total reportable segment EBIT decreased by $14 million year-over-year in Q3 ($58 million vs $72 million) primarily due to warmer weather and lower AmeriGas growth.

    • AmeriGas retail gallons decreased 10% in Q3, reflecting April temperatures that were 16% warmer than the prior year and continuing customer attrition.

    • Year-to-date adjusted diluted EPS declined to $3.17 from $3.55 in the prior year, mainly due to the absence of investment tax credits and higher interest expense.

    • Weather headwinds impacted year-to-date adjusted EPS by $0.05 compared to the prior year and $0.11 compared to normal weather patterns.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Adjusted diluted EPS
    $2.75 to $2.90
    high materiality
    High
    Consolidated EPS CAGR
    5% to 7%
    high materiality
    High
    AmeriGas cash distributions to parent
    Meaningful cash distributions
    medium materiality
    High
    Midstream well pad expansions
    Two expansions
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Auburn Pipeline in-service
    Operational
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Utilities
    EBIT was up $10 million versus the prior year period as increased margin from higher gas base rates was partially offset by increased depreciation and amortization expense, reflecting the effects of continued investment in pipeline replacement activity.
    Higher gas base rates effective October 2025Increased depreciation and amortization expense reflecting continued investment in pipeline replacement activity
    		———EBIT up $10 million
    Midstream & Marketing
    EBIT increased $3 million on a year-over-year basis. Total margin increased $13 million, largely due to the timing of capacity margin and the recovery of higher pipeline costs as previously anticipated. Operating and administrative expenses were $8 million higher, primarily due to LNG and renewable energy projects placed in service last year.
    Total margin increased $13 million due to timing of capacity margin and recovery of higher pipeline costsOperating and administrative expenses $8 million higher due to LNG and renewable energy projects placed in service last year
    		———EBIT increased $3 million
    UGI International
    EBIT was $41 million for the quarter compared to $43 million in the prior year period. Retail volumes were 10% lower, driven by the recent LPG divestitures in Austria and Eastern Europe. Total margin decreased $6 million, primarily reflecting the lower retail volumes sold, which were partially offset by higher average unit margins and the translation effects of the stronger foreign currencies.
    EBIT down $2 million YoYRetail volumes decreased 10% due to LPG divestitures in Austria and Eastern EuropeTotal margin decreased $6 millionHigher average unit marginsTranslation effects of stronger foreign currenciesOperating and administrative expenses lower due to divestitures and lower personnel expenses, offset by currency translation
    		———EBIT $41 million
    AmeriGas
    EBIT was down $25 million over the prior year period, largely due to the decrease in total margin stemming from lower volumes. Retail gallons decreased 10%, reflecting April temperatures, which were 16% warmer than the prior year as well as continuing customer attrition.
    Retail gallons decreased 10%April temperatures 16% warmer than prior yearContinuing customer attritionLower fee incomeWeather-adjusted retail gallons (excluding Hawaii divestiture) decreased 6% vs prior year in Q3Weather-adjusted retail gallons (excluding Hawaii divestiture) decreased 2% year-to-date vs prior year
    		———EBIT down $25 million

    Operational metrics

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    Reportable segment EBIT
    $1.2 billionmodestly ahead of prior year
    YTD FY26

    Year-to-date total reportable segment EBIT.

    Capital expenditures to natural gas businesses
    76%
    YTD FY26

    Percentage of total capital expenditures directed to natural gas businesses.

    New heating customers added
    8,500+
    YTD FY26

    Number of new heating customers added across regulated utilities service territories.

    AmeriGas lost time injuries
    50%down vs FY24
    YTD FY26

    Year-to-date reduction in lost time injuries at AmeriGas compared to fiscal 2024.

    AmeriGas recordable injuries
    44%down vs FY24
    YTD FY26

    Year-to-date reduction in recordable injuries at AmeriGas compared to fiscal 2024.

    AmeriGas out-of-gas events
    21%down vs FY24
    YTD FY26

    Year-to-date reduction in out-of-gas events at AmeriGas compared to fiscal 2024.

    AmeriGas zero fills
    17%down vs FY24
    YTD FY26

    Year-to-date reduction in zero fills at AmeriGas compared to fiscal 2024.

    AmeriGas Net Promoter Score
    63%up vs July 2024
    YTD FY26

    Improvement in average Net Promoter Score at AmeriGas compared to July 2024.

    UGI International EBITDA margin
    23%
    YTD FY26

    Strong EBITDA margin for UGI International.

    UGI International free cash flow conversion
    95%
    YTD FY26

    Free cash flow conversion rate for UGI International.

    AmeriGas debt issuance rate
    6.875%
    Recent transaction

    Interest rate for AmeriGas' most recent debt issuance.

    AmeriGas prior senior notes coupon
    9.375%
    2028 maturity

    Coupon rate for a portion of AmeriGas' 2028 senior notes that were taken out.

    AmeriGas net debt reduction
    $270 millionvs prior quarter
    Q3 FY26

    Net debt reduction at AmeriGas through strategic transactions.

    UGI Energy Services interest rate margin savings
    $4 million
    Annualized

    Annualized savings from amending term loan credit agreement to reduce applicable interest rate margin.

    Consolidated leverage
    3.8x
    Q3 FY26

    Consolidated leverage ratio at the end of the quarter.

    AmeriGas Propane leverage
    4.3xlowest in 10 years
    Q3 FY26

    AmeriGas Propane's leverage ratio, reflecting continued deleveraging.

    AmeriGas net attrition of lost customers
    2%lowest in a very long time
    YTD FY26

    Year-to-date net attrition rate for AmeriGas, indicating stabilization.

    AmeriGas leverage target
    sub 4x
    End of FY26

    Target leverage for AmeriGas by the end of the fiscal year.

    AmeriGas leverage target
    mid- to low 3s
    Longer term

    Longer-term leverage target for AmeriGas.

    Operation Share minimum contribution
    $1.5 million
    Annually

    Minimum annual contribution to Operation Share as part of the rate case settlement.

    Heating oil market size vs LPG
    4x
    Current

    The heating oil market is roughly 4 times the size of the addressable LPG market, representing a growth opportunity for UGI International.

    UGI International return on capital employed
    mid-teens
    Current

    Attractive return on capital employed for UGI International.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Retail sales growth10%%
    Adjusted operating EPS$3.17USD
    New gas generation capacity—
    Regulatory rate base growth$65 millionUSD
    Large load data center demand pipeline—
    CAPEX multi year capital investment plan76%%

    Deals & partnerships

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    VariousLPG businesses in Austria and Eastern Europe

    These previously announced non-core divestitures impacted UGI International's Q3 performance, contributing to a 10% decrease in retail volumes and a $2 million EBIT decline year-over-year.

    VariousHawaii LPG business

    The Hawaii divestiture was excluded when calculating weather-adjusted retail gallons for AmeriGas, which decreased 6% versus the prior year period in Q3 and 2% year-to-date.

    Capital programs

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    Multi-year capital investment plan (Natural Gas businesses)underway
    Period spend: 76% of total capital expenditures

    Benefit: Advancing pipeline safety, reliability and modernization; adding more than 8,500 new heating customers; completing cast iron replacement ahead of schedule.

    Year-to-date, UGI directed approximately 76% of total capital expenditures to its natural gas businesses, advancing its commitment to pipeline safety, reliability and modernization while adding more than 8,500 new heating customers across its regulated utilities service territories. This includes completing cast iron replacement several months ahead of schedule.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Unfavorable weather conditionsQ3 FY26, Year-to-date FY26

    Q3 total reportable segment EBIT down $14 million; AmeriGas retail gallons down 10% in Q3, with April 16% warmer YoY; Year-to-date adjusted diluted EPS impacted by $0.05 weather headwind vs prior year, and $0.11 vs normal weather patterns.

    Mitigation: Diversified energy footprint; operational improvements at AmeriGas for winter preparedness.

    Slower growth in domestic propane business / Customer attrition at AmeriGasQ3 FY26, Year-to-date FY26

    AmeriGas retail gallons decreased 10% in Q3; Year-to-date net attrition of lost customers ~2%.

    Mitigation: Transformation efforts at AmeriGas, including improved customer service, retention, call centers back in U.S., sales and marketing efforts, targeting net growth for coming winter.

    Absence of investment tax credits and higher interest expenseYear-to-date FY26

    Year-to-date adjusted diluted EPS down to $3.17 from $3.55.

    Mitigation: Strategic debt transactions to extend maturity profile and reduce borrowing costs by ~$30 million annually.

    Midstream growth delays / lower Appalachian production volumesMid- to back-end of planning horizon (through FY29)

    Midstream growth is now 'a little more mid- to back-end loaded' for the 5-7% EPS CAGR.

    Mitigation: Well pad expansions planned for early and late FY27, Auburn Pipeline by late FY27, capitalizing on rising natural gas demand from data centers and power generation.

    What to watch in Q4 FY26

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    AmeriGas net customer growth

    Coming winter (FY27)
    Current~2% net attrition (YTD)
    TargetNet growth

    Why it matters

    Indicates successful stabilization and turnaround of AmeriGas, impacting future cash distributions to parent.

    Our goal for this coming winter is to take it from net attrition to net growth.

    Q&A highlights

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    Inquired if midstream delays were resolved and if the 5-7% consolidated EPS CAGR through '29 remains confident.

    Bob Flexon confirmed more production from Appalachia, with well pad expansions starting early and late FY27, and Auburn Pipeline by late FY27. Sean O'Brien reaffirmed the 5-7% EPS CAGR, noting midstream growth is more mid- to back-end loaded but other divisions compensate.

    “The 5% to 7% remains intact. There are moving pieces. We've seen some of the business units even since we gave that guidance with stronger outlooks.”

    asked by Whitney Mutalemwa · answered by Sean O’Brien

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Strategic Priorities & Capital Allocation

    UGI continues to execute against its strategic priorities, allocating approximately 76% of its total capital expenditures year-to-date to natural gas businesses. This investment focuses on pipeline safety, reliability, and modernization, including the completion of the cast iron replacement commitment several months ahead of schedule. These efforts have also resulted in adding over 8,500 new heating customers across regulated utility service territories.

    02

    Utilities Rate Case Settlement

    Administrative law judges have recommended approval of UGI Utilities' gas rate case settlement, pending final approval by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (expected late September/early October). The settlement proposes a 2-step rate increase totaling $65 million, with $40 million effective in October 2026 and $25 million in October 2027, including a stay-out provision through January 2029. It also introduces a pilot program for debt relief for customers earning between 150% and 300% of the federal poverty level and commits a minimum of $1.5 million annually to Operation Share, reflecting a balanced outcome for both the company and its communities.

    03

    AmeriGas Transformation Progress

    AmeriGas is undergoing a significant transformation, showing improved volume retention and positive trends in leading indicators. Year-to-date, lost time injuries are down 50%, recordable injuries are down 44%, out-of-gas events are down 21%, and zero fills are down 17% compared to fiscal 2024. The average Net Promoter Score has increased by 63%. With call centers now back in the U.S., the business is ramping up sales and marketing, positioning it for anticipated meaningful cash distributions to UGI Corporation in fiscal 2027.

    04

    UGI International Resilience and Value

    UGI International delivered comparable year-to-date EBIT despite non-core divestitures, achieving a strong 23% EBITDA margin and 95% free cash flow conversion. The business maintains a leading market position with over 90% tank ownership. Management highlighted a recent take-private transaction of a primary competitor in Europe, which underscored the significant embedded value and market potential of UGI's international platform, leading to increased inbound interest.

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    Midstream Growth Opportunities

    The midstream business is strategically positioned for growth, with several well-pad expansions planned on the UGI Appalachia system, including one starting early in fiscal 2027 and another later in the year. The Auburn Pipeline is also expected to be FERC regulated and operational by late 2027. These investments aim to capitalize on rising natural gas demand across the region, driven by economic development and the growing energy needs of data centers and power generation, creating a robust funnel of opportunities later in the decade.

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    Financial Strength and Deleveraging

    UGI has made substantial progress in strengthening its balance sheet and enhancing financial flexibility. Strategic debt transactions have extended its maturity profile and reduced borrowing costs by approximately $30 million on an annualized basis. Notably, AmeriGas reduced its net debt by about $270 million versus the prior quarter, achieving a consolidated leverage of 3.8x and AmeriGas Propane's leverage at 4.3x, its lowest point in 10 years.

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