Calumet Q2 2026: Margin Momentum and Accelerated Deleveraging Support Outlook
Aug 7, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The company materially accelerates deleveraging with July debt-paydown and notes redemption, reducing interest burden and default risk. The completion of Phase 1 in the MaxSAF expansion improves MR margins and reinforces a path to higher cash flow, despite GAAP net losses driven by non-cash items. Investors often re-rate CLMT on reduced leverage and clearer renewable-margin visibility, which could support multiple expansion if the momentum persists in 2H26.
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Calumet reported a Q2 2026 net loss of $95.9 million driven by non-cash RINs and mark-to-market items, while Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes reached $175.2 million. Montana Renewables completed the first phase of MaxSAF 150, delivering stronger renewable margins, and the company accelerated deleveraging with $115 million of debt retirement in July, including a 2028 notes redemption. These dynamics, alongside SPS margin strength and ongoing growth initiatives, imply a path to higher cash flow and potential multiple expansion if momentum persists into 2H 2026.
Q2 2026 net loss $(95.9) million; EPS $(1.09) per basic share.
Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes: $175.2 million in Q2 2026.
July 2026: $115 million debt retirement; 2028 mirror notes redeemed and Montana asset financing repaid.
SPS momentum; Montana/Renewables improving; PB margin has compression; deleveraging continues.
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