Summit Midstream Delivers Q2 2026 Growth; EBITDA and Growth Projects Expand Outlook
Aug 10, 2026, 4:23 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The print includes a material EBITDA/DCF uplift, tightened 2026 guidance, and evidence of growth capex tied to high-return Rockies/Permian projects, plus a買back of $34M remaining under a $35M buyback. The open-season extension on Double E and expected final investment decision create optionality for future cash flows, which could support multiple expansion if execution remains on track. However, sustained leverage around 4.1x and dividend suspension remain overhangs.
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Summit Midstream reported Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $60.7 million and net income of $4.6 million, with throughput improvements across Rockies and Williston-based assets. The company raised 2026 EBITDA guidance to $235–$255 million and increased capex to $100–$120 million to fund high-return growth, notably the Double E expansion and Rocky/Permian activity. A final investment decision on Double E is anticipated by the open-season deadline, signaling potential upside to cash flow and DCF in 2027 despite a suspended common dividend.
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA: $60.7M; net income $4.6M; DCF $36.8M; FCF $9.4M. Throughput rose across Rockies and Mid-Con.
Eight rigs active (Williston 6; DJ Basin 2) with ~75 DUCs; Mid-Con throughput up 9.9% to 523 MMcf/d.
Guidance tightened: 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $235–$255M; capex raised to $100–$120M.
Double E open season extended; final investment decision expected before its August end; 36 new well connections this quarter.
MVC shortfalls: $4.2M recognized in Q2; Piceance MVCs expire end of Q3 2026; common dividend remains suspended.
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