Sunoco (SUN) Q2 2026 earnings summary
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Q2 2026 earnings summary
2 Sep, 2026Executive summary
Q2 2026 adjusted EBITDA reached $996 million (excluding $14 million in one-time transaction expenses), up 116% year-over-year, driven by strong portfolio performance and successful acquisitions, including Parkland and TanQuid.
Net income for Q2 2026 was $283 million, up 229% year-over-year, reflecting acquisition contributions and operational growth.
Distributable cash flow as adjusted was $608 million, doubling from $300 million in Q2 2025.
Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance increased by $400 million to $3.5–$3.7 billion, reflecting robust first-half results and confidence in the second half.
Distribution per common unit increased to $1.0023, up 1.25% sequentially and over 10% year-over-year, marking the seventh consecutive quarterly increase.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 revenues were $14.26 billion, up from $5.39 billion in Q2 2025; six-month revenues totaled $24.95 billion.
Operating income for Q2 2026 was $583 million, compared to $203 million in Q2 2025.
Net income for the first half of 2026 was $927 million, up from $293 million in the prior year period.
Cash provided by operating activities for the first half of 2026 was $1.56 billion, compared to $399 million in 2025.
Total capital expenditures for Q2 2026 were $202 million ($125 million growth, $77 million maintenance).
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $3.5–$3.7 billion, reflecting strong Q2 performance and recent acquisitions.
Management targets a multi-year distribution growth rate of at least 5%.
Maintenance capital expenditures for 2026 are projected at $400–$450 million, with at least $600 million in growth capital.
Expect to exceed $500 million in bolt-on acquisitions for 2026, with a strong pipeline for future years.
The pending $600 million U.S. fuel distribution acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2026.
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