tiprankstipranks
Delek Logistics Partners (DKL)
NYSE:DKL
US Market
Want to see DKL full AI Analyst Report?

Delek Logistics (DKL) AI Stock Analysis

533 Followers

Top Page

DKL

Delek Logistics

(NYSE:DKL)

Select Model
Select Model
Select Model
Neutral 67 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
$59.00
▲(3.16% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
DKL scores as above-average primarily due to strong operating profitability, improving revenue momentum, and a return to solid positive free cash flow, reinforced by reaffirmed EBITDA guidance and healthy distribution coverage. The score is held back by balance-sheet fragility (thin/negative equity and elevated leverage) and only mixed near-term technicals (below the 20-day average with neutral momentum), while the high dividend yield provides valuation support.
Positive Factors
Strong profitability and improving revenue momentum
High margins and accelerating revenue indicate strong earnings power for a midstream operator. Growth improved from roughly 0.1% in 2025 to about 13% TTM, supporting operating momentum despite ongoing mix and cost considerations.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage and structurally weak equity
High leverage and a negative equity base constrain financial flexibility and increase refinancing sensitivity. Although recent capital actions help, the structure remains riskier than typical midstream peers and may limit future investment capacity.
Read all positive and negative factors
Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong profitability and improving revenue momentum
High margins and accelerating revenue indicate strong earnings power for a midstream operator. Growth improved from roughly 0.1% in 2025 to about 13% TTM, supporting operating momentum despite ongoing mix and cost considerations.
Read all positive factors

Delek Logistics (DKL) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Delek Logistics Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Delek Logistics Partners, LP (DKL) manages and operates a diverse portfolio of logistics and marketing assets for crude oil, intermediate, and refined petroleum products throughout the United States. The company's operations are structured into th...
How the Company Makes Money
DKL generates revenue by charging fees for midstream logistics services provided through its owned infrastructure. Its key revenue streams generally include: (1) Pipeline transportation fees: DKL earns tariff-based or contract-based fees for movin...

Delek Logistics Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Aug 05, 2026
(Q2-2026)
|
% Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Nov 11, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call was broadly positive: management reported a record quarter (adjusted EBITDA $144M), strong segment and volume growth (notably Gathering & Processing and crude/water/gas QoQ ramps), progressive sour gas infrastructure execution at Libby, proactive refinancing and healthy liquidity, and a 54th consecutive distribution increase. The primary negatives were a sizable YoY decline in Wholesale Marketing & Terminalling, a modest dip in Storage & Transportation, and a temporarily elevated leverage ratio (4.23x) tied to near-term growth spending. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance and highlighted potential upside as Libby sour capabilities come online, indicating confidence that the strong operational momentum will offset near-term headwinds.
Positive Updates
Record Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $144 million in Q2 2026 (quarterly record), up from $127 million in Q2 2025 (+13.4% YoY). Management reaffirmed full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $520 million to $560 million. Distributable cash flow (as adjusted) was ~ $81 million with DCF coverage ~1.33x.
Negative Updates
Wholesale Marketing & Terminalling Earnings Decline
Wholesale Marketing & Terminalling adjusted EBITDA was approximately $13 million in Q2 2026 vs $23 million in Q2 2025, a decline of ~$10 million (-43.5% YoY), largely attributable to the effects of the 2024 amend-and-extend agreement with Delek.
Read all updates
Q2-2026 Updates
Negative
Record Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $144 million in Q2 2026 (quarterly record), up from $127 million in Q2 2025 (+13.4% YoY). Management reaffirmed full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $520 million to $560 million. Distributable cash flow (as adjusted) was ~ $81 million with DCF coverage ~1.33x.
Read all positive updates
Company Guidance
Management reaffirmed full‑year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $520–$560 million after reporting a Q2 record adjusted EBITDA of ~$144 million and distributable cash flow (as adjusted) of ~$81 million with a DCF coverage ratio of ~1.33x. They expect a step‑change in gas utilization as the Libby sour‑gas solution comes online later this year, and said ~80% of pro forma run‑rate EBITDA in 2026 will be third‑party; growth capital of ~$180–$190 million (part of a ~$185 million program) is expected to generate up to $75 million of run‑rate EBITDA (about $15 million in 2026 and $60 million in 2027), Q2 capex was ~$61 million ( ~$51 million growth), leverage ended the quarter at 4.23x (long‑term target 3.5x; managing around ~4x), liquidity is ~ $1.1 billion, they issued an $800 million senior note due 2034 to lower interest costs, and the quarterly distribution was increased to $1.135 per unit (54th consecutive increase).

Delek Logistics Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Operating results are solid (TTM net margin ~16%, EBITDA margin ~47%) with improving TTM revenue growth (~13%) and a rebound to positive free cash flow (~$236M). The main drag is capital-structure risk: very thin/negative equity and historically heavy leverage reduce financial flexibility despite stronger recent cash generation.
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
28
Negative
Cash Flow
64
Positive
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue1.20B1.01B940.64M1.02B1.04B700.90M
Gross Profit207.90M211.67M243.75M279.72M246.62M214.24M
EBITDA461.17M484.43M394.70M370.28M311.94M265.18M
Net Income154.07M176.46M142.69M126.24M159.05M164.82M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets2.87B2.78B2.04B1.64B1.68B935.07M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments13.71M10.89M5.38M3.75M7.97M4.29M
Total Debt2.41B2.38B1.89B1.72B1.68B919.85M
Total Liabilities2.94B2.77B2.01B1.80B1.79B1.04B
Stockholders Equity-69.29M6.11M35.53M-161.87M-110.70M-103.99M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow128.27M-30.64M74.55M124.97M45.47M251.15M
Operating Cash Flow334.15M237.12M206.34M225.32M192.17M275.16M
Investing Cash Flow-200.04M-444.20M-384.58M-89.63M-770.44M-16.36M
Financing Cash Flow-121.84M212.59M179.87M-139.91M581.95M-258.75M

Delek Logistics Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price57.19
Price Trends
50DMA
53.84
Positive
100DMA
51.65
Positive
200DMA
49.03
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.14
Positive
RSI
46.38
Neutral
STOCH
38.23
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DKL, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 57.19 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 56.52, above the 50-day MA of 53.84, and above the 200-day MA of 49.03, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.14 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.38 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 38.23 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for DKL.

Delek Logistics Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
75
Outperform
$8.07B13.5069.02%7.47%2.78%7.61%
74
Outperform
$33.10B11.43103.64%4.98%15.43%34.31%
74
Outperform
$17.36B6.8227.46%6.48%9.00%299.23%
67
Neutral
$3.13B18.86-935.80%7.85%30.33%-2.37%
65
Neutral
$15.17B7.614.09%5.20%3.87%-62.32%
65
Neutral
$692.71M-31.01-0.48%20.94%95.10%
59
Neutral
$16.26B323.361.23%5.12%104.04%-96.30%
* Energy Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
DKL
Delek Logistics
54.13
14.57
36.83%
CQP
Cheniere Energy Partners
68.38
17.34
33.97%
PAA
Plains All American
24.61
8.46
52.41%
SMC
Summit Midstream
34.11
14.15
70.89%
VNOM
Viper Energy
45.27
8.02
21.53%
HESM
Hess Midstream Partners
39.14
1.36
3.60%

Delek Logistics Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Delek Logistics Completes Equity Offering and Lowers Ownership
Positive
Aug 14, 2026
On August 14, 2026, Delek Logistics Partners, LP closed an underwritten public offering of 4,600,000 common units at $50.00 per unit, including 600,000 units from the full exercise of underwriters’ over-allotment option. The gross proceeds o...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Delek Logistics Announces Public Offering of Common Units
Positive
Aug 14, 2026
On August 12, 2026, Delek Logistics Partners, LP entered into an underwriting agreement to issue 4,000,000 common units representing limited partner interests at $50.00 per unit, with Truist Securities, Mizuho Securities USA, and Raymond James As...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Delek Logistics Prices Public Offering of Common Units
Positive
Aug 13, 2026
On August 12, 2026, Delek Logistics Partners, LP priced an underwritten public offering of 4,000,000 common units at $50.00 per unit, with a 30-day option for underwriters to buy up to 600,000 additional units, under an effective SEC shelf registr...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Delek Logistics Announces $175 Million Equity Offering
Positive
Aug 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, Delek Logistics Partners, LP announced it had begun an underwritten public offering of $175 million of common units representing limited partner interests, using an already effective shelf registration statement. The partnershi...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Delek Logistics Announces Broad Executive Leadership Realignment
Neutral
Jul 2, 2026
On June 26, 2026, Delek US Holdings and the general partner of Delek Logistics Partners approved a series of executive leadership changes effective July 1, 2026, reshaping responsibilities across logistics, finance, legal and new energy operations...
Glossary
BuyA stock rated as a "Buy" is expected to perform better than the overall market or a specific benchmark over the near-to-medium term. This rating suggests the stock is likely to deliver higher returns compared to other stocks in the same sector or market index. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
HoldA stock rated as a "Hold" is expected to perform in line with the overall market or a specific benchmark. This rating indicates that the stock is neither particularly compelling nor unfavorable for investment. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
SellA stock rated as a "Sell" is expected to perform worse than the overall market or a specific benchmark over the near-to-medium term. This rating suggests the stock may deliver lower returns compared to other stocks in the same sector or market index. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Aug 17, 2026