Delek Logistics Partners (DKL)
NYSE:DKL
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
$53.00
▼(-0.97% Downside)
Action:DowngradedDate:04/22/26
The score is held back primarily by elevated balance-sheet risk and weakened free cash flow despite strong margins and improving operating cash flow. Valuation (moderate P/E and ~4.6% yield) and a positive earnings call with reiterated 2026 EBITDA guidance provide support, while technical indicators point to only neutral-to-weak near-term momentum.
Positive Factors
High Profitability
DKL's TTM net margin (~17%) and EBITDA margin (~46%) indicate durable earnings power from fee-based midstream contracts and a favorable segment mix. Sustained high margins support coverage of fixed costs, distributions and reinvestment, providing resilience across commodity cycles.
Negative Factors
Weak Equity Cushion
Consecutive years of negative or very thin equity leave the balance sheet with limited cushion versus asset base. Inconsistent leverage metrics and extremely high debt-to-equity readings increase refinancing and covenant breach risk, constraining strategic flexibility over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Profitability
DKL's TTM net margin (~17%) and EBITDA margin (~46%) indicate durable earnings power from fee-based midstream contracts and a favorable segment mix. Sustained high margins support coverage of fixed costs, distributions and reinvestment, providing resilience across commodity cycles.
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Delek Logistics (DKL) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$2.70B
Dividend Yield9.78%
Average Volume (3M)63.02K
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.5
Beta (1Y)0.23
Revenue Growth7.73%
EPS Growth10.09%
CountryUS
EmployeesN/A
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Midstream
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding53,512,344
10 Day Avg. Volume52,098
30 Day Avg. Volume63,015
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.30
Price to Book (P/B)390.45
Price to Sales (P/S)2.36
P/FCF Ratio-77.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.69
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.84
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.66
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$53.67Price Target Upside0.27% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)3.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.03B
Delek Logistics Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Delek Logistics Partners, LP owns and operates logistics and marketing assets for crude oil, and intermediate and refined products in the United States. It operates through three segments: Pipelines and Transportation, Wholesale Marketing and Term...
How the Company Makes Money
DKL makes money primarily by charging fees for midstream logistics services under commercial agreements. Key revenue streams include: (1) Pipeline transportation and related tariff/fee revenue earned by moving crude oil and refined products throug...
Delek Logistics Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 27, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 11, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented multiple strong positives: record 2025 adjusted EBITDA ($536M), a record Q4 ($142M, +24.6% YoY), successful acquisitions and integration of H2O and Gravity, Libby 2 commissioning (160MM scf/day), strong segment gains (notably Storage & Transportation and Pipeline JV), solid liquidity (~$940M) and an increase in distributions. Key risks and negatives centered on a slower-than-expected sour gas ramp, dependence on completion of AGI and sour infrastructure to realize projected EBITDA gains, a flat Wholesale segment, and a guidance range that reflects sensitivity to execution timing. Overall, the highlights and financial achievements materially outweigh the operational timing risks described.Positive Updates
Record Annual Adjusted EBITDA
Delek Logistics achieved a record adjusted EBITDA of $536 million for 2025, driven by strong execution and the contributions from the acquisitions of H2O and Gravity.
Negative Updates
Sour Gas Ramp Slower Than Initial Expectations
Ramp-up of sour gas processing and utilization has been slower than originally anticipated. Full utilization and the associated EBITDA uplift are contingent on completion of the AGI well and sour gas gathering infrastructure, creating timing uncertainty.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Annual Adjusted EBITDA
Delek Logistics achieved a record adjusted EBITDA of $536 million for 2025, driven by strong execution and the contributions from the acquisitions of H2O and Gravity.
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Company Guidance
The company reiterated full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $520 million to $560 million, following a record 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $536 million and a record Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA of approximately $142 million (up from $114 million a year ago and $6 million above the Q3 record); Q4 distributable cash flow as adjusted was $73 million with a DCF coverage ratio as adjusted of ~1.22x. Management noted the Libby Complex capacity is now ~160 million scf/day, Q4 capital expenditures were about $32 million (including ~$26 million of growth capex toward sour gas capabilities), available liquidity under credit facilities of roughly $940 million, and that roughly 80% of run‑rate EBITDA is expected to come from third parties in 2026 (post-transaction third‑party EBITDA now ~82%); segment metrics in Q4 included G&P EBITDA of $71 million (vs. $66M), Wholesale Marketing & Terminalling $21 million (flat), Storage & Transportation $35 million (vs. $18M), and Investments in Pipeline JV $26 million (vs. $18M).Delek Logistics Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
36
Negative
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.01B | 940.64M | 1.02B | 1.04B | 700.90M |
| Gross Profit | 211.67M | 243.75M | 279.72M | 246.62M | 214.24M |
| EBITDA | 484.43M | 394.70M | 370.28M | 311.94M | 265.18M |
| Net Income | 176.46M | 142.69M | 126.24M | 159.05M | 164.82M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 2.78B | 2.04B | 1.64B | 1.68B | 935.07M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 10.89M | 5.38M | 3.75M | 7.97M | 4.29M |
| Total Debt | 35.18M | 1.89B | 1.72B | 1.68B | 919.85M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.77B | 2.01B | 1.80B | 1.79B | 1.04B |
| Stockholders Equity | 6.11M | 35.53M | -161.87M | -110.70M | -103.99M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -30.64M | 74.55M | 124.97M | 45.47M | 251.15M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 237.12M | 206.34M | 225.32M | 192.17M | 275.16M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -444.20M | -384.58M | -89.63M | -770.44M | -16.36M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 212.59M | 179.87M | -139.91M | 581.95M | -258.75M |
Delek Logistics Technical Analysis
Positive
53.52
Price Trends
52.28
Negative
49.04
Positive
45.63
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.95
Positive
42.90
Neutral
42.87
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DKL, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 53.52 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 50.81, above the 50-day MA of 52.28, and above the 200-day MA of 45.63, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.95 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 42.90 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 42.87 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for DKL.
Delek Logistics Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | $15.18B | 8.81 | 14.75% | 8.54% | -10.83% | 129.74% | |
73 Outperform | $7.76B | 11.96 | 59.38% | 8.45% | 8.41% | 14.78% | |
71 Outperform | $30.40B | 8.67 | 122.75% | 6.07% | 23.60% | 50.29% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
64 Neutral | $562.87M | -169.84 | 1.36% | ― | 30.83% | 87.17% | |
63 Neutral | $2.70B | 13.53 | 461.30% | 9.78% | 7.73% | 10.09% | |
62 Neutral | $17.01B | -80.97 | -1.79% | 6.08% | 57.81% | -106.32% |
* Energy Sector Average
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Delek Logistics Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Delek Logistics Announces Executive Leadership Transition in Refining
Positive
Apr 21, 2026
On April 16, 2026, Delek US Holdings’ board approved a leadership transition for its refining operations, effective April 20, 2026, appointing industry veteran Amber Russell as Executive Vice President, Refining. On the same effective date, ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Delek Logistics Secures New $1.3 Billion Credit Facility
Positive
Mar 27, 2026
On March 26, 2026, Delek Logistics Partners entered into a new $1.3 billion revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of banks led by Truist Bank, replacing and refinancing its prior revolving and term loan facilities. The facility, which mature...
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