Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Delivered adjusted EBITDA of $308 million in Q1 2026, representing a $15 million increase versus the prior quarter (approximately +5.1%), driven by stronger Pipeline segment performance and seasonal demand.
Pipeline Segment and Gathering Performance
Pipeline segment EBITDA was $14 million higher than the prior quarter (seasonally stronger JV and interstate pipeline results, plus higher Stonewall and LEAP revenue). Gathering segment EBITDA rose $1 million versus the prior quarter driven by higher volumes on Blue Union and Appalachia gathering.
Project Approvals and Backlog
DTM approved investment in two new Pipeline projects: Vector mainline expansion (~+400 MMcf/d, anchored by 20-year negotiated rate contracts, expected in-service Q4 2028) and Millennium R2R (70 MMcf/d, supported by long-term contracts, expected in-service Q1 2027). Company continues to advance a $3.4 billion project backlog.
Successful Open Seasons and Commercial Interest
Midwestern Pipeline nonbinding open season (northbound and southbound) was oversubscribed for up to 1.5 Bcf/d of incremental capacity. Vector’s 2030 nonbinding open season (300–500 MMcf/d westbound into Chicago) was also oversubscribed, indicating robust demand and strong customer interest.
New Customer Connects and Recontracting
Commercialized a new 250 MMcf/d interconnect on NEXUS to serve a behind-the-meter data center power facility; recontracted ~30% of Midwestern system capacity with term extensions of 5–25 years, increasing asset durability.
Operational and Growth Capex Discipline
Placed Midwestern lateral to serve AES Indiana in service on time and under budget; Q1 growth capital investment was $72 million (in line with plan) with expected ramp weighted to H2. DTM expects to invest $80–$100 million on the Vector 2028 project and has increased committed capital to approximately $400 million (2026) and $440 million (2027).
High Utilization and Asset Optionality
LEAP running at design capacity of 2.1 Bcf/d with the ability to expand toward 4 Bcf/d; Haynesville gathering volumes averaged 2.09 Bcf/d and Northeast volumes averaged 1.42 Bcf/d in Q1, reflecting strong basin activity and connectivity advantages (Blue Union, LEAP optionality).
Financial Strength and Shareholder Return
Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance and early 2027 outlook; Board approved Q1 dividend of $0.88 per share (unchanged) and reiterated commitment to grow the dividend in line with adjusted EBITDA. Management highlighted an investment-grade balance sheet with headroom (on-balance-sheet top threshold at 4x and Moody’s off-balance-sheet adjustment to 4.25).