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Star Gas Partners LP (SGU)
NYSE:SGU
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Star Gas Partners (SGU) Price & Analysis

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SGU Stock Chart & Stats

$13.05
-$0.15(-1.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$13.05
-$0.15(-1.19%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Customer Retention & Recurring DemandLow net attrition (0.6%) and a base of residential, commercial and industrial heating customers create a stable recurring-revenue foundation. That customer stickiness supports predictable delivered-gallon volumes and fee-based service revenue, reducing revenue volatility over multiple heating seasons.
Improved Leverage And Strong ReturnsA materially improved debt-to-equity (~0.62 TTM) alongside high TTM ROE (~29.6%) signals healthier capital structure and efficient capital use. That improved leverage profile enhances financial flexibility for capex, acquisitions and distributions while lowering structural insolvency risk if margins normalize.
Volume And Product Gross Profit GrowthSustained year-to-date volume growth (+5.3%) and a meaningful rise in product gross profit (+12% YTD) demonstrate demand resilience and scale benefits. Higher gallons and product gross profit bolster core cash-generating capability and support margin recovery when operational efficiencies are retained.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationOperating cash flow and free cash flow have deteriorated sharply (FCF down ~85% TTM), with OCF covering only a small fraction of earnings. Weak cash conversion constrains reinvestment, acquisition funding and sustainable distributions, and heightens sensitivity to any future profit weakness.
Margin Compression & Near‑Breakeven EBITA sharp drop in gross margin and near-breakeven reported EBIT indicate margin pressure and lower operating leverage. Sustained margin compression reduces the firm’s earnings buffer against cost shocks, increasing long-run earnings volatility and constraining durable profitability improvements.
Structural Weather & Cost VolatilityOperational exposure to severe weather materially raises service losses, delivery and insurance costs. Because heating demand and field productivity are weather-dependent, recurring cost volatility can erode margins and cash flow predictability even with hedges, complicating long-term planning.

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SGU FAQ

What was Star Gas Partners LP’s price range in the past 12 months?
Star Gas Partners LP lowest stock price was $11.37 and its highest was $13.53 in the past 12 months.
    What is Star Gas Partners LP’s market cap?
    Star Gas Partners LP’s market cap is $412.07M.
      When is Star Gas Partners LP’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Star Gas Partners LP’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 4 days.
        How were Star Gas Partners LP’s earnings last quarter?
        Star Gas Partners LP released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $2.661 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Star Gas Partners LP overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Star Gas Partners LP’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Star Gas Partners LP pay dividends?
            Star Gas Partners LP pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.198 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.1%. See more information on Star Gas Partners LP dividends here
              What is Star Gas Partners LP’s EPS estimate?
              Star Gas Partners LP’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Star Gas Partners LP have?
              Star Gas Partners LP has 32,833,935 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Star Gas Partners LP’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Star Gas Partners LP reported an EPS of $2.661 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.286%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Star Gas Partners LP?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SGU
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Star Gas Partners Stock Smart Score

                    Company Description

                    Star Gas Partners LP

                    Star Group, L.P., together with its subsidiaries, provides home heating oil and propane products and services to residential and commercial customers in the United States. It offers gasoline and diesel fuel; and installs, maintains, and repairs heating and air conditioning equipment and ancillary services. As of September 30, 2025, the company served approximately 406,400 full-service residential and commercial home heating oil and propane customers and 63,200 customers on a delivery only basis. It sells gasoline and diesel fuel to approximately 27,700 customers. The company was formerly known as Star Gas Partners, L.P. and changed its name to Star Group, L.P. in October 2017. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.

                    Star Gas Partners (SGU) Earnings & Revenues

                    SGU Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    Overall the call was cautiously positive: the company delivered stronger profitability and volume growth (higher adjusted EBITDA, product gross profit and net income) and maintained low customer attrition despite materially adverse weather. However, severe weather materially increased service, delivery, insurance and other operating expenses and produced weather‑related hedge and tax headwinds that moderated the net impact.View all SGU earnings summaries
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