High Utilization and Healthy Demand
Proportional occupancy remained strong at 91% in Q1 2026, reflecting healthy customer demand across Vopak's network despite market volatility.
Improved EBITDA and Clear Financial Guidance
Proportional EBITDA was EUR 295 million in Q1 2026; adjusted for negative currency translation and divestments proportional EBITDA increased ~4.1–4.2% year‑over‑year. Management reconfirmed full‑year 2026 guidance: proportional EBITDA EUR 1.15–1.20 billion and proportional operating free cash flow around EUR 800 million.
Strong Cash Conversion and Free Cash Flow Growth
Vopak converted 76% of proportional EBITDA into operating free cash flow, delivering an operating cash return of 16.6%. On an autonomous basis (ex‑currency and divestments), proportional operating free cash flow per share increased 7.1% versus Q1 2025.
Disciplined Balance Sheet and Low Leverage (Excluding U/C)
Proportional leverage remained stable at 2.6x. Excluding assets under construction, proportional leverage was 1.99x — the lowest level in over five years — supporting capacity to invest while maintaining financial discipline.
Tangible Progress on Growth Projects
Material project milestones: Gate terminal 4th tank ~90% complete and on track for end‑Q3 2026 commissioning; REEF LPG export terminal in West Canada progressing; Deer Park biofuels repurposed capacity commissioned; Terquimsa FID in Spain and Europoort repurpose (pyrolysis oil) FID taken. Growth projects contributed ~EUR 9 million EBITDA in Q1 2026.
Committed Growth CapEx and Near‑term Commissions
Since 2022 Vopak committed ~EUR 1.9 billion to grow gas and industrial terminals: ~EUR 650 million already commissioned (contributing to results) and ~EUR 1.3 billion under construction. Expect ~EUR 775 million to be commissioned near year‑end (mainly Gate tank #4 and the Canadian LPG export terminal).
Capital Return Plan to Shareholders
Management reaffirmed distribution of around EUR 1.7 billion to shareholders through year‑end 2030 via progressive dividends and a multiyear share buyback program, and an ambition to invest EUR 4 billion (proportional) by 2030 to support the energy transition.
Portfolio Resilience and Contract Duration
Shift toward gas and industrial terminals increased contract duration and reduced short‑term volatility exposure; management emphasized the diversified portfolio as a structural strength amid geopolitical and market disruption.