Arko Corp. (ARKO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Adjusted EBITDA $78.8 million (down from $87.3 million, a decrease of approximately 5.7% year-over-year) due to lower retail fuel and merchandise contribution.
Retail Segment Operating Income $71 million (down from $81.5 million, a decrease of approximately 12.1% year-over-year) attributed to lower merchandise sales.
Adjusted Operating Income $85.1 million (down from $96.5 million, a decrease of approximately 11.8% year-over-year) due to decreased retail fuel and merchandise contribution.
Total Retail Merchandise Sales Down approximately 7.3% year-over-year, with merchandise contribution down 4.2%, despite a margin rate expansion of 110 basis points.
Total Retail Fuel Contribution Down 3.4% year-over-year, with a 5.9% gallon decline, partially offset by a margin increase of $0.01 per gallon.
Same Store Merchandise Sales (excluding cigarettes) Down 5.7% year-over-year.
Same Store Transactions Down high-single digits for the quarter, reflecting continued external headwinds.
Same Store Fuel Contribution Down approximately 4.3% for the quarter, with same store fuel gallon demand down 6.6%.
Fuel Margin $0.414 per gallon (up $0.01 per gallon from the year-ago period).
Wholesale Segment Operating Income $8.2 million (down from $10 million, a decrease of approximately 18% year-over-year) due to a decline in gallons and lower fuel margin per gallon.
Fleet Segment Operating Income $10.8 million (up from $8.8 million, an increase of approximately 22.7% year-over-year) driven by strong fuel margin performance.
General and Administrative Expense $38.6 million (down from $44.1 million, a decrease of approximately 12.5% year-over-year) due to lower stock-based compensation expense.
Net Interest and Other Financial Expenses $23.6 million (up from $14.6 million, an increase of approximately 61.6% year-over-year) primarily due to fair value adjustments related to warrants.
Net Income $9.7 million (down from $21.5 million, a decrease of approximately 55.1% year-over-year).
Long-term Debt $885 million at the end of the quarter.
Total Capital Expenditures $29.3 million for the quarter.
Liquidity Approximately $869 million, including $292 million in cash on hand at quarter end.
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ARKO Opens New Convenience Store in North Carolina
- New Store Opening: ARKO Corp. has opened its latest Handy Mart store in Garner, North Carolina, marking the second NTI store featuring the fas craves food concept, which enhances the company's competitive edge in the convenience retail market.
- Menu Expansion: The new store offers a wide range of hot and cold grab-and-go options, including Nathan's hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches, and various beverages, aimed at meeting the modern customer's demand for quick, high-quality food, thereby increasing customer satisfaction and retention.
- Customer Experience Optimization: The store features a contemporary layout and digital menu boards designed to enhance shopping flow, making it easy for customers to quickly grab meals and beverages, which further strengthens brand appeal.
- Loyalty Program Benefits: Through the fas REWARDS program, customers can save up to $2.50 per gallon at the pump, attracting more customers and boosting overall sales, reflecting the company's commitment to delivering value to its customers.
ARKO Corp Announces Preliminary Financial Results for 2025
- Financial Estimates: ARKO Corp. anticipates a net income for Q4 2025 ranging from a loss of $1.8 million to a profit of $0.4 million, indicating challenges in profitability while reflecting increased market competition pressures.
- Adjusted EBITDA: The expected Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 is projected between $63.1 million and $66.1 million, demonstrating operational resilience despite losses, which may instill confidence in potential investors.
- Annual Performance Outlook: For the full year 2025, net income is expected to range from $19.1 million to $21.3 million, suggesting stability in overall business performance, with positive growth anticipated despite market fluctuations.
- IPO Roadshow Launch: ARKO's subsidiary, ARKO Petroleum Corp., has initiated a roadshow for its initial public offering, which is expected to bring in new capital inflows, further supporting the company's expansion and investment plans while enhancing its competitive position in the market.
ARKO Subsidiary Launches IPO Roadshow
- IPO Offering Size: ARKO's subsidiary APC plans to offer 10,500,000 shares of Class A common stock in its IPO, with an expected price range of $18.00 to $20.00 per share, which will provide crucial funding for future expansion initiatives.
- Underwriter Arrangement: UBS Investment Bank, Raymond James, and Stifel are serving as lead underwriters, expected to provide strong market support for the IPO, thereby enhancing ARKO's influence in the capital markets.
- Additional Share Option: APC plans to grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,575,000 shares of Class A common stock at the IPO price, a strategy that will offer the company flexible capital-raising options.
- Market Listing Plans: APC has applied to list on Nasdaq under the symbol “APC,” a move that will not only enhance the company's market visibility but also lay the groundwork for its future growth strategy.
ARKO Corporation Names Galagher Jeff as Chief Financial Officer
New CFO Appointment: ARKO Corporation has appointed Galagher Jeff as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, following his previous role at Murphy USA, Inc.
Interim CFO Transition: Prior to Jeff's appointment, Jordan Mann served as interim CFO after the departure of the previous CFO, Robb Giammatteo.
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ARKO Corp. and Apollo Power Form Strategic Alliance to Implement Solar Systems at ARKO's Network Locations in the U.S.
Partnership Announcement: GPM Investments, a subsidiary of ARKO Corp., has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Apollo Power to explore solar energy solutions at over 300 gas station sites across the U.S.
Project Scope and Value: The collaboration aims to implement a large-scale solar project valued at approximately $53 million, which will include engineering, procurement, and construction services over several years.
Market Entry for Apollo Power: This partnership marks Apollo Power's significant entry into the U.S. gas station market, leveraging ARKO's extensive network of over 3,500 locations to expand its renewable energy solutions.
Strategic Benefits: Both companies anticipate that the collaboration will enhance operational efficiency and reduce electricity costs for ARKO's gas stations, while also providing Apollo Power with a strategic foothold in the growing U.S. renewable energy market.
ARKO Opens New Convenience Store in North Carolina
- New Store Opening: ARKO Corp. has opened its latest Handy Mart store in Garner, North Carolina, marking the second NTI store featuring the fas craves food concept, which enhances the company's competitive edge in the convenience retail market.
- Menu Expansion: The new store offers a wide range of hot and cold grab-and-go options, including Nathan's hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches, and various beverages, aimed at meeting the modern customer's demand for quick, high-quality food, thereby increasing customer satisfaction and retention.
- Customer Experience Optimization: The store features a contemporary layout and digital menu boards designed to enhance shopping flow, making it easy for customers to quickly grab meals and beverages, which further strengthens brand appeal.
- Loyalty Program Benefits: Through the fas REWARDS program, customers can save up to $2.50 per gallon at the pump, attracting more customers and boosting overall sales, reflecting the company's commitment to delivering value to its customers.
ARKO Corp Announces Preliminary Financial Results for 2025
- Financial Estimates: ARKO Corp. anticipates a net income for Q4 2025 ranging from a loss of $1.8 million to a profit of $0.4 million, indicating challenges in profitability while reflecting increased market competition pressures.
- Adjusted EBITDA: The expected Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 is projected between $63.1 million and $66.1 million, demonstrating operational resilience despite losses, which may instill confidence in potential investors.
- Annual Performance Outlook: For the full year 2025, net income is expected to range from $19.1 million to $21.3 million, suggesting stability in overall business performance, with positive growth anticipated despite market fluctuations.
- IPO Roadshow Launch: ARKO's subsidiary, ARKO Petroleum Corp., has initiated a roadshow for its initial public offering, which is expected to bring in new capital inflows, further supporting the company's expansion and investment plans while enhancing its competitive position in the market.
ARKO Subsidiary Launches IPO Roadshow
- IPO Offering Size: ARKO's subsidiary APC plans to offer 10,500,000 shares of Class A common stock in its IPO, with an expected price range of $18.00 to $20.00 per share, which will provide crucial funding for future expansion initiatives.
- Underwriter Arrangement: UBS Investment Bank, Raymond James, and Stifel are serving as lead underwriters, expected to provide strong market support for the IPO, thereby enhancing ARKO's influence in the capital markets.
- Additional Share Option: APC plans to grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,575,000 shares of Class A common stock at the IPO price, a strategy that will offer the company flexible capital-raising options.
- Market Listing Plans: APC has applied to list on Nasdaq under the symbol “APC,” a move that will not only enhance the company's market visibility but also lay the groundwork for its future growth strategy.
ARKO Corporation Names Galagher Jeff as Chief Financial Officer
New CFO Appointment: ARKO Corporation has appointed Galagher Jeff as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, following his previous role at Murphy USA, Inc.
Interim CFO Transition: Prior to Jeff's appointment, Jordan Mann served as interim CFO after the departure of the previous CFO, Robb Giammatteo.
Validea's Leading Consumer Discretionary Stocks According to Martin Zweig - November 27, 2025
Top Rated Consumer Discretionary Stocks: Validea's Growth Investor model highlights New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU) as a leading stock with a 77% rating, indicating strong fundamentals and valuation, while TJX Companies (TJX) and Arko Corp. (ARKO) both received 69% ratings, suggesting moderate interest based on their fundamentals.
Company Descriptions: New Oriental focuses on educational services and products, TJX operates off-price apparel and home fashions retail, Arko runs convenience stores and fuel wholesaling, and Arcos Dorados is a major McDonald's franchisee in Latin America.
Stock Ratings Overview: The ratings for these companies reflect their performance against Martin Zweig's investment strategy, with scores above 80% indicating strong interest, while those below suggest less favorable conditions.
About Martin Zweig and Validea: Martin Zweig was a successful investor known for his stock recommendation newsletter, while Validea provides investment research based on strategies from renowned investors, aiming to help users outperform the market.
ARKO Corp. and Apollo Power Form Strategic Alliance to Implement Solar Systems at ARKO's Network Locations in the U.S.
Partnership Announcement: GPM Investments, a subsidiary of ARKO Corp., has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Apollo Power to explore solar energy solutions at over 300 gas station sites across the U.S.
Project Scope and Value: The collaboration aims to implement a large-scale solar project valued at approximately $53 million, which will include engineering, procurement, and construction services over several years.
Market Entry for Apollo Power: This partnership marks Apollo Power's significant entry into the U.S. gas station market, leveraging ARKO's extensive network of over 3,500 locations to expand its renewable energy solutions.
Strategic Benefits: Both companies anticipate that the collaboration will enhance operational efficiency and reduce electricity costs for ARKO's gas stations, while also providing Apollo Power with a strategic foothold in the growing U.S. renewable energy market.
