The chart below shows how AM performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, AM sees a +1.61% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +2.70% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.07%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
EBITDA Growth: 1. Increased EBITDA: Antero Midstream generated EBITDA of $256 million in Q3 2024, marking a 2% increase year-over-year.
Free Cash Flow Increase: 2. Significant Free Cash Flow Growth: The company reported free cash flow after dividends of $40 million, which represents a 32% increase from the previous year.
Debt Reduction Strategy: 3. Debt Reduction and Improved Leverage: Free cash flow was fully utilized to reduce absolute debt, resulting in a leverage ratio of 3.1 times as of September 30, 2024, with expectations to decline below three times in Q4.
Free Cash Flow Performance: 4. Consistent Free Cash Flow Generation: Antero Midstream has generated over $350 million in free cash flow after dividends over the last two years, exceeding the $287 million spent on bolt-on acquisitions during the same period.
Capital Expenditure Strategy: 5. Efficient Capital Management: The company invested $56 million in capital expenditures during Q3, which is 35% of its full-year budget, while expecting a significant decline in capital spending in Q4.
Negative
Freshwater Delivery Decline: 1. Decline in Freshwater Delivery Volumes: Freshwater delivery volumes decreased sequentially due to Antero Resources operating only one completion crew, resulting in a significant impact on overall throughput.
Completion Delay Impact: 2. Deferral of Completion Crews: The deferral of completion on one pad from 2024 into 2025 is expected to reduce EBITDA by approximately $10 million, indicating a negative impact on future earnings.
Stagnant Throughput Performance: 3. Flat Throughput Volumes: Throughput volumes remained approximately flat compared to the second quarter, suggesting stagnation in operational performance during the quarter.
Leverage Ratio Increase: 4. Increased Leverage Ratio: As of September 30th, the leverage ratio stood at 3.1 times, indicating a higher debt burden that could affect financial flexibility and future growth.
EBITDA Guidance Concerns: 5. Lower End of Guidance Range: The guidance for 2024 suggests that if Antero Resources defers completions, the company would fall near the lower end of the EBITDA range, reflecting potential underperformance against expectations.
Antero Midstream Corporation (AM) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
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