Martin Midstream Partners (MMLP) Tops Q1 EPS by 16c

Martin Midstream Partners (NASDAQ: MMLP) reported Q1 EPS of $0.06, $0.16 better than the analyst estimate of ($0.10).

“For the first quarter of 2021, the Partnership exceeded our internal earnings forecast by $3.7 million despite headwinds from the February winter storm that plunged Texas and surrounding areas into a deep freeze,” stated Bob Bondurant, President and Chief Executive Officer of Martin Midstream GP LLC, the general partner of the Partnership. “The majority of the impact from winter storm Uri was centered around our transportation and sulfur services segments as refineries ran at reduced rates or halted operations entirely. Our Smackover Refinery was down approximately nine days due to the storm, during which time we began preparations for the previously scheduled turnaround in March. This allowed us to minimize the amount of downtime at the refinery which was back in operation by March 9th. In the NGL segment, butane and propane margins were strong as customary seasonal demand returned.

“At this time the refineries we service have restored operations and utilization has climbed back to 86% of Gulf Coast capacity. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact demand but appears to be lessening as vaccinations become more widespread and the economy improves as a result. The Partnership remains focused on our leverage reduction goals and optimizing our assets to maximize free cash flow generation.”

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