Antero Midstream grows EBITDA and free cash flow; power demand remains an option

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What changed

Q3 adjusted EBITDA rose 10% year over year to $281 million, while free cash flow after dividends increased 94% to $78 million. Leverage declined to 2.7x. Management discussed a first dry-gas Marcellus pad in more than a decade and a potential behind-the-meter power project at Sherwood. The supplied analysis does not identify a new guidance update.

Guidance delta

No new guidance was provided in the supplied Q3 transcript analysis. The prior-quarter analysis reported that FY2025 guidance had been raised; this Q3 analysis does not indicate a further change.

Key takeaways

• Adjusted EBITDA increased 10% year over year to $281 million, and free cash flow after dividends rose 94% to $78 million.
• Leverage improved to 2.7x; the analysis notes a Moody’s upgrade and refinancing of 2027 notes to 2033 at a 5.75% coupon.
• Q3 capital investment was $51 million, bringing year-to-date spending to 75% of the 2025 budget, focused on water assets and dry-gas capacity.
• Data-center and power-related demand could create additional in-basin opportunities, but the discussed behind-the-meter project remains prospective.

Management priorities

• Advance Marcellus development and assess the new dry-gas pad as a proof of concept.
• Expand water infrastructure to support potential power-related projects.
• Balance debt paydown with share repurchases, described in the analysis as roughly an even split.