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Introduction & Market Context
UGI Corporation (NYSE:UGI) released its fiscal third-quarter 2025 results on August 7, showing continued year-to-date strength despite seasonal weakness in the quarter. The company’s shares rose 1.21% in after-hours trading following the announcement, building on recent momentum that has seen the stock trade near its 52-week high of $37.42.
The energy and utilities provider reported a year-to-date adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.55, representing a 10% increase from the $3.22 reported in the same period last year. Based on this performance, management now expects to achieve the top end of its previously announced fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS guidance range of $3.00 to $3.15 per share.
Quarterly Performance Highlights
UGI reported a Q3 FY25 adjusted diluted loss per share of $0.01, compared to earnings of $0.06 in the same quarter last year. On a GAAP basis, the company reported a diluted loss per share of $0.76 versus a loss of $0.23 in Q3 FY24. The third quarter is typically a seasonally weak period for UGI due to lower energy demand in warmer months.
As shown in the following chart breaking down segment contributions to quarterly results, AmeriGas Propane was the only segment showing positive contribution, while other segments experienced declines:
The natural gas segments faced headwinds during the quarter, with both the Utilities and Midstream & Marketing divisions reporting lower EBIT compared to the prior year. The Utilities segment reported EBIT of $30 million, down from $39 million in Q3 FY24, primarily due to higher operating expenses and depreciation. Meanwhile, the Midstream & Marketing segment saw EBIT decline to $27 million from $43 million, mainly reflecting lower midstream margins and the absence of margin from power generation.
The detailed performance of UGI’s natural gas businesses is illustrated in this segment breakdown:
In the Global LPG segment, UGI International reported EBIT of $43 million, down from $57 million in Q3 FY24, primarily due to lower retail volumes sold and margin decreases. AmeriGas Propane reported a loss of $28 million, slightly worse than the $27 million loss in the prior-year period, with retail gallons sold decreasing by 3% primarily due to continuing customer attrition.
The following chart details the performance of UGI’s Global LPG businesses:
Year-to-Date Performance
Despite the seasonal weakness in Q3, UGI’s year-to-date performance remains strong across key financial metrics. The company has generated $558 million in free cash flow year-to-date, representing an 11% increase compared to the same period in fiscal 2024.
The company’s reportable segments have contributed $1.18 billion in EBIT year-to-date, with the Utilities segment contributing $412 million, Midstream & Marketing $276 million, UGI International $296 million, and AmeriGas Propane $200 million.
As illustrated in the following chart, UGI’s year-to-date adjusted diluted EPS of $3.55 reflects strong contributions across segments:
Strategic Initiatives
UGI continues to focus on its natural gas businesses, allocating over 80% of its $605 million year-to-date capital expenditure to these segments. The company added approximately 9,000 residential heating and commercial customers at its Utilities division year-to-date, demonstrating continued growth in its customer base.
The company is also making progress on its PA Gas Utility rate case, with a joint petition for approval of settlement for a $69.5 million revenue increase filed on July 9, which is subject to review and approval by the Administrative Law Judges and PA Public Utility Commission.
In its LPG business, UGI is streamlining operations to focus on more profitable customer segments. The company is substantially exiting the wholesale business, which represented approximately 11% of total LPG gallons sold and was essentially a breakeven business in FY24. Additionally, UGI has generated approximately $150 million of cash through LPG asset sales in Hawaii, Italy, and a small cylinder business in the UK.
The company’s strategic positioning for sustainable value creation is outlined in this comprehensive overview:
Financial Position & Outlook
UGI has strengthened its balance sheet, reporting a leverage ratio of 3.8x as of June 30, 2025, an improvement from the 4.0x reported earlier in the year. The company maintains robust available liquidity of $1.9 billion, providing financial flexibility for future growth opportunities.
The following chart illustrates UGI’s strong liquidity position and manageable debt maturity profile:
Looking ahead, UGI expects to achieve the top end of its fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS guidance range of $3.00 to $3.15 per share. The company also noted that its guidance excludes any potential impact from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is currently under internal review and anticipated to provide incremental benefit in FY25.
"We’re seeing robust performance across key financial metrics," said Bob Flexon, President & Chief Executive Officer of UGI. "Our record year-to-date adjusted diluted EPS highlights our financial resilience, improving operational execution, and strong improvement in our safety performance."
UGI’s overall financial performance remains strong, as evidenced by the following summary of key metrics:
With 141 consecutive years of paying dividends, UGI continues to demonstrate its commitment to shareholder returns while positioning itself for future growth through strategic investments in its natural gas infrastructure and operational improvements in its LPG businesses.
Full presentation:
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