Convenience store operator Arko warns of likely Q4 loss

Overview

• Convenience store operator's preliminary Q4 net income ranges from a net loss of $1.8 million and net income of $0.4 million

• Preliminary Q4 adjusted EBITDA expected between $63.1 mln and $66.1 mln

• Arko Petroleum launches IPO roadshow, significant for company's business

Outlook

• Company plans to provide 2026 outlook when it gives final Q4 results

Result Drivers

• ACQUISITION COSTS - Co incurred costs related to acquisitions and divestitures, impacting financial results

• IPO EXPENSES - Co faced costs related to the IPO of Arko Petroleum, affecting financial performance

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the oil & gas refining and marketing peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Arko Corp. is $8.50, about 51.8% above its February 2 closing price of $5.60

• The stock recently traded at 66 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 33 three months ago

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