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Calumet's First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

On May 8, 2026, Calumet, Inc. released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, revealing a substantial net loss of $317 million, equating to a basic loss of $3.64 per common share. The report highlighted various factors contributing to this downturn, including non-cash Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and other mark-to-market adjustments.

Key Financial Highlights

• - Net Loss: The significant net loss of $317 million in Q1 2026 contrasts with a loss of $162 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
• - Adjusted EBITDA: For the first quarter, Calumet reported an adjusted EBITDA of $27.6 million, down from $38.1 million in Q1 2025. When accounting for tax attributes, the adjusted EBITDA surged to $50.1 million from last year's $55.0 million.
• - Segment Performance:

- The Specialty Products and Solutions (SPS) segment reported an adjusted EBITDA of $44.3 million, down from $56.3 million year-over-year. This decrease was attributed to rising feedstock costs that led to over twenty price increases across their network, tempered by strong specialty product sales.
- The Performance Brands (PB) segment saw adjusted EBITDA of $12.6 million compared to $15.8 million last year, reflecting strong sales volumes, particularly for TruFuel®.
- The Montana/Renewables (MR) segment reported adjusted EBITDA with tax attributes of $10.2 million, up from $3.3 million in the previous year, benefiting from operational improvements following a planned turnaround.

Operational Developments

Calumet experienced a transformative moment in Q1 2026, particularly influenced by the EPA's long-anticipated SET2 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) announcement in March. This development significantly reshaped the outlook for biofuel margins, propelling the company into what it describes as an exceptionally strong margin environment across both traditional and renewable energy sectors.

However, the company faced operational challenges, including an unplanned outage at its Shreveport plant due to contamination issues, resulting in a production loss of approximately 750,000 barrels. The facility resumed normal operations in early April but not without impacting overall financial performance for the quarter. Additionally, their Montana Renewables entity underwent a turnaround, optimizing operations with the commencement of the MaxSAF® 150 process in early May.

CEO Insights

Todd Borgmann, Calumet's CEO, underscored the company’s strategic focus during this tumultuous period. “The first quarter of 2026 marked a pivotal moment in Calumet's transformation. We are exceptionally well positioned to capture tailwinds in the renewable market and accelerate our deleveraging strategy,” he stated.
While the financial results reflect substantial hurdles, Borgmann expressed optimism regarding the long-term growth and value creation trajectory of the company.

Looking Ahead

Calumet will host a conference call at 9:00 AM ET on May 8, 2026, to delve into the financial and operational results for the quarter. Investors and analysts are encouraged to participate via a live webcast available on their website. A replay will also be accessible afterward, ensuring stakeholders can engage with the results and insights.

The first quarter of 2026 paints a mixed picture for Calumet, balancing significant financial setbacks against a backdrop of strategic positioning for future growth in the evolving energy landscape. As the company focuses on operational stability and market adaptation, all eyes will be on its next moves in the coming quarters.