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SEC filingHess Midstream LP delivered resilient Q1 2026 results with revenue and net income growth despite mixed throughput volumes, as higher tariff rates and third-party services offset production-related declines in oil terminaling and water gathering.
Hess Midstream LP's Q1 2026 financial results reflect operational resilience in the Bakken, where revenue and profitability advanced despite throughput challenges. Revenues and other income reached $390.1 million, up 2.1% from $382.0 million in the prior-year quarter. This growth stemmed primarily from higher tariff rates, expanded third-party services, and pass-through revenues, which compensated for lower volumes across certain segments. Management's focus on maximizing profitability through effective control of operating and maintenance expenses contributed to operating income of $238.1 million, a modest increase from $237.4 million, while sustaining a robust 61.0% operating margin.
Cash generation remained a cornerstone of financial health, with net cash provided by operating activities rising to $253.3 million from $202.4 million. This improvement bolsters confidence in the sufficiency of internal cash flows to cover operating needs, short-term capital expenditures, debt service, and quarterly distributions, as well as potential future growth projects or acquisitions. Capital expenditures moderated to $28.8 million from $45.5 million, reflecting a shift post the multi-year compression expansion completed in 2025, which involved construction of two new compressor stations and related pipeline infrastructure. This capital discipline positions the company to maintain flexibility amid volatile oil and gas markets.
Net income attributable to LP unitholders climbed 22.3% to $87.6 million from $71.6 million, signaling enhanced bottom-line results from operational leverage and strategic volume diversification. Looking forward, the ability to sustain momentum will hinge on Bakken production trends and success in capturing third-party opportunities, while navigating commodity price volatility that impacts throughput across gas processing, oil terminaling, and water gathering assets. Overall, these results affirm Hess Midstream's stable midstream model, balancing fee-based revenues with proactive expense management.