SPHMEDIUM SIGNALOPPORTUNITY10-K

SPH demonstrated strong operational performance with 43.7% net income growth while significantly advancing its renewable energy transformation and technology modernization initiatives.

The company is successfully executing its strategic pivot to renewable energy with concrete progress on renewable liquid fuels, clean hydrogen, and RNG distribution capabilities, positioning it well for the energy transition. The substantial profitability improvement combined with higher capital expenditure suggests effective reinvestment in growth opportunities, though the sharp decline in cash reserves warrants monitoring.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

SPH delivered robust financial performance with net income surging 43.7% to $106.6M and operating income growing 20.5% to $206.3M, while operating cash flow increased 16% to $186.3M. Capital expenditure rose 21.1% to $72.0M and inventory expanded 33% to $73.7M, indicating active investment in growth and higher commodity positions. However, cash and equivalents plummeted 87.4% to just $405K, creating a notable liquidity concern despite the strong operational performance.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
-87.4%
$3.2M→$405K

Cash declined 87.4% — significant cash burn or deployment; verify adequacy of remaining liquidity runway.

Net Income
P&L
+43.7%
$74.2M→$106.6M

Net income grew 43.7% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Inventory
Balance Sheet
+33%
$55.4M→$73.7M

Inventory surged 33% — growing faster than typical sales pace; potential demand softening or supply chain overcorrection.

Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
+21.1%
$59.4M→$72.0M

Capex increased 21.1% — ongoing investment in capacity or infrastructure for future growth.

Operating Income
P&L
+20.5%
$171.3M→$206.3M

Operating income improving — cost discipline or growing revenue base absorbing fixed costs.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+16%
$160.6M→$186.3M

Operating cash flow grew 16% — strong conversion of earnings to cash, healthy business fundamentals.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2025-11-26
PRIOR — 2024-11-27
ADDED
As of November 24, 2025, there were 66,157,310 Common Units of Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.
We sold approximately 400.5 million gallons of propane and 16.5 million gallons of fuel oil and refined fuels to retail customers during the year ended September 27, 2025.
Construction of the assets at Adirondack Farms began during fiscal 2023 and, along with the development projects at our Columbus facility, is expected to come online in the first half of fiscal 2026.
Through our strategic investments and collaborations with key participants in the renewable energy sector, we have begun to develop an interconnected portfolio of renewable energy assets that are focused on the distribution of renewable liquid fuels, such as renewable propane and rDME, as well as clean hydrogen and RNG.
These investments and partnerships allow us to leverage our core competencies in safety, logistics expertise and customer service to support the country s clean energy transition, and helps position the company for long-term growth and sustainability.
In fiscal 2025, we embarked on a multi-year technology modernization initiative intended to simplify the way we operate, consolidate our systems platform and improve the tools we use to serve our customers and employees.
As of September 27, 2025, we serviced approximately 950,000 propane customers.
From our customer service centers, we also sell, install and service heating and cooking appliances to customers who purchase propane from us and, at some locations, sell propane fuel systems for motor vehicles.
Approximately 93% of our propane gallons sold in fiscal 2025 were to retail customers: 43% of those propane gallons to residential customers, 39% to commercial customers, 8% to industrial customers, 6% to government customers and 4% to agricultural customers.
The balance of approximately 7% of our propane gallons sold in fiscal 2025 were for risk management activities and wholesale customers.
REMOVED
As of November 25, 2024, there were 64,490,096 Common Units of Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.
We sold approximately 378.3 million gallons of propane and 16.9 million gallons of fuel oil and refined fuels to retail customers during the year ended September 28, 2024.
Construction of the assets began during fiscal 2023, and is expected to be completed by the second half of the 2025 calendar year.
Through our RNG Acquisition, strategic investments in Oberon and IH, our collaboration with Adirondack Farms, and collaborations with key participants in the renewable energy sector, we have begun to develop an interconnected portfolio of renewable energy assets that are focused on the distribution of renewable fuels, including hydrogen and RNG.
These investments and partnerships allow us to leverage our logistics expertise as local distributors of energy, support the country s clean energy transition, and helps position the company for long-term growth and sustainability.
Growing Our Customer Base by Improving Customer Retention and Acquiring New Customers.
Product Distribution and Marketing We distribute propane and renewable propane through a nationwide retail distribution network consisting of approximately 700 locations in 42 states as of September 28, 2024.
As of September 28, 2024, we serviced approximately 950,000 propane customers.
Approximately 96% of our propane gallons sold in fiscal 2024 were to retail customers: 42% of those propane gallons to residential customers, 39% to commercial customers, 9% to industrial customers, 6% to government customers and 4% to agricultural customers.
The balance of approximately 4% of our propane gallons sold in fiscal 2024 were for risk management activities and wholesale customers.
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