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DT Midstream, Inc. 10-Q Summary: Q2 2026

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026. DT Midstream, Inc. operates an integrated portfolio of natural gas midstream assets, including interstate and intrastate pipelines, storage systems, and gathering systems. The company operates through two primary segments: Pipeline (transportation and storage) and Gathering (collection and treatment). The company is a large accelerated filer with 102.0 million shares of common stock outstanding as of the period end.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Operating margin for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was approximately 50% ($339M / $679M).

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Operating revenues increased 11% to $679 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $612 million in the prior year period.
  • Pipeline Segment: Revenue increased $23 million, driven by higher LEAP revenue ($14M) from new contracts, Stonewall inter-segment revenue ($12M) from the MVP expansion, and Viking short-term firm service revenue ($3M).
  • Gathering Segment: Revenue increased $57 million, primarily due to higher volumes on Blue Union Gathering ($27M), Appalachia Gathering ($16M), and Tioga Gathering ($7M).
• Profitability: Net income attributable to DT Midstream rose 13% to $242 million from $215 million year-over-year. Diluted EPS increased to $2.36 from $2.10.
• Expenses: Operation and maintenance expenses increased $17 million to $175 million, largely due to higher production-related operating expenses and operational flow order fees on LEAP and Blue Union Gathering. Depreciation and amortization increased $11 million to $137 million due to new assets placed in service.
• Tax Rate: The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was 26%, compared to 24% in the prior year, driven by state income taxes and a non-recurring adjustment to deferred tax liabilities.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Capital Investment Outlook: The company anticipates total capital investments (including contributions to equity method investees) for the full year 2026 to be between $490 million and $570 million.
• Dividends: The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.88 per share on July 30, 2026, payable October 15, 2026. This represents an increase from the $0.820 per share rate in 2025.
• Debt Management: In April 2026, the company secured a $150 million term loan for its Guardian subsidiary to repurchase $150 million of senior unsecured notes (2029 and 2031 Notes) at a discount, recognizing a $1 million gain on extinguishment. The company remains in compliance with all financial covenants.
• Strategic Focus: Management continues to pursue disciplined capital deployment, focusing on expansions at Blue Union, Appalachia, Ohio Utica, and Tioga Gathering, as well as growth related to equity method investments (NEXUS, Vector, Millennium).
• Risks: Key risks include dependence on key customer Expand Energy, regulatory changes (including the Inflation Reduction Act and OBBBA), interest rate fluctuations on variable debt, and potential environmental compliance costs. A sensitivity analysis indicates a 10% increase in interest rates could decrease the fair value of long-term debt by $73 million.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Customer Concentration: Verify the specific percentage of revenue derived from Expand Energy and the status of their long-term contracts.
• Regulatory Rate Cases: Confirm the impact of the recent Guardian rate reductions (13% in 2025, 5% in 2026) on future cash flows and the status of any pending FERC proceedings.
• Capital Expenditure Execution: Monitor the pace of spending against the $490M-$570M full-year guidance to ensure alignment with growth projects.
• Debt Maturity Profile: Review the maturity schedule of the remaining senior unsecured notes (2029, 2031, 2032, 2034) and the variable rate exposure on the new Guardian Term Loan.
• Equity Method Investments: Assess the performance and dividend distributions from major joint ventures (NEXUS, Vector, Millennium) which contributed $76 million to earnings in the first half of 2026.