RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (“ARKO” or the “Company”), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest convenience store operators in the United States, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Third Quarter 2025 Key Highlights (vs. Year-Ago Quarter) ^1,2

• Net income for the quarter was $13.5 million compared to $9.7 million.
• Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $75.2 million compared to $78.8 million.
• Merchandise margin for the quarter increased to 33.7% compared to 32.8%.
• Retail fuel margin for the quarter was 43.6 cents per gallon compared to 41.3 cents per gallon.

Other Key Highlights

• As part of the Company’s ongoing transformation plan, the Company converted 65 retail stores to dealer sites during the three months ended September 30, 2025, for a total of 194 stores converted in the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The Company continues to expect that, at scale, its channel optimization will deliver a cumulative annualized operating income benefit of more than $20 million, before G&A savings. In addition, the Company has identified more than $10 million in expected annual structural G&A savings with an opportunity for upside as the Company continues to execute the dealerization program in 2026. 
• The Company advanced its retail store remodeling pilot program, which is designed to elevate the customer experience through improved layouts and a stronger food-forward focus that emphasizes hot grab-and-go breakfast, lunch and snacking, bakery, pizza, and an expanded dispensed hot, cold and frozen beverage assortment. Two remodeled stores reopened in the summer of 2025, and the Company plans to reopen a third location during the fourth quarter of 2025 and the remaining four stores in the first half of 2026.
• The Company continued to expand its network through new-to-industry (NTI) locations, opening a Dunkin’ and two new stores in 2025, including one in Kinston, North Carolina in July 2025. The Company has begun working on three more NTI stores, of which two are targeted to open in the fourth quarter of 2025. Additionally, the Company is advancing a number of NTI cardlock locations with target openings during 2026, reflecting the attractive, recurring cash flow profile of this business.
• The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock to be paid on December 1, 2025 to stockholders of record as of November 17, 2025.

“Our third quarter results demonstrate continued and steady progress as we execute our transformation plan,” said Arie Kotler, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of ARKO. “While the consumer environment remains difficult, we are staying disciplined, advancing our dealerization program, focusing on efficiency, and improving how our stores operate. We’re encouraged by the early performance of our new format stores, the solid execution within our wholesale and fleet fueling operations, and the strength of our loyalty and OTP programs.”

Mr. Kotler continued: “We continue to focus on what we can control—operating efficiently, managing costs, and improving cash generation. We believe that these actions, together with the ongoing benefits from dealerization, are strengthening our platform and positioning ARKO to navigate the current environment and build lasting value. We are seeing the structural advantages of our model take hold. At the same time, we remain disciplined in how we deploy capital and return cash to stockholders, while continuing to strengthen our foundation for long-term value creation.”

_{¹ See Use of Non-GAAP Measures below.
² All figures for fuel costs, fuel contribution and fuel margin per gallon exclude the estimated fixed margin or fixed fee paid to the Company’s wholesale fuel distribution subsidiary, GPM Petroleum LP (“GPMP”), for the cost of fuel (intercompany charges by GPMP).}

Merchandise contribution for the third quarter of 2025 decreased $22.5 million, or 14.6%, compared to the third quarter of 2024, while merchandise margin increased to 33.7% for the third quarter of 2025 compared to 32.8% for the prior year period. The decrease in merchandise contribution was due to a $22.2 million decrease related to retail stores that were closed or converted to dealers since the middle of 2024 and a $0.7 million decrease in same store merchandise contribution, primarily caused by a decline in customer transactions reflecting the challenging macroeconomic environment.

Fuel contribution for the third quarter of 2025 decreased $13.0 million, or 11.1%, compared to the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to a $11.9 million decrease in retail fuel contribution related to retail stores that were closed or converted to dealers since the middle of 2024 and a same store fuel contribution decrease of $1.3 million attributable to gallon demand declines, reflecting the challenging macroeconomic environment. Fuel margin of 43.6 cents per gallon increased 2.3 cents per gallon compared to the third quarter of 2024.

For the third quarter of 2025, wholesale operating income increased $3.8 million compared to the third quarter of 2024. Additional operating income from retail sites converted to dealers more than offset reduced operating income at comparable wholesale sites, which reflected the challenging macroeconomic environment.

Fuel contribution was $25.1 million for the third quarter of 2025 compared to $23.4 million for the third quarter of 2024. Fuel contribution for the third quarter of 2025 at fuel supply locations increased $1.8 million, and fuel margin per gallon increased 0.4 cents per gallon compared to the third quarter of 2024, due principally to incremental contribution from retail stores converted to dealers, which was partially offset by lower volumes at comparable fuel supply wholesale sites and decreased prompt pay discounts related to lower fuel costs. Fuel contribution at consignment agent locations decreased $0.1 million, and fuel margin per gallon also decreased 1.1 cents per gallon.

For the third quarter of 2025, other revenues, net increased by approximately $6.9 million, and site operating expenses increased by $4.8 million in each case as compared to the third quarter of 2024, resulting primarily from retail stores that the Company converted to dealers.

Fuel contribution for the third quarter of 2025 increased by $0.6 million compared to the third quarter of 2024. At proprietary cardlocks, fuel contribution increased by $0.5 million, and fuel margin per gallon also increased for the third quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to favorable diesel margins. At third-party cardlock locations, fuel contribution increased by $0.1 million, while fuel margin per gallon decreased slightly for the third quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2024.

Site Operating Expenses

For the three months ended September 30, 2025, convenience store operating expenses decreased $29.2 million, or 14.5%, compared to the prior year period primarily due to $33.0 million of reduced expenses related to retail stores that were closed or converted to dealers, partially offset by an increase in same store operating expenses of $2.9 million, or 1.8%, primarily due to higher repair and maintenance expenses, which were slightly offset by lower personnel costs and credit card fees.

Liquidity and Capital Expenditures

As of September 30, 2025, the Company’s total liquidity was approximately $891 million, consisting of approximately $307 million of cash and cash equivalents and approximately $584 million of availability under the Company's lines of credit. Outstanding debt was approximately $912 million, resulting in net debt, excluding lease related financing liabilities, of approximately $605 million. Capital expenditures were approximately $24.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, including investments in NTI stores and remodeling of the new format stores, EV chargers, upgrades to fuel dispensers and other investments in stores.

Quarterly Dividend and Share Repurchase Program

The Company’s ability to return cash to its stockholders through its cash dividend program and share repurchase program is consistent with its capital allocation framework and reflects the Company’s confidence in the strength of its cash generation ability and strong financial position.

The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share of common stock to be paid on December 1, 2025 to stockholders of record as of November 17, 2025.

During the quarter, the Company repurchased approximately 0.9 million shares of common stock under its previously announced repurchase program for approximately $4.2 million, or an average price of $4.45 per share. There was approximately $7.2 million remaining under the share repurchase program as of September 30, 2025.

Company-Operated Retail Store Count and Segment Update

The following tables present certain information regarding changes in the retail, wholesale and fleet fueling segments for the periods presented:

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Guidance Range

The Company currently expects fourth quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA to range between $50 million and $60 million, with an assumed range of average retail fuel margin from 42.5 to 44.5 cents per gallon. The Company is updating its full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance and currently expects full year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA to range between $233 million and $243 million.

The Company is not providing guidance on net income at this time due to the volatility of certain required inputs that are not available without unreasonable efforts, including future fair value adjustments associated with its stock price, as well as depreciation and amortization related to its capital allocation as part of its focus on accelerating organic growth.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

The Company will host a conference call today, November 5, 2025, to discuss these results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the live call can dial 877-605-1792 or 201-689-8728.

A simultaneous, live webcast will also be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://www.arkocorp.com/news-events/ir-calendar. The webcast will be archived for 30 days.

About ARKO Corp.

ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) is a Fortune 500 company that owns 100% of GPM Investments, LLC and is one of the largest operators of convenience stores and wholesalers of fuel in the United States. Based in Richmond, VA, our highly recognizable Family of Community Brands offers delicious, prepared foods, beer, snacks, candy, hot and cold beverages, and multiple popular quick serve restaurant brands. We operate in four reportable segments: retail, which includes convenience stores selling merchandise and fuel products to retail customers; wholesale, which supplies fuel to independent dealers and consignment agents; fleet fueling, which includes the operation of proprietary and third-party cardlock locations, and issuance of proprietary fuel cards that provide customers access to a nationwide network of fueling sites; and GPM Petroleum, which sells and supplies fuel to our retail and wholesale sites and charges a fixed fee, primarily to our fleet fueling sites. To learn more about GPM stores, visit: www.gpminvestments.com. To learn more about ARKO, visit: www.arkocorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, the Company’s expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying its expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “accretive,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “guidance,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” and the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to, among other things, changes in economic, business and market conditions; the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock and warrants on the Nasdaq Stock Market; changes in its strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; expansion plans and opportunities; changes in the markets in which it competes; changes in applicable laws or regulations, including those relating to environmental matters; market conditions and global and economic factors beyond its control; the success of the Company's transformation plan, including the dealerization of retail stores; and the outcome of any known or unknown litigation and regulatory proceedings. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable law.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

The Company discloses certain measures on a “same store basis,” which is a non-GAAP measure. Information disclosed on a “same store basis” excludes the results of any store that is not a “same store” for the applicable period. A store is considered a same store beginning in the first quarter in which the store had a full quarter of activity in the prior year. The Company believes that this information is useful for its investors, securities analysts, and other interested parties by providing greater comparability regarding its ongoing operating performance. Neither this measure nor those described below should be considered an alternative to measurements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”).

The Company discloses certain measures on a “comparable wholesale sites” basis, which is a non-GAAP measure. Information disclosed on a “comparable wholesale sites” basis excludes wholesale sites added through retail sites converted to dealers until the first quarter in which these sites had a full quarter of wholesale activity in the prior year. The Company believes that this information is useful for its investors, securities analysts, and other interested parties by providing greater comparability regarding its ongoing operating performance.

The Company defines EBITDA as net income before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA further adjusts EBITDA by excluding the gain or loss on disposal of assets, impairment charges, acquisition and divestiture costs, share-based compensation expense, other non-cash items, and other unusual or non-recurring charges. Both EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures.

The Company uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for operational and financial decision-making and believe these measures are useful in evaluating its performance because they eliminate certain items that it does not consider indicators of its operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are also used by many of its investors, securities analysts, and other interested parties in evaluating its operational and financial performance across reporting periods. The Company believes that the presentation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors by allowing an understanding of key measures that it uses internally for operational decision-making, budgeting, evaluating acquisition targets, and assessing its operating performance.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as alternatives to any financial measure derived in accordance with GAAP, including net income. The presentations of these non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation, or as substitutes for the analysis of, its results as reported under GAAP. The Company strongly encourages investors to review its financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.

Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, same store measures, comparable wholesale sites, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as defined by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. It therefore may not be possible to compare the Company’s use of these non-GAAP financial measures with those used by other companies.

Company Contact
Jordan Mann
ARKO Corp.
investors@gpminvestments.com

Investor Contact
Sean Mansouri, CFA
Elevate IR
(720) 330-2829
ARKO@elevate-ir.com