Alliance Resource Partners L.P. Fails to Meet Expectations with Q1 Results

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP) reported a total revenue of $540.5 million for the first quarter of 2025, marking a 17.1% decline from the $651.7 million

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ:ARLP) reported its financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting a decrease in revenue and net income compared to the previous year. The company attributed this performance to lower coal sales volumes and prices, as well as reduced transportation revenues. Despite the decline, the company remains optimistic about future performance and has updated its guidance for the remainder of the year.

Alliance Resource Partners L.P. Fails to Meet Expectations with Q1 Results

The company reported a total revenue of $540.5 million for the period, marking a 17.1% decline from the $651.7 million recorded in the same period in 2024. This figure also fell short of the expected $579.91 million.

Net income for the quarter stood at $74.0 million, translating to $0.57 per basic and diluted limited partner unit. This represents a significant drop from the $158.1 million, or $1.21 per unit, achieved in the first quarter of 2024, and also missed the adjusted. EPS expectation of $0.61.

However, on a quarter-over-quarter basis, net income saw an improvement of $57.7 million, largely due to higher oil and gas royalty revenues, which increased by 18.7%. There was also an increase in per ton costs at coal operations, while depreciation expenses decreased, and an asset impairment charge that had affected the previous quarter’s results.

Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was reported at $159.9 million, compared to $238.4 million in Q1 2024, but it represented a 29.0% increase from the sequential quarter.

In terms of coal operations, the Illinois Basin saw a 6.1% decrease in tons sold compared to Q1 2024, while the Appalachia region experienced a more pronounced decline of 22.7%. The average coal sales price per ton also fell in both regions, contributing to the overall revenue decrease. However, the company managed to reduce its Segment Adjusted EBITDA Expense per ton in both regions, with significant cost improvements noted in the Illinois Basin, driven by increased production and lower maintenance costs.

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Alliance Resource Partners Guidance

Looking ahead, Alliance Resource Partners has provided updated guidance for the full year 2025, anticipating total coal sales volumes to range between 32.75 and 34.75 million short tons. The company has secured over 96% of its projected coal sales volumes for 2025, with domestic sales expected to surpass the 30 million ton target. This optimism is fueled by recent contracting activities and the strengthening domestic market, driven by higher natural gas prices and increased electricity demand.

Despite the positive outlook for coal operations, the company remains cautious about the oil and gas royalty segment, where lower crude oil prices are expected to impact revenues. Additionally, the company plans to remain active in seeking high-quality, value-accretive opportunities while maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation.

CEO Joseph W. Craft III expressed confidence in the company’s ability to navigate the evolving market dynamics, highlighting the administration’s recent policy announcements supporting coal-fired generation as a positive long-term factor. However, he also noted the uncertainty introduced by trade policy changes and their potential impact on inflation and global economic activity.

As a result, the company is focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet and carefully monitoring market developments to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency.