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Why Sunoco LP’s Integration Matters More Than 2026 Growth?

Sunoco LP is at a transformative stage with its recent activities that have expanded its operations significantly. The fourth quarter marked the closure of a major acquisition, incorporating Parkland’s assets, and Sunoco reported record adjusted EBITDA of $706 million for the quarter, excluding transaction expenses. Throughout 2025, Sunoco demonstrated robust growth in cash flows and operational performance, with a 36% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $2.12 billion from the previous year. This improvement was buoyed by solid growth in the legacy business, acquisitions, and their active strategy in optimizing gross profits. From a financial perspective, Sunoco remains well-positioned with a strong balance sheet. They ended the year with $2.5 billion available through their revolving credit facility and leverage aligned with long-term goals at approximately 4x. Their trailing 12-month coverage ratio was a healthy 1.9x, underscoring strong cash flow support for ongoing distribution payouts and growth.