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Global Partners LP

GLPNYSE

SectorEnergy

IndustryOil & Gas Midstream

Beta (adjusted)1.04

Intrinsic Value $229.15median of 5 methods · middle span $61-$321based on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $46.53Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Significantly undervaluedIntrinsic value is 392% above the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

marker beyond scale (+392%)

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Market Cap $1.6B

Shares Outstanding 33.8M diluted

Moat Rating Wide

Next Earnings Date6 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend10 Aug 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Global Partners LP (GLP) represents a compelling high-yield investment opportunity within the midstream liquid energy and retail space. The partnership's vertically integrated model—spanning wholesale terminal logistics, commercial distribution, and gasoline station operations (GDSO)—provides robust cash flow generation and operational flexibility. GLP's blowout Q1 2026 financial performance, driven by exceptional fuel margins amid volatile commodity markets, underscores its strong execution capabilities. Furthermore, the partnership's commitment to consistent distribution growth, marked by its 18th consecutive quarterly increase, offers an attractive income profile for yield-focused investors.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets1 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$45.00

Mean target$45.00

High · most bullish analyst$45.00

Street targets sit below today's price; our intrinsic value sits above it. Different horizons, different questions.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$45.00

A sharp decline in commodity price volatility compresses fuel margins significantly, while rising regulatory compliance costs under the EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) pressure operating margins. Additionally, a faster-than-expected consumer transition to alternative-powered vehicles reduces long-term refined product demand, leading to distribution coverage compression and downward pressure on unit prices.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$45.00

Matches the consensus mean

Fuel margins normalize gradually from the exceptional levels seen in Q1 2026, but remain healthy. The GDSO segment continues to generate stable cash flows from convenience store operations and retail fuel sales, offsetting moderate fluctuations in the Wholesale segment. The partnership maintains its steady quarterly distribution growth trajectory with comfortable coverage, trading in line with historical valuation multiples.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$45.00

Sustained geopolitical tensions and commodity market volatility continue to drive elevated fuel margins across both the Wholesale and GDSO segments. Strong organic growth in convenience store sales, coupled with successful integration of recent retail acquisitions, accelerates top-line expansion. Distribution coverage remains highly robust, supporting accelerated distribution increases and unit price appreciation toward the high end of analyst targets.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Vertically integrated business model providing strong operational flexibility and terminal network dominance on the East Coast.
Consistent track record of distribution growth, highlighted by 18 consecutive quarterly increases to $0.7650 per unit.
Robust financial performance with Q1 2026 net income soaring to $70.1 million and a strong distribution coverage ratio.

Key Investment Risks

High sensitivity of Wholesale and GDSO segment profitability to commodity price volatility and fuel margin fluctuations.
Regulatory risks, including compliance costs and volume mandates under the EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
Long-term demand headwinds from the transition to electric and alternative-powered motor vehicles.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

A sustained drop in distribution coverage ratio below 1.1x, threatening the safety of the quarterly cash distribution.
Material adverse changes in EPA volume mandates that significantly increase fuel blending and compliance costs.
A major operational disruption or environmental release at key liquid energy terminals leading to substantial uninsured liabilities.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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