TRGP · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Operating Expense Trends
Targa Resources Corp. · 2026-08-06 · Importance 48 · Surprise 40 · No source text
Six-month operating expenses increased $60.6 million, or 10%, to $687.8 million, while second-quarter operating expenses increased $30.5 million, or 9%, to $354.1 million. Gathering and Processing six-month operating expenses rose $46.9 million to $474.5 million because of higher volumes from plant additions and Permian asset acquisitions. Logistics and Transportation six-month operating expenses increased $13.6 million to $214.5 million, primarily because of higher compensation and benefits associated with system expansions. Consolidated general and administrative expense increased $26.4 million, or 14%, to $215.9 million due primarily to higher compensation and benefits.
Key facts
- Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets: $410.3m (2026), $377.2m (2027), $327.2m (2028), $286.8m (2029), $241.2m (2030) source
- Change in deadstock commodity inventory was $11.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and $(3.8) million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. source
- Depreciation expense for three and six months ended June 30, 2026: $351.1 million and $673.9 million, respectively (compared to $292.2 million and $578.3 million in 2025) source
- Three months ended June 30, 2026 Operating expenses: $354.1 million source
- Six months ended June 30, 2026 Depreciation and amortization expense: $879.1 million source
- Product purchases and fuel for three months ended June 30, 2026: $2,302.0 million source
- Depreciation and amortization expense for three months ended June 30, 2026: $453.1 million source
- Change in ARO liability and property, plant and equipment, net due to additions and revised cash flow estimates was $10.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| operating_income | negative | realized | -51.9% | Product purchases and fuel for three months ended June 30, 2026: $2,302.0 million |
| operating_income | negative | realized | -19.8% | Six months ended June 30, 2026 Depreciation and amortization expense: $879.1 million |
| operating_income | negative | realized | -10.2% | Depreciation and amortization expense for three months ended June 30, 2026: $453.1 million |
| operating_income | negative | realized | -8.0% | Three months ended June 30, 2026 Operating expenses: $354.1 million |
| operating_income | negative | committed | -7.8% | Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets: $410.3m (2026), $377.2m (2027), $327.2m (2028), $286.8m (2029), $241.2m (2030) |
| operating_income | negative | committed | -7.2% | Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets: $410.3m (2026), $377.2m (2027), $327.2m (2028), $286.8m (2029), $241.2m (2030) |
| operating_income | negative | committed | -6.3% | Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets: $410.3m (2026), $377.2m (2027), $327.2m (2028), $286.8m (2029), $241.2m (2030) |
| operating_income | negative | committed | -5.5% | Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets: $410.3m (2026), $377.2m (2027), $327.2m (2028), $286.8m (2029), $241.2m (2030) |
| operating_income | negative | committed | -4.6% | Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets: $410.3m (2026), $377.2m (2027), $327.2m (2028), $286.8m (2029), $241.2m (2030) |
| operating_income | negative | realized | -1.3% | Depreciation expense for three and six months ended June 30, 2026: $351.1 million and $673.9 million, respectively (compared to $292.2… |
| operating_income | negative | realized | -0.3% | Change in deadstock commodity inventory was $11.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and $(3.8) million for the six months… |