Operating cash flow exhibits significant instability, ranging from $36.6 million in 2023Q4 to $154.8 million in 2025Q1, reflecting the lumpy nature of infrastructure-driven capital allocation.
| Cash from Operations | 60.31B | 440.01M | 244.44M | 231.88M | 225.09M | 141.61M | 108.96M | 153.2M |
| Operating CF Growth % | 38924.5% | 80.01% | 5.41% | 3.02% | 58.95% | 29.96% | -28.88% | - |
| Operating CF / Revenue % | 4478.44% | 35.82% | 28.71% | 20.01% | 9.1% | 15.94% | 25.29% | 28.14% |
| Net Income | 68.93B | 39.2M | 32.88M | 30.41M | 80M | 41.19M | 32.89M | 48.25M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 37.42B | 129.49M | 106.19M | 130.76M | 129.01M | 128.4M | 116.55M | 102.67M |
| Deferred Taxes | 1.45B | 3M | 3.82M | -3.32M | 2.25M | -966K | 408K | -4.52M |
| Other Non-Cash Items | -31.9B | 126.96M | 119.67M | 111.29M | 27.59M | -439K | -3.08M | 745K |
| Working Capital Changes | 31.16M | 141.36M | -25.34M | -37.26M | -14.72M | -26.57M | -37.39M | 5.11M |
| Capital Expenditures | -27.48B | -1.18B | -113.26M | -312.74M | -119.27M | -36.09M | -41.26M | -47.47M |
| CapEx / Revenue % | 2040.75% | 96.27% | 13.3% | 26.98% | 4.82% | 4.06% | 9.58% | 8.72% |
| CapEx / D&A | 0.73x | 9.13x | 1.07x | 2.39x | 0.92x | 0.28x | 0.35x | 0.46x |
| CapEx Coverage (OCF/CapEx) | 2.19x | 0.37x | 2.16x | 0.74x | 1.89x | 3.92x | 2.64x | 3.23x |
| Cash from Investing | -27.45B | -1.18B | -113.26M | -308.63M | -119.27M | -36.09M | -41.26M | -47.47M |
| Acquisitions | -1.02B | -1.02B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Purchase of Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sale of Investments | 11.32B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Investing | -11.32B | 0 | 0 | 4.1M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash from Financing | -30.04B | 744.34M | -149.02M | 111.36M | 341.18M | -124.1M | -31.44M | -126.55M |
| Dividends Paid | -9.77M | -8.51M | -25.9M | -2.63M | -5.41M | 0 | -7.59M | -650K |
| Dividend Payout Ratio % | - | 21.72% | 78.77% | 8.63% | 20.61% | - | 19.59% | 1.19% |
| Debt Issuance (Net) | 0 | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K |
| Stock Issued | 201.83M | 201.83M | 0 | 0 | 412.15M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share Repurchases | -4.82M | 0 | -50M | -52K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Financing | -30.82B | -31.46M | 1.08M | -12.72M | 2.58M | -79.35M | 6M | 6.7M |
| Net Change in Cash | 3.01B | 1.34M | -17.96M | 34.49M | 447.01M | -18.57M | 36.27M | -20.82M |
| Exchange Rate Effect | 198.81M | -597K | -119K | -121K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash at Beginning | 556.52B | 540.13M | 572.46M | 537.97M | 90.96M | 109.54M | 73.27M | 94.09M |
| Cash at End | 559.61B | 541.47M | 554.5M | 572.46M | 537.97M | 90.96M | 109.54M | 73.27M |
| Free Cash Flow | 32.83B | -742.4M | 131.18M | -80.85M | 105.82M | 105.52M | 67.71M | 105.73M |
| FCF Growth % | 17179.34% | -665.94% | 262.25% | -176.4% | 0.29% | 55.85% | -35.97% | - |
| FCF Margin % | 2437.69% | -60.44% | 15.41% | -6.98% | 4.28% | 11.88% | 15.71% | 19.42% |
| FCF / Net Income % | 47.63% | -1893.94% | 398.99% | -265.85% | 402.78% | 256.63% | 174.71% | 192.85% |
Sovereign credit and liquidity
As reported in quarterly financial statements, Excelerate Energy's operating cash flow has demonstrated significant variance, ranging from a low of $36.6 million in 2023Q4 to a peak of $154.8 million in 2025Q1, reflecting the inherent instability of commodity-linked cash inflows versus traditional utility-style recurring revenue streams.
The wide swings in operating cash flow suggest that the company's reliance on LNG sales creates a disconnect between cash generation and the underlying infrastructure utilization. Investors should monitor whether the company can transition toward more stable, long-term terminal use agreements to smooth out these quarterly fluctuations.
Based on the provided data, capital expenditures have fluctuated dramatically, reaching a high of $1.1 billion in 2025Q2, which indicates that the company's growth strategy is driven by episodic, large-scale infrastructure investments rather than a steady, predictable maintenance and expansion cycle typical of regulated utility peers.
The spike in 2025Q2 capital intensity suggests a significant deployment of capital, likely for fleet expansion or terminal development, which temporarily overwhelmed operating cash flow. This lumpy investment profile may necessitate periodic reliance on external financing, potentially exposing the company to interest rate sensitivity.
According to recent financial filings, the company's financing activity has been characterized by intermittent equity issuance, such as the $201.9 million net stock issuance in 2025Q2, which appears necessary to bridge the gap during periods of elevated capital expenditure and negative free cash flow.
The reliance on equity markets to fund infrastructure growth suggests that the company may be managing its debt-to-capital margins conservatively to preserve its balance sheet health. Investors should evaluate whether future growth can be funded through internal cash generation or if continued equity dilution remains a structural requirement.
As indicated by the reported figures, the dividend payout remains relatively modest, with OCF-to-dividend coverage ratios fluctuating significantly, such as the 22,222.1x ratio in 2026Q1, which suggests that the current dividend policy is not yet a primary driver of the company's overall cash flow allocation strategy.
The extreme variability in coverage ratios implies that the dividend is likely treated as a secondary priority compared to the capital-intensive requirements of fleet expansion. The current payout appears sustainable, but investors should monitor if management shifts toward a more aggressive return-of-capital policy as the infrastructure matures.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EE stock.
Excelerate Energy, Inc. (EE) generated $440.0M in net cash from operating activities in 2025. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
Excelerate Energy, Inc. (EE) reported negative free cash flow of $742.4M in 2025, indicating capital requirements exceeded cash from operations.
Excelerate Energy, Inc. (EE) spent $1.18B on capital expenditures in 2025. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.
In 2025, Excelerate Energy, Inc. (EE) returned $8.5M to shareholders via cash dividends. This shows the company's commitment to returning capital to its equity investors.