ARKO Corp reports Q1 2026 loss narrows to $5.6M with 65% rise in adjusted EBITDA and strong fuel margins.

ARKO Corp announced its Q1 2026 results showing a net loss of $5.6 million, improved from a $12.7 million loss a year earlier, driven by a 65.1% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $50.9 million. The company saw a 0.4% rise in same-store merchandise sales excluding cigarettes and a significant increase in retail fuel margin to 48 cents per gallon. ARKO's subsidiary, ARKO Petroleum Corp., completed an IPO raising $206.8 million, which was used to reduce debt and enhance financial flexibility. The company continues its transformation plan, converting retail stores to dealer locations and expanding new store formats, while maintaining a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share. ARKO expects full-year adjusted EBITDA between $245 million and $265 million, focusing on disciplined capital allocation and growth opportunities.