The widening GAAP loss and reliance on CVI stake appreciation for NAV growth signal continued fundamental weakness. Monitor Q2 2026 for realization of the $447M locked-in value from NYMEX crack spread swaps and any further deterioration in the Investment segment's hedge book.
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Executive Summary
Icahn Enterprises reported Q1 2026 revenues of $2.2B and a net loss attributable to IEP of $459M ($0.71/unit), compared to a $422M loss in Q1 2025. The headline loss was driven by $425M in refining hedge losses within the Investment segment and $158M in unrealized derivative losses in Energy, partially offset by a $605M increase in the value of the CVI stake. Indicative NAV rose $201M to $3.4B, but the GAAP loss widened year-over-year with no consensus estimates provided for comparison.
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Key Facts
- Q1 2026 net loss attributable to IEP was $459M ($0.71/unit), wider than the $422M loss ($0.79/unit) in Q1 2025
- Revenues rose to $2.2B from $1.9B YoY, driven by higher net sales ($2.311B vs $2.002B)
- Net loss from investment activities was $302M vs a $394M loss in Q1 2025
- Adjusted EBITDA loss attributable to IEP improved to -$216M from -$228M YoY
- Indicative NAV increased $201M to $3.4B, primarily due to a $605M gain in CVI Energy stake
- Quarterly distribution maintained at $0.50 per depositary unit
- Holding Company cash dropped to $624M from $839M at year-end 2025; total debt reduced to $4.425B from $4.664B
- Equity attributable to IEP fell to $1.147B from $1.942B at December 31, 2025
Financial Impact
Q1 2026 net loss attributable to IEP of $459M, wider than $422M loss in Q1 2025; Adjusted EBITDA loss of $216M vs $228M loss YoY
Risk Factors
- Continued large losses from refining hedges in the Investment segment ($425M in Q1 2026)
- Declining equity cushion: equity attributable to IEP fell to $1.147B from $1.942B in three months
- Holding Company cash burn: cash dropped $215M to $624M in Q1 2026
- Dependence on CVI Energy stake for NAV growth; CVI value could reverse
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001104659-26-055925 |
| Document: tm2613700d1_8k.htm | 0001104659-26-055925 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-055925-index-headers.html | 0001104659-26-055925 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-055925-index.html | 0001104659-26-055925 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-055925.txt | 0001104659-26-055925 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0001104659-26-055925 |
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Aug 20, 2026 6w ago | 8-K | $6.79 $6.78 | ▼ −0.15% | ▼ −0.62% | $6.67 (−1.77%) |
Aug 7, 2026 8w ago | 8-K | $7.43 $7.11 | ▼ −4.31% | ▼ −4.26% | $6.67 (−10.23%) |
Aug 5, 2026 8w ago | 8-K | $7.46 $7.50 | ▼ −0.54% | ▼ −0.19% | $6.67 (+10.59%) |
Aug 5, 2026 8w ago | Press Release | $7.46 $7.50 | ▼ −0.54% | ▼ −0.19% | $6.67 (+10.59%) |
Jul 23, 2026 10w ago | Press Release | $7.69 $7.71 | ▼ −0.26% | ▲ +0.11% | $6.67 (+13.26%) |
Jul 21, 2026 10w ago | 8-K | $7.69 $7.73 | ▲ +0.52% | ▲ +1.75% | $6.67 (−13.26%) |
May 6, 2026 21w ago | 8-K | $7.46 $7.52 | ▼ −0.88% | ▲ +0.29% | $6.67 (+10.53%) |
Mar 5, 2026 30w ago | 8-K | $7.24 $7.13 | ▲ +1.60% | ▼ −0.64% | $6.67 (+7.90%) |
Feb 25, 2026 31w ago | 8-K | $7.02 $7.22 | ▲ +2.76% | ▲ +3.86% | $6.67 (−5.01%) |
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