WBI

WaterBridge Infrastructure leverages unique access to underutilized pore space via LandBridge, creating a defensible advantage in water disposal logistics. WBI's sequential volume growth is translating into outsized operating earnings and improved EBITDA margins, supporting the scalability thesis but not yet proving full-cycle returns. Long-term, inflation-linked contracts with diversion fees and strategic acquisitions underpin WBI's cash flow durability, but capital discipline remains critical amid elevated capex and leverage.

Midstream MLPs and corporations generally posted strong second-quarter earnings, benefiting from record volume throughput, strong margins, and robust demand for natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) exports. Companies also demonstrated the defensive nature of their fee-based cash flows.

HOUSTON, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) today announced a positive Final Investment Decision (“FID”) on the Solitude Pipeline System, a WhiteWater-led joint venture that will construct two 48-inch natural gas pipelines connecting the Permian Basin to Katy, TX. Solitude is the latest in a deliberate series of steps Devon has taken to integrate and consolidate the infrastructure supporting its Delaware Basin position.

WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC (WBI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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LandBridge and WaterBridge Infrastructure stocks have formed promising technical setups as energy-sector strength supports two relatively new public companies.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC (NYSE: WBI; NYSE TX: WBI) ("WaterBridge") today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 after market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. WaterBridge will host a webcast and conference call to discuss its results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11 a.m. Central Time / 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Webcast Instructions: To listen to the live webcast, please visit the Events and Presentations section of.

WaterBridge (WBI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

WaterBridge Infrastructure is rated 'Hold' as the current valuation (~8x 2026E EBITDA) reflects its franchise quality and growth backlog. WBI's fee-based, volume-driven model benefits from rising produced water volumes in the Permian, underpinned by long-term contracts and regulatory tailwinds. Growth projects like Speedway Phase II and Stateline underpin 8% volume and 10% EBITDA growth guidance for 2026, but leverage remains elevated at 3.3x.

Waterbridge Infrastructure is rated a buy, with shares undervalued by over 63% YoY based on 2026 EBITDA guidance and project momentum. WBI's 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance is $425–$465 million, underpinned by increased water handling capacity and the Speedway Pipeline Phase II expansion. Net leverage is targeted below 3x by FY 2026, with deleveraging and liquidity management central to the investment thesis.