Star Group 2025 Q4 Earnings 18.3% Net Loss Reduction

Star Group (SGU) reported fiscal 2025 Q4 earnings on Dec 9, 2025, narrowing its net loss to $28.67 million (from $35.09 million in 2024 Q4) and improving EPS to -$0.84 (from -$1.00). The results beat expectations by reducing losses, though the company provided no formal guidance for future periods.

Revenue

Total revenue rose 3.1% to $247.69 million in Q4 2025, driven by higher sales of installations and services. Year-to-date revenue for fiscal 2025 increased 1% to $1.8 billion, supported by colder weather and acquisitions.

Earnings/Net Income

Star Group reduced its net loss by 18.3% to $28.67 million in Q4 2025, with EPS improving to -$0.84. While the company’s earnings remain negative, the reduction in losses signals progress in cost management and operational efficiency.

Price Action

The stock price of Star Group declined 2.75% during the latest trading day and 2.67% for the week, but gained 1.48% month-to-date.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review

The strategy of buying Star Group shares after a revenue drop quarter-over-quarter on the financial report release date and holding for 30 days delivered moderate returns but underperformed the market. The strategy's CAGR was 10.35%, trailing the benchmark by 37.24%. With a maximum drawdown of 0.00% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.30, the strategy indicated low risk but conservative returns.

CEO Commentary

Jeffrey Woosnam, Star Group’s CEO, highlighted progress in fiscal 2025, noting a 22.2% increase in Adjusted EBITDA driven by colder weather, acquisitions, and margin improvements. He emphasized ongoing efforts to reduce customer attrition, expand installation and service offerings, and pursue strategic acquisitions. The CEO expressed cautious optimism for fiscal 2026, citing opportunities to leverage the company’s acquisition pipeline and operational strengths.

Guidance

No explicit guidance for fiscal 2026 was provided in the earnings call.

Additional News

Star Group’s Q4 2025 net loss decreased by 18.3%, reflecting improved cost controls and operational adjustments. The company also announced a 5-cent increase in its annual distribution to $0.74 per unit, marking its 13th consecutive year of distribution growth. Additionally, Star Group’s fiscal 2025 revenue rose 1% to $1.8 billion, driven by higher volumes and sales of installations and services.

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