CrossAmerica Partners posts Q2 2026 profit boost on higher fuel margins

CrossAmerica Partners reported net income of $20.8 million for the second quarter of 2026, down from $25.2 million a year earlier, while adjusted EBITDA rose 40% year‑over‑year to $51.8 million. The improvement stemmed from stronger motor‑fuel margins, higher retail merchandise gross profit and lower operating expenses. Retail fuel margin increased to 49.2 cents per gallon from 37 cents a year ago, although same‑store fuel volume fell 11%.

Chief Financial Officer Jon Benfield said the decline in net income reflected lower gains from real‑estate optimization, while CEO and President Maura Topper noted that volatile gasoline prices supported higher margins despite reduced volumes. The company said it remains focused on controlling retail fuel pricing to preserve competitive positioning.