Stock Markets February 3, 2026

Arko Petroleum Files for Up to $210 Million IPO, Nears $1 Billion Valuation

Richmond-based fuel wholesaler to list as parent keeps controlling stake; aims to deliver quarterly cash distributions

By Sofia Navarro
Arko Petroleum Files for Up to $210 Million IPO, Nears $1 Billion Valuation

Arko Petroleum Corp., the wholesale fuel arm of convenience store operator Arko Corp., has filed to raise as much as $210 million in an initial public offering that could value the business at close to $1 billion. The company said it will offer 10.5 million shares priced between $18 and $20 apiece and plans to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol APC. Arko Corp. will retain a controlling ownership position after the deal.

Key Points

  • Arko Petroleum has filed to raise up to $210 million by offering 10.5 million shares at $18 to $20 per share, targeting a valuation near $1 billion.
  • The company operates three segments - Wholesale, Fleet Fueling, and GPMP - and distributed 2.1 billion gallons of fuel for the year ended December 31, 2024; as of September 30, 2025 it supplied 1,158 Arko retail sites and 2,053 third-party stations.
  • Arko Corp. will retain controlling influence after the IPO, holding 76.9% of economic interests and 94.3% of voting power; the firm plans to list on Nasdaq under ticker APC with a syndicate of major underwriters.

Arko Petroleum Corp., a fuel distribution subsidiary of convenience-store operator Arko Corp., has registered an offering that could bring in up to $210 million and place the enterprise value of the business near $1 billion.

The Richmond, Virginia-based distributor told regulators in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it plans to sell 10.5 million shares at a proposed price range of $18 to $20 per share.

Operating across more than 30 states, Arko Petroleum is among the largest wholesale fuel distributors in North America by gallons supplied. The company organizes its operations into three reporting segments:

  • Wholesale - distribution of fuel to gas stations run by third-party dealers and other purchasers.
  • Fleet Fueling - operation of unstaffed fueling locations that serve commercial fleets and municipal customers.
  • GPMP - supply of fuel to retail sites owned by parent company Arko Corp.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, Arko Petroleum reported distribution of 2.1 billion gallons of fuel. As of September 30, 2025, the company supplied fuel to 1,158 Arko-branded retail sites and 2,053 gas stations operated by third-party dealers.

After the offering, Arko Corp. will continue to hold the majority economic and voting interests in the wholesaler: 76.9% of the economic interests and 94.3% of the voting power, according to the filing.

The company intends to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "APC." The underwriting group named in the filing includes UBS Investment Bank, Raymond James, Stifel, Mizuho, and Capital One Securities.

In its public filings, Arko Petroleum set out a strategic emphasis on stable, fee-based activities and said it plans to leverage its relationship with parent company Arko Corp. to preserve and expand cash flows. The company identified a primary objective of delivering quarterly cash distributions to shareholders.


From a balance-sheet and cash-flow standpoint, the filing highlights a business model centered on recurring fuel distribution volumes and fee-derived activities tied to wholesale, fleet, and GPMP channels. The combination of large gallons-throughput and a continued commercial relationship with the parent company are presented as the foundations for producing distributable cash, while Arko Corp.'s post-offering ownership percentages indicate continued parent influence over strategic decisions.

No additional timetable for the offering or use-of-proceeds details beyond the proposed share count and price range were provided in the filing.

Risks

  • Post-offering governance will remain concentrated - Arko Corp. will retain 94.3% of voting power, which may limit the influence of minority investors; this affects corporate governance and investor control.
  • The company’s stated objective of providing quarterly cash distributions depends on maintaining and growing cash flows across its Wholesale, Fleet Fueling, and GPMP segments, which the filing identifies as a strategic focus but not a guaranteed outcome.
  • Execution risk tied to the IPO process itself - the filing specifies share count and price range but does not provide a completed timetable or final use-of-proceeds details.

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