ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO), a Fortune 500 company and major convenience store operator in the United States, released its actual financial results for the first quarter of 2025, ending March 31. The company recorded a net loss of $12.7 million, a significant increase from the previous year's net loss of $0.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $30.9 million from $33.2 million in the same quarter last year. Despite a decline in merchandise contribution to $117.6 million from $134.9 million, the merchandise margin improved to 33.2% from 32.5%. The retail fuel margin also saw an increase, reaching 37.9 cents per gallon compared to 36.4 cents per gallon in the previous year. Additionally, ARKO initiated construction on new stores, with one pending a final permit. A notable new campaign, "Fueling America's Future," was launched on March 12, 2025, aimed at providing loyalty customers with in-store promotions and fuel discounts. The Board has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share, payable on May 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of May 19, 2025. The company faced challenges due to adverse weather conditions in January and February, affecting sales and increasing snow removal expenses. Despite these conditions, ARKO is advancing its strategic initiatives, including converting retail stores to dealer sites and enhancing customer engagement.