Ferrellgas Partners LP FGP reported third-quarter fiscal 2018 adjusted earnings of 18 cents per unit, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 26 cents by 30.8%.Total RevenuesIn the reported quarter, Ferrellgas Partners’ total revenues were $515.8 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $621 million by 17%. The top line also declined 4.1% from $538 million in the prior-year quarter.Revenues declined primarily due to lower sales Midstream operations segment which slumped 82%. Sales in the Propane and other gas liquids segment improved 22%. Other segment reported slightly lower sales compared with year-ago quarter’s levels.Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. QuoteHighlights of the ReleaseIn the reported quarter, nearly 246.3 million gallons of Propane were sold compared with 212.2 million gallons in the prior-year quarter. Customer base increased 1.7% year over year. Year to date company’s Blue Rhino tank exchange sales locations have increased 9.5%.Operating expenses in the reported quarter were $116.6 million, down 11.3% from $104.8 million in the prior-year quarter.General and administrative expenses in the quarter under review were $11.7 million, up from $9.9 million in the prior-year quarter.Interest expenses were $40.3 million, up from $39.8 million in the prior-year quarter.In the quarter under review, the company completed divestiture of Bridger Energy and Bridger Rail.Financial PositionFerrellgas Partners’ cash and cash equivalents were $9.5 million as of Apr 30, 2018, compared with $5.8 million as of Jul 31, 2017.Long-term debt was $1,995.6 million as of Apr 30, 2018, compared with $1,995.8 million as of Jul 31, 2017.Zacks RankFerrellgas Partners currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.Other Releases From Same SpaceSunoco LP SUN reported first-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings of 10 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 57 cents by 82.5%.Sprague Resources LP SRLP reported first-quarter earnings $3.21 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate $1.54 by 108.4%.Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. CLMT reported first-quarter 2018 loss of 4 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 45 cents.Will You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research.It's not the one you think.See This Ticker Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Sprague Resources LP (SRLP): Free Stock Analysis Report Sunoco LP (SUN): Free Stock Analysis Report Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (FGP): Free Stock Analysis Report Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (CLMT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research