Record Net Income and Earnings Per Share
REX American Resources reported an all-time record net income attributable to shareholders of $26.1 million for the third quarter, compared to $3.2 million in the prior year, with earnings per share reaching $1.49 versus $0.18.
Increased Ethanol Sales Volume
Ethanol sales for the quarter were based on 73.2 million gallons, up from 66.3 million gallons last year.
Significant Improvement in Gross Profit
Gross profit for the third quarter increased by $30 million to $39.3 million, benefiting from lower corn and natural gas pricing.
Positive Impact of Lower Natural Gas Prices
Natural gas price drops contributed positively to financial results, with futures prices for March dropping as low as $2.56 to $2.67.
Advancement in Carbon Capture Project
Progress on the carbon capture and sequestration project continues, with construction started and modular compression equipment expected by early next year.
Robust Cash Position
The company holds consolidated cash of $332 million, earning significant interest.