Record Ethanol Volume and All-Time High Sales
Consolidated ethanol sales volumes reached a record 290,000,000 gallons in FY2025 (vs. 289,700,000 in FY2024, a slight increase). This was driven by strong export demand and favorable industry conditions.
Significant Net Income and Record EPS
Net income attributable to REX shareholders rose to $83,000,000 in FY2025 from $58,200,000 in FY2024 (approximately +43%). Diluted EPS was an all-time high of $2.50 in FY2025 compared with $1.65 in FY2024 (approximately +51.5%). Q4 EPS improved to $1.32 from $0.31.
Strong Q4 Gross Profit Improvement
Gross profit in Q4 FY2025 was $28,900,000 versus $17,600,000 in Q4 FY2024 (approximately +64%), benefiting from improved ethanol pricing and reduced corn costs. Full-year gross profit was $93,700,000 versus $91,500,000 in FY2024 (≈+2.4%).
45Z Tax Credit Recognition and Per-Gallon Impact
REX recognized approximately $28,000,000 of 45Z tax credits in FY2025 (the company estimated about $0.10 per gallon on total gallons). Management expects 45Z benefits to continue through 2029 and to increase materially if carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is permitted and operational.
Progress on Capacity Expansion (One Earth / Monarch)
One Earth Energy expansion is nearing completion and will increase annual capacity to 200,000,000 gallons. Testing and commissioning are expected upon completion with the facility targeted to be fully operational in fiscal 2026, positioning REX to capture additional market share and tax-credit benefits.
Corn Oil and Modified Distillers Grain Volume Growth
Corn oil sales volumes increased to ~97,000,000 pounds in FY2025 from 88,100,000 pounds in FY2024 (≈+10%); Q4 corn oil volumes rose ~7% year-over-year. Modified distillers grain volumes increased to 81,900 tons in FY2025 from ~70,000 tons in FY2024 (≈+17%).
Strong Balance Sheet and Cash Position
Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $375,800,000 at fiscal year-end FY2025 versus $359,100,000 a year earlier (≈+4.6%). The company reported zero bank debt, providing strong financial flexibility for growth and capex.
Capital Deployment Progress and Budget Discipline
REX has invested approximately $166,000,000 to date in carbon capture and ethanol expansion projects and remains within the previously disclosed total budget range of $220,000,000 to $230,000,000.
Consistent Profitability and Market Tailwinds
REX has delivered 22 consecutive quarters of profitability. Management highlights continued strong export demand, favorable corn supplies (supporting manageable input costs), and a constructive policy environment (45Z and monitoring of E15 developments).