Strong EBITDA Growth
EBITDA excluding special items of $896 million in Q1, up 40% year-on-year, driven by higher nitrogen upgrading margins in a tight market.
Significant EPS Improvement
Earnings per share increased ~60% year-on-year as depreciation, interest and tax remained stable.
Return on Invested Capital Above Target
ROIC doubled from 6% to 12.2% on a rolling 12-month basis, exceeding the through-the-cycle target of 10%.
Improved Free Cash Flow and Strong 12‑month Cash Generation
Free cash flow increased by USD 196 million in the quarter (net investments flat). Last 12 months accumulated cash flow close to USD 1.2 billion and EBITDA up about USD 3 billion.
Delivery and Volume Execution
Crop Nutrition deliveries rose 3% vs Q1 last year; Europe season-to-date deliveries up ~2.5% and among the highest in the last five years; overall volumes and customer deliveries increased reflecting strong commercial execution.
Fixed Cost Reduction and Cost Discipline
Fixed cost level on a 12-month basis at USD 2.3 billion, down approximately USD 230 million from Q2 2024; additional fixed cost reduction of USD 18 million vs prior year noted.
Operational Resilience and Energy Flexibility
Yara maintained high finished-goods production and uptime through global optimization and the ability to import ammonia, enabling continuity of supply during market disruptions.
Clear Improvement Program and Growth Targets
Improvement program targeting >USD 200 million EBITDA uplift by end-2027 and USD 350 million by end-2030; organic growth ambition up to 1 million tonnes of premium products and multiple expansion projects progressing.