Strong consolidated profitability
Adjusted EBITDA of $86 million in Q1 2026, more than doubling year-over-year (>100% YoY), reflecting diversification and improved earnings potential across the new three-segment structure.
Revenue growth
Gross sales of $394 million in Q1 2026, up 22% year-over-year, driven primarily by fertilizers and higher ethanol and energy prices.
Fertilizer business recovery and strength
Fertilizer sales rose 68% YoY in the quarter, supported by a 16% increase in urea prices; fertilizer adjusted EBITDA reached $53 million. Plant downtime fell from 19 days in 2025 to 10 days in the quarter and the plant is operating at full capacity after a major maintenance turnaround. Lower natural gas sourcing costs and contractual flexibility supported margins.
Record sugarcane crushing and ethanol focus
New Q1 crushing record of 2.2 million tons of cane, a 49% YoY increase. Product mix reached ~96% ethanol during the quarter and mills demonstrated the flexibility to produce almost 100% ethanol, supporting superior margins. Sugar, ethanol & energy adjusted EBITDA was $41 million.
Operational momentum in food & agriculture and dairy
More than half of planted area harvested for the 2025/26 campaign with over 700 thousand tons collected; dairy processing volumes increased year-over-year driven by higher raw milk production and planned product launches. Management expects margins to improve as the new crop is commercialized and cost initiatives take effect.
Capital structure and liquidity measures
Completed Profertil acquisition financing ($1.1 billion: $400M cash, $400M long-term debt, $300M equity). Net debt of $1.6 billion in Q1 (seasonal working capital effect); pro forma net leverage at 3.2x with management targeting ~2.0x net leverage potentially by the end of the year. Company reports strong liquidity and most debt is long-term and currency-matched to revenues.
Shareholder returns
Board approved a $35 million cash dividend, with $17.5 million payable on May 19 and the second $17.5 million installment payable in November.