Record First Quarter Results
Reported GAAP net income attributable of $33.0M ($0.97 per diluted share) and adjusted net income of $38.0M ($1.12 per diluted share), representing a year-over-year increase in adjusted net income of ~+850% (from $4.0M in Q1 2025). Company called it the strongest first quarter ever.
Material Improvement in Adjusted EBITDA
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $91M in Q1 2026 versus $57M in Q1 2025, an increase of ~+60% year-over-year.
Renewables Segment Outperformance
Renewables pretax income of $40M vs $15M in Q1 2025 (+~+167%) and renewables EBITDA of $54M vs $37M (+~+46%). Record first-quarter ethanol production and $26M of 45Z producer tax credits recognized in Q1 2026.
Agribusiness Recovery and Growth
Agribusiness adjusted pretax income of $18M compared to breakeven in Q1 2025, and adjusted EBITDA of $49M vs $31M in Q1 2025 (≈+58%). Fertilizer margins improved and premium ingredients showed stronger earnings tied to investments in cleaning capabilities.
Strong Cash Flow and Financial Flexibility
Operating cash flow before working capital changes was $68M vs $57M in Q1 2025 (≈+19%). First-quarter capital spending was $52M (vs $47M prior year, +≈11%) and long-term debt-to-EBITDA was a conservative 1.6x, well below the <2.5x target.
Progress on Strategic Growth Projects
Construction at Port of Houston progressing (full operations expected Q3), Carlsbad Mineral plant now operational, Mansfield clean corn capacity upgrades underway, and a Clymers debottlenecking project targeted for completion in late 2027. Company reaffirmed long-range EPS target of $7 by end of 2028.
Supportive Industry Developments
Finalization of the RVO for 2026-2027 expected to support domestic demand for corn and soybeans and provide regulatory clarity for agribusiness and renewables, while rising blend rates and favorable export demand are boosting ethanol economics.