Strong Refinery and Fertilizer Utilization
Crude utilization of 97% of nameplate capacity and ammonia utilization of 103% in Q1 2026, with both plants running well and minimal downtime.
Fertilizer Segment EBITDA Improvement
Adjusted EBITDA in the Fertilizer segment was $78 million in Q1 2026 versus $53 million in Q1 2025, an increase of approximately 47% driven by high ammonia utilization and tight market fundamentals.
Dividend Reinstated
Company announced a Q1 2026 dividend of $0.10 per share and indicated the dividend is not intended to be variable, signaling capacity for capital returns alongside deleveraging.
Strong Liquidity Position
Consolidated cash balance of $512 million at quarter end and total liquidity (excluding CVR Partners) of approximately $923 million (comprised of $384 million cash and $539 million ABL availability).
Adjusted Consolidated Performance (Excluding Significant Items)
Excluding unrealized derivative losses, RFS liability changes, and inventory valuation impacts, adjusted consolidated EBITDA was $37 million and adjusted loss per share was $1.24.
Improved Unit Costs in Petroleum
Direct operating expenses in the Petroleum segment decreased to $6.10 per barrel in Q1 2026 from $8.58 per barrel in Q1 2025, a decline of ~29%, primarily due to higher throughput (Coffeyville turnaround in 2025).
Positive Market Dynamics and Pricing
Group 3 2-1-1 benchmark cracks averaged $21.58/bbl in Q1 2026 (up ~22% from $17.65/bbl in Q1 2025). Quarter-to-date Q2 cracks averaged $38.36/bbl. Prompt fertilizer prices cited at $950/ton (ammonia) and $525/ton (UAN).
Cash Generation from Fertilizer and Distribution Received
Cash flow from operations was $64 million and free cash flow was $21 million in Q1; approximately $63 million of the quarter's free cash flow was generated by the Fertilizer segment. CVR Partners declared a $4.00/unit distribution for Q1, yielding about $16 million to CVR Energy (37% ownership).