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Quarterly ResultMay 6, 2026, 10:46 AM

Andersons Q1 Net Income Jumps to $33.2M; Diluted EPS $0.97

AI Summary

Andersons, Inc. reported a substantial increase in profitability for the first quarter of 2026, with net income attributable to the company soaring to $33.2 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, compared to $0.3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the same period last year. This significant improvement was largely driven by strong performance in the Renewables segment, which benefited from $26.2 million in clean fuel production credits, and an improved Agribusiness segment. Despite a slight 1.2% decrease in overall sales and merchandising revenues to $2.63 billion, the company's gross profit increased.

Key Highlights

  • Net income attributable to Andersons, Inc. surged to $33.2 million in Q1 2026, up from $0.3 million in Q1 2025.
  • Diluted earnings per share increased significantly to $0.97 in Q1 2026, compared to $0.01 in Q1 2025.
  • Sales and merchandising revenues slightly decreased by 1.2% to $2.63 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
  • The Renewables segment income rose to $39.6 million in Q1 2026, up from $24.9 million in the prior year period.
  • The Agribusiness segment reported income of $7.4 million in Q1 2026, a significant improvement from a $9.7 million loss in Q1 2025.
  • The company recognized $26.2 million in Section 45Z clean fuel production credits in the Renewables segment.
  • Andersons amended its credit agreement, reducing the revolving credit facility capacity from $1.55 billion to $1.3 billion.
  • Net cash used in operating activities increased to $393.7 million in Q1 2026 from $350.0 million in Q1 2025.