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MAUMEE, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2026 (CNW Group via COMTEX) --

The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announces financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Financial Highlights:

"Our second quarter results reflect continued outstanding performance in Renewables and year-over-year improvement in Agribusiness," said President and CEO Bill Krueger. "Renewables delivered exceptional results driven by strong operational execution and solid merchandising performance. Our plants achieved record second quarter production while safely completing planned spring maintenance activities. The first quarter finalization of the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) supported stronger commodity markets and created opportunities for our merchandising team, while our low-carbon strategy contributed $24 million of 45Z tax credits in the quarter."

"Agribusiness delivered modest year-over-year improvement as our merchandising businesses benefited from periods of market volatility, and our fertilizer business performed well through the spring application season," added Krueger.

"We continue to execute on our long-term growth strategy. We are preparing for our previously announced debottlenecking project at our Clymers, Indiana, ethanol facility. We continue to pursue additional opportunities to reduce the carbon intensity of our operations to position our plants to maximize the value of 45Z tax credits, including the advancement of our Class VI well permit. We also expect Port of Houston's soybean meal export capabilities to be operational in the fourth quarter. Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about the opportunities across our businesses, particularly in the renewable fuels and feedstocks supply chains. Strong ethanol production, favorable export demand, growing adoption of low-carbon fuels, and continued progress on our strategic investments position us well to capitalize on evolving market opportunities and create long-term value for our shareholders, " continued Krueger.

Cash, Liquidity, and Long-Term Debt Management

"Our strong earnings performance and cash flow generation enable us to continue investing in growth opportunities across the company," said Executive Vice President and CFO Brian Valentine. "Our long-term debt to EBITDA remains well below our target of less than 2.5 times, and we believe our balance sheet provides the flexibility to support our growth strategy."

Cash provided by operating activities was $488 million and $299 million in the second quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively. Cash from operations before working capital changes in the same periods was $113 million and $43 million, respectively. Cash spent on capital projects in the quarter totaled $76 million, driven by ongoing investments in our facilities and strategic growth initiatives.

Second Quarter Segment Overview

Agribusiness Reports Improved Second Quarter on Better Fertilizer Margins

Agribusiness recorded pretax income and adjusted pretax income attributable to the company of $20 million for the quarter, compared to pretax income of $19 million and adjusted pretax income attributable to the company of $17 million in the second quarter of 2025.

The segment showed a modest improvement in a dynamic and challenging environment. Our fertilizer business led the improvement with higher margins on lower volumes. Our merchandising results also improved, driven by higher commodity prices and increased volatility early in the quarter, partially offset by fuel surcharges. Grain asset performance was comparable to the prior year.

We continue to monitor growing conditions and crop progress. Currently, the eastern corn belt has experienced favorable growing conditions, which could support harvest volumes and grain ownership opportunities this fall. Drier conditions in western production regions could pressure grain asset earnings; however, any resulting market dislocations and volatility should create additional merchandising opportunities. Above-average corn acreage should support demand for fall fertilizer applications, although grower economics could influence purchasing decisions. Our diversified agribusiness portfolio remains well positioned to capitalize on both harvest-related opportunities and periods of increased market volatility during the second half of the year.

Agribusiness had adjusted second quarter EBITDA of $53 million, compared to $46 million in 2025.

Renewables Reports Record Second Quarter on Efficient Operations and Strong Demand

Renewables reported pretax income of $65 million and adjusted pretax income of $88 million in the second quarter. For the same period in 2025, the segment reported pretax income of $17 million and pretax income attributable to the company of $10 million.

Renewables had a record second quarter on efficient plant operations and improved margins. Strong ethanol export demand and healthy domestic consumption drove higher board crush margins year over year, partially offset by firmer corn basis levels. Second quarter results include $24 million of 45Z producer tax credits. Our merchandising businesses also delivered improved results, benefiting from market volatility surrounding the RVO announcement, resulting in higher distillers corn oil and RIN values.

Ethanol market fundamentals remain supportive as we anticipate continued strong demand, driven by increasing global blend rates and favorable domestic blending economics. Renewable feedstocks are also expected to benefit from healthy bio-based diesel demand and supportive renewable fuel markets.

Renewables had second quarter adjusted EBITDA of $103 million in 2026, compared to EBITDA of $30 million in 2025.

Income Taxes

The company recorded income tax expense of $13 million for the quarter, resulting in an effective tax rate of 20% for the period. The rate was impacted by non-taxable 45Z income. We anticipate a full-year adjusted effective rate of approximately 14% - 18%.

Conference Call

The company will host a webcast on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET, to discuss its performance and provide its outlook for the remainder of 2026. To access the call, please dial 888-317-6003 or 412-317-6061 (elite entry number is 0322872). It is recommended that you call 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

To access the webcast, click on the link: https://app.webinar.net/kJeAWG3WqXo and submit the requested information as directed. A replay of the call can also be accessed under the heading "Investors" on the company's website at www.andersonsinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Without limitation, these risks include economic, weather and regulatory conditions, competition, geopolitical risk, and the risk factors set forth from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the company believes that the assumptions upon which the financial information and its forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these assumptions will prove to be correct.

Non-GAAP Measures

This release contains non-GAAP financial measures. The company believes that pretax income (loss) attributable to the company; adjusted pretax income (loss) attributable to the company; adjusted pretax income (loss); adjusted net income attributable to the company; adjusted diluted earnings per share; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (or EBITDA); adjusted EBITDA; and cash from operations before working capital changes provide additional information to investors and others about its operations, allowing an evaluation of underlying operating performance and liquidity and better period-to-period comparability. The above measures are not and should not be considered as alternatives to pretax income (loss) or income (loss) before income taxes, net income (loss), diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to The Andersons, Inc. common shareholders and cash provided by (used in) operating activities as determined by generally accepted accounting principles. Reconciliations of the GAAP to non-GAAP measures may be found within this press release and the financial tables provided herein.

Company Description

The Andersons, Inc., is a North American agriculture and renewable fuels company. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE The Andersons, Inc.

SOURCE: The Andersons, Inc.

Investor Relations Contact: AMike Hoelter, Vice President, Corporate Controller and
Investor Relations, Phone: 419-897-6715, E-mail: investorrelations@andersonsinc.com

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