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MAUMEE, Ohio - The Andersons , Inc. (NASDAQ:ANDE) reported fourth-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded analyst expectations, driving shares up 6.7% in after-hours trading. The agribusiness company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.36, handily beating the consensus estimate of $1.02, while revenue of $3.12 billion surpassed expectations of $2.8 billion.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, The Andersons reported net income attributable to the company of $45.1 million, or $1.31 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, net income was $46.9 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, compared to $54.6 million, or $1.59 per share, in the same quarter last year.
The company’s Trade segment posted record fourth-quarter pretax income of $54 million, driven by solid elevation margins and space income from an early and robust harvest. The Renewables segment reported pretax income of $25 million, with pretax income attributable to the company of $16 million, benefiting from efficient plant performance and solid merchandising despite lower ethanol prices.
"Trade had an excellent fourth quarter, with an early harvest, where we were able to accumulate higher-than-normal quality grain at good basis values," said President and CEO Bill Krueger. "We also saw some improved merchandising opportunities and good results in our premium ingredients business."
Revenue for the quarter rose 11.4% YoY to $3.12 billion. The company’s adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $116.5 million, down from $135.1 million in the prior-year period.
Looking ahead, Krueger noted, "We currently expect a significant increase in planted corn acres and continuing strong ethanol exports. Our mix of North American agribusiness and ethanol production assets along with our strength in merchandising, positions us well to withstand downward pressures from these market shifts."
The Andersons ended the quarter with a strong balance sheet, reporting a cash balance of $562 million and a long-term debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.8 times, well below its target of 2.5 times.
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