Jun 30, 2024

Intrepid Potash Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Intrepid Potash reported a net loss for Q2 2024, with decreased sales and gross margin compared to the same period in 2023. However, the company saw improvements in Trio® production and cost structure.

Key Takeaways

Intrepid Potash reported a decrease in sales and profitability for Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023. Sales decreased by 23% to $62.1 million, and the company experienced a net loss of $0.8 million. Despite these challenges, Intrepid saw improvements in its Trio® segment, with increased production rates and decreased costs.

Total sales decreased to $62.1 million, compared to $81.0 million in Q2 2023.

Net loss was $0.8 million (or $0.06 per diluted share), compared to net income of $4.3 million in Q2 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA was $9.2 million, down from $15.8 million in the same prior year period.

Trio® segment gross margin increased to $2.2 million, an increase of approximately $3.3 million sequentially and $1 million year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$62.1M
Previous year: $81M
-23.4%
EPS
-$0.06
Previous year: $0.33
-118.2%
Adjusted EBITDA
$9.24M
Previous year: $15.8M
-41.6%
Potash production volumes (in tons)
40K
Previous year: 12K
+233.3%
Trio production volume (in tons)
68K
Previous year: 58K
+17.2%
Gross Profit
$7.62M
Previous year: $15.4M
-50.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$51.7M
Previous year: $15.6M
+231.2%
Free Cash Flow
$17.2M
Previous year: $9.6M
+78.9%
Total Assets
$797M
Previous year: $796M
+0.1%

Intrepid Potash

Intrepid Potash

Intrepid Potash Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Intrepid expects potash production to be approximately 15% higher than 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Improved brine grades at HB from the Eddy Cavern
  • Good early-season evaporation rates, allowed us to extend our spring production season
  • Expect 2024 potash production to be approximately 15% higher than 2023
  • Increased operating rates from our new continuous miners
  • Modified operating schedule have driven significant improvement in both our total and per ton production costs

Challenges Ahead

  • Broader potash market looks to be finding its midcycle pricing floor
  • Softening conditions in the oilfield services market
  • Pausing development on our sand project
  • Dedicating our resources to other strategic priorities at this time
  • Lower pricing for our key products

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income