REX American Q2 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
REX American Resources reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of $1.7 million for Q2 2020, compared to a net income of $2.3 million in Q2 2019. The decline was primarily due to lower ethanol production levels and pricing, driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company temporarily idled its NuGen Energy and One Earth Energy plants to preserve financial liquidity.
Net sales and revenue decreased to $39.3 million from $105.9 million year-over-year due to lower ethanol production and pricing.
Ethanol and by-products segment incurred a loss before income taxes of $3.3 million, compared to income of $3.1 million in the same period last year.
Refined coal operation incurred a gross loss of $1.9 million.
The company temporarily idled its two consolidated ethanol plants in response to the challenging operating environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Forward Guidance
REX American Resources expects ethanol crush spread margins and distillers grains pricing to remain volatile as they enter the second half of fiscal year 2020, despite the reopening of the NuGen Energy and One Earth Energy plants due to increased ethanol demand.
Positive Outlook
- Operating environment has improved.
- NuGen Energy and One Earth Energy plants have re-opened.
- Increase in ethanol demand.
Challenges Ahead
- Challenging operating environment due to the severe disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Impact on fuel demand.
- Impact on the economy at large.
- Ethanol crush spread margins expected to remain volatile.
- Distillers grains pricing expected to remain volatile.