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Seaboard Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Seaboard reported its Q1 2025 earnings with an increase in net sales and operating income, driven by strong performance in the Marine, CT&M, and Liquid Fuels segments, despite a decrease in the Pork segment's operating income.
Key Takeaways
Seaboard Corporation reported a significant increase in net sales and operating income for the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Net sales rose by $125 million to $2,316 million, and operating income increased by $58 million to $38 million. This growth was primarily fueled by higher voyage revenue in the Marine segment, mark-to-market gains and higher commodity volumes in CT&M, and increased fuel and environmental credits sales in Liquid Fuels. However, the Pork segment experienced a decline in operating income due to lower margins.
Net sales increased by $125 million to $2,316 million in Q1 2025, up from $2,191 million in Q1 2024.
Operating income improved significantly, moving from a loss of $20 million in Q1 2024 to a gain of $38 million in Q1 2025.
The Marine segment saw a $71 million increase in net sales and a $42 million increase in operating income, driven by higher cargo volumes and freight rates.
The Pork segment's operating income decreased by $32 million due to lower margins on pork products and market hogs sold, and increased legal claims expense.
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Forward Guidance
Seaboard anticipates continued profitability for the Marine segment and expects the Liquid Fuels segment to be near break-even for the remainder of 2025, despite a scheduled maintenance period. The Pork segment's profitability remains uncertain due to tariffs and market price volatility. Capital expenditures are budgeted at $451 million for the remainder of 2025, primarily for vessel construction in the Marine segment.
Positive Outlook
- Marine segment is anticipated to remain profitable for the remainder of 2025.
- Liquid Fuels segment is expected to be near break-even for the remainder of 2025.
- CT&M segment anticipates positive operating income, excluding mark-to-market adjustments.
- Turkey segment is anticipated to be profitable for the remainder of 2025.
- Management anticipates paying for capital expenditures from available cash, short-term investments, and borrowing capacity.
Challenges Ahead
- Pork segment's profitability for the remainder of 2025 is uncertain due to tariffs and market price volatility.
- Uncertainty regarding changes in fuel costs or other voyage costs, cargo volumes, or cargo rates for future periods in the Marine segment.
- Difficulty in predicting market prices for biodiesel, renewable diesel, environmental credits, production tax credits, or feedstock costs for future periods in the Liquid Fuels segment.
- Uncertainty regarding fuel costs or the extent that spot market rates will fluctuate compared to fuel costs or other power producers for future periods in the Power segment.
- Uncertainty in predicting market prices for turkey products or the cost of feed for future periods in the Turkey segment.