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Dec 31, 2025
Seaboard Q4 2025 Earnings Report
Seaboard reported higher fourth quarter 2025 net earnings driven by an income tax benefit, despite lower sales and operating income.
Key Takeaways
For Q4 2025, Seaboard generated net sales of 2410000000 and net earnings attributable to Seaboard of 253000000, with earnings per share of 264.13. Operating income declined year-over-year to 65000000.
Net sales decreased to 2410000000 from 2482000000 in the prior year quarter.
Operating income declined to 65000000 from 114000000 year-over-year.
Net earnings attributable to Seaboard increased to 253000000 from 154000000.
Earnings per common share rose to 264.13 from 158.58.
Forward Guidance
Seaboard did not provide forward earnings guidance but declared a quarterly cash dividend for shareholders.
Positive Outlook
- Quarterly cash dividend of 2.25 per common share declared.
- Dividend payable on March 5, 2026 to stockholders of record on February 23, 2026.
- Net earnings increased year-over-year.
- Income tax benefit recognized in 2025 related to valuation allowance changes.
- Continued profitability in the quarter.
Challenges Ahead
- Net sales declined year-over-year.
- Operating income decreased significantly compared to prior year.
- Results impacted by non-recurring income tax valuation allowance reversal.
- Earnings volatility due to tax-related adjustments.
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