AdvanSix Inc. reported its fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 financial results, posting sales of $360 million for the quarter and $1.522 billion for the year. Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.03, a beat of the consensus estimate of a loss of $0.06 per share, while full‑year adjusted diluted EPS rose to $2.28 from $1.96 in 2024. Revenue for the quarter also exceeded the consensus estimate of $347.6 million.
The 9% increase in Q4 sales was driven by a 11% rise in volume, largely attributable to strong demand for plant nutrients and lower raw‑material pass‑through pricing. For comparison, Q4 2024 sales were $329.1 million, underscoring the year‑over‑year growth momentum.
Profitability improved as adjusted earnings per share beat expectations, a result of disciplined cost control and higher operating volume. GAAP earnings per share were negative $0.10, but the adjusted figure of $0.03 reflected the company’s ability to manage expenses. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 10.3% from 9.4% in 2024, and free cash flow increased to $6.4 million from $1.7 million the prior year.
Capital expenditures for 2025 totaled $116.4 million, leaving a modest free cash flow of $6.4 million. Management guided 2026 capital expenditures to a range of $75 million to $95 million, signaling a shift toward cash generation and a disciplined investment strategy.
The company claimed $9.7 million in 45Q carbon‑capture tax credits in Q4 2024, a benefit that supports its cash‑flow position and is expected to continue to provide value in future periods.
AdvanSix declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share, payable March 23 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 9 2026, maintaining its commitment to shareholder returns.
CEO Erin Kane highlighted the company’s performance, noting that AdvanSix delivered $157 million in adjusted EBITDA and positive free cash flow in a year marked by a cyclical trough in nylon solutions and robust plant‑nutrient demand.
The company’s guidance for 2026 focuses on capital‑expenditure discipline, with a projected range of $75 million to $95 million, reflecting management’s confidence in maintaining profitability while prioritizing cash‑flow generation.
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