Adecoagro Reports Strong Q1 EBITDA Growth Driven by Fertilizers Segment and Record Crushing

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Adecoagro S.A. reported a significant increase in Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA, primarily fueled by the newly integrated Fertilizers segment and record sugarcane crushing, despite a rise in net debt.

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• Adjusted EBITDA Soars

  Adjusted EBITDA increased 138.7% year-over-year to $85.8 million in Q1 2026, largely due to the strong performance of the Fertilizers segment.

• Fertilizers Segment Drives Growth

  The Fertilizers segment, which includes the recently acquired Profertil S.A., contributed $52.5 million to Adjusted EBITDA, a 333.9% increase on a pro forma basis, driven by higher urea production and prices.

• Record Sugarcane Crushing

  The Sugar, Ethanol & Energy segment achieved a first-quarter crushing record of 2.2 million tons, contributing to a 36.0% increase in its Adjusted EBITDA to $40.6 million.

• Net Debt Increases

  Net debt rose 139.5% to $1.6 billion, primarily due to the final $396.3 million payment for the Profertil acquisition and working capital seasonality.

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This filing details Adecoagro's first-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting the substantial impact of the Profertil S.A. acquisition on its performance. The significant increase in Adjusted EBITDA demonstrates successful integration and strong operational leverage from the Fertilizers segment, which is benefiting from higher urea prices. While the rise in net debt is a direct consequence of the acquisition payment, the company expects to reduce its leverage through continued EBITDA generation. The strong performance in Sugar, Ethanol & Energy, marked by record crushing, further supports the overall operational strength, though the Food & Agriculture segment faced headwinds. Investors will be watching for continued deleveraging and sustained performance from the Fertilizers segment.