Andersons Reports Full-Year 2025 EPS Decline to $2.79 Amidst $425M Acquisition and Increased Expenses, Despite New Clean Fuel Credits

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Andersons reported a decrease in full-year 2025 diluted EPS to $2.79 and net income, driven by higher expenses and asset impairments, despite a significant $35 million in clean fuel tax credits and a $425 million acquisition of remaining interest in TAMH.

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• Full-Year 2025 Diluted EPS Declined

  Diluted earnings per share for 2025 decreased to $2.79, down from $3.32 in 2024, despite a strong Q4 performance.

• Significant Cash Acquisition of TAMH

  The company acquired the remaining 49.9% ownership interest in The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC (TAMH) for $425.0 million in cash, leading to a substantial reduction in cash and cash equivalents.

• Recognition of Clean Fuel Production Credits

  Andersons recognized $35.0 million in Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits in 2025, a new positive income stream.

• Increased Expenses and Asset Impairments

  Operating, administrative, and general expenses increased by $81.6 million, and the company recorded $18.1 million in asset impairment charges during 2025.

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The Andersons, Inc. filed its annual 10-K report, revealing a decline in full-year 2025 diluted earnings per share to $2.79, down from $3.32 in 2024. This contrasts with the previously announced record adjusted diluted EPS for Q4 2025, indicating a weaker performance over the full year. Net income attributable to the company also decreased to $95.7 million from $114.0 million in the prior year. Operating, administrative, and general expenses rose significantly by $81.6 million, and interest expense increased by $15.4 million. The company incurred $18.1 million in asset impairment charges in 2025, related to underperforming locations and a grain terminal incident. A major financial event was the acquisition of the remaining 49.9% ownership interest in The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC (TAMH) for $425.0 million in cash, which substantially reduced cash and cash equivalents from $561.8 million to $98.3 million. This acquisition, while solidifying ownership of ethanol plants, represents a significant capital deployment. A positive highlight was the recognition of $35.0 million in Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits in 2025, contributing to a notable increase in other income. Additionally, the Chairman, Patrick Bowe, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 plan to sell up to 100,000 shares, a pre-planned disposition by a key executive.