CVR Energy Reports Full-Year Net Income of $27M, Driven by $488M RFS Liability Reduction; Q4 Loss Aligns with Guidance

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CVR Energy reported full-year 2025 net income of $27 million, a notable increase from the prior year, largely due to a $488 million gain from RFS liability reduction, while its Q4 net loss of $110 million was in line with preliminary expectations.

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• Full-Year 2025 Net Income Improvement

  CVR Energy reported net income attributable to stockholders of $27 million for full-year 2025, a significant increase compared to $7 million in 2024.

• Q4 2025 Net Loss Aligns with Preliminary Guidance

  The company posted a net loss attributable to stockholders of $110 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, which was within the previously announced preliminary range of $105 million to $120 million.

• Substantial RFS Liability Reduction Gain

  A significant $488 million gain was recognized from the reduction in Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) liability due to small refinery hardship relief waivers for compliance periods 2017-2024.

• Strategic Shift in Renewables Segment

  The Renewable Diesel Unit (RDU) at the Wynnewood Refinery was reverted back to hydrocarbon processing service in December 2025 due to unfavorable economics, resulting in $62 million of accelerated depreciation in Q4 2025.

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CVR Energy's full-year 2025 results show a significant improvement in net income, primarily driven by a substantial $488 million gain from the reduction in Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) liability. While the company reported a net loss of $110 million for Q4 2025, this figure falls within the preliminary guidance previously provided, mitigating negative surprise. The strategic decision to revert the Renewable Diesel Unit (RDU) back to hydrocarbon processing due to unfavorable economics, though incurring accelerated depreciation, indicates management's focus on optimizing profitable operations. Both the Petroleum and Nitrogen Fertilizer segments demonstrated improved performance for the full year, contributing to the overall positive financial trajectory.