REX American Resources Reports Record Q1 EPS, Driven by Tax Credits and Lower Costs
REX has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $19.44.
Summary
REX American Resources announced record first-quarter earnings, with EPS more than doubling, fueled by tax credits and reduced costs, alongside progress on its facility expansion.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · REX
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Record First Quarter EPS
Diluted net income per share for Q1 2026 was $0.56, more than double the $0.26 reported in Q1 2025, marking the best first quarter in company history.
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Strong Profitability Drivers
Gross profit significantly increased to $29.1 million from $14.3 million year-over-year, primarily due to $7.5 million in production tax credit income and lower corn costs.
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Operational Expansion Progress
The company is nearing completion of its One Earth ethanol production facility expansion, with testing and commissioning expected to begin soon and full operation during fiscal 2026.
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Healthy Balance Sheet
REX American Resources reported $364.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of April 30, 2026, with no bank debt.
Analysis · REX · Industrial Applications And Services
REX American Resources reported its best first quarter in company history, with diluted net income per share more than doubling year-over-year. This strong performance was primarily driven by $7.5 million in production tax credit income and lower corn costs, which offset a slight decrease in net sales due to lower ethanol pricing. The company also highlighted progress on its One Earth facility expansion and maintained a strong cash position with no bank debt.
At the time of this filing, REX was trading at $49.18 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.6B. The 52-week trading range was $19.44 to $53.36. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.