Bunge Shares Surge 5.19% on Strong Q2 Earnings and Soycrush Margin Gains Trading Volume Ranks 382nd in Market Activity

On July 30, 2025, Bunge (BG) surged 5.19% with a trading volume of $320 million, ranking 382nd in market activity. The agribusiness giant reported Q2 adjusted earnings of $1.31 per share, exceeding estimates by 14.9%, driven by improved soy crush margins amid lower soybean prices and higher soyoil values. CEO Greg Heckmann highlighted the company’s resilience in navigating complex market conditions, including trade uncertainties and biofuel policy shifts.

Bunge’s results were bolstered by its recent Viterra merger, finalized in July, which expanded its global footprint and operational efficiencies. The company maintained its 2025 EPS guidance of $7.75, excluding Viterra’s impact, and plans to update forecasts ahead of Q3 results. Despite strong processing margins in South America and Asia, refined and specialty oils faced challenges from soft global demand and biofuel policy ambiguity, particularly in the U.S.

Analysts noted that Bunge’s strategic focus on cost control and commercial synergies from the Viterra integration positions it to capitalize on improving soy crush dynamics in Q4. However, ongoing trade tensions and macroeconomic pressures remain headwinds. The stock’s pre-market rally reflected optimism around the merger’s potential to enhance market share and operational flexibility.

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