SABIC Agri-Nutrients Reports Q1 Profit Rise

SABIC Agri-Nutrients Q1 profit rises. The Saudi Arabia-based company, engaged in fertilizer manufacturing, operates in two segments: Petrochemicals and Agri-Nutrients. Its products include urea, ammonia, phosphate, and compound fertilizers. The company's activities include production, conversion, and manufacturing, marketing, and trade of fertilizers.

SABIC Agri-Nutrients, a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabia-based SABIC, reported a significant increase in its Q1 profit, driven by robust demand for fertilizers. The company's Q1 net profit rose 15% year-over-year (YoY) to $1.2 billion, surpassing the $1.1 billion consensus estimate from analysts polled by LSEG. This growth was primarily attributed to higher prices for key fertilizers such as urea and ammonia, which are essential for agricultural production.

The company's revenues also surged 12% YoY to $5.2 billion, with the Agri-Nutrients segment contributing $3.5 billion to this total, a 13% increase from the previous year. The Agri-Nutrients division, which produces urea, ammonia, phosphate, and compound fertilizers, experienced a significant boost in demand due to the global agricultural sector's increased need for these essential nutrients.

SABIC Agri-Nutrients operates in two segments: Petrochemicals and Agri-Nutrients. The Petrochemicals segment, which includes the production of basic chemicals and polymers, also saw a 10% increase in revenue, reaching $1.7 billion. However, the Agri-Nutrients segment's strong performance was the primary driver of the company's overall growth.

The company's CEO, Abdullah Al-Hassan, stated on the earnings conference call, "The strong demand for fertilizers, coupled with higher prices, has significantly contributed to our Q1 results. We are confident that this trend will continue, supported by the growing global need for agricultural products."

Looking ahead, SABIC Agri-Nutrients expects to maintain its positive outlook, with the company planning to invest over $200 million in its Agri-Nutrients operations this year. This investment will focus on expanding production capacity and improving efficiency, positioning the company to meet the increasing demand for fertilizers.

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