AdvanSix Cuts Costs, Anticipates Gains from Carbon Credits
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 07 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Earnings Report: AdvanSix Inc. reported a significant decline in third-quarter earnings, with earnings per share at 8 cents, missing the expected 40 cents, and down from 88 cents a year prior. However, revenue slightly exceeded estimates at $374.47 million, despite a 6% year-over-year decline.
Operational Performance: The adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 6.6% from 13.4% the previous year, and cash flow from operations decreased by $30.66 million to $26.59 million, reflecting lower net income.
Future Outlook: The company anticipates continued strength in its Plant Nutrients business despite rising input costs and plans to moderate production rates in response to weak market conditions in Nylon Solutions. Capital expenditures are projected to be lower, aimed at preserving cash.
CEO Insights: CEO Erin Kane emphasized the company's strategic focus on managing inventory and free cash flow amidst challenging market conditions, while also highlighting the expected benefits from carbon-capture tax credits and bonus depreciation in 2026.
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About ASIX
AdvanSix Inc. is a diversified chemistry company that produces essential materials for its customers in a variety of end markets and applications, including building and construction, fertilizers, agrochemicals, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives and electronics. Its product lines include nylon solutions, plant nutrients, and chemical intermediates. It sells its Nylon 6 resin globally, under the Aegis brand name. It markets and sells ammonium sulfate to North American and South American distributors, farm cooperatives and retailers to fertilize crops. It also manufactures sulfuric acid, ammonia and carbon dioxide. It manufactures, markets and sells a number of chemical intermediate products. Its other intermediate chemicals include phenol, alpha-methyl styrene (AMS), cyclohexanone, oximes, cyclohexanol, and alkyl and specialty amines. Additional end-products for intermediates include automotive components, and water treatment and pharmaceutical intermediates.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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