Zacks Industry Outlook Spotlights The Andersons and GrowGeneration
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 24 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Industry Challenges: The agriculture products industry is facing difficulties due to low commodity prices, high input costs, and labor shortages, but increasing consumer demand for healthier food options and innovative agricultural technologies like hydroponics and vertical farming may drive future growth.
Company Highlights: The Andersons and GrowGeneration are positioned to benefit from strong market demand and strategic initiatives; GrowGeneration is expanding its product offerings and international reach, while The Andersons is enhancing its ethanol production capabilities and grain operations.
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Analyst Views on ANDE
Wall Street analysts forecast ANDE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ANDE is 65.00 USD with a low forecast of 65.00 USD and a high forecast of 65.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Current: 61.010
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Current: 61.010
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About ANDE
The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company. The Company's segments include Agribusiness and Renewables. The Agribusiness segment includes commodity merchandising, the operation of terminal grain elevator facilities, and the manufacturing and distribution plant nutrient products. The Company's fertilizer categories include PureGrade, MicroSolutions, soil amendments, organic nutrients, and nitrogen, phosphorus and potash (NPK). Its farmer services include farm centers, originations & farmer risk management - United States, and originations & farmer risk management - Canada. Its merchandising include carbon; corn, beans, wheat, meal; ethanol; export; high-protein feed ingredient; propane and fuel products; fats, oils, and greases; wheat middlings, cottonseed, DDGS, and pet food ingredients. The Renewables segment produces, purchases and sells ethanol and co-products. The segment also operates a merchandising portfolio of ethanol, ethanol co-products and renewable diesel feedstocks.
About the author
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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The Andersons, Inc. to Release 2025 Financial Results
- Earnings Release Schedule: The Andersons, Inc. will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on February 17, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET, enhancing the company's financial transparency.
- Webcast Details: A webcast will be held on February 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and provide company updates, fostering better engagement with investors.
- Phone Participation Info: Investors can join the call by dialing 888-317-6003 (U.S. toll-free) or 412-317-6061 (international) using entry number 9697756, ensuring smooth communication of key updates.
- Replay Availability: A replay of the webcast will be accessible on The Andersons' investor page, allowing investors who missed the live event to obtain crucial information, thereby enhancing information accessibility.
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