Earnings call transcript: REX American Resources beats Q1 2025 EPS forecast
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Overview
The earnings call presents a mixed picture: strong ethanol export growth and share repurchase plans are positive, but lower profitability, increased capital budget, and timeline uncertainties weigh negatively. The Q&A highlights management's evasiveness on regulatory impacts, adding uncertainty. Despite positive elements, financial and regulatory risks balance the sentiment to neutral.
Key Financial Performance
Ethanol Sales Volume 289,700,000 gallons in FY 2024, a slight increase from 285,900,000 gallons in FY 2023.
Average Selling Price of Ethanol $1.71 per gallon for FY 2024, compared to $1.64 for Q4 2023.
Dry Distillers Grain Sales Volume 632,000 tons in FY 2024, a 3% decrease from 652,000 tons in FY 2023.
Average Selling Price of DDGs $160.37 per ton for FY 2024, compared to $143.81 per ton for Q4 2023.
Modified Distillers Grain Sales Volume 70,000 tons in FY 2024, an increase from 54,000 tons in FY 2023.
Average Selling Price of Modifieds $69.93 per ton for FY 2024, compared to $72.84 per ton for Q4 2023.
Corn Oil Sales Volume 88,100,000 pounds in FY 2024, an increase from 87,500,000 pounds in FY 2023.
Average Selling Price of Corn Oil $0.44 per pound for FY 2024.
Gross Profit $91,500,000 in FY 2024, down from $98,200,000 in FY 2023 due to lower selling prices across all categories.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses $27,100,000 in FY 2024, down from $29,400,000 in FY 2023.
Interest and Other Income $19,200,000 in FY 2024, up 22% from $15,700,000 in FY 2023.
Income Before Taxes $92,900,000 in FY 2024, a 6% decrease from $98,500,000 in FY 2023.
Net Income Attributable to REX Shareholders $58,200,000 in FY 2024, down from $60,900,000 in FY 2023.
Diluted Net Income Per Share $3.30 per share in FY 2024, down from $3.47 per share in FY 2023.
Cash and Cash Equivalents $359,100,000 at FY end 2024, down from $378,700,000 at FY end 2023 due to capital expenditures and share repurchases.
Share Repurchases 373,000 shares repurchased in Q4 2024 for approximately $15,500,000.
Total Share Repurchases 654,276 shares or approximately 3.7% of REX’s outstanding shares.
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Operating Highlights
Ethanol Sales Volume: Sales of ethanol grew over 2023 levels with 289,700,000 gallons sold in fiscal year 2024.
Dry Distillers Grain Sales Volume: Sales volumes totaled 632,000 tons, a 3% decrease from 652,000 tons in fiscal year 2023.
Modified Distillers Grain Sales Volume: Sales volumes were 70,000 tons, an increase from 54,000 tons in fiscal year 2023.
Corn Oil Sales Volume: Sales volume was approximately 88,100,000 pounds, a slight increase from 87,500,000 pounds in fiscal year 2023.
Ethanol Export: Total ethanol exports from the U.S. reached a record high of 1,900,000,000 gallons in 2024.
Tariff Impact: Monitoring potential tariffs on ethanol and co-product exports, particularly from Canada and Mexico.
E15 Blending Policy: Proposed policy change could increase demand for ethanol and lower fuel prices.
Carbon Capture Project: Substantially completed construction of the capture and compression portion of the carbon capture facility.
Ethanol Facility Expansion: Progress made on the capacity expansion project, but timeline extended past mid-2025 due to ongoing reviews.
Share Repurchase Program: Repurchased approximately 373,000 shares in Q4 and 282,000 shares in Q1 of fiscal 2025.
Future Growth Investments: Invested approximately $115,600,000 into the carbon capture project and expansion, with a revised budget of $220,000,000 to $230,000,000.
Operational Efficiency Focus: Management is reviewing project plans to maintain efficiency and higher production levels.
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Risk or Challenges
Regulatory Risks: The company is awaiting approval for a Class VI injection well permit from the EPA, which is projected for issuance in October. Delays in obtaining this permit could impact the timeline for the carbon capture project.
Policy Risks: Potential tariffs on ethanol and co-product exports from foreign governments, particularly from Canada and Mexico, could negatively affect pricing and demand.
Economic Factors: Inflation is anticipated to impact the budget for the carbon capture and ethanol production capacity expansion projects, increasing the total budget to $220 million - $230 million.
Project Timeline Risks: The timeline for the completion of the ethanol facility expansion is expected to extend beyond the previous target of mid-2025 due to ongoing reviews of project elements.
Market Risks: The company is closely monitoring proposed policy changes regarding year-round E15 blending, which could influence market demand for ethanol.
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Guidance & Outlook
Carbon Capture Project: Substantially completed construction of the capture and compression portions of the planned carbon capture facility in Gibson City, Illinois. Expected to move forward with the sequestration portion in 2025, pending EPA permit approval.
Ethanol Facility Expansion: Progressed on the capacity expansion project at the One Earth Energy Ethanol facility, with a budget increase to $220 million - $230 million due to project review and inflation.
Share Repurchase Program: Repurchased approximately 373,000 shares in Q4 2024 and 282,000 shares in Q1 2025, with an additional 1.5 million shares authorized for repurchase.
Operational Efficiency: Focus on maintaining efficiency and profitability while monitoring market conditions and policy changes.
2025 Profitability: Expecting a profitable Q1 2025, which would mark the 19th consecutive profitable quarter.
Ethanol Export Tariffs: Monitoring potential tariffs on ethanol and co-product exports, particularly from Canada and Mexico, which are significant markets.
E15 Blending Policy: Monitoring developments regarding year-round E15 blending, which could increase demand for ethanol.
Financial Projections: Anticipated impacts from tax credits related to carbon capture and ethanol production capacity expansion.
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Shareholder Return Plan
Share Repurchase Program: Rex American Resources has a long-standing commitment to delivering value to shareholders through a well-considered share repurchase program. In the fiscal fourth quarter, the company repurchased approximately 373,000 shares for a total consideration of approximately $15,500,000. In the fiscal first quarter of 2025, an additional 281,709 shares were repurchased for a total consideration of $11,900,000. Overall, total share repurchases equaled 654,276 shares, representing approximately 3.7% of Rex's outstanding shares. The Board of Directors has authorized an additional 1,500,000 shares for repurchase, in addition to the remaining 222,510 shares from the previous authorization.
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Key Q&A
Q:Can you maybe just provide a little details of far around what went into the higher capital budget on the expansion project recognizing that the timeline kind of is in flux as you kind of await that approval for from the EPA?
A:We looked at our equipment and realized that some of those equipment is not able to handle 200,000,000 to 200,000,000 gallon production because we want to position our plants for future growth. We decided to evaluate those and have equipment that can manage 200,000,000 to 200,000,000 gallon production, which is a major reason for the increased budget and extended timeline.
Q:Can you just talk you guys, is there first update since the new administration?
A:We are waiting for the Trump administration to review FSMA rules issued before the end of the Biden administration, which are currently under review and invalid for implementation.
Q:Can you hear me now?
A:Yes.
Q:I just wanted to see if you’ve had any direct dialogue with the EPA on Class six well permitting since the new administration took over, if there’s been any change in that dialogue?
A:Yes, communication with the EPA has started again, and we had two conversations in March. We believe we will be able to answer all previous questions they had.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:Management appeared to avoid giving a direct answer regarding the potential impacts of the new administration on future regulations and policies, particularly concerning the FSMA rules and their implications for the business.
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The earnings call reflects mixed signals: while there are positive aspects like ongoing share buybacks and stable ethanol demand, there are also several concerns. These include reduced financial metrics such as EPS and net income, potential regulatory risks, and unclear management responses. The market may react cautiously due to these uncertainties, leading to a neutral stock price movement in the short term.
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