CVR Partners Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - CVR Partners reported a net income of $39 million, or $3.67 per common unit, for Q2 2025, an increase from $26 million, or $2.48 per common unit, in Q2 2024 [1][9] - The company achieved an EBITDA of $67 million on net sales of $169 million for Q2 2025, compared to an EBITDA of $54 million on net sales of $133 million for Q2 2024 [1][19] - The average realized gate prices for ammonia and UAN increased by 14% and 18% respectively compared to the previous year [4][30] Financial Performance - Net sales for Q2 2025 were $168.6 million, up from $132.9 million in Q2 2024, with fertilizer product sales contributing $153.9 million [19][21] - Operating income for Q2 2025 was $46.3 million, compared to $33.6 million in Q2 2024 [19] - The company declared a cash distribution of $3.89 per common unit for Q2 2025, to be paid on August 18, 2025 [5][37] Production and Operations - Ammonia production decreased to 197,000 tons in Q2 2025 from 221,000 tons in Q2 2024, with 54,000 net tons available for sale [3][26] - The ammonia utilization rate was reported at 91% for Q2 2025, down from 102% in Q2 2024 [25] - The company produced 321,000 tons of UAN in Q2 2025, slightly down from 337,000 tons in Q2 2024 [3][26] Market Conditions - The nitrogen fertilizer market remains tight, with strong pricing continuing through the end of the planting season [2] - Average realized prices for ammonia and UAN were $593 and $317 per ton respectively in Q2 2025, compared to $520 and $268 per ton in Q2 2024 [4][30] - The company is focused on maintaining safe and reliable operations while generating free cash flow [3][2] Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Net cash flow from operating activities for Q2 2025 was $24.1 million, compared to $8.6 million in Q2 2024 [23] - Total capital expenditures for Q2 2025 were $10.7 million, up from $4.9 million in Q2 2024 [24] - Available cash for distribution was reported at $41.1 million for Q2 2025, compared to $20.1 million for Q2 2024 [33]