Compass Minerals Reports Fiscal Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results

Core Viewpoint - Compass Minerals executed a back-to-basics strategy in fiscal 2025, focusing on improving the performance of its core Salt and Plant Nutrition businesses, resulting in a leaner and more resilient company [2]. Fiscal Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Summary - The company reported a net loss of $7.2 million for Q4 2025, an improvement from a net loss of $48.3 million in the same period last year [6]. - Total adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $41.6 million, up from $15.6 million year-over-year [6]. - For the full fiscal year 2025, the reported net loss was $79.8 million compared to a loss of $206.1 million in fiscal 2024 [6]. - Total adjusted EBITDA for the year was $198.8 million, down 4% year-over-year, but increased 4% when adjusted for the impact of contingent consideration [6]. Salt Business Recap - Q4 2025 revenue for the Salt segment was $181.6 million, a 12% increase year-over-year, driven by a 13% increase in sales volumes [8]. - For the full year, Salt segment revenue rose 13% to $1,022.5 million, with a 20% increase in highway deicing sales volumes [9]. - The Salt segment's adjusted EBITDA per ton declined to approximately $20.20, an 18% decrease from fiscal 2024 levels [9]. Plant Nutrition Business Recap - Q4 2025 revenue for the Plant Nutrition segment was $41.8 million, flat year-over-year, with a 9% decrease in sales volumes but an 8% increase in price [10]. - For the full fiscal year, Plant Nutrition revenue grew 14% to $206.3 million, driven by a 19% increase in sales volumes [11]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - Net cash provided by operating activities was $197.7 million for fiscal 2025, significantly up from $14.4 million in the prior year [12]. - Net cash used in investing activities was $50.0 million, down $66.1 million year-over-year [13]. - The company ended the fiscal year with $59.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and $304.9 million available under its revolving credit facility, totaling $364.6 million in liquidity [15]. Fiscal 2026 Outlook - Guidance for total adjusted EBITDA in 2026 is projected to be between $200 million and $240 million [6]. - Salt segment adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $225 million to $255 million, with improved margins anticipated due to stronger pricing and lower per-ton costs [6]. - Plant Nutrition segment adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to be between $31 million and $36 million, with a focus on restoring the pond complex at the Ogden facility [19].