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Bunge Global SA: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 1 lowered, 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EPS near prior-year level: Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.27 against $2.29 a year earlier. GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.86 against $1.56. Source
  • Adjusted Total EBIT rose to $757 million: Adjusted Total EBIT was $757 million against $491 million a year earlier. Total EBIT was $403 million against $407 million. Source
  • Soybean results improved in all regions: Soybean Processing and Refining Segment EBIT was $337 million against $222 million. Adjusted Segment EBIT was $478 million against $286 million. Source
  • Softseed segment EBIT rose on margins: Softseed Processing and Refining Segment EBIT was $236 million against $132 million. Argentina rose in processing and refining, while North America fell in both. Source
  • Operating cash flow negative for nine months: Cash used for operating activities was $503 million for the nine months, against cash provided of $847 million a year earlier. Source
  • Viterra integration costs for nine months: Acquisition and integration costs tied to Viterra were $169 million after tax for the nine months, against $185 million a year earlier. Source

“In our first full quarter since closing the Viterra transaction, our combined team delivered strong results in a complex market and regulatory environment across nearly all regions.”

Greg Heckman, Bunge’s Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted diluted EPS SourceFull-year 2025$7.30 to $7.60Lowered from approximately $7.75
Adjusted diluted EPS SourceSecond half 2025$4.00 to $4.25New
Adjusted effective tax rate SourceFull-year 202523% to 25%
Net interest expense SourceFull-year 2025$380 to $400 millionRaised from lower end of the range of $220 to $250 million
Capital expenditures SourceFull-year 2025$1.6 to $1.7 billion
Depreciation and amortization SourceFull-year 2025approximately $710 millionRaised from approximately $490 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Full-year 2025 adjusted EPS range is $7.30 to $7.60, against approximately $7.75 in the second-quarter release. Source
  • New guidance: A second-half 2025 adjusted EPS range of $4.00 to $4.25 is stated. The second-quarter release gave no second-half range. Source
  • Guidance raised: Net interest expense range is $380 to $400 million, against the lower end of $220 to $250 million in the second-quarter release. Source
  • Guidance raised: Depreciation and amortization is now approximately $710 million, against approximately $490 million in the second-quarter release. Source
  • New: The third quarter is the first full quarter including Viterra. The second-quarter release said the combination closed July 2, 2025. Source
  • New: Segments are now reported as Soybean Processing and Refining, Softseed Processing and Refining, Other Oilseeds Processing and Refining, and Grain Merchandising and Milling. Source
  • New: Bunge concluded the sale of Viterra's business in Hungary and part of its business in Poland in the quarter. The divested business is classified as discontinued operations. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Adjusted EPS near prior-year level: Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.27 against $2.29 a year earlier. GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.86 against $1.56. Source
  • Adjusted Total EBIT rose to $757 million: Adjusted Total EBIT was $757 million against $491 million a year earlier. Total EBIT was $403 million against $407 million. Source
  • Net income attributable to Bunge fell: Net income attributable to Bunge was $166 million against $221 million in the quarter. For the nine months it was $721 million against $535 million. Source
  • Mark-to-market timing adjustments rose: Mark-to-market timing differences excluded from Adjusted Total EBIT were $246 million in the quarter, against $3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Certain gains and charges rose: Certain gains and charges within EBIT were $108 million in the quarter, against $81 million a year earlier. Source

Segments and regions

  • Soybean results improved in all regions: Soybean Processing and Refining Segment EBIT was $337 million against $222 million. Adjusted Segment EBIT was $478 million against $286 million. Source
  • Softseed segment EBIT rose on margins: Softseed Processing and Refining Segment EBIT was $236 million against $132 million. Argentina rose in processing and refining, while North America fell in both. Source
  • Grain segment EBIT down, adjusted up: Grain Merchandising and Milling Segment EBIT was $21 million against $79 million. Adjusted Segment EBIT was $120 million against $77 million. Source
  • Other Oilseeds results lower: Other Oilseeds Processing and Refining Segment EBIT was $77 million against $104 million. Adjusted Segment EBIT was $51 million against $63 million. Source
  • Corporate and Other loss widened: Corporate and Other EBIT was a loss of $268 million, against a loss of $130 million a year earlier. Source

“We’re beginning to realize the benefits of our expanded global platform.”

Greg Heckman, Bunge’s Chief Executive Officer

Products, volumes and origination

  • Soybean processing rose on Argentina: Soybean processed volumes rose. The company attributed this to the combined company's added production capacity in Argentina. Source
  • Softseed processing rose in three countries: Softseed processed volumes rose. The company attributed this to increased production capacity in Argentina, Canada and Europe. Source
  • Soybean origination footprint widened: Soybean merchandised volumes rose. The company attributed this to an expanded origination footprint and South American soybean exports. Source
  • Grain handling footprint larger: Grain Merchandising and Milling volumes rose. The company attributed this to a larger grain handling footprint and capabilities. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross profit and SG&A both higher: Consolidated gross profit was $1,063 million against $772 million. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $678 million against $437 million. Source
  • Foreign exchange moved to a loss: Foreign exchange was a net loss of $55 million in the quarter, against a net gain of $14 million a year earlier. Source
  • Income tax expense higher for nine months: Income tax expense was $290 million for the nine months, against $236 million. The company attributed the increase to higher pre-tax income. Source

“The advantages we’re capturing today will compound over time, driving greater long-term value for all stakeholders.”

Greg Heckman, Bunge’s Chief Executive Officer

Cash, capital and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow negative for nine months: Cash used for operating activities was $503 million for the nine months, against cash provided of $847 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted FFO lower year on year: Adjusted funds from operations was $1,181 million for the nine months, against $1,283 million a year earlier. Source
  • Share repurchases $545 million in quarter: Bunge repurchased $545 million of shares in the third quarter. Dividends paid for the nine months were $324 million, against $287 million. Source
  • Short-term debt higher than year-end: Short-term debt was $4,446 million at September 30, 2025, against $875 million at December 31, 2024. Long-term debt was $9,809 million, against $4,694 million. Source
  • Capital expenditures higher on nine months: Payments for capital expenditures were $1,185 million for the nine months, against $887 million a year earlier. Source

Strategy and Viterra integration

  • Viterra integration costs for nine months: Acquisition and integration costs tied to Viterra were $169 million after tax for the nine months, against $185 million a year earlier. Source
  • Corn milling sale gain of $155 million: The nine-month results include a $155 million gain on the sale of the North America corn milling business, recorded in Other income (expense) - net. Source
  • Sugar and bioenergy results in Corporate: Corporate and Other includes the historical results of the previously recognized Sugar & Bioenergy segment. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Soybeans processed Source12,139 thousand metric tons, against 9,343
Soybeans merchandised Source7,246 thousand metric tons, against 3,070
Softseeds processed Source3,129 thousand metric tons, against 2,135
Softseeds merchandised Source1,032 thousand metric tons, against 178
Grain Merchandising and Milling volumes Source24,080 thousand metric tons, against 8,964

Risks management discussed

  • External: The full-year EPS range takes into account the current margin and macro environment and forward curves, as well as third-quarter results. Source
  • Financial: Management said the lower operating cash flow was driven mainly by net changes in working capital. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The second-quarter release said a combined-company forecast would be given before third-quarter earnings. This release does not state whether that was met.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.