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Bunge Global SA: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year adjusted EPS fell: Adjusted diluted EPS for 2025 was $7.57 against $9.19. GAAP diluted EPS was $4.93 against $7.99 in the prior year. Source
  • Fourth-quarter adjusted EBIT rose: Adjusted total EBIT was $622 million in the fourth quarter against $445 million. GAAP total EBIT was $264 million against $767 million, with $223 million of certain charges. Source
  • Soybean results rose on South America: Soybean Processing and Refining adjusted segment EBIT was $302 million against $298 million. Argentina and Brazil were higher; Europe processing, Americas origination and North America were lower. Source
  • Softseed adjusted EBIT more than doubled: Softseed Processing and Refining adjusted segment EBIT was $209 million against $75 million in the quarter, and $580 million against $565 million for the year. Source
  • Operating cash flow fell: Cash provided by operations was $844 million for the year against $1,900 million. The company attributed the reduction to lower reported net income and working capital changes. Source
  • Viterra integration underway: The company said it completed the Viterra combination, aligned its operating model and is beginning to capture operational and commercial synergies. Source
  • Pension settlement loss in Q4: The company recorded a $118 million loss on settling one of its US defined benefit pension plans, in Other income (expense) - net, within Corporate and Other. Source

“2025 was a year of significant achievement for Bunge. We completed our transformational combination with Viterra”

Greg Heckman, Bunge’s Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted diluted EPS Sourcefull-year 2026$7.50 to $8.00New
Adjusted annual effective tax rate Sourcefull-year 202623% to 27%New
Net interest expense Sourcefull-year 2026$575 to $625 millionNew
Capital expenditures Sourcefull-year 2026$1.5 to $1.7 billionNew
Depreciation and amortization Sourcefull-year 2026approximately $975 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: The company gave its first full-year 2026 guidance, with adjusted EPS of $7.50 to $8.00 and ranges for tax rate, interest, capital expenditures and D&A. Source
  • New: A US defined benefit pension plan settlement was recorded in the fourth quarter as a loss in Other income (expense) - net. Source
  • Ended: The 2025 adjusted EPS range from the third-quarter release no longer applies; the fourth-quarter release reports full-year results instead.

Results and growth drivers

  • Full-year adjusted EPS fell: Adjusted diluted EPS for 2025 was $7.57 against $9.19. GAAP diluted EPS was $4.93 against $7.99 in the prior year. Source
  • Fourth-quarter adjusted EBIT rose: Adjusted total EBIT was $622 million in the fourth quarter against $445 million. GAAP total EBIT was $264 million against $767 million, with $223 million of certain charges. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EBIT edged up: Adjusted total EBIT was $2,034 million for 2025 against $2,017 million. Adjusted segment EBIT was $2,459 million against $2,335 million. Source
  • Net income fell on charges: Net income attributable to Bunge was $95 million in the fourth quarter against $602 million, and $816 million for the year against $1,137 million. Source
  • Net sales rose sharply: Net sales were $23,762 million in the fourth quarter against $13,542 million, and $70,329 million for the year against $53,108 million. Source
  • 2026 view tied to curves: The company said its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS range takes account of the current margin and macro environment and forward curves. Source

Segments and regions

  • Soybean results rose on South America: Soybean Processing and Refining adjusted segment EBIT was $302 million against $298 million. Argentina and Brazil were higher; Europe processing, Americas origination and North America were lower. Source
  • Softseed adjusted EBIT more than doubled: Softseed Processing and Refining adjusted segment EBIT was $209 million against $75 million in the quarter, and $580 million against $565 million for the year. Source
  • Grain merchandising and milling higher: Grain Merchandising and Milling adjusted segment EBIT was $177 million against $147 million in the quarter. Corn milling, divested in 2025, was in the prior-year results. Source
  • Other Oilseeds higher on specialty oils: Other Oilseeds adjusted segment EBIT was $68 million against $26 million in the quarter, and $168 million against $177 million for the year. Europe was in line with the prior year. Source
  • Corporate costs widened after Viterra: Adjusted Corporate and Other EBIT was a loss of $134 million in the quarter against $101 million, and a loss of $425 million for the year against $318 million. Source

“our expanded capabilities, more balanced global footprint and diversified value chains give us the tools to better adapt, manage risk, and continue connecting farmers to global demand for food, feed and fuel in any environment.”

Greg Heckman, Bunge’s Chief Executive Officer

Products and volumes

  • Soybean processing gained Argentina capacity: Higher soybean processed volumes were attributed to the combined company’s expanded production capacity in Argentina. Volume figures are listed under sector. Source
  • Softseed volumes rose on capacity: Higher softseed processed volumes were attributed to increased production capacity in Argentina, Canada and Europe, and merchandised volumes to a larger origination footprint. Source
  • Grain handling footprint expanded: Grain volumes were higher on the expanded grain‑handling footprint and capabilities, along with large global grain crops. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross profit was lower: Gross profit was $1,011 million in the fourth quarter against $1,081 million, and $3,409 million for the year against $3,393 million. Source
  • Selling and admin costs rose: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $637 million in the quarter against $451 million, and $2,113 million for the year against $1,776 million. Source
  • Mark-to-market timing differences noted: Mark-to-market timing differences were $0.55 per diluted share in the quarter and $1.18 for the year. The company says they are expected to reverse over time. Source
  • Interest expense rose sharply: Interest expense was $216 million in the fourth quarter against $113 million, and $628 million for the year against $471 million. Source
  • Adjusted tax rate near 23%: The full-year adjusted effective income tax rate was approximately 23% in both years. The table shows 22.9% for 2025 and 23.4% for 2024. Source

“I’m incredibly proud of how our team executed, integrating two world-class organizations, aligning on our operating model, and beginning to capture operational and commercial synergies.”

Greg Heckman, Bunge’s Chief Executive Officer

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow fell: Cash provided by operations was $844 million for the year against $1,900 million. The company attributed the reduction to lower reported net income and working capital changes. Source
  • Adjusted FFO rose modestly: Adjusted funds from operations was $1,733 million for 2025 against $1,682 million in 2024. Source
  • Share repurchases and dividends: Share repurchases were $551 million for the year against $1,100 million, and dividends paid were $459 million against $378 million. Weighted-average diluted shares were 195 million in the quarter. Source
  • Debt rose as cash declined: Short-term debt was $3,883 million against $875 million and long-term debt $8,831 million against $4,694 million. Cash and equivalents were $1,135 million against $3,311 million. Source

Strategy, integration and investment

  • Viterra integration underway: The company said it completed the Viterra combination, aligned its operating model and is beginning to capture operational and commercial synergies. Source
  • Acquisition and integration costs: Acquisition and integration costs were $57 million in the quarter against $58 million, and $233 million for the year against $243 million. Source
  • Capital spending and acquisitions: Capital expenditures were $1,723 million for the year against $1,376 million. Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired, were $4,201 million. Source

Certain gains and charges

  • Pension settlement loss in Q4: The company recorded a $118 million loss on settling one of its US defined benefit pension plans, in Other income (expense) - net, within Corporate and Other. Source
  • Impairment of long-term investments: The fourth quarter included a $30 million impairment charge in Other income (expense) - net, on certain long-term investments held in Other non-current assets. Source
  • Credit reserve on South American guarantees: Soybean Processing and Refining recorded a $15 million reserve for expected credit losses on loan guarantees for a minority investment in South America. Source

People and leadership

  • Workforce of about 37,000: The company described its team as about 37,000 dedicated employees working with farmers across the globe. Source
  • Team credited with integration: The chief executive credited the team with executing the integration of the two organizations. Source
  • Investor Day to add detail: Management said more detail on synergy capture and capital allocation will come at the Investor Day on March 10. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Soybeans processed (thousand metric tons) Source11,460 in Q4 (9,645 prior year); 41,013 for the year (36,824)
Soybeans merchandised (thousand metric tons) Source6,912 in Q4 (5,224 prior year); 20,489 for the year (15,399)
Softseeds processed (thousand metric tons) Source3,481 in Q4 (2,410 prior year); 10,751 for the year (9,308)
Refined soy oil production (thousand metric tons) Source919 in Q4 (908 prior year); 3,612 for the year (3,528)
Grain volumes (thousand metric tons) Source26,194 in Q4 (8,344 prior year); 67,166 for the year (36,660)
Other oilseeds volumes (thousand metric tons) Source586 in Q4 (649 prior year); 2,467 for the year (2,561)

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management said forward visibility is limited under dynamic market conditions. Source
  • External: Management said the company advanced growth projects while navigating evolving markets and geopolitical uncertainty during 2025. Source
  • Operational: Management described integrating the two organizations and aligning the operating model as work carried out during 2025. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The third-quarter release continued to expect 2025 adjusted EPS of $7.30 to $7.60; the fourth-quarter release reports adjusted EPS of $7.57 for the year.
  • Not stated: Management said the company is beginning to capture operational and commercial synergies from the combination. Source

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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.