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Bunge Global SA: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EPS rose to $2.00: Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.00 against $1.31 a year earlier; GAAP diluted EPS was $3.47 against $2.61. Net income attributable to Bunge was $678 million against $354 million. Source
  • Adjusted total EBIT rose to $665 million: Adjusted total EBIT was $665 million against $293 million. Total EBIT, including mark-to-market timing differences and certain gains and charges, was $1,060 million against $538 million. Source
  • Soybean processing adjusted EBIT rose: Soybean Processing and Refining adjusted segment EBIT was $445 million against $304 million. US processing was stronger, partly offset by lower refining; South America rose on Argentina processing and refining and Brazil processing. Source
  • Softseed adjusted EBIT rose to $255 million: Softseed Processing and Refining adjusted segment EBIT was $255 million against $14 million. In North America and Argentina, stronger processing was the main driver; in Europe, it more than offset lower refining and biodiesel results. Source
  • Soybean processing volumes rose: Soybeans processed were 11,524 thousand metric tons against 9,304 a year earlier. The largest increase was driven by greater production capacity in Argentina. Source
  • Adjusted FFO rose to $1,291 million: Adjusted funds from operations was $1,291 million for six months, against $693 million. This non-GAAP measure excludes working capital changes, foreign exchange on net debt, and mark-to-market timing differences after tax. Source

“navigating a complex global environment with agility, focus and disciplined execution”

Greg Heckman, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EPS SourceFull year 2026$9.25 to $9.75Raised from $9.00 to $9.50
Adjusted annual effective tax rate SourceFull year 202622% to 26%Kept
Net interest expense SourceFull year 2026$620 to $660 millionKept
Capital expenditures SourceFull year 2026$1.5 to $1.7 billionKept
Depreciation and amortization SourceFull year 2026approximately $975 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year adjusted EPS range raised from the first-quarter range, which had been $9.00 to $9.50. Source

Results and earnings

  • Adjusted EPS rose to $2.00: Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.00 against $1.31 a year earlier; GAAP diluted EPS was $3.47 against $2.61. Net income attributable to Bunge was $678 million against $354 million. Source
  • Adjusted total EBIT rose to $665 million: Adjusted total EBIT was $665 million against $293 million. Total EBIT, including mark-to-market timing differences and certain gains and charges, was $1,060 million against $538 million. Source
  • Mark-to-market timing excluded from adjusted EPS: Mark-to-market timing differences were a $1.67 per share adjustment, against $0.69 a year earlier, and are excluded from adjusted EPS. Management said the impact is expected to reverse over time. Source
  • Prior-year corn milling gain in comparison: The prior-year quarter included a $155 million gain on sale of the corn milling business. Certain gains and charges were a $42 million EBIT charge this quarter, against a $117 million gain last year. Source

Segment results

  • Soybean processing adjusted EBIT rose: Soybean Processing and Refining adjusted segment EBIT was $445 million against $304 million. US processing was stronger, partly offset by lower refining; South America rose on Argentina processing and refining and Brazil processing. Source
  • Softseed adjusted EBIT rose to $255 million: Softseed Processing and Refining adjusted segment EBIT was $255 million against $14 million. In North America and Argentina, stronger processing was the main driver; in Europe, it more than offset lower refining and biodiesel results. Source
  • Tropical Oils adjusted EBIT edged higher: Adjusted segment EBIT was $29 million against $26 million. Europe and Asia rose, partly offset by lower North American results; global tropical oils merchandising was slightly higher. Source
  • Grain merchandising adjusted EBIT rose: Adjusted segment EBIT was $67 million against $29 million. Ocean freight, commercial services, cotton and wheat milling were higher; global grain merchandising and sugar were lower. Source
  • Corporate and Other costs rose: Adjusted Corporate and Other EBIT was $(131) million against $(80) million. Management said the increase in corporate expenses came mainly from adding Viterra and from timing of performance-based compensation. Source

“with our global footprint and enhanced capabilities, we are confident in our ability to execute across a wide range of market conditions.”

Greg Heckman, Chief Executive Officer

Volumes and origination

  • Soybean processing volumes rose: Soybeans processed were 11,524 thousand metric tons against 9,304 a year earlier. The largest increase was driven by greater production capacity in Argentina. Source
  • Soybean merchandised volumes nearly doubled: Soybeans merchandised were 8,046 thousand metric tons against 4,098, reflecting the combined company's expanded soybean origination footprint. Source
  • Softseed processed and merchandised volumes higher: Softseeds processed were 3,490 thousand metric tons against 1,947. Softseeds merchandised were 1,296 thousand metric tons against 15, driven by the expanded global softseeds origination footprint. Source
  • Grain volumes rose on expanded handling: Grain merchandising and milling volumes were 23,852 thousand metric tons against 8,382. Prior-year results included corn milling, which was divested in 2025. Source

Costs, taxes and interest

  • Interest expense rose sharply: Interest expense was $197 million for the quarter against $106 million, and $378 million for six months against $210 million. Source
  • Tax expense rose on higher pre-tax income: Income tax expense was $236 million against $124 million, reflecting higher pre-tax income. The adjusted effective tax rate for the quarter was about 25%, against about 18% in the first quarter. Source
  • Selling and administrative costs rose: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $606 million for the quarter against $418 million, and $1,137 million for six months against $798 million. Source

“we remain focused on what matters most: serving our customers and creating long-term value for all our stakeholders across food, feed, and fuel.”

Greg Heckman, Chief Executive Officer

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash use narrowed: Cash used for operations was $1,126 million for six months, against $1,357 million. Management said this reflected higher net income and higher depreciation from the Viterra transaction, partly offset by working capital changes. Source
  • Adjusted FFO rose to $1,291 million: Adjusted funds from operations was $1,291 million for six months, against $693 million. This non-GAAP measure excludes working capital changes, foreign exchange on net debt, and mark-to-market timing differences after tax. Source
  • Inventories and readily marketable inventories rose: Inventories were $15,461 million at June 30, against $13,198 million at December 31, 2025. Readily marketable inventories were $13,311 million, against $11,361 million. Source
  • Cash fell and debt balances rose: Cash and cash equivalents were $593 million, against $1,135 million at year end. Short-term debt was $4,588 million against $3,883 million, and long-term debt $9,426 million against $8,831 million. Source

Dividends and share count

  • Repurchases and dividends in six months: Repurchases of registered shares totaled $249 million in the six months. Dividends paid to registered shareholders were $275 million, against $185 million a year earlier. Source
  • Diluted share count higher: Weighted-average diluted shares were 195 million for the quarter against 136 million, and 196 million for six months against 135 million. Source
  • Debt financing in six months: Net borrowings of short-term debt were $703 million and net proceeds of long-term debt $570 million in the six months, against $2,664 million and $2,246 million a year earlier. Source

Full-year 2026 guidance

  • Soybean and Softseed results expected higher: Compared with the previous full-year view, Soybean Processing and Refining results are higher and Softseed Processing and Refining results are slightly higher. Source
  • Grain results still expected lower: Grain Merchandising and Milling results are expected lower. Tropical Oils and Corporate and Other are described as unchanged, where the first-quarter update had said lower and in line. Source
  • No GAAP reconciliation for full-year figures: Management said no comparable GAAP figure is given for full-year adjusted measures, because information needed for it is unavailable and could result in significant differences. Source

Viterra integration costs

  • Viterra costs recorded in Corporate: Viterra-related acquisition and integration costs were $35 million of EBIT in the quarter, against $38 million, recorded in Corporate and Other. Net income effect was $32 million against $36 million. Source
  • Grain segment carried Viterra selling costs: Grain Merchandising and Milling EBIT included $7 million of selling, general and administrative expenses for the completed Viterra combination, against $6 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Six-month integration costs were $70 million: Six-month acquisition and integration costs in Corporate and Other were $70 million of EBIT, against $70 million a year earlier, including $67 million in selling, general and administrative expenses. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 July 2026

  • Slide presentation posted online: A slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results was to be posted on the company website. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Soybeans processed (thousand metric tons, three months) Source11,524; prior year 9,304
Softseeds processed (thousand metric tons, three months) Source3,490; prior year 1,947
Soybeans merchandised (thousand metric tons, three months) Source8,046; prior year 4,098
Softseeds merchandised (thousand metric tons, three months) Source1,296; prior year 15
Grain merchandising and milling volumes (thousand metric tons, three months) Source23,852; prior year 8,382
Tropical oils and specialty ingredients volumes (thousand metric tons, three months) Source660; prior year 624
Refined soy oil production (thousand metric tons, three months) Source933; prior year 902
Refined softseed oil production (thousand metric tons, three months) Source974; prior year 663

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management cited geopolitical uncertainty and shifting trade flows as the backdrop for the quarter's results. Source
  • Operational: Soybean oil merchandising results were lower than a year earlier within the soybean segment. Source
  • Operational: Lower processing results in Europe and lower distribution performance offset stronger Asia processing results in the destination value chain. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the program is complete, with about $250 million of shares repurchased in the second quarter. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it continues to expect the listed 2026 tax, interest, capital expenditure and depreciation items. Source

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.