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Bunge Global SA: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 October 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • GAAP and adjusted EPS both higher: Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.64 against $0.86 a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $2.56 against $2.27. Source
  • North America led soybean gains: Soybean segment EBIT was $547 million against $337 million, with North America the largest contributor on stronger processing. Source
  • Softseed EBIT rose on processing: Softseed segment EBIT was $353 million against $236 million, with North America processing and refining the main drivers. Source
  • Tropical Oils margins lower: Tropical Oils and Specialty Ingredients segment EBIT was $13 million against $77 million, mainly from near-term margin effects of geopolitical trade disruption. Source
  • Operating cash use widened: Cash used for operating activities was $2,302 million in the nine months against $503 million, mainly from working capital changes. Source
  • Adjusted EPS range kept: Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS range of $9.25 to $9.75 was kept, taking into account third-quarter results, margins and forward curves. Source
  • Viterra synergies a stated priority: Management said it advanced key value-creation priorities, including Viterra-related synergies, during the quarter. Source

“Our team delivered a strong third quarter, demonstrating disciplined execution and the strength of the resilient, diversified business we’ve built.”

Greg Heckman, Bunge’s Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) Sourcefull-year 2026$9.25 to $9.75Kept
Adjusted annual effective tax rate Sourcefull-year 202623% to 25%
Net interest expense Sourcefull-year 2026$640 to $670 millionRaised from $620 to $660 million
Capital expenditures Sourcefull-year 2026toward the higher end of $1.5 to $1.7 billion
Depreciation and amortization Sourcefull-year 2026approximately $975 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Full-year adjusted EPS range kept at $9.25 to $9.75 after the second-quarter increase. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Soybean Processing and Refining full-year view moved to slightly lower from higher. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Tropical Oils and Specialty Ingredients full-year view moved to lower from unchanged. Source
  • Guidance raised: Grain Merchandising and Milling full-year view moved to higher from lower. Source
  • Guidance raised: Net interest expense range moved up to $640 to $670 million from $620 to $660 million. Source
  • New: Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables' new oilseed processing line in Destrehan, Louisiana began production after quarter-end. Source
  • New: Announced sale of two Brazilian sugarcane mills, with related charges booked in the quarter. Source

Third quarter earnings summary

  • GAAP and adjusted EPS both higher: Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.64 against $0.86 a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $2.56 against $2.27. Source
  • Adjusted segment EBIT higher: Adjusted segment EBIT was $997 million against $924 million in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Adjusted total EBIT higher: Adjusted total EBIT was $846 million against $757 million; GAAP total EBIT was $667 million against $403 million. Source
  • Net income to Bunge rose: Net income attributable to Bunge was $318 million against $166 million; nine-month net income was $1,064 million against $721 million. Source

Soybean and Softseed processing results

  • North America led soybean gains: Soybean segment EBIT was $547 million against $337 million, with North America the largest contributor on stronger processing. Source
  • Soybean volumes mixed by region: Soybeans processed were 11,745 thousand metric tons against 12,139; South America and Asia were lower and Europe higher. Source
  • Soybean oil merchandising lower: Global soybean oil merchandising results were lower than in the prior year. Source
  • Softseed EBIT rose on processing: Softseed segment EBIT was $353 million against $236 million, with North America processing and refining the main drivers. Source

“Looking ahead, we remain confident about the opportunities in front of us and our team’s ability to successfully address the challenges ahead.”

Greg Heckman, Bunge’s Chief Executive Officer

Tropical Oils and Grain results

  • Tropical Oils margins lower: Tropical Oils and Specialty Ingredients segment EBIT was $13 million against $77 million, mainly from near-term margin effects of geopolitical trade disruption. Source
  • Grain EBIT negative after charges: Grain Merchandising and Milling segment EBIT was a loss of $74 million against $21 million; adjusted segment EBIT was $87 million against $120 million. Source
  • Grain volumes slightly lower: Grain merchandising and milling volumes were 23,806 thousand metric tons against 24,080 a year earlier. Source

Corporate costs and tax

  • Corporate expenses fell: Corporate EBIT was a loss of $168 million against $278 million; lower performance-based compensation and favorable foreign exchange drove the decrease. Source
  • Income tax expense rose: Income tax expense was $168 million against $86 million, reflecting higher pre-tax income in 2026. Source
  • Adjusted tax rate near 25%: Adjusted for notable items and mark-to-market timing differences, the quarter's adjusted effective income tax rate was approximately 25%. Source
  • Viterra integration costs lower: Viterra acquisition and integration costs, net of tax, were $21 million in the quarter against $100 million a year earlier. Source

“Our global footprint and diversified value chains position us to continue delivering value for our stakeholders, farmers and customers, across the food, feed and fuel industries in any environment.”

Greg Heckman, Bunge’s Chief Executive Officer

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash use widened: Cash used for operating activities was $2,302 million in the nine months against $503 million, mainly from working capital changes. Source
  • Adjusted FFO higher: Adjusted funds from operations were $2,008 million in the nine months against $1,181 million a year earlier. Source
  • Readily marketable inventories higher: Readily marketable inventories were $14,696 million at September 30, 2026, against $11,361 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Buybacks and dividends in nine months: Repurchases of registered shares were $249 million and dividends paid to registered shareholders were $414 million in the nine months. Source

Full-year 2026 guidance changes

  • Adjusted EPS range kept: Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS range of $9.25 to $9.75 was kept, taking into account third-quarter results, margins and forward curves. Source
  • Segment views moved: Compared with the previous full-year view, Tropical Oils moved to lower and Grain Merchandising and Milling to higher. Source
  • Tax rate range narrowed: Adjusted annual effective tax rate range is now 23% to 25%, compared with the previous 22% to 26%. Source
  • Interest expense range raised: Net interest expense range is $640 to $670 million, compared with the previous $620 to $660 million. Source

Viterra synergies and new plant

  • Viterra synergies a stated priority: Management said it advanced key value-creation priorities, including Viterra-related synergies, during the quarter. Source
  • Destrehan oilseed line started: Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables started production at its new oilseed processing line in Destrehan, Louisiana, after quarter-end. Source

Ukraine-Russia war charges

  • Softseed war charges booked: Softseed recorded $10 million of Ukraine-Russia war charges in cost of goods sold, mainly inventory losses. Source
  • Tax valuation allowance booked: Net income for the quarter included $13 million of income tax expense from deferred tax valuation allowances tied to the war. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 October 2026

  • Growth investments to come online: Management said it is progressing efforts to bring major growth investments online; the release gives no dates for them. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Soybeans processed, thousand metric tons (Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025) Source11,745 vs 12,139
Softseeds processed, thousand metric tons (Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025) Source3,606 vs 3,129
Refined soy oil production, thousand metric tons (Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025) Source1,051 vs 932
Grain merchandising and milling volumes, thousand metric tons (Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025) Source23,806 vs 24,080

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management cited geopolitical uncertainty, shifting trade flows and evolving government policy as the complex backdrop for the quarter. Source
  • Operational: Commissioning, ramp-up and plant transition costs at tropical oils and soy protein concentrate plants weighed on that segment. Source
  • Financial: Short-term debt rose to $6,471 million from $3,883 million at December 31, 2025, and the net interest expense range was raised. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it continues to expect the full-year 2026 adjusted EPS range, taking into account third-quarter results. Source
  • Not stated: The release says the new Destrehan oilseed processing line started production after quarter-end, without stating a status against plan. 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.