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REX American Resources Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 2 September 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Record earnings per share of $1.06: Diluted EPS of $1.06 in Q2 2026 compared to $0.22 in Q2 2025, representing company record for second quarter basis. Company achieved 24th consecutive profitable quarter. Source
  • Gross profit increased 273 percent: Gross profit of $53.3 million in Q2 2026 compared to $14.3 million in Q2 2025. Improvement reflected improved crush margins and production tax credit contributions. Source
  • Core operations grew 144 percent: Excluding 45Z tax credit impact, quarterly gross profit from core operations increased 144 percent over Q2 2025, reflecting improved crush margins and strong operational execution across facilities. Source
  • Expansion construction on track for fiscal 2026: REX is on-track to complete construction phase of ethanol production expansion at One Earth facility. Testing and commissioning to begin upon completion, with facility expected operational during fiscal 2026. Source
  • EPA issued draft permits for carbon project: On August 17, 2026, EPA issued draft permits for three Class VI injection wells for REX's carbon capture and sequestration project near One Earth. EPA is currently accepting public comments on the permits. Source

“During the second quarter of 2026 REX achieved several important milestones that further support and advance our long-term growth strategy”

Zafar Rizvi, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
One Earth Energy ethanol expansion operational timing Sourcefiscal 2026operational during fiscal 2026Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: EPA issued draft Class VI injection well permits on August 17, 2026 for the One Earth carbon capture and sequestration project, a major regulatory milestone. Source

Q2 2026 Financial Results

  • Record earnings per share of $1.06: Diluted EPS of $1.06 in Q2 2026 compared to $0.22 in Q2 2025, representing company record for second quarter basis. Company achieved 24th consecutive profitable quarter. Source
  • Gross profit increased 273 percent: Gross profit of $53.3 million in Q2 2026 compared to $14.3 million in Q2 2025. Improvement reflected improved crush margins and production tax credit contributions. Source

Production Tax Credits and Core Operations

  • Tax credit income contributed $18.4 million: Section 45Z production tax credit income of $18.4 million net of monetization expenses in Q2 2026, contributed directly to gross profit. Prior quarter generated $7.5 million. Source
  • Core operations grew 144 percent: Excluding 45Z tax credit impact, quarterly gross profit from core operations increased 144 percent over Q2 2025, reflecting improved crush margins and strong operational execution across facilities. Source

“Excluding the impact from 45Z tax credits, our quarterly gross profit from our core operations increased 144% over the same period in the prior year”

Zafar Rizvi, Chief Executive Officer

Revenue and Product Pricing

  • Net sales and revenue increased 6 percent: Net sales and revenue of $168.5 million in Q2 2026 compared to $158.6 million in Q2 2025. Improvement primarily reflected enhanced pricing across ethanol and co-product categories. Source

One Earth Expansion and Carbon Capture

  • Expansion construction on track for fiscal 2026: REX is on-track to complete construction phase of ethanol production expansion at One Earth facility. Testing and commissioning to begin upon completion, with facility expected operational during fiscal 2026. Source
  • EPA issued draft permits for carbon project: On August 17, 2026, EPA issued draft permits for three Class VI injection wells for REX's carbon capture and sequestration project near One Earth. EPA is currently accepting public comments on the permits. Source

“The second quarter marked REX's 24th consecutive profitable quarter and represented a record second quarter on an earnings-per-share basis for the company”

Zafar Rizvi, Chief Executive Officer

Capital Expenditure and Project Funding

  • Total budget remains $220-230 million: Company continues to budget total of $220-230 million for One Earth expansion and carbon capture projects, subject to further refinement. Budget reflects potential impacts of inflation and project development advances.

Coming up, per management

  • Expansion testing and commissioning phase: REX expects testing and commissioning to begin upon completion of One Earth expansion construction, with facility becoming operational during fiscal 2026. Source
  • EPA permit review process ongoing: EPA is currently accepting public comments on the draft Class VI injection well permits, with regulatory review process continuing for the carbon capture project. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Company on-track to complete construction phase with expansion expected operational during fiscal 2026. Source
  • On track: With $191.2 million spent to-date of budgeted $220-230 million total, company remains within anticipated capex range.
  • Met: Q2 2026 marked the 24th consecutive profitable quarter, extending the company's streak of profitability. Source

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point carries a quote that is checked word for word against the filing; a point whose quote is not found is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.