EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
MX:ASIX Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS$3.45
Consensus EPS$10.08
Beat/MissMissed by -$6.63
One Year Ago EPS$22.52
MX:ASIX Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$7.65B
Expected Revenue$8.21B
Beat/MissMissed by -$557.84M
YoY Revenue Growth+2.75%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/07/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallFriday, August 7, 2026
MX:ASIX Upcoming Earnings
AdvanSix's next earnings date is estimated for October 30, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
MX:ASIX Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: commercial execution and pricing actions delivered sequential momentum, ammonia volumes and strategic initiatives (DEF project, USDA grant pursuit, 45Q credits) provide tangible upside and long-term optionality. However, significant year-over-year earnings deterioration, a 15% volume decline driven by plant nutrients, record-high sulfur and benzene costs (a $72M raw material headwind), and near-term channel inventory pressures materially weighed on results. Management outlined concrete levers for recovery and expects improved second-half performance, but near-term headwinds keep the outlook cautious.Company Guidance
Revenue Growth and Pricing Recovery
Sales of $421 million, up ~3% year-over-year, driven by an 18% favorable net pricing impact that partially offset a 15% decline in volume; raw material pass-through pricing rose ~13% and market-based pricing improved ~5%.
Sequential Improvement in Earnings and Cash Flow
Significant sequential improvement vs Q1: pricing dynamics flipped from a $10 million headwind in 1Q to a $39 million tailwind in 2Q, supporting improved earnings and cash flow momentum into the second half of 2026.
Operational Execution — Turnaround Delivered as Planned
Ammonia turnaround was executed to expectations (moved to 2Q to align with supplier pipeline inspections); integrated asset base and productivity focus drove resilient operations despite a constrained production window.
Ammonia Volume Growth and High-Return Programs
Ammonia sales ~49,000 short tons in H1 2026 vs ~33,000 in H1 2025; company expects full-year 2026 ammonia sales to be up ~30% vs 2025; sustained growth program generating returns in excess of 30% and on track for 75% ammonium sulfate granular conversion.
Cash Generation, Working Capital and 45Q Progress
Working capital improved year-over-year and cash conversion cycle ranks in the top quartile among peers; $18 million of 45Q carbon capture credits accrued on the balance sheet with payment expected in H2 2026; total 45Q credit target unchanged at $100M–$125M.
Strategic Projects and Cost Reduction Targets
DEF project progressing with front-end engineering and FID targeted H1 2027 (operations planned by 2029 if approved); pursuing USDA FEELS grant (potential ~50% matching structure) to expand ammonia capacity; targeting ≈$10 million in run-rate non-labor fixed cost savings exiting 2026 and prioritizing discretionary investments >20% returns.
MX:ASIX Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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