Nufarm Ltd's stock price soared 13.51% during intraday trading on Wednesday, marking a significant upward movement for the agricultural chemical company.

The surge appears to be driven by several positive company announcements, including first-half FY26 underlying EBITDA guidance of A$239 million to A$244 million and a target for an additional A$50 million in cost savings during the period. The company also reported that positive trading momentum has continued into April.

Further supporting investor confidence, Nufarm indicated it is effectively managing cost increases for active ingredients, freight, and energy arising from the Middle East conflict, while its supply chains are currently operating largely normally.