• Net Sales: $143 million for Q1 2025.
• Net Income: $27 million for Q1 2025.
• EBITDA: $53 million for Q1 2025.
• Distribution: $2.26 per common unit declared for Q1 2025.
• Ammonia Plant Utilization: 101% for Q1 2025.
• Ammonia Production: 216,000 gross tons, with 64,000 net tons available for sale in Q1 2025.
• UAN Production: 348,000 tons in Q1 2025.
• UAN Sales Volume: Approximately 336,000 tons at an average price of $256 per ton in Q1 2025.
• Ammonia Sales Volume: Approximately 60,000 tons at an average price of $554 per ton in Q1 2025.
• Direct Operating Expenses: $54 million for Q1 2025.
• Capital Expenditures: $6 million spent on maintenance capital in Q1 2025.
• Total Liquidity: $172 million at the end of Q1 2025, including $122 million in cash.
• Cash Available for Distribution: $24 million for Q1 2025.

• Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Sign with UAN.

Release Date: April 29, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• CVR Partners LP (NYSE:UAN) reported strong financial results for Q1 2025 with net sales of $143 million and net income of $27 million.
• The company achieved an impressive ammonia plant utilization rate of 101%, indicating efficient operations.
• Ammonia production for the quarter was 216,000 gross tons, with UAN production at 348,000 tons, reflecting high production volumes.
• The Board declared a distribution of $2.26 per common unit, showcasing a solid return to shareholders.
• CVR Partners LP (NYSE:UAN) has a strong liquidity position with $172 million, including $122 million in cash, supporting future growth and operational needs.

Negative Points

• UAN prices declined by 4% due to delayed shipments, impacting revenue from this segment.
• Direct operating expenses increased by approximately $1 million compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to higher natural gas and electricity costs.
• The company anticipates some downtime at the East Dubuque facility in Q2 2025, which may affect production rates.
• Tariffs and geopolitical risks pose uncertainties, potentially impacting the cost of capital, equipment, and chemicals.
• Natural gas prices in Europe remain high, which could affect global supply-demand balance and pricing volatility in the nitrogen fertilizer market.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you discuss the expected utilization rates for 2025 and the reasons for any changes from the first quarter? A: The expected utilization rates for 2025 are between 93% and 97% due to planned downtime at the East Dubuque facility for installing a new control system in the reformer. This is part of ongoing reliability projects to enhance plant performance. - Mark Pytosh, CEO

Q: What is the status of the growth projects and how will they impact ammonia production? A: The growth projects aim to reduce downtime and potentially expand nameplate capacity at both facilities, which should increase production by several percentage points over the next 2 to 3 years. - Mark Pytosh, CEO

Q: Can you provide a cost estimate for the natural gas or pet coke project at Coffeyville? A: The project is estimated to cost in the low double-digit millions. The technical feasibility of introducing natural gas to the gasification complex has been confirmed, and additional hydrogen sources are being explored to potentially increase production capacity. - Mark Pytosh, CEO

Q: Will there be additional reserves for future operating needs, particularly related to the 2021 storm and nitrogen fertilizer seasonality? A: Additional reserves are being set aside for growth projects to ensure cash availability for future capital expenditures, particularly during turnarounds and heavier CapEx periods. - Dane Neumann, CFO

Q: How do you anticipate UAN pricing trends in the second quarter of 2025? A: UAN prices are expected to be more robust in the second quarter, reflecting current market conditions. Prices have escalated since December, and the second quarter will reflect these higher prices. - Mark Pytosh, CEO

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.