Bunge Global (BG) Q2 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q2 2026 earnings summary
21 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Q2 2026 delivered strong results, with GAAP diluted EPS at $3.47 (up from $2.61) and adjusted EPS at $2.00 (up from $1.31), driven by robust Soybean and Softseed Processing and Refining performance, Viterra integration, and improved market conditions.
Net income attributable to shareholders rose 92% year-over-year to $678 million, reflecting Viterra acquisition benefits and higher segment EBIT, partially offset by increased interest and tax expenses.
Strategic initiatives, including Investor Day priorities and long-term value creation, remain on track.
Financial highlights
Q2 net sales surged to $24.0 billion, up from $12.8 billion year-over-year, with gross profit more than doubling to $1.68 billion.
Adjusted segment EBIT reached $796 million, up from $373 million; adjusted total EBIT for Q2 ranged from $665 million to $1,060 million, reflecting strong segment contributions.
Net interest expense rose to $197 million, reflecting higher debt levels post-Viterra.
Trailing 12-month adjusted ROIC was 8.4%, exceeding cost of capital.
Cash provided by operating activities for Q2 2026 YTD was $1,291 million; discretionary cash flow was $1,053 million.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $9.25–$9.75 from $9.00–$9.50.
Segment outlook: Soybean Processing and Refining higher, Softseed Processing and Refining slightly higher, Tropical Oils and Specialty Ingredients unchanged, Grain Merchandising and Milling lower.
Adjusted annual effective tax rate expected at 22%–26%; net interest expense $620–$660 million; capital expenditures $1.5–$1.7 billion; depreciation and amortization ~$975 million.
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