REX American Q4 profit per share rises to $1.16 as sales fall 6% from a year earlier
REX American Resources reported results for the three months ended January 31, 2024, and fiscal 2023. Net sales and revenue fell to $187.6 million in the quarter, while diluted net income per share more than doubled to $1.16 from $0.47, helped by lower corn and natural gas prices and higher production. For shareholders, profit rose sharply even as revenue declined, and the company reported $378.7 million in cash and short-term investments with no bank debt.
- Q4 net sales and revenue were $187.6 million, compared with $200.2 million a year earlier.
- Q4 diluted net income per share attributable to REX common shareholders was $1.16, compared with $0.47; net income attributable to REX shareholders was $20.6 million, compared with $8.2 million.
- Fiscal 2023 diluted net income per share was $3.47, compared with $1.57, the second highest in company history.
- As of January 31, 2024, REX had $378.7 million in cash and short-term investments and no bank debt; One Earth Energy carbon capture compression facility is expected to be completed in Q2 2024.