Chemical manufacturer LSB Industries Q3 net sales beat estimates on higher volumes

Overview

• LSB Industries Q3 net sales rose 42% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations, per LSEG data

• Net income for Q3 was $7.1 mln, a turnaround from a loss last year

• Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 more than doubled yr/yr to $40.1 mln

Outlook

• LSB expects robust demand domestically for nitric acid due to tariffs and anti-dumping duties

• Company anticipates strong ammonia pricing due to supply disruptions and production delays

• LSB sees tight UAN supply and strong demand continuing into 2026

Result Drivers

• MINING DEMAND - Increased global mining activity, driven by strong gold and copper prices, boosted demand for commercial mining explosives

• FERTILIZER MARKET - Tight global supply and low inventory levels supported strong demand and pricing for ammonia and derivatives

• NO TURNAROUND IMPACT - Higher sales volumes due to increased operating rates and absence of planned turnaround activity

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the diversified chemicals peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for LSB Industries Inc is $9.00, about 2.2% below its October 28 closing price of $9.20

• The stock recently traded at 34 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 40 three months ago

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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)