Fertiglobe Boosts 2025 Payouts to $277 Million Amid Earnings Growth
Dubai: Fertiglobe, the world’s largest seaborne exporter of urea and ammonia, has announced plans to return at least $277 million to shareholders in 2025. The boost comes after the company approved a stronger-than-expected interim dividend and executed an ongoing share buyback programme, signaling renewed confidence in its financial momentum.
The Abu Dhabi–listed fertilizer major, jointly owned by ADNOC and OCI Global, confirmed that its board had approved first-half (H1) 2025 dividends of $125 million, or 5.58 fils per share. This represents a 25 per cent increase over its earlier guidance of $100 million, reflecting robust performance and prudent cost management. Including $31 million in share buybacks, total shareholder returns for the first half reached $156 million.
Looking ahead, the company expects to distribute at least $100 million in dividends in the second half (H2) of the year, along with an additional $52 million in share repurchases, bringing total 2025 shareholder returns to no less than $277 million. This equates to a 5 per cent yield, placing Fertiglobe among the region’s leading companies in terms of shareholder value creation within the energy and industrial sectors.
Strong operational performance
The company said the stronger payout reflects its solid financial performance, supported by firmer nitrogen fertilizer prices, improved plant utilization, and efficient cost control under its long-term “Grow 2030 Strategy.”
For the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, Fertiglobe projects adjusted EBITDA of at least $250 million, compared to $176 million in Q2 — a significant quarter-on-quarter improvement driven by pricing recovery and efficiency measures.
The results underscore the company’s ability to maintain profitability despite global market fluctuations, a testament to its flexible business model and diversified asset base across the Middle East and North Africa.
Cost efficiency and sustainability
Fertiglobe also reported $19 million in fixed cost savings achieved by September 2025, ahead of its internal schedule. These savings have improved earnings per share (EPS) by approximately 9 per cent compared to 2024. Overall, the company has now achieved 84 per cent of its targeted $55 million cost reduction goal under its ongoing efficiency programme.
In parallel, Fertiglobe commissioned a Hydrogen Recovery Unit (HRU) in the UAE — a key sustainability initiative that is expected to increase ammonia production by up to 6 per cent while reducing carbon emissions. The project delivers an internal rate of return (IRR) exceeding 25 per cent, highlighting Fertiglobe’s ability to combine environmental responsibility with strong financial returns.
Digital transformation and AI integration
As part of its manufacturing transformation agenda, Fertiglobe is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its operations. AI-driven tools are being applied for asset optimization, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance, expected to contribute $25 million in annual EBITDA by 2030 — an upgrade from the earlier $20 million forecast.
The company is also strengthening its product portfolio, scaling up Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF or AdBlue) production in the UAE to ensure stable domestic supply and expanding Automotive Grade Urea (AGU) output in Egypt for exports to Europe. Together, these projects are expected to deliver an additional $22 million in annual EBITDA by 2030.
CEO outlook
Fertiglobe’s Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed El-Hoshy, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to creating sustainable shareholder value while advancing its long-term growth strategy.
“We’re reaffirming our commitment to shareholder value creation through a minimum $277 million return for 2025, supported by ADNOC and our exceptional team,” said El-Hoshy. “We’ve made swift progress across our strategy — from the Wengfu Australia acquisition to scaling AdBlue capacity and expanding into European markets.”
He added that these initiatives alone are projected to contribute around $91 million in annual EBITDA by 2030, accounting for roughly one-quarter of the company’s long-term earnings growth target.
Dividend and share buyback details
Fertiglobe’s H1 2025 dividend will be distributed at the end of October 2025, to shareholders registered as of October 17. Since its 2021 IPO, the company has already distributed $2.8 billion in total shareholder returns — a record that underscores its focus on rewarding investors consistently.
Additionally, Fertiglobe has repurchased 78.8 million shares, equivalent to 0.95 per cent of its total share capital, under its approved 2.5 per cent buyback programme. The move highlights management’s confidence in the company’s long-term profitability and growth trajectory.
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