MGP Ingredients, Inc. reports developments across branded spirits, distilling solutions and ingredient solutions, with news centered on operating results, production levels, dividends and demand conditions in American whiskey and specialty ingredients.
The company’s updates also cover the Luxco branded spirits portfolio, including Penelope, Rebel, Remus and Yellowstone bourbons and El Mayor tequila, as well as releases, barrel programs, partnerships and events tied to distilleries in Indiana and Kentucky and tequila operations in Arandas, Mexico. News on the business addresses branded spirits momentum, brown goods demand, distilling capacity, bottling and warehousing operations, and specialty fiber, protein and starch ingredients for food products.
MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq: MGPI) reported Q4 and full-year 2025 results and issued 2026 guidance. Full-year sales were $536.4M, down 24%, and adjusted EBITDA was $116.0M, down 41%. The company recorded a $152.6M non-cash impairment driving a FY net loss of $107.8M. Cash flow from operations rose to a record $121.5M and net debt leverage was ~2.0x. 2026 guidance: sales $480–500M, adjusted EBITDA $90–98M, adjusted EPS $1.50–1.80, and capex ~$20M.
MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq: MGPI) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share. The dividend is payable on March 27, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026. This reflects a routine shareholder distribution from the board.
Yellowstone Bourbon (NASDAQ:MGPI) announced Yellowstone Recollection Bourbon, an 8-year-old, non-chill filtered bourbon bottled at 110 proof and presented in an ornate decanter inspired by the brand's historic back bar bottles. The 700ml launches nationwide this month with a suggested retail price of $69.99.
Seventh-generation Master Distiller Stephen Beam led the release, which emphasizes heritage design and classic Kentucky tasting notes of vanilla, dark cherry, caramel, and warm spice.
Rebel Bourbon (MGPI) launches the Rebel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel Selected By Kyle Busch, a limited-edition 108 proof (54% ABV) bottling aged four years. Available nationwide this month at a suggested retail price of $39.99 per 750mL with unique barrel details on each label.
The release ties to Richard Childress Racing and includes planned bottle signings and select race appearances in 2026.
MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq:MGPI) will report fourth quarter and full year results for the period ended December 31, 2025, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Management will webcast a conference call led by President & CEO Julie Francis and CFO Brandon Gall.
Results will be released before markets open; a replay will be available on the company’s investor website after the call.
Rebel Bourbon (NASDAQ:MGPI) announced the return of Rebel Root Beer Whiskey, a root beer–infused wheated bourbon, effective Jan. 2026. The spirit is bottled at 70 proof (35% ABV) and will be available nationwide this month with a minimum suggested retail price of $19.99 per 750mL and $0.99 per 50mL. The product highlights aromas of sassafras and vanilla and flavor notes of licorice, molasses, caramel and honey with a spicy sassafras finish. Packaging features a frothy root beer mug and bourbon barrel illustration. On-premise activations planned include branded merchandise and chilled shot-machine pours, and a product locator is available to find local retailers.
MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq:MGPI) announced a board transition effective December 2025. Karen Seaberg retired from the Board effective December 14, 2025 after more than 15 years of service, including serving as Chairman from 2014 to 2024. Julie Francis, president and chief executive officer, was appointed to the Board effective December 15, 2025.
The company said Seaberg provided steady leadership through periods of growth, and that Francis’ board appointment will add the CEO’s operational perspective as the company continues to execute its long-term strategy.
MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq:MGPI) announced on October 29, 2025 the appointments of Matias Bentel as chief marketing officer and Chris Wiseman as senior vice president, operations, both reporting to president and CEO Julie Francis and joining the executive leadership team.
Bentel joins from Brown-Forman with decades of marketing and brand-building experience and will oversee brand strategy, innovation, consumer engagement, and digital marketing. Wiseman brings nearly 20 years of manufacturing and supply-chain experience and will oversee all aspects of operations.
MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq: MGPI) reported third quarter 2025 results and updated full-year guidance on October 29, 2025. Key Q3 metrics: consolidated sales $130.9M (down 19%), consolidated gross profit $49.4M (down 25%), adjusted EBITDA $32.3M (down 29%), and adjusted EPS $0.85 (down 34%). Year-to-date operating cash flow rose 26% to $92.5M and net debt leverage was ~1.8x as of Sept 30, 2025.
Management raised full-year guidance to adjusted EBITDA $110–$115M, tightened sales to $525–$535M, and set adjusted EPS to $2.60–$2.75. Results reflected strong premium-plus branded growth, a steep decline in brown goods demand, and operational issues in Ingredient Solutions being addressed.
MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq: MGPI) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share. The dividend is payable on November 28, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 14, 2025. The announcement covers common stock and specifies the payment and record dates for eligible shareholders.