SEABOARD CORPORATION REPORT OF EARNINGS AND DIVIDEND DECLARATION
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Seaboard (NYSE American: SEB) reported results for the quarters and years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Full-year 2025 net sales were $9,746 million; operating income $239 million; net earnings attributable to Seaboard $496 million; and EPS $514.46. Seaboard recognized a $170 million income tax benefit from reversal of a valuation allowance. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.25 per share, payable March 5, 2026, to holders of record on February 23, 2026.
Positive
- Net earnings jumped to $496 million for 2025
- Full-year EPS $514.46 reflects major GAAP gain
- Board declared quarterly dividend of $2.25 payable March 5, 2026
Negative
- Operating income rose but remains modest at $239 million for 2025
- Net sales increased only to $9,746 million, a limited uplift versus scale
News Market Reaction – SEB
In the Feb 13 session, SEB declined 3.83%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -3.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 12 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was above average at 1.6x the daily average, suggesting increased trading activity.
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Three Months Ended | Years Ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 2,410 | $ | 2,482 | $ | 9,746 | $ | 9,100 | |||||
Operating income | $ | 65 | $ | 114 | $ | 239 | $ | 156 | |||||
Net earnings attributable to Seaboard | $ | 253 | $ | 154 | $ | 496 | $ | 88 | |||||
Earnings per common share | $ | 264.13 | $ | 158.58 | $ | 514.46 | $ | 90.62 | |||||
Average number of shares outstanding | 957,855 | 971,055 | 964,113 | 971,055 | |||||||||
Dividends declared per common share | $ | 2.25 | $ | 2.25 | $ | 9.00 | $ | 9.00 | |||||
Seaboard Corporation's results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 were impacted by the reversal of a valuation allowance recorded on certain of its domestic deferred tax assets. Seaboard recognized a total income tax benefit of
Also, Seaboard Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized and declared a quarterly cash dividend of
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SOURCE Seaboard Corporation