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CVR Partners Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

StockNews.AIJul 29, 4:19 PM EDT1 source

Trading thesisImportance 7/10

UAN upside favored in 2H2026 from strong cash flow and capacity additions, but near-term uptime risk from August turnaround.

AI summary

What happened and why it matters

CVR Partners, the UAN and ammonia producer, reported Q2 2026 net income of $78 million and EBITDA of $107 million on $202 million in net sales. Ammonia utilization was 99%, with UAN production of 342,000 tons and 214,000 tons of ammonia produced. The board declared a $6.08 per common unit distribution for Q2, payable August 17, 2026, as East Dubuque undergoes a six-week turnaround and a brownfield expansion is expected to lift production capacity by about 5%, supporting mid- to late-2026 nitrogen pricing dynamics.

Q2 earnings beat with 99% ammonia utilization underpins cash flow strength.
UAN gate price up 24% YoY to $392/ton, aiding margins.
Ammonia gate price up 33% YoY to $791/ton supports product pricing.
August East Dubuque turnaround could dampen near-term volume, offset by 5% capacity gain.

Sentiment rationale

Strength in Q2 earnings, near-term price support from higher ammonia/UAN prices, and potential upside from brownfield expansion; however, near-term uptime risk from the August turnaround could cap immediate gains. History shows UAN-linked financials and dividend clarity can draw income-focused buyers, supporting multiple expansion if execution remains on track.

Key facts

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CVR Partners Q2 2026: net income $78M, $7.33/ unit; EBITDA $107M on $202M sales.
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Ammonia utilization at 99% in Q2 2026; UAN output 342k tons; 214k ammonia produced.
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Distributions declared: $6.08 per common unit, August 17, 2026 payment date.
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Upcoming six-week East Dubuque turnaround; brownfield ammonia expansion to boost capacity ~5%.
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Prices rising: ammonia $791/ton (+33% YoY), UAN $392/ton (+24% YoY); demand supportive.

Earnings

Category: Earnings. The release centers on quarterly results, cash distributions, and near-term operational updates (turnaround and expansion) that affect UAN economics and valuation.