Fertiglobe approves $260 million dividend payout for 2025 after strong earnings

Fertiglobe, the world’s largest seaborne exporter of urea and ammonia combined, has approved $260 million in dividends for 2025, reinforcing its reputation as one of the fertilizer industry’s most reliable income stocks.

The dividend includes $135 million for the second half of 2025, approved at the company’s annual general meeting in Abu Dhabi on March 9. Backed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Fertiglobe said the payout lifts total capital returns to $334 million for the year.

Fertiglobe earnings surge past $1 billion
Backed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Fertiglobe said the distribution brings total capital returns to $334 million for the year, implying a shareholder yield of more than 5%.

Since listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Fertiglobe has returned approximately $2.9 billion to investors, reflecting its strong cash-generation capacity and disciplined capital allocation strategy.

Fertiglobe delivered a strong financial performance in 2025, generating more than $1 billion in adjusted EBITDA, a 57% increase year-on-year.

The company said the growth reflects operational efficiency improvements and strong fertilizer market fundamentals.

Production across its manufacturing assets in Egypt and Algeria reached record levels, while cost optimization initiatives helped reduce operating expenses and improve margins.

ADNOC integration strengthens global platform
According to Chairman H.E. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the company completed its first full year as part of XRG’s global chemicals platform under ADNOC’s majority ownership. The integration strengthens Fertiglobe’s position as a leading nitrogen fertilizer and low-carbon ammonia producer.

“This performance reflects disciplined execution, a high-quality asset base and the strength of the Fertiglobe team,” Al Jaber said. He added that the company has already achieved more than 40% of its Grow 2030 targeted EBITDA uplift within the first year of implementation.

Fertiglobe advances Grow 2030 strategy
Chief Executive Officer Ahmed El-Hoshy said Fertiglobe remains focused on operational excellence, portfolio optimization and disciplined capital allocation.

The company noted that regional developments have not materially affected its global production, liquidity or financial position.

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Fertiglobe operates four major production facilities across the UAE, Egypt and Algeria, with a combined capacity of 6.6 million tons of urea and merchant ammonia annually.

The company also benefits from strategic access to export hubs across the Mediterranean, the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf, supporting its leadership as the largest nitrogen fertilizer producer in the Middle East and North Africa.