CVR Energy Inc. (NYSE:CVI) recently released its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter of 2025, revealing an adjusted loss per share of $0.80, a figure that marginally surpassed analysts' predictions. The company's revenue for the quarter stood at $1.81 billion, also exceeding forecasts, even with a 7% reduction compared to the previous year. Despite these positive surprises, the net loss for the quarter was reported at $116 million, a notable shift from the $40 million net income recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Several factors contributed to the quarterly downturn, including a $62 million accelerated depreciation charge. This charge was a result of converting the Renewable Diesel Unit at the Wynnewood Refinery back to hydrocarbon processing by December 2025. Furthermore, the company's renewable energy segment continued to operate at a loss, and its fertilizer production was hampered by both scheduled and unforeseen operational interruptions. Nevertheless, CVR Energy reported a full-year net income of $90 million for 2025, which marks a significant increase from the $45 million reported in 2024. However, the company's free cash flow for the year was negative $231 million, a decline from the positive $181 million seen in 2024.
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