Louis Dreyfus Company published its consolidated financial and sustainability performance results for 2025, reporting net sales of $53.2 billion and segment operating results of $2.26 billion amid persistent geopolitical, macroeconomic and environmental challenges.
"Leveraging our proven risk management expertise, extensive global network and diversified business portfolio, we successfully navigated this uncertain landscape, delivering robust results for 2025 and creating value for our many stakeholders," said Michael Gelchie, LDC's chief executive officer.
The Group's capital expenditure reached $1.99 billion in 2025, nearly double the $1.01 billion spent in 2024, supporting operational and safety maintenance at existing facilities while driving expansion of origination, logistics and processing capacity in core merchandizing activities and downstream business lines.
North American expansion
In North America, LDC continued to invest in expanded canola processing and new pea protein ingredient production capabilities at its existing complex in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Construction also advanced on its new soybean processing complex in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and the Group was selected to operate the grain export facility at Burns Harbor, Ind.
In Argentina, LDC invested in storage and logistics assets for grains, oilseeds and cotton, as well as a new specialized crushing line at its agro-industrial complex in Timbúes to process high-oil-content seeds.
In Brazil, the company invested in replanting citrus groves and operational capacity expansion at key Juice Platform facilities, and completed construction of an intermodal inland transshipment terminal in Pederneiras. LDC also advanced construction of a logistics hub in Rondonópolis, inaugurated in February 2026, supporting both fertilizers and cotton operations.
Sustainability progress
The Group delivered a 9.31% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, pursuing its reduction targets by 2030. LDC achieved 98% deforestation- and conversion-free sourcing across global supply chains for volumes originated by LDC. The company also advanced regenerative agriculture adoption across key supply sheds, covering 67,000 hectares as of the end of 2025.
EBITDA reached $1.83 billion, while volumes increased 10.6% year over year. Net income for the Group share was $653 million, with return on equity at 9.8%.
"2026 marks 175 years of LDC's heritage in agribusiness," Gelchie said.
