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CVR Energy Inc (NYSE: CVI) occupies a distinctive position in the energy sector, operating at the intersection of petroleum refining and agricultural chemicals. This dual focus creates a news flow that spans two different commodity markets—refined fuels and nitrogen fertilizers—each driven by distinct supply and demand dynamics. Investors following CVI encounter a company whose fortunes depend on crack spreads in the refining business and fertilizer pricing influenced by agricultural cycles and natural gas costs.
News coverage for CVR Energy typically reflects the cyclical nature of its industries. Quarterly and annual earnings releases provide insight into how refining margins and fertilizer prices affected results during each period. The company's midcontinent operations mean that regional crude oil price differentials and agricultural demand in the American heartland feature prominently in its business developments.
The master limited partnership structure adds another dimension to CVR Energy news. As the general partner and majority owner of CVR Refining and CVR Partners, developments at either partnership can affect the parent company. Distribution announcements, capital allocation decisions, and operational updates from the underlying partnerships all generate news relevant to CVI shareholders.
Regulatory developments frequently appear in CVR Energy coverage. Small refinery exemptions under renewable fuel standards, environmental compliance matters, and energy policy changes can materially affect the company's refining operations. The fertilizer business may see news related to agricultural trade policy, nitrogen fertilizer market conditions, and production economics.
Bookmark this page to track CVR Energy developments across its petroleum and fertilizer operations. Understanding news from both business segments provides context for evaluating this midcontinent energy and agricultural chemicals company.
CVR Energy (NYSE: CVI) said subsidiaries prepaid $75 million of the senior secured term loan on Dec 31, 2025, leaving approximately $165 million of outstanding principal. The company said this payment represents a 50% paydown of the term loan issued in December 2024.
CVR provided preliminary consolidated 2026 capital spending guidance of $200 million to $240 million, with segment totals (low–high): Petroleum $130–145M, Nitrogen Fertilizer $60–75M, and Other $5–20M. The company noted renewables capex will be minimal after reverting a renewable diesel unit to hydrocarbon processing in December 2025.
CVR Partners (NYSE:CVI) announced preliminary 2026 capital spending of $60 million to $75 million.
Estimated 2026 spending by category: maintenance capital $35M–$45M and growth capital $25M–$30M. Management said 2026 growth projects include an ammonia expansion and feedstock diversification at the Coffeyville facility, water quality upgrades at both plants, and expansion of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) production and loadout capacity. The company said these projects aim to improve reliability, increase production rates, and support a target of operating plants at above 95% of nameplate capacity (excluding turnarounds).
CVR Energy (NYSE: CVI) reported third quarter 2025 results with net income attributable to CVR Energy stockholders of $374 million and EBITDA of $625 million. Earnings per diluted share were $3.72 and adjusted EPS was $0.40, compared to a loss in the year-ago quarter. The company recognized a $488 million benefit from the EPA’s August 2025 SRE decision that removed related liability. Consolidated cash was $670 million and total debt was $1.8 billion at September 30, 2025. CVR Partners declared a $4.02 per-unit cash distribution payable November 17, 2025. The company plans RDU reversion to hydrocarbon service in December 2025.
CVR Partners (NYSE: UAN) reported Q3 2025 net income of $43 million (or $4.08 per common unit) and EBITDA of $71 million on net sales of $164 million. Management cited safe, reliable operations and a combined ammonia production rate of 95%. The Board declared a Q3 2025 cash distribution of $4.02 per common unit, payable Nov 17, 2025 to holders of record Nov 10, 2025. Production totaled 208,000 tons of ammonia and 337,000 tons of UAN during the quarter. Average realized gate prices rose to $531/ton for ammonia (+33% YoY) and $348/ton for UAN (+52% YoY).
CVR Partners (NYSE: UAN) will release Q3 2025 earnings on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 after market close. The partnership will host a teleconference on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern to discuss results; the call will include forward-looking information and will be webcast live.
Investors can access the webcast and archived materials on the Investor Relations section of www.CVRPartners.com. Dial-in for the live call is (800) 715-9871 with conference ID 6969200. A replay will be available for seven days via (800) 770-2030 using the same conference ID. The earnings release will be distributed via Business Wire and posted on the company website.
CVR Energy (NYSE: CVI) will release its third quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 after market close. The company will host a teleconference on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET to discuss results, and the call will include forward-looking information.
The teleconference will be webcast live and archived on the Investor Relations section of www.CVREnergy.com. Live participation dial-in is (800) 715-9871, conference ID 3388257. A replay is available for seven days at (800) 770-2030 using the same conference ID. The earnings release will be distributed via Business Wire and posted at www.CVREnergy.com.
CVR Energy (NYSE: CVI) has received favorable decisions from the EPA regarding small refinery hardship relief under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for its subsidiary Wynnewood Refining Company (WRC). The EPA has granted 100% waivers for 2019 and 2021 compliance periods and 50% waivers for 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024 periods, while affirming previous grants for 2017 and 2018.
The decision could potentially reduce WRC's obligation by over 300 million Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) for 2020-2024 periods. Additionally, WRC may receive over 100 million previously retired RINs for earlier periods, potentially resulting in an estimated remaining obligation of 100 million RINs for pre-2025 compliance periods.
CVR Energy (NYSE: CVI) reported a challenging second quarter 2025 with a net loss of $114 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, compared to net income of $21 million in Q2 2024. The company announced significant leadership changes, with Mark Pytosh set to succeed Dave Lamp as President and CEO effective January 1, 2026.
Key financial highlights include an EBITDA loss of $24 million and adjusted EBITDA of $99 million. The Petroleum Segment faced headwinds with a $137 million net loss, impacted by an $89 million unfavorable RFS obligation mark-to-market impact. The company prepaid $90 million in Term Loan principal across June and July 2025.
The Nitrogen Fertilizer Segment showed strength with net income of $39 million and announced a cash distribution of $3.89 per common unit. The company's consolidated cash position stood at $596 million with total debt of $1.9 billion as of June 30, 2025.
CVR Energy (NYSE: CVI) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, after the NYSE market close. The company will host a teleconference call on Thursday, July 31, at 1 p.m. Eastern to discuss the results.
Investors and analysts can participate in the call using the dial-in number (877) 407-8291. The webcast will be available on CVR Energy's Investor Relations website and archived for 14 days, with a replay accessible via phone at (877) 660-6853 using conference ID 13754877.
CVR Energy reported challenging first quarter 2025 results, with a net loss of $123 million ($1.22 per diluted share), compared to net income of $82 million in Q1 2024. The company's EBITDA showed a loss of $61 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $24 million.
Key highlights:
- Petroleum Segment faced difficulties with net loss of $160 million due to planned and unplanned downtime at Coffeyville refinery
- Total throughput decreased to 120,000 barrels per day from 196,000 in Q1 2024
- Renewables Segment showed improvement with $6 million EBITDA compared to previous year's loss
- Nitrogen Fertilizer Segment performed well with $27 million net income and strong ammonia production
The company will not pay a Q1 2025 dividend, while its subsidiary CVR Partners announced a $2.26 per unit distribution. Cash position stands at $695 million, with total debt at $1.9 billion.