Agricultural giant Bunge reports weakest fourth-quarter results in seven years

A worldwide grain glut and North American trade tensions with China took a toll on agricultural giant Bunge Global SA BG-N, as it reported its weakest fourth-quarter results in seven years. Net income in the last quarter of 2025 for the Missouri-based company was US$95-million, compared with US$602-million in the same period in 2024. Reported fourth-quarter earnings a share was 49 US cents compared with US$4.36 in 2024. The company also reported a 2026 outlook below analysts’ estimates, predicting continued market volatility and tight margins. However, thanks to its 2025 acquisition of Canadian grain heavyweight Viterra, the company is in…