KWS Saat & Corteva Report Strong Margins Despite Market Pressure
KWS Saat SE & Co. KGaA, a German company specializing in breeding expertise, has reported an outstanding EBIT margin of 42.1% for its sugar beet segment. However, overall EBIT for the 2024/25 fiscal year fell to €248 million due to price pressure in broader stock markets. Meanwhile, Corteva, Inc., an American agribusiness giant, has demonstrated an operating EBITDA margin of 20.8% over the past twelve months.
KWS, with a market capitalization of €2.22 billion, forecasts organic growth of around 3% for the 2025/26 fiscal year, aiming for an EBITDA margin between 19% and 21%. The company focuses on high-yield varieties of sugar beets, corn, and cereals, generating revenue of €1.68 billion in the 2024/25 fiscal year. KWS dominates select niches, particularly sugar beets, commanding premium pricing and adapting varieties to local conditions.
Corteva, with a market capitalization of $42.08 billion, reported net sales of $6.46 billion in the second quarter of 2025, a 5.6% increase. The company leverages its global presence to offset regional fluctuations and capitalize on agricultural trends worldwide, with a strong foothold in North America and growing markets in Latin America and Asia. Corteva plans to split into two independent, publicly traded entities by the second half of 2026, one for seeds and the other for crop protection. In 2024, Corteva generated annual revenue of $16.91 billion and employs roughly 22,000 people worldwide.
Despite the EBIT margin decline due to market pressure, KWS remains a strong player in its niches. Corteva, with its robust financial performance and global expansion plans, continues to be a significant force in the agribusiness sector. Both companies are well-positioned to capitalize on trends and opportunities in their respective stock markets.
