Bunge approves higher shareholder payouts after raising its earnings outlook for 2026
The company also linked the move to stronger soybean processing results and recent growth in its US operations.
SWITZERLAND – Bunge shareholders approved a higher cash dividend during the company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting held on May 20 in Geneva, Switzerland.
The company said shareholders approved a total dividend of US$2.88 per share for the year, which it will pay in four equal quarterly payments of US$0.72. The amount marks an increase of US$0.02 per share compared to last year’s dividend.
Bunge said it will issue the second quarter payment on June 1, 2026, followed by payments in September and December 2026, and March 2027.
The company announced the approval shortly after reporting stronger expectations for its 2026 earnings. Earlier this month, Bunge raised its full year adjusted earnings outlook to between US$9.00 and US$9.50 per share, up from its earlier estimate of US$7.50 to US$8.00 per share.
Bunge linked the stronger results to improved soybean and softseed processing performance as well as gains in refining activities.
The dividend approval also follows the opening of Bunge’s new soy protein concentrate plant in Morristown, Indiana. The company described the site as the largest soy protein concentrate facility of its kind in the United States.
More than 70 workers joined the Morristown operation over the past year as the company increased soybean processing capacity to meet demand from food and feed producers.
Bunge Chief Executive Officer Greg Heckman said the new facility strengthens links between farmers, processors, and global markets.
“Morristown is one of Bunge’s most important facilities. It supports our purpose to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world,” Heckman said in a LinkedIn post.
He added that the facility reflects long term cooperation between the company, local farmers, employees, and the Indiana community.
“This facility represents more than manufacturing capacity. It represents innovation rooted in agriculture. It represents the strength of partnership between global markets and local communities,” he said.
Bunge said the Morristown plant will process Indiana grown soybeans into ingredients used in meat products, plant based foods, bakery products, snacks, animal nutrition, and feed.
The company operates in more than 50 countries and maintains its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland, with corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.
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