Village Farms International (NASDAQ:VFF) Announces Earnings Results

Village Farms International (NASDAQ:VFF) released its earnings results on Monday. The company reported $0.02 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.02, FiscalAI reports. Village Farms International had a net margin of 12.81% and a return on equity of 5.79%. The firm had revenue of $50.24 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.81 million.

Here are the key takeaways from Village Farms International’s conference call:

• Village Farms reported a strong Q1 with $50.2M in net sales (+27% YoY), adjusted EBITDA of $9.9M (+118% YoY) and a fourth consecutive quarter of positive net income, signaling improved profitability and margin expansion.
• International medical exports were a major driver — exports rose 171% YoY (to ~$15M) with Germany a standout market and management says demand and pricing for its EU GMP‑compliant flower remain stable after completing BC facility upgrades to become the company’s largest EU GMP‑certified campus.
• Production capacity is expanding: Delta 2 planting began with first harvest the week of May 18 (targeting an incremental ~15 MT this year and ~40 MT annual capacity by mid‑next year), while Groningen phase 2 in the Netherlands is complete but awaits final regulatory certification after a slight delay.
• Balance sheet activity included ~$56M cash (net cash position ~$20M), total debt of ~$36M, a large Canadian tax payment that caused Q1 negative operating cash flow but management expects positive operating cash flow from Q2, and active buybacks of >2M shares (~$6.4M) completing the board‑approved program.
• On U.S. rescheduling and M&A, management is optimistic about long‑term opportunity but will remain patient and selective amid regulatory uncertainty, appointing CFO Steve Ruffini to lead M&A efforts.

Village Farms International Stock Performance

VFF stock traded up $0.05 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $2.62. 1,122,340 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,185,543. The company has a current ratio of 2.64, a quick ratio of 1.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. The firm has a market capitalization of $298.87 million, a P/E ratio of 9.69 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $2.93 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $3.29. Village Farms International has a 12 month low of $0.64 and a 12 month high of $4.99.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

VFF has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Village Farms International in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Village Farms International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, March 21st. Finally, Zacks Research cut Village Farms International from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Village Farms International presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Village Farms International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Village Farms International during the 4th quarter valued at $323,000. Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies LLC increased its stake in Village Farms International by 299.9% during the 4th quarter. Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies LLC now owns 112,417 shares of the company’s stock valued at $410,000 after purchasing an additional 84,309 shares in the last quarter. OLD Mission Capital LLC purchased a new position in Village Farms International in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $56,000. Engineers Gate Manager LP purchased a new position in Village Farms International in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $214,000. Finally, Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Village Farms International during the 4th quarter valued at about $561,000. 12.15% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Village Farms International

Village Farms International, Inc is a North American agricultural company specializing in greenhouse cultivation of fresh produce and cannabis. Through its wholly owned operations, the company grows a variety of high-quality vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers and sweet peppers, using controlled-environment agriculture techniques designed to maximize yield and sustainability. Village Farms leverages advanced climate and hydroponic systems to deliver consistent year-round supply to major grocery retailers across the United States and Canada.

In its produce segment, Village Farms operates large-scale greenhouse facilities in Texas and Canada.