Profit at Louis Dreyfus fell by 14.5% in the first half of the year, to $418 million.

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), one of the global leaders in the marketing and processing of agricultural products, reported a net profit of $418 million in the first half of 2025 (ended June 30), a decline of 14.5% from the $489 million recorded in the same period of 2024, the company said on Friday, 19. Net revenue stood at $26.2 billion, a 2.3% increase from the same period last year ($25.6 billion). Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (Ebitda) from continuing operations were $987 million, a 6.6% loss compared to 2024. In a statement, the company highlighted that its performance was resilient in a context of "ongoing global challenges." "Thanks to the agility and dedication of our global teams, and despite persistent geopolitical, regulatory, and environmental challenges, we achieved a continuous volume growth of 4.4% compared to the previous year, and delivered a robust financial performance, maintaining a strong momentum in the pursuit of our ...