Intrepid Potash (IPI) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Q1 2026 delivered strong results with adjusted net income from continuing operations of $8.2 million and adjusted EBITDA of $19 million, both significantly higher year-over-year.

• Net income for Q1 2026 was $7.4 million, up from $4.6 million in Q1 2025, driven by higher potash and Trio® prices and improved gross margins.

• Sale of South Ranch/Intrepid South assets for $70 million completed in April 2026, resulting in discontinued operations classification and allowing focus on core fertilizer business.

• Potash and Trio® segments remain the core focus, with oilfield solutions no longer a reportable segment.

• Performance was driven by supportive pricing, resilient demand, and operational efficiencies across fertilizer products.

Financial highlights

• Q1 adjusted net income from continuing operations was $8.2 million, up from $3.9 million in Q1 2025.

• Adjusted EBITDA reached $19 million, compared to $14.6 million in the prior year.

• Total sales for Q1 2026 were $98.7 million, a 4% increase year-over-year.

• Gross margin rose to $17.7 million from $13.3 million year-over-year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2026, were $99.3 million, up from $83.5 million at year-end 2025, with no outstanding borrowings on a $150 million credit facility.

Outlook and guidance

• Potash annual production expected at the upper end of 270,000–285,000 tons guidance due to operational improvements.

• Q2 potash sales volumes projected at 50,000–60,000 tons, with average net realized price of $380–$390 per ton.

• Q2 Trio® sales volumes expected at 70,000–80,000 tons, with average net realized price of $390–$400 per ton.

• 2026 capital program planned at $40–$50 million, mainly for sustaining capital and new pond construction at Wendover.

• Management expects continued strong demand and supportive pricing for potash and Trio® in Q2 2026.