Key Takeaways:
- Netafim (Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business) net sales rose 11% to $257M in Q3 2025.
- Segment EBITDA increased 28% to $30M, with margin up 157 bps to 11.8%.
- Growth was led by Brazil and the U.S., plus higher project activity in Africa and Peru.
- Declines were reported in Mexico and Central America; product mix supported profitability.
- Outlook: market stable to slightly improving with continued momentum in Brazil, the U.S., and African projects.
Orbia Precision Agriculture: Q3 Snapshot
Orbia reported that its Precision Agriculture business (Netafim) posted 11% year-over-year sales growth to $257 million in the third quarter of 2025. Segment EBITDA rose 28% to $30 million, lifting the EBITDA margin to 11.8%. According to Orbia, performance was driven by stronger demand in Brazil and the United States, together with higher project activity in Africa and Peru, while Mexico and Central America softened.
What Drove Orbia’s Gains in Q3
- Geographic mix: Orbia highlighted Brazil and the U.S. as primary contributors, with additional lift from project deliveries in Africa and Peru.
- Product mix: A more favorable mix supported margin expansion, helping Orbia translate top-line growth into stronger EBITDA.
- Execution: Cost control and operating discipline continued to underpin results within the segment.
Orbia Outlook: Precision Agriculture
Looking ahead, Orbia expects market conditions to remain stable to slightly improving. The company anticipates continued positive momentum in Brazil and the U.S., ongoing contributions from projects in Africa, and a focus on deeper penetration in extensive crops. Orbia also reiterated its emphasis on cost management and working capital improvements to support profitability and cash generation within Precision Agriculture.
Key Figures (Precision Agriculture, Q3 2025)
- Sales: $257M (+11% YoY)
- EBITDA: $30M (+28% YoY)
- EBITDA Margin: 11.8% (+157 bps YoY)
- Drivers: Brazil, U.S., Africa & Peru projects; softer Mexico & Central America
Netafim
Netafim, part of Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business, is an irrigation and precision agriculture solutions provider operating in over 110 countries. The company offers end-to-end solutions for irrigation, fertigation, and greenhouse systems, serving both smallholders and large-scale agricultural producers.
Established in 1965, Netafim is known for pioneering drip irrigation and developing integrated systems that combine real-time monitoring, data analysis, and automated control. Its operations include 33 subsidiaries, 19 manufacturing plants, 2 recycling facilities, and a global workforce of more than 5,000 employees.
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