Intrepid Potash Inc produces and sells potash and potash byproducts in three main product segments: Potash, Trio, and Oilfield Solutions. The Potash segment produces and sells potash to the agricultural industry as a fertilizer input, the industrial market as a component of oil and gas drilling fluid, and the animal feed market as a nutrient supplement. The Trio segment produces and sells specialty fertilizer that consists of potassium, sulfate, and magnesium and is mined from langbeinite ore. The oilfield solutions segment offers water, high-speed potassium chloride mixing services, saltwater disposal services, and trucking services. The vast majority of revenue is generated in the United States, where the firm's production facilities are located.
Company Info
SIC1400
Composite FIGIBBG000V1Y6Q3
CIK0001421461
IPOApr 22, 2008
Sectormining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals (no fuels)
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Intrepid Potash, Inc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Intrepid Potash, Inc (IPI) has returned 56.82% so far this year and 75.83% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, IPI has achieved an annualized return of 14.21%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
IPI
1M20.66%
6M47.77%
YTD56.82%
1Y75.83%
5Y6.88%
10Y14.21%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Intrepid Potash, Inc (IPI) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
17.58%
12.17%
13.90%
3.72%
2025
18.80%
-4.26%
11.62%
12.80%
14.63%
-6.00%
-5.99%
-8.37%
0.49%
-11.91%
-4.38%
10.04%
2024
-22.17%
12.37%
-1.88%
-4.19%
33.28%
-13.99%
11.12%
-4.86%
-1.19%
4.59%
6.82%
-19.20%
2023
12.98%
-2.79%
-13.04%
-7.83%
-31.41%
28.56%
22.71%
-1.69%
-7.02%
-19.73%
3.74%
17.05%
2022
-9.46%
46.10%
44.11%
-6.85%
-13.02%
-31.24%
1.81%
4.35%
-12.42%
11.18%
-21.65%
-20.56%
2021
-7.03%
28.36%
5.00%
-2.78%
-11.67%
9.07%
-6.05%
0.36%
-0.10%
57.13%
-16.24%
-0.02%
2020
-12.18%
-26.56%
-55.06%
20.27%
29.47%
-25.56%
-6.59%
2.64%
-9.15%
17.69%
29.66%
81.44%
2019
21.96%
21.02%
-0.52%
-2.62%
-14.59%
5.33%
10.65%
-19.95%
10.85%
-5.50%
-26.92%
18.86%
2018
-18.96%
-14.91%
10.30%
24.45%
-0.67%
-9.69%
5.17%
-20.37%
6.53%
9.42%
-17.62%
-23.53%
2017
-2.39%
-2.44%
-16.50%
5.23%
18.89%
5.12%
32.31%
22.85%
16.89%
-8.64%
-4.74%
23.96%
2016
16.36%
-0.78%
13.39%
-9.15%
6.15%
-18.71%
-7.96%
11.38%
49.64%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Intrepid Potash, Inc (IPI) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of IPI compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Intrepid Potash, Inc volatility is 5.93%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
632.18M
594.52M
768.47M
794.20M
766.90M
550.19M
578.44M
525.23M
511.05M
540.90M
640.48M
1.17B
1.18B
994.62M
932.87M
828.88M
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
491.43M
474.39M
684.43M
715.08M
663.40M
411.26M
434.66M
417.26M
402.55M
363.37M
426.53M
947.29M
933.97M
905.74M
871.13M
757.84M
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
Intrepid Potash reported strong Q4 2025 results with adjusted net income of $6.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $63 million for the full year, up 80% year-over-year. The company achieved record Trio sales of 303,000 tons with a 20% price increase, while potash volumes grew 20% to 289,000 tons. Management deferred the Amex cavern mining decision to 2027, guided for modest 2026 production with 285,000-300,000 tons of Trio expected, and announced a lithium extraction project at Wendover with a 119,000-ton resource estimate supporting a 25-year project life.
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AI Insight
Company delivered strong 2025 results with 80% EBITDA growth, record Trio sales volumes, improved unit economics (5-10% COGS reduction), and solid 2026 guidance. Safety performance was exceptional with only one recordable incident. New lithium project adds significant upside potential with 25-year project life. Management demonstrated capital discipline and confidence in core operations, though potash production expected to be flat-to-slightly-down in 2026 due to evaporation challenges.
The magnesium chloride market is projected to grow significantly by 2032, driven by advancements in extraction technologies and increasing demand for deicing agents, pharmaceuticals, and building materials.
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Intrepid Potash, Inc. is mentioned as a key player in the magnesium chloride market, indicating a positive outlook for the company's involvement and growth prospects in the industry.
The global potassium sulfate market is expected to grow from $4,720.10 million in 2023 to $7,760.10 million by 2033, driven by rising demand for high-quality fertilizers and expanded industrial applications. However, competition from alternative products and fluctuations in raw material prices pose challenges.
The article mentions Intrepid Poatsh, Inc. as one of the companies in the potassium sulfate market, but does not provide any additional information about the company.
Favorable demand in major markets for crop nutrients, backed by the strength in global agriculture markets, should enable the Zacks Fertilizers industry to thrive. NTR, ICL and IPI should benefit from supportive industry fundamentals.
Intrepid Potash (IPI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -450% and 5.71%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Denver, CO, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intrepid Potash, Inc. ("Intrepid", the "Company", "we", "us", "our") (NYSE:IPI) today reported its results for the first quarter of 2024.
