10 Worst Farmland and Agriculture Stocks to Buy According to Short Sellers

5. Bunge Global SA (NYSE:BG)

Number of Hedge Funds: 38

Short % of Float: 6.50%

Bunge Global SA (NYSE:BG) manages the sourcing, processing, and distribution of essential crops like soybeans, wheat, and corn. The company plays a vital role in sustaining the global agricultural trade flows with a vast supply chain that supports animal feed, food production, and renewable fuels.

Bunge Global SA (NYSE:BG) recorded adjusted earnings per share of $2.13 per share for Q4 ended December 31, 2024, a drop from $3.70 in the prior year. Uncertainty surrounding U.S. biofuel regulations and margin pressures in South America were reflected through the company’s core business’s adjusted EBIT, which stood at $548 million. However, despite these challenges, results were stabilized due to improved merchandising performance and substantial processing operations in Europe and Asia. On the other hand, the milling segment posted mixed performance, with North American strength offset by weaker results in South America.

Furthermore, a significant progress was made regarding Bunge Global SA (NYSE:BG)’s $34 billion merger with Viterra, as Bunge acquired conditional approval from the Canadian government on January 12, 2025. Accordingly, the company is bound to invest at least $362 million in the country in the next five years and divest six-grain elevators in Western Canada. This merger will improve the company’s global footprint and supply chain efficiency. It is also recorded as one of the largest agricultural deals in history. In addition to that, Bunge has also been able to streamline processes and focus on core segments as it achieved the sale of its sugar and bioenergy joint venture in Brazil back in June 2024.

Moreover, strengthening its commitment to shareholder value in 2024, Bunge Global SA (NYSE:BG) repurchased $1.1 billion worth of shares, while also paying $378 million in dividends. Unfortunately, despite these strategic steps, the company is placed on the list of worst farmland and agriculture stocks to buy according to short sellers as it’s facing margin issues in South America and regulatory issues in the U.S.