Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the agricultural machinery stocks, including Titan International (NYSE:TWI) and its peers.
Agricultural machinery companies are investing to develop and produce more precise machinery, automated systems, and connected equipment that collects analyzable data to help farmers and other customers improve yields and increase efficiency. On the other hand, agriculture is seasonal and natural disasters or bad weather can impact the entire industry. Additionally, macroeconomic factors such as commodity prices or changes in interest rates–which dictate the willingness of these companies or their customers to invest–can impact demand for agricultural machinery.
The 6 agricultural machinery stocks we track reported a mixed Q4. As a group, revenues missed analysts’ consensus estimates by 6.7% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 1.9% above.
While some agricultural machinery stocks have fared somewhat better than others, they have collectively declined. On average, share prices are down 3.3% since the latest earnings results.
Titan International (NYSE:TWI)
Acquiring Goodyear’s farm tire business in 2005, Titan (NSYE:TWI) is a manufacturer and supplier of wheels, tires, and undercarriages used in off-highway vehicles such as construction vehicles.
Titan International reported revenues of $383.6 million, down 1.7% year on year. This print fell short of analysts’ expectations by 2.7%, but it was still a strong quarter for the company with a solid beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.
Paul Reitz, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "As we turn the page to 2025, we see a number of reasons to be optimistic that we will see a return to growth for Titan with an improving outlook supported by a combination of internal and external drivers. Internally, we have continued to invest in product innovation while also bolstering our one-stop shop offerings, all of which are enabling us to offer customers the best selection of products. A key part of that is our expanded aftermarket business, which has been a notable positive as it has helped to reduce the level of cyclicality across our three reporting segments. We have the broadest and best product offerings in the market, enabling us to build strong relationships with our customers, OEMs and the aftermarket alike. That will be very important as market conditions turn for the better, and we are well positioned."
The stock is down 9.5% since reporting and currently trades at $7.89.
Is now the time to buy Titan International? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.
Best Q4: Lindsay (NYSE:LNN)
A pioneer in the field of center pivot and lateral move irrigation, Lindsay (NYSE:LNN) provides a variety of proprietary water management and road infrastructure products and services.
Lindsay reported revenues of $166.3 million, up 3.1% year on year, in line with analysts’ expectations. The business had a very strong quarter with a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.
Lindsay scored the biggest analyst estimates beat and fastest revenue growth among its peers. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 8.9% since reporting. It currently trades at $127.88.
Is now the time to buy Lindsay? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.
Weakest Q4: Deere (NYSE:DE)
Revolutionizing agriculture with the first self-polishing cast-steel plow in the 1800s, Deere (NYSE:DE) manufactures and distributes advanced agricultural, construction, forestry, and turf care equipment.
Deere reported revenues of $6.81 billion, down 35.1% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 25.6%. It was a softer quarter as it posted and a significant miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.
Deere delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates and slowest revenue growth in the group. The stock is flat since the results and currently trades at $472.20.
Read our full analysis of Deere’s results here.
The Toro Company (NYSE:TTC)
Ceasing all production to support the war effort during World War II, Toro (NYSE:TTC) offers outdoor equipment for residential, commercial, and agricultural use.
The Toro Company reported revenues of $995 million, flat year on year. This number missed analysts’ expectations by 1%. Aside from that, it was a satisfactory quarter as it also produced a solid beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates but a miss of analysts’ Residential revenue estimates.
The stock is down 8.6% since reporting and currently trades at $71.32.
Read our full, actionable report on The Toro Company here, it’s free.
AGCO (NYSE:AGCO)
With a history that features both organic growth and acquisitions, AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) designs, manufactures, and sells agricultural machinery and related technology.
AGCO reported revenues of $2.89 billion, down 24% year on year. This print lagged analysts' expectations by 8.5%. It was a slower quarter as it also logged a significant miss of analysts’ EPS and organic revenue estimates.
The stock is down 9.6% since reporting and currently trades at $93.51.
Read our full, actionable report on AGCO here, it’s free.
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