Trimble (TRMB) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Trimble Navigation (TRMB) reported revenue of $983.4 million for the quarter ended December 2024, marking a year-over-year increase of 5.5% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $943.94 million by 4.18% [1] - The company achieved an EPS of $0.89, up from $0.63 a year ago, surpassing the consensus EPS estimate of $0.88 by 1.14% [1] Financial Performance - Trimble's revenue segments showed strong performance: AECO segment revenue was $413.80 million, exceeding the average estimate of $401.30 million; Field Systems segment revenue reached $362.80 million, above the estimate of $347.70 million; T&L segment revenue was $206.80 million, surpassing the estimate of $194.95 million [4] - Segment operating income also outperformed estimates: AECO operating income was $168.80 million compared to the estimate of $158.65 million; T&L operating income was $41.90 million versus the estimate of $36.14 million; Field Systems operating income was $110.20 million, slightly above the estimate of $109.18 million [4] Market Performance - Over the past month, Trimble's shares have returned -1.7%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of +4.7% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]