CNH Industrial N.V. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Financial Performance - CNH Industrial reported consolidated revenues of $3.83 billion for Q1 2025, a decrease of 21% compared to Q1 2024 [1][5] - Net income for the quarter was $132 million, down 64% from $369 million in the same period last year [1][6] - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.10, compared to $0.29 in Q1 2024, reflecting a decline of $0.19 [1][5] Segment Performance - Net sales of Industrial Activities were $3.17 billion, down 23% year-over-year, primarily due to lower shipments and dealer destocking [1][5][10] - In the Agriculture segment, net sales decreased by 23% to $2.58 billion, with a gross profit margin of 20.0%, down from 23.8% [8][10][11] - The Construction segment saw net sales decline by 22% to $591 million, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 2.4%, down from 6.7% [12][13] Cash Flow and Financial Health - Cash flow provided by operating activities was $162 million, a significant improvement from a cash outflow of $894 million in Q1 2024 [1][7] - Industrial free cash flow absorption was $567 million, showing a year-over-year improvement of $642 million [1][7] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $1.70 billion from $3.19 billion at the end of Q1 2024 [5][37] Market Outlook - The company anticipates lower global industry retail sales in both agriculture and construction equipment markets for 2025 compared to 2024 [17][18] - CNH is focused on reducing excess channel inventory by producing fewer units than retail demand levels, which will lead to lower net sales in 2025 [17][18] - The ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and potential global trade scenarios, including tariffs, may impact the company's forecasts for the year [19][20]