Core Insights - CNH Industrial reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 10 cents, down from 33 cents in the prior-year quarter, but above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 9 cents [1] - Consolidated revenues for the first quarter declined nearly 21% year over year to $3.82 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.79 billion [1] Segmental Performance - Agriculture segment net sales fell 23% year over year to $2.58 billion, missing the estimate of $2.62 billion, with adjusted EBIT down 64% to $139 million, also below the estimate of $237.6 million [2] - Construction segment sales declined 22% year over year to $591 million, missing the estimate of $592.1 million, with adjusted EBIT down 73% to $14 million, below the estimate of $26.1 million [3] - Financial Services segment revenues decreased 5% to $651 million, surpassing the estimate of $536.7 million, while net income fell to $90 million from $118 million in the prior year [4] Financial Overview - As of March 31, 2025, CNH Industrial had cash and cash equivalents of $1.7 billion, down from $3.19 billion as of December 31, 2024 [4] - Total debt was $26 billion as of March 31, 2025, down from $26.9 billion as of December 31, 2024 [5] - The company reported negative free cash flow from industrial activities of $567 million in the quarter, an improvement from negative free cash flow of $1.21 billion in the first quarter of 2024 [5] Guidance Updates - For 2025, Agriculture sales are expected to decrease by 12-20%, with adjusted EBIT margin projected between 7-9%, revised from the previous guidance of 8.5-9.5% [6] - Construction segment sales are expected to decline by 4-15%, with adjusted EBIT margin expected between 2-4%, down from the earlier guidance of 4-5% [6] - Free cash flow from industrial activities is now expected in the range of $100-$500 million, revised from $200-$500 million, and adjusted EPS is expected between 50 cents and 70 cents, down from 65-75 cents [7]
CNH Industrial Q1 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Guidance Revised