Titan Machinery Buys Farmers Implement & Irrigation to Boost Presence

Acquisition Details - Titan Machinery Inc. has completed the acquisition of the dealership assets of Farmers Implement & Irrigation, aligning with its strategic growth initiatives [1][2] - Farmers Implement & Irrigation, a New Holland dealership, has two locations in South Dakota and generated revenues of $20 million in 2024 [2][3] - The acquisition enhances Titan Machinery's New Holland presence in eastern South Dakota [3] Financial Guidance - For fiscal 2026, the agriculture segment's revenues are expected to decline by 20-25%, while the construction segment's revenues are projected to decrease by 5-10% [4] - The company anticipates a loss of$ 1.25 to $2.00 per share in fiscal 2026, indicating weak demand [4] Stock Performance - Over the past year, Titan Machinery's shares have decreased by 9.6%, contrasting with the industry's growth of 13.5% [5] Earnings Expectations - Titan Machinery is set to report its first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings, with a consensus estimate of a loss of 79 cents per share, compared to earnings of 41 cents per share in the same quarter last year [9] - The revenue estimate for the first quarter is pegged at$ 493 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 26.4% [9]