Trimble posts Q4 beat despite ongoing weakness in freight demand

Core Insights - Trimble Inc. reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded expectations, particularly in its transportation and logistics segment, which is poised for accelerated revenue and margin expansion in 2026 [1] Financial Performance - Trimble posted fourth-quarter revenue of $969.8 million, a decrease of 1% year over year, but surpassing Wall Street's expectations of $950 million [2] - For the full year 2025, Trimble achieved revenue of $3.59 billion and recorded annualized recurring revenue of $2.39 billion, reflecting a 14% organic growth [2] Transportation and Logistics Segment - The transportation and logistics segment generated $136 million in revenue for the fourth quarter, representing a 4% organic growth, and $527 million for the full year 2025, which is a 5% organic growth year over year [3] - Annualized recurring revenue for the T&L segment reached $508 million, up 7% organically, indicating continued expansion in various solutions [4] - More than 90% of the segment's revenue is now recurring, highlighting the shift towards subscription-based platforms [7] Operational Highlights - Trimble's T&L unit maintained an operating income margin of 22.9% for both the fourth quarter and the full year, although margins faced pressure due to stranded costs from the divestiture of its mobility business [6] - The organic growth in 2025 was primarily driven by Maps, Transporeon, and forestry-related offerings, with significant customer additions among large shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers in North America and Europe [7]