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]

CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH) has inked a deal with Starlink, a SpaceX subsidiary, to deliver cutting-edge satellite connectivity to farmers. This collaboration will provide users of CNH’s brands, Case IH, New Holland and STEYR, with reliable and cost-effective high-speed connectivity, even in the most remote rural areas. The enhanced connectivity will support fully connected equipment fleets and improve operational efficiency.Starlink’s low-latency, dependable satellite network enables CNH’s smart machines to ...

14 May 2025 Equity Research Report XCMG Constr Machinery (000425 CH) Buy: Executing well on reform strategy Domestic sales to rebound from three-year contraction: According to the China Construction Machinery Association, domestic excavator sales grew 16% y-o-y in April on replacement demand, and exports grew 19% y-o-y on a low base, leading to aggregate industry growth of 21.4% y-o-y in 4M25 (Exhibits 1-2), better than our expectation. XCMG's 1Q25 revenue growth accelerated due to solid growth of road mach ...

Core Insights - Deere & Co. reported strong second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, surpassing earnings and revenue expectations, leading to a surge in share prices to record highs as investors believe the worst is over for the company [1][3] Financial Performance - Earnings per share were $6.64, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.68, although this represents a 22% decline from the previous year [3] - Net sales from equipment operations fell 17.9% to $11.17 billion, slightly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.65 billion, while total net sales, including financial services, decreased 16% year over year to $12.76 billion [3] Guidance and Future Outlook - For fiscal 2025, Deere revised its annual income guidance down to $4.75-$5.5 billion from a previous range of $5-$5.5 billion [4] - The company anticipates a 15-20% decline in Production & Precision Agriculture revenues, with expected decreases of 10-15% in both Small Agriculture & Turf and Construction & Forestry segments [4] - Deere plans to invest $20 billion in the United States over the next decade, focusing on new product development, advanced technologies, and manufacturing [4] ETFs with Significant Exposure to Deere - iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF (VEGI) holds a 26.6% share of Deere, with total assets of $96.8 million and an average daily volume of 23,000 shares [5][6] - Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF (KROP) has a 14.7% allocation to Deere, with an asset base of $8.8 million and an average daily volume of 5,000 shares [7][8] - First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF (FTAG) includes Deere at a 9.9% share, with total assets of $6.2 million and an average daily volume of 1,000 shares [9][10] - Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF (FTWO) features Deere at a 9.8% share, with an asset base of $27.6 million and an average daily volume of 4,000 shares [12] - VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) is the most popular, holding an 8.1% share of Deere, with assets of $599.5 million and an average daily volume of 44,000 shares [13][14]

近日，记者从巴彦淖尔市科技局获悉，巴彦淖尔市全面加强"蒙科聚"平台建设，组建"蒙科聚"巴彦 淖尔分中心，聚焦辣椒产业升级、矿业绿色转型、智慧农机创新，坚持把科技成果转化作为推动科技创 新和产业创新深度融合的突破口，精准对接产业需求和智力资源。今年，该中心已累计签约成果转化合 作项目14项，金额达950万元，推动技术需求匹配率达80%。 据悉，"蒙科聚"巴彦淖尔分中心联合湖南农业大学举办辣椒产业科技成果发布暨对接活动，发 布"辣椒新品种选育及加工""蔬菜低盐清洁发酵技术应用"等5项科技成果，组织相关企业发布7项技术需 求，促进6家企业与湖南农业大学签订9项科技合作协议，并通过"科创人才—企业家"握手活动，进行一 对一深度对接，为全市辣椒产业延链补链强链提供关键技术支撑。 "蒙科聚"巴彦淖尔分中心联动中南大学开展矿业技术专场对接，围绕有色金属采选冶、尾矿资源化 利用等领域，组织4家企业发布10项技术需求，中南大学专家团队针对矿区生态修复、低品位矿提取等 技术提出创新路径，推动3家企业与校方达成合作意向。 "蒙科聚"巴彦淖尔分中心联合江苏大学开展智慧农机科技成果专场发布，发布"无人驾驶导航""智 能喷灌控制"等8项 ...

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Core Insights - Terex's international operations are crucial for understanding its financial strength and growth potential, especially given the interconnected global economy [2][3] - The company's total revenue for the quarter ending March 2025 was $1.23 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 4.9% [4] International Revenue Breakdown - Western Europe generated $162 million in revenue, accounting for 13.18% of total revenue, which was a significant miss of -33.91% compared to the projected $245.13 million [5] - Asia-Pacific contributed $102 million, representing 8.30% of total revenue, also falling short by -24.6% against the consensus estimate of $135.27 million [6] Revenue Forecasts - For the current fiscal quarter, total revenue is projected to reach $1.46 billion, an increase of 5.5% from the same quarter last year, with Western Europe expected to contribute 16.5% ($240.62 million) and Asia-Pacific 12.2% ($178.16 million) [7] - For the full year, total revenue is anticipated to be $5.32 billion, indicating a rise of 3.7% from the previous year, with Western Europe at 14.9% ($794.87 million) and Asia-Pacific at 11.8% ($629.27 million) [8] Market Context - The reliance on international markets presents both opportunities and risks, making it essential to monitor international revenue trends for forecasting the company's prospects [9] - Analysts are increasingly focused on international developments and their impact on earnings estimations, influenced by local market conditions [10]

Core Viewpoint - Deere & Company is expected to report second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on May 15, with strong demand from product launches but challenges from elevated production expenses and low commodity prices impacting performance [1]. Group 1: Factors Influencing Q2 Performance - Low commodity prices and weak farmer spending have led to lower shipment volumes, negatively affecting the company's fiscal second-quarter performance [2]. - High production expenses, along with increased selling, administrative, and research and development costs, are anticipated to impact the company's margins [3]. - The company is reviewing its cost structure to improve margins, with favorable price realization expected to offset some of the higher material and freight costs [4]. Group 2: Segment Projections for Q2 - The Production & Precision Agriculture segment is projected to generate revenues of $4.61 billion, a year-over-year decrease of 23.9%, with operating profit expected to fall 62.5% to $619 million [5]. - The Small Agriculture & Turf segment's revenues are estimated at $2.78 billion, indicating a 12.6% decline, with operating profit expected to decrease by 15.1% to $485 million [6]. - The Construction & Forestry segment's sales are estimated at $3.29 billion, a 14.4% dip, with operating profit predicted to drop 12% to $588 million [7]. - The Financial Services segment is projected to have revenues of $1.48 billion, a 6.7% increase, with operating profit estimated at $232 million [8]. Group 3: Overall Q2 Expectations - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Deere's earnings has decreased by 1.1% to $5.68 per share, implying a 33.4% decline from the previous year, with revenue expectations at $10.6 billion, a 21.7% year-over-year decline [9]. - The earnings surprise history shows that Deere has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimates in the past four quarters, with an average surprise of 8.9% [10]. Group 4: Earnings Prediction Model - The current Earnings ESP for Deere is -0.03%, indicating that the model does not predict an earnings beat this time [11]. - Deere holds a Zacks Rank of 3, suggesting a hold position [12]. Group 5: Share Price Performance - Deere's shares have increased by 22.6% over the past year, outperforming the industry's growth of 18.5% [13].

DULUTH, Ga., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced today that it will participate in the JP Morgan 53rd Annual Technology, Media & Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The conference will include a fireside chat with Damon Audia, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Andrew Sunderman, Vice President, PTx Product Creation & Delivery, at 10:40 ...