10-KPeriod: FY2022

DEERE & CO Annual Report, Year Ended Oct 30, 2022

Filed December 15, 2022For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company's (DE) 2022 10-K filing highlights a robust year driven by strong demand across its agricultural and construction equipment segments. The company navigated significant supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures by implementing effective price realization strategies and operational efficiencies, leading to a substantial increase in net sales and net income compared to the previous year. Key investments in its "Smart Industrial" operating model and "Leap Ambitions" continue to focus on integrating digital, automation, and alternative propulsion technologies to enhance customer value and sustainability. The company's financial services segment also performed well, with net income remaining stable, supported by a larger portfolio. Looking ahead, Deere anticipates continued demand for its advanced machinery, although it forecasts a moderation in some segments of the small agriculture and turf market due to economic conditions. Management remains focused on managing macroeconomic headwinds such as inflation and rising interest rates, which are expected to impact financing spreads, while also strategically deploying capital through share repurchases and dividends.

Financial Highlights

30 data points
Beta

Revenue

$52.58B

Net Income

$7.13B

13.6% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$23.28

Free Cash Flow

$3.56B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$52.58B
R&D Expenses$1.91B
SG&A Expenses$3.86B
Operating Expenses$43.45B
Operating Income$9.51B
Interest Expense$1.06B
Net Income$7.13B
EPS (Basic)$23.42
EPS (Diluted)$23.28
Shares Outstanding (Basic)304.50M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)306.30M

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company reported significant year-over-year growth in net sales ($52.58 billion, up 19.4%) and net income attributable to Deere & Company ($7.13 billion), demonstrating strong performance despite macroeconomic challenges.
  • 2The company successfully offset higher production costs and supply chain disruptions through effective price realization and operational efficiencies, particularly in the Production & Precision Agriculture and Construction & Forestry segments.
  • 3Strategic investments in the "Smart Industrial" operating model and "Leap Ambitions" are ongoing, focusing on technologies like automation, autonomy, and alternative propulsion to drive future growth and customer value.
  • 4The Financial Services segment maintained stable net income, benefiting from a larger average portfolio, although facing headwinds from less favorable financing spreads and rising interest rates.
  • 5The company's order books are full through a majority of 2023, indicating sustained strong customer demand for its agricultural and construction equipment.
  • 6Deere repurchased $3.13 billion of common stock in fiscal year 2022 and announced an additional $18 billion share repurchase authorization, signaling confidence in its financial position and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
  • 7The company highlighted ongoing supply chain challenges and inflationary pressures as significant factors impacting operations, though mitigated by strategic sourcing and pricing actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary drivers of Deere & Company's strong financial performance in fiscal year 2022 were robust customer demand for its agricultural and construction equipment, supported by favorable agricultural fundamentals. The company effectively managed significant supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures through strategic price realization, operational improvements, and a focus on its "Smart Industrial" strategy.

Deere & Company is addressing supply chain challenges and inflation through a multi-faceted approach. This includes working closely with its supply base to secure allocations and improve on-time deliveries, multi-sourcing critical components, providing resources to suppliers, entering into long-term contracts for key parts, and utilizing alternative freight carriers. To counter inflationary pressures, the company has implemented price realization strategies to offset increased costs for materials, freight, energy, salaries, and wages.

The "Smart Industrial" operating model represents Deere's strategy to invest in and strengthen its capabilities in digital, automation, autonomy, and alternative propulsion technologies. The "Leap Ambitions" are specific goals designed to boost economic value and sustainability for its customers by 2026 or 2030. These initiatives are central to Deere's efforts to increase worksite efficiency, improve yields, lower input costs, and address labor constraints.

Deere forecasts continued strong demand for large agricultural machinery in the U.S. and Canada, with industry sales expected to increase 5-10%. Small agricultural and turf equipment sales are projected to be flat to down 5%. Construction equipment sales in North America are expected to be flat to up 5%, supported by infrastructure spending and rental fleet replenishment, while roadbuilding demand remains strongest in the U.S. The company anticipates selling more large agricultural equipment in 2023 across North America, Europe, and South America.