Summary
Deere & Company (DE) reported strong financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal year 2013, demonstrating robust revenue and net income growth compared to the prior year. The company saw increased net sales and revenues driven by higher shipment volumes and effective price realization, particularly in its Agriculture and Turf segment. The Financial Services segment also contributed positively with improved operating profit, supported by portfolio growth and better crop insurance margins. Despite some headwinds in the Construction and Forestry segment due to lower shipment volumes, overall performance indicates strong demand for Deere's equipment and effective management of operational costs. The company maintained a solid financial position, with positive cash flows from operations and significant liquidity. Deere's outlook for the full fiscal year 2013 remains optimistic, projecting further sales growth and increased net income, underscoring the company's resilience and strategic positioning in key global markets.
Financial Highlights
44 data points| Revenue | $10.01B |
| Cost of Revenue | $6.84B |
| Gross Profit | $2.48B |
| R&D Expenses | $338.70M |
| SG&A Expenses | $919.80M |
| Operating Expenses | $8.46B |
| Operating Income | $1.68B |
| Interest Expense | $182.60M |
| Net Income | $996.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.58 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.56 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 386.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 389.60M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income attributable to Deere & Company increased significantly, reaching $996.5 million ($2.56 per share) for Q3 2013 and $2,730.5 million ($6.97 per share) for the nine months ended July 31, 2013, up from $788.0 million ($1.98 per share) and $2,377.1 million ($5.88 per share) respectively in the prior year.
- 2Worldwide net sales and revenues grew by 4% to $10,010 million in Q3 2013 and by 8% to $28,345 million for the first nine months, driven by strong performance in the Agriculture and Turf segment.
- 3The Agriculture and Turf segment saw sales increase by 8% in Q3 and 12% in the first nine months, largely due to higher shipment volumes and price realization.
- 4Construction and Forestry sales declined by 11% in Q3 and 8% in the first nine months, primarily due to lower shipment volumes.
- 5Financial Services segment operating profit increased by 38% in Q3 and 21% in the first nine months, benefiting from portfolio growth and improved crop insurance margins.
- 6Deere & Company ended the period with a strong liquidity position, reporting cash and cash equivalents of $3,090.3 million.
- 7The company reaffirmed its positive outlook for fiscal year 2013, anticipating total net income of approximately $3,450 million and further growth in equipment sales.