Summary
Deere & Company (DE) reported its Q2 fiscal year 2014 results, showing a decrease in net sales and revenues compared to the prior year, primarily driven by a slowdown in the agriculture and turf segment. While the construction and forestry segment saw modest growth, the overall revenue decline impacted profitability, with net income attributable to Deere & Company decreasing by approximately 10% for the quarter. Despite these top-line pressures, the financial services segment demonstrated improved operating profit, supported by a growing credit portfolio. The company also highlighted its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, while managing its liquidity effectively through diverse funding sources and maintaining strong credit ratings.
Financial Highlights
44 data points| Revenue | $9.95B |
| Cost of Revenue | $6.87B |
| Gross Profit | $2.37B |
| R&D Expenses | $354.10M |
| SG&A Expenses | $846.50M |
| Operating Expenses | $8.48B |
| Operating Income | $1.59B |
| Interest Expense | $165.80M |
| Net Income | $981.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.67 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.65 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 366.60M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 369.80M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales and revenues decreased by 9% to $9.95 billion for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, compared to $10.91 billion in the same period last year.
- 2Net income attributable to Deere & Company for the quarter was $980.7 million, a decrease of 10% from $1,084.2 million in the prior year's second quarter.
- 3The Agriculture and Turf segment experienced a 12% decline in sales, attributed to lower shipment volumes and unfavorable currency impacts.
- 4The Construction and Forestry segment saw a modest 2% increase in sales, driven by higher shipment volumes.
- 5Financial Services segment net income increased to $147.7 million from $125.0 million in the prior year's second quarter, driven by growth in the credit portfolio.
- 6The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, an increase of approximately 18% from the previous rate.
- 7Deere maintained a strong liquidity position, with total cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $4.65 billion at the end of the quarter.