Summary
Deere & Company (DE) reported its first quarter fiscal year 2015 results, showing a significant decline in net income attributable to a 17% decrease in worldwide net sales and revenues. This decline was primarily driven by weaker conditions in the global farm sector, leading to a 27% drop in Agriculture and Turf segment sales. However, the Construction and Forestry segment experienced a 13% sales increase, and the Financial Services segment saw a 10% rise in revenues, with net income increasing to $156.8 million from $142.2 million in the prior year's comparable period. Despite the overall revenue decline, the company demonstrated operational improvements in certain areas and managed its liquidity effectively. Total assets decreased slightly, while liabilities also saw a reduction. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with substantial cash and cash equivalents and access to credit facilities. Management anticipates full-year net income to be around $1,800 million, indicating expectations for a rebound in the latter half of the fiscal year, though near-term challenges in the agricultural sector persist.
Financial Highlights
45 data points| Revenue | $6.38B |
| Cost of Revenue | $4.42B |
| Gross Profit | $1.18B |
| R&D Expenses | $333.20M |
| SG&A Expenses | $659.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $5.82B |
| Operating Income | $647.00M |
| Interest Expense | $180.10M |
| Net Income | $387.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.13 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.12 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 343.10M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 345.70M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income attributable to Deere & Company decreased to $386.8 million ($1.12 per share) in Q1 2015 from $681.1 million ($1.81 per share) in Q1 2014.
- 2Worldwide net sales and revenues declined by 17% to $6,383 million, primarily due to a 27% decrease in Agriculture and Turf sales.
- 3Construction and Forestry segment sales increased by 13%, driven by higher shipment volumes.
- 4Financial Services segment revenue grew by 10%, and net income increased to $156.8 million.
- 5The company repurchased $604.7 million of common stock during the quarter, reflecting a continued commitment to shareholder returns.
- 6Total assets stood at $58,290 million as of January 31, 2015, a slight decrease from prior periods.
- 7The company provided a full-year net income outlook of approximately $1,800 million.