Summary
Deere & Company's (DE) third quarter and nine-month results for fiscal year 2016 indicate a challenging environment, with net sales and revenues declining significantly compared to the prior year. This downturn is attributed to lower shipment volumes in both the Agriculture and Turf, and Construction and Forestry segments, reflecting a global farm recession and difficult construction market conditions. Despite revenue pressures, the company demonstrated operational resilience, with the Agriculture and Turf segment showing improved operating profit year-over-year for the quarter due to price realization and cost efficiencies. The Financial Services segment experienced a decline in net income, impacted by less favorable financing spreads and higher provisions for credit losses and lease residual values. For the full fiscal year 2016, Deere expects overall equipment sales to decrease by approximately 10%, with net income projected to be around $1,350 million. The company continues to focus on cost reductions and operational efficiencies to navigate the prevailing economic headwinds. Management highlights the durable business model and diversified revenue streams as key strengths. Investors should monitor the ongoing impact of commodity prices, global economic conditions, and currency fluctuations on future performance.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $6.72B |
| Cost of Revenue | $4.49B |
| Gross Profit | $1.37B |
| R&D Expenses | $338.80M |
| SG&A Expenses | $709.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $6.02B |
| Operating Income | $816.00M |
| Interest Expense | $200.70M |
| Net Income | $489.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.55 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.55 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 314.30M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 315.70M |
Key Highlights
- 1Worldwide net sales and revenues decreased 11% for the third quarter and 9% for the first nine months of FY2016 compared to the prior year.
- 2Net income attributable to Deere & Company for the third quarter was $488.8 million ($1.55 per share), a slight decrease from $511.6 million ($1.53 per share) in the prior year's quarter.
- 3Agriculture and Turf segment sales decreased 11% in Q3 and 7% year-to-date, but operating profit improved in Q3 due to price realization and cost efficiencies.
- 4Construction and Forestry segment sales saw a significant decline of 24% in Q3 and 21% year-to-date, driven by lower shipment volumes.
- 5Financial Services net income declined, impacted by less favorable financing spreads, higher provision for credit losses, and increased losses on lease residual values.
- 6Full fiscal year 2016 net income is anticipated to be approximately $1,350 million.
- 7The company maintained a solid liquidity position with $4.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $469 million in marketable securities as of July 31, 2016.