Summary
Deere & Company's second-quarter 2017 report shows a significant increase in net income, driven by improved sales and operating profit across its segments, particularly Agriculture and Turf. Worldwide net sales and revenues grew 5% year-over-year, with Equipment Operations seeing a 2% increase and Financial Services a 10% rise. This performance was bolstered by price realization, a favorable sales mix, and a notable gain from the sale of a partial interest in SiteOne. The company raised its full-year earnings forecast, reflecting market stabilization and strong recovery in South American agricultural machinery sales. Despite some headwinds like increased warranty costs and expenses related to voluntary employee separations, Deere demonstrated operational efficiency and strategic investments in technology and new markets. The company's outlook for the full fiscal year 2017 projects a 9% increase in equipment sales and a net income attributable to Deere & Company of approximately $2,000 million.
Financial Highlights
45 data points| Revenue | $8.29B |
| Cost of Revenue | $5.43B |
| Gross Profit | $1.83B |
| R&D Expenses | $325.40M |
| SG&A Expenses | $783.60M |
| Operating Expenses | $7.12B |
| Operating Income | $1.28B |
| Interest Expense | $226.90M |
| Net Income | $808.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.53 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.50 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 319.20M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 323.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income attributable to Deere & Company surged to $802.4 million ($2.49 per share) in Q2 2017, a substantial increase from $495.4 million ($1.56 per share) in Q2 2016.
- 2Worldwide net sales and revenues increased by 5% to $8.29 billion in Q2 2017 compared to $7.88 billion in the prior year period.
- 3The Agriculture and Turf segment showed a 1% sales increase and a significant operating profit improvement, aided by price realization and a favorable sales mix.
- 4The Construction and Forestry segment reported a 7% increase in sales for the quarter, driven by higher shipment volumes and price realization.
- 5Deere raised its full-year 2017 sales forecast to an increase of approximately 9% and projected net income of about $2,000 million.
- 6A gain on the sale of a partial interest in SiteOne contributed significantly to the 'Other income' and positively impacted segment results.
- 7The company maintained a strong liquidity position, with cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities totaling $5.07 billion at the end of the quarter.