Summary
Deere & Company's Q2 2018 10-Q filing reveals a significant surge in performance, driven by robust sales across both its Agriculture & Turf and Construction & Forestry segments. The acquisition of Wirtgen Group significantly boosted Construction & Forestry revenues, contributing to a substantial overall revenue increase of 29% year-over-year for the quarter. Net income attributable to Deere & Company also saw a strong increase, reaching $1,208.3 million, up from $808.5 million in the prior year's quarter, largely supported by improved sales volumes and favorable foreign currency translation. The company's financial services segment demonstrated resilience, with net income remaining stable year-over-year and benefiting from a higher average portfolio and lower credit loss provisions. Despite increased raw material and freight costs, Deere expressed confidence in its performance, citing a more durable business model and ongoing investments in product innovation. The company also provided an optimistic outlook for the full fiscal year 2018, raising its net income forecast, partially due to provisional tax reform benefits, and anticipating continued strong sales growth across its core segments.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $10.72B |
| Cost of Revenue | $7.33B |
| Gross Profit | $2.41B |
| R&D Expenses | $415.20M |
| SG&A Expenses | $939.20M |
| Operating Expenses | $9.34B |
| Operating Income | $1.49B |
| Interest Expense | $303.70M |
| Net Income | $1.21B |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.73 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.67 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 324.20M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 329.20M |
Key Highlights
- 1Deere & Company reported a substantial 29% increase in net sales and revenues for the second quarter of 2018, reaching $10.72 billion, compared to $8.29 billion in the prior year quarter.
- 2Net income attributable to Deere & Company surged by over 50% to $1,208.3 million ($3.67 per diluted share) for the second quarter of 2018, compared to $808.5 million ($2.50 per diluted share) in the same period of 2017.
- 3The Wirtgen Group acquisition significantly boosted the Construction and Forestry segment, contributing to an 84% increase in segment sales for the quarter.
- 4Agriculture and Turf segment sales also showed strong growth, increasing by 22% year-over-year due to higher shipment volumes and favorable currency translation.
- 5The Financial Services segment maintained stable net income, benefiting from a higher average portfolio and lower credit loss provisions, despite a less favorable financing spread.
- 6The company raised its full-year 2018 net income forecast to approximately $2,300 million, up from previous guidance, partly reflecting provisional tax reform benefits and strong operational performance.
- 7Despite facing higher raw material and freight costs, the company remains confident in its strategic direction, emphasizing its durable business model and investments in new products and businesses.