Summary
Deere & Company's Q1 fiscal year 2020 filing shows a decrease in net sales and revenues compared to the prior year, primarily driven by lower volumes in the agriculture and turf, and construction and forestry segments. While net income attributable to Deere & Company saw a modest increase to $517 million from $498 million, this was aided by discrete tax benefits. The company implemented a voluntary employee separation program, which impacted operating results but is expected to yield annual savings. Despite the sales decline, the company is navigating market challenges with strategic initiatives aimed at efficiency and organizational focus. The financial services segment experienced revenue growth but a decline in operating profit. Management expresses optimism regarding stabilization in the U.S. farm sector and the role of precision technologies, while acknowledging ongoing concerns related to trade, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical events.
Financial Highlights
45 data points| Revenue | $7.63B |
| Gross Profit | $1.45B |
| R&D Expenses | $425.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $809.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $7.06B |
| Operating Income | $645.00M |
| Interest Expense | $336.00M |
| Net Income | $517.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.65 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.63 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 313.50M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 317.20M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales and revenues decreased by 4% to $7,631 million for the three months ended February 2, 2020, compared to $7,984 million for the three months ended January 27, 2019.
- 2Net income attributable to Deere & Company increased to $517 million ($1.63 per diluted share) from $498 million ($1.54 per diluted share) in the prior year's comparable period.
- 3The Agriculture and Turf segment reported a 4% decrease in net sales but a 7% increase in operating profit, driven by price realization and improved production costs.
- 4The Construction and Forestry segment saw net sales decrease by 10% and operating profit decline by 59% due to lower shipment volumes and voluntary employee separation expenses.
- 5Financial Services segment revenue increased by 8%, but operating profit decreased by 7% due to higher losses on lease residuals and an increased provision for credit losses.
- 6The company implemented a voluntary employee-separation program impacting operating expenses, with total pretax expenses of $136 million expected to yield $85 million in annual savings.
- 7Cash flows from operating activities for the consolidated entity were negative $508 million for the quarter, primarily due to seasonal inventory increases and changes in working capital.