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DULUTH, Georgia - AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a global agricultural machinery manufacturer, reported fourth-quarter results that fell short of analyst expectations on revenue, sending shares down 3.2% in response.
The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.97 for Q4 2024, in line with analyst estimates. However, revenue came in at $2.89 billion, missing the consensus forecast of $3.17 billion and representing a 24% YoY decline.
AGCO’s fourth-quarter performance was impacted by challenging market dynamics and aggressive production cuts. The company reduced production hours by 33% in the quarter to manage inventory levels.
"AGCO delivered strong fourth quarter results with an adjusted operating margin of 9.9%, even with challenging market dynamics and aggressive production cuts," said Eric Hansotia, AGCO’s Chairman, President and CEO.
For the full year 2024, AGCO reported net sales of $11.7 billion, down 19.1% compared to 2023. Adjusted earnings per share for the year were $7.50, compared to $15.55 in 2023.
Looking ahead, AGCO reaffirmed its 2025 outlook, projecting net sales of approximately $9.6 billion and earnings per share between $4.00 and $4.50. This guidance is largely in line with analyst expectations of $9.622 billion in revenue and $4.20 in earnings per share.
The company expects continued weakness in global agricultural equipment demand due to lower farm income, particularly for crop producers. However, AGCO aims to mitigate the impact through cost control measures and ongoing restructuring efforts.
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