AGCO reported a strong first quarter with net sales reaching $2.7 billion, a 12.9% increase compared to Q1 2021. The company's performance was driven by healthy farm economics supporting robust global demand, although supply chain constraints and the war in Ukraine negatively impacted operations. AGCO delivered earnings of $2.03 per share, and adjusted earnings of $2.39 per share.
Regional sales results: Europe/Middle East (“EME”) +5.7%, North America +14.7%, South America +48.2%, Asia/Pacific/Africa (“APA”) +12.7%.
Constant currency regional sales results: EME +15.0%, North America +15.0%, South America +41.8%, APA +17.5%.
Regional operating margin performance: EME 11.6%, North America 7.8%, South America 12.9%, APA 15.1%.
AGCO raised full-year outlook for net sales and net income per share.
AGCO's net sales for 2022 are expected to range from $12.5 billion to $12.7 billion. Earnings per share are targeted in a range from $11.70 to $11.90.
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