CNH Industrial Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
CNH Industrial reported a decrease in consolidated revenue by 10% to $4.82 billion due to lower industry demand. Net income was $402 million, with diluted EPS at $0.31. The company is navigating a declining market by focusing on production efficiency, commercial execution, and cost reductions.
Consolidated revenue decreased by 10% due to lower industry demand.
Diluted EPS was $0.31, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.33.
Agriculture segment's adjusted EBIT margin decreased, while Construction segment's increased.
Cost reduction programs are on track to mitigate slowing markets impact.
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Forward Guidance
The Company forecasts that 2024 global industry retail sales will be lower in both the agriculture and construction equipment markets when compared to 2023. Agriculture industry retail sales are projected to be down approximately 15%, and construction equipment industry retail sales are expected to be down around 10%.
Positive Outlook
- Continuing efforts to improve through-cycle margins.
- Cost reduction programs focused on product costs.
- Cost reduction programs focused on SG&A expenses.
- Restructuring actions to optimize cost structure.
- Improve the efficiency of operations.
Challenges Ahead
- Agriculture segment net sales down between 11% and 15% year-over-year.
- Agriculture segment adjusted EBIT margin between 13.5% and 14.5%.
- Construction segment net sales down between 7% and 11% year-over-year.
- Construction segment adjusted EBIT margin between 5.0% and 6.0%.
- Free Cash Flow of Industrial Activities between $1.1 and $1.3 billion.