CNH Industrial Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
CNH Industrial reported a 4% increase in fourth-quarter net income despite a 2% decline in consolidated revenue. The Agriculture segment saw an adjusted EBIT margin increase of 40 bps, while the Construction segment's EBIT margin rose by 230 bps. The company announced an additional $500 million share buyback program.
Q4 2023 net income increased by 4% year-over-year.
Consolidated revenue decreased by 2% compared to Q4 2022.
Agriculture segment adjusted EBIT margin increased by 40 bps year-over-year.
Construction segment adjusted EBIT margin increased by 230 bps year-over-year.
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CNH Industrial Revenue by Segment
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.
Positive Outlook
- Agriculture segment adjusted EBIT margin between 14.0% and 15.0%
- Construction segment adjusted EBIT margin between 5.0% and 6.0%
- Free Cash Flow of Industrial Activities between $1.2bn and $1.4bn
- Adjusted diluted EPS between $1.50 to $1.60
- Company is continuing its efforts to improve through-cycle margins with its two previously announced cost reduction programs.
Challenges Ahead
- Agriculture segment net sales down between 8% and 12% year-over-year including currency translation effects
- Construction segment net sales down between 7% and 11% year-over-year including currency translation effects
- Global industry retail sales will be lower in both the agriculture and construction equipment markets when compared to 2023.
- Agriculture industry retail sales will be down 10-15%
- Construction equipment industry retail sales will be down around 10%
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income