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Aug 02, 2020

Deere Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Net income reached $811 million and operating margins reached 14.6% due to strong execution amidst the global pandemic. The yearly net income forecast was increased to about $2.25 billion.

Key Takeaways

Deere & Company reported a net income of $811 million for the third quarter ended August 2, 2020, with worldwide net sales and revenues decreasing by 11 percent to $8.925 billion.

Operating margins reached 14.6% due to strong execution in face of global pandemic.

Yearly net income forecast increased to about $2.25 billion.

New operating model taking shape.

Net sales and revenues decreased 11%.

Total Revenue
$8.93B
Previous year: $8.97B
-0.5%
EPS
$2.57
Previous year: $2.71
-5.2%
Operating Margin
14.6%
Gross Profit
$2.86B
Previous year: $2.98B
-4.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$8.19B
Previous year: $3.38B
+142.1%
Free Cash Flow
$3.13B
Previous year: $1.63B
+91.5%
Total Assets
$77.3B
Previous year: $73.5B
+5.1%

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Forward Guidance

Net income attributable to Deere & Company is forecast to be about $2.25 billion for the full year.

Challenges Ahead

  • Many uncertainties remain regarding the effects of the global pandemic that could negatively affect the company's results and financial position in the future.
  • The company has announced broad employee-separation programs that will be completed during the fourth quarter in support of its strategy to create a leaner, more agile organization.
  • The programs’ total pretax expense included in the forecast is about $175 million with estimated annual savings of $175 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income