KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Deere & Company reported fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter results that topped estimates, even as the maker of farm equipment warned of "ongoing headwinds" in the agriculture and construction industries.
- Deere's quarterly profit plunged 47% year-over-year, while revenue dropped 28%.
- The company expects fiscal 2025 net income of $5.0 billion to $5.5 billion, down from the $7.1 billion it generated in fiscal 2024.
Deere & Company (DE) reported fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter results that topped estimates, even as the maker of farm equipment warned of "ongoing headwinds."
The maker of tractors and lawn mowers posted revenue of $11.14 billion, down 28% year-over-year, and 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:net income that plunged 47% to $1.25 billion.
Still, the results beat consensus forecasts of analysts polled by Visible Alpha, who ⛎were looking for $10.68 billion and $1.05 billion, respectively.
CEO Notes 'Significant Market Challenges This Year'
"Amid significant market challenges this year, we proactively adjusted our business operations to better align with the current environment," 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:Chief Executive Officer (CEO) John May said.
May also noted that the company is navigating "ongoing headwinds across our markets."
The company expects fiscal 2025 net income of $5.🉐0 billion to $5.5 billion, down from the $7.1 billion it generated in fiscal 2024. Analysts are for๊ecasting $5.89 billion, per Visible Alpha.
Deere shares, which entered the day up just 1% this year, rose 6% in recent trading.