NYSE$AGCO
AGCO Corp · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
AGCO's fourth quarter results reflected the impact of challenging market conditions and higher warranty expenses.
AGCO reported net sales of approximately $2.5 billion for the fourth quarter of 2019, a decrease of approximately 3.0% compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. Reported net loss was $1.17 per share for the fourth quarter of 2019, and adjusted net income was $0.94 per share.
- Reported fourth quarter regional sales results: Europe/Middle East (“EME”) 0.2%, North America 1.8%, South America (20.0)%, Asia/Pacific/Africa (“APA”) (13.3)%
- Constant currency fourth quarter regional sales results: EME 3.0%, North America 1.6%, South America (14.6)%, APA (10.8)%
- Fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share were negatively impacted by softer than anticipated market demand in EME, APA and South America; higher warranty expense; brand and product rationalization costs for grain and protein equipment and a higher effective tax rate
- Warranty expense increased approximately $23 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2018 due primarily to field product improvement campaign costs to support new harvesting products
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
AGCO · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.51B
Forward guidance
AGCO’s net sales for 2020 are expected to reach approximately $9.2 billion reflecting improved sales volumes and positive pricing. Gross and operating margins are expected to improve from 2019 levels, reflecting the positive impact of pricing and cost reduction efforts. Based on these assumptions, 2020 earnings per share is targeted in a range from $5.00 to $5.20.
Tailwinds
- Improved sales volumes
- Positive pricing
- Gross margin improvement
- Operating margin improvement
- Cost reduction efforts
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019
+0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.8%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
51%
35 / 68 earnings
Positive
+13.1%
Q4 2021
Best reaction
-12.2%
Q2 2011
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +5.9% | -3.3% | -1.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.2% | +11.6% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -0.6% | +0.6% | -0.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | +10.1% | +11.2% | +15.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -5.1% | -6.9% | -0.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | -3.4% | -6.1% | -0.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | -7.5% | -12.2% | -11.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.3% | +4.4% | -4.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.5% | -4.9% | -6.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +4.8% | +6.8% | +1.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | -3.2% | -2.6% | -12.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | +2.3% | +1.9% | -10.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.4% | +2.6% | +2.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | -6.9% | -2.6% | +5.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.9% | +1.6% | +6.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | +5.6% | -4.3% | +0.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +13.1% | +10.7% | +12.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.4% | -1.4% | -7.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +5.0% | +6.7% | +11.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -6.6% | -2.3% | -11.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.6% | +3.3% | +13.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +7.9% | +13.2% | +16.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.5% | +7.1% | +14.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | -2.3% | +3.0% | +23.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | -8.7% | -8.0% | -16.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.1% | +0.9% | +2.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.8% | -4.2% | -10.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.8% | +4.4% | -5.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.3% | -4.4% | +0.9% | |
| Q3 2018 | +8.1% | +10.2% | +12.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.2% | +3.8% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | -5.5% | -4.0% | +1.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.0% | -3.7% | -6.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -2.8% | -3.4% | -0.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.2% | +0.1% | -6.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.3% | -0.3% | -0.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.6% | +2.6% | -6.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.3% | -1.2% | +9.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.7% | -0.1% | -2.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -7.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +9.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +6.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -8.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +10.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -12.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.3% | — | — |
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