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Titan Machinery Improves Equipment Inventory in Q3 Despite Low Commodity Prices

December 1, 2016 | Posted in Earnings Reports

While acknowledging that low commodity prices continue to dampen demand for new farm machinery, David Meyer, Titan Machinery’s chairman and CEO, noted that high crop yields had improved sentiment among the dealership group’s farm customer base in the third quarter.

4WD Sales Surge During October

November 1, 2016 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

While North American retail sales of ag equipment were weak overall in October, 4WD sales were strong in both the U.S. and Canada, according to the latest numbers released by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.

Early Orders Remain a Tough Sell

October 10, 2016 | Posted in Equipment & Equipment Sales

Although a few more dealers say their early equipment orders are up compared to this time last year, overall, new farm machinery order books continue on a downward slide that began 3 years ago.

Weakness Continues in Ag Equipment Sales

September 1, 2016 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

North American large ag equipment sales continued to be weak during August, with 4WD tractor sales decreasing 38.9% and combine sales dropping 17.1%.

Ag Equipment Sales Remain Weak

August 1, 2016 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

July 2016 marked the 30th month of large ag equipment year-over-year declines and was a larger decline than the prior month.

Combine Sales Improve in June

July 1, 2016 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

June 2016 marked the 29th month of large ag equipment year-over-year declines and a somewhat larger decline than the prior month.

Titan Machinery Gets Boost from Analyst’s Upgrade

March 1, 2016 | Posted in Earnings Reports

In a surprise move, on March 4, analysts at RW Baird upgraded Titan Machinery shares to “outperform” from “neutral” and raised its share price target to $16 from $12.

2016 ‘Likely’ Bottom in Big Ag Sales Drop

January 1, 2016 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

In RW Baird’s “2016 Outlook” report (Dec. 22, 2015), analyst Mircea (Mig) Dobre, summarized his thoughts on the year ahead. "2016 likely marks the bottom in NA large ag equipment declines, but excess channel inventory is still an issue limiting a potential rebound in 2017..."

Is AGCO Gaining Market Share?

September 15, 2014 | Posted in Equipment & Equipment Sales

Is AGCO gaining market share in North America? What's the status of Section 179 depreciation allowance for this year and beyond?

Ag Sales Growth Continues in May

June 1, 2013 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

North American sales of large ag equipment continued to grow in May, according to data released by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.

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