Large ag equipment sales growth continued in November, although moderated from the highs reported in October to +5%, according to the latest numbers released by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.
While crop receipts are usually a good signpost for farmers’ ability to spend on capital goods like machinery, more often than not, farm net income is the determining factor whether or not growers pull out their checkbooks.
Citing “improved customer sentiment” in its agriculture segment and “continued growth” in its international markets, Titan Machinery raised its sales guidance for fiscal year 2018.
Despite ongoing low crop prices, Deere & Co. is looking for solid sales growth of its ag equipment in the year ahead. During a conference call with analysts following the release of its earnings report on Nov. 22, Deere management cited farmers needing to replace equipment, evidenced by improving early order sales.
Cervus Equipment, John Deere’s largest Canadian dealer group, posted third-quarter 2017 consolidated revenue gains of 10% as its ag and construction equipment markets continue to show signs of recovery.
Growth of farm equipment sales in October was the highest in nearly 7 years, according to the latest sales figures reported by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.
Stronger than expected sales of agricultural and light construction machinery was the basis for managers at Kubota to increase their forecast for year-end revenues.
After seeing an improvement in August, large ag equipment sales returned to double-digit declines in September, according to the latest sales figures coming from the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.
A recent nationwide survey of pivot irrigation dealers conducted by Seaport Global Securities and Ag Equipment Intelligence shows this segment of agriculture, like farm equipment retailers, is generally optimistic about near-term revenue trends.
It has been nearly 6 years since North American farm equipment dealers expressed the level optimism about their revenue prospects as they have for 2018. In 2012, more than 55% of dealers expected revenues from the sales of new farm machinery to increase in 2013.
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