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AGCO Corp

NYSE: AGCO Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery
$110.90
▼ $0.66 (−0.59%) today
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Q1 2026 Earnings

Reported May 5, 2026, 8:38am ET · SEC source
$0.94
Beat +113.15%
EPS · est. $0.44
$2.3B
Beat +2.95%
Revenue · est. $2.3B
−0.3%
Trailing market
AGCO vs S&P since report
1 quarter
Consecutive EPS misses

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−9%−6%−3%0May 5May 6report 8:38am ETearnings+1.6%−2.7%
−9%−6%−3%0May 5May 6earnings+1.6%−2.7%
AGCO −2.7%S&P 500 +1.6%
−8%−4%0May 5May 6report 8:38am ETearnings+2.4%−2.7%
−8%−4%0May 5May 6earnings+2.4%−2.7%
AGCO −2.7%NASDAQ +2.4%
−6%−3%0+3%May 4May 13report 8:38am ETearnings+2.2%−4.8%
−6%−3%0+3%May 4May 13earnings+2.2%−4.8%
AGCO −4.8%S&P 500 +2.2%
−8%−4%0+4%May 4May 13report 8:38am ETearnings+4.3%−4.8%
−8%−4%0+4%May 4May 13earnings+4.3%−4.8%
AGCO −4.8%NASDAQ +4.3%
−5.55%
Day of report
+4.96%
Next session
+3.04%
One week
+1.62%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +1.90%.

Did AGCO Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results

AGCO delivered a stronger-than-expected first quarter for 2026, posting adjusted diluted EPS of $0.94 against a consensus estimate of $0.44, a beat of 113.15%, while net sales of $2.34 billion came in 2.95% ahead of the $2.28 billion Wall Street had anticipated and rose 14.3% year-over-year. The standout driver was Europe, Middle East, and Africa, where $1.60 billion in regional sales, aided by favorable currency translation that contributed 9.6% to the consolidated top line, paired with recovering high-horsepower tractor volumes following prior-year dealer de-stocking to lift segment operating margin to 16.2%. Those gains more than offset a deeply negative North American margin weighed down by tariff-related input costs and a sharp Latin American revenue decline of 17.3%. Despite the earnings beat, analyst sentiment remained cautious, with at least one major bank trimming its price target on the stock. Looking ahead, AGCO raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to approximately $6.00 and guided net sales to $10.50 billion to $10.70 billion, assuming tariff policies as of May 5, 2026 remain in place.

Key Takeaways
  • Strong high-horsepower tractor sales growth in Europe and North America
  • Favorable currency translation contributed 9.6% to consolidated sales growth
  • Sales growth and favorable product mix in Europe/Middle East drove segment operating income increase of $104.6 million
  • Continued production alignment delivering progress on dealer and company inventories
  • Near-record first-quarter margins in Europe

“AGCO delivered healthy first-quarter sales and margin results, reflecting disciplined execution in a demanding agricultural market and dynamic global environment. We outpaced the market, particularly in high-horsepower equipment and precision agriculture, underscoring the strength of our differentiated portfolio and Farmer-First approach. We stayed focused on supporting customers while maintaining operational flexibility with continued production alignment delivering further progress on dealer and company inventories. We achieved near-record first-quarter margins in Europe and continued to grow market share in high-horsepower offerings in North America.”

AGCO CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

AGCO expects full-year 2026 net sales of $10.5 to $10.7 billion, with adjusted operating margins of 7.5%–8.0%. Full-year adjusted EPS outlook was raised to approximately $6.00. Production volumes are expected to remain relatively flat to slightly lower, with cost controls and positive pricing contributing to performance. These estimates reflect tariff policies as of May 5, 2026, together with AGCO's mitigation actions and sourcing strategies. Changes to tariff policies could affect projections. Industry demand is expected to remain subdued, particularly in North America for larger equipment, while Western Europe may see modestly higher demand than 2025.

AGCO YoY Financials

Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025 · SEC filings Q1 2025 Q1 2026
$0$700.0M$1.4B$2.1B$2.1B$2.3BRevenue$503.0M$581.4MGross Profit$61.2M$80.7MOperating Income$10.5M$55.0MNet Income
$0$700.0M$1.4B$2.1BRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

AGCO Revenue by Segment

Europe/Middle East$1.6B+20.3%
Asia/Pacific/Africa$124.0M+31.2%

AGCO Revenue by Geography

EMEA$1.6B+20.3%
North America$406.4M+10.0%
South America
Latin America$211.7M−17.3%
Asia Pacific$124.0M+31.2%

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.