Deere Reports First Quarter Net Income of $1.751 Billion
- Strong quarterly operating margins from equipment operations
- Net income forecasted to be $7.50 to $7.75 billion for fiscal 2024
- Worldwide net sales and revenues decreased by 4%
- First-quarter net income of $1.751 billion, or $6.23 per share, compared to $1.959 billion, or $6.55 per share, in the previous year
- Company remains committed to empowering customers through investments in solutions
- Financial services net income increased by 12% in the first quarter
- Net income decreased by 11% in the first quarter
- Net sales and revenues decreased by 4%
- Production and precision agriculture sales decreased by 7% in the first quarter
- Small agriculture and turf sales decreased by 19% in the first quarter
- Construction and forestry operating profit decreased by 9% in the first quarter
Insights
Deere & Company's latest earnings report indicates a mixed financial performance, with a noteworthy decline in net income by 11% compared to the same quarter last year. This is a significant metric for investors as net income directly affects the company's profitability and, consequently, the shareholder value. The decrease in worldwide net sales and revenues by 4% suggests a contraction in the company's business activities, which could be due to various factors such as market saturation, increased competition, or reduced demand for their products.
However, the company's forecast for full-year net income remains robust, with expectations between $7.50 to $7.75 billion. This projection may offer some reassurance to stakeholders about the company's future performance, despite the current downturn. The operating margins from equipment operations have shown structural improvements, which could signify effective cost management and operational efficiency that might mitigate the impact of lower sales volumes on profitability.
From an investment perspective, the moderation in fleet replenishment and normalization of agricultural fundamentals could indicate a cyclical downturn, which is essential for market participants to monitor. The focus on products that enhance productivity and sustainability aligns with global trends towards efficiency and environmental responsibility, potentially opening new market opportunities for Deere & Company.
The report highlights a sector-wide downturn in the agriculture and turf segments, with Deere & Company expecting sales to decline in various regions including the U.S., Canada, Europe and South America. This regional analysis is crucial for understanding the global reach of the company's market challenges and could inform strategic decisions for investors and the company alike. The decrease in operating profit and margins in both the production & precision agriculture and small agriculture & turf segments reflect these challenges and may have implications for the company's market share and competitive positioning.
Additionally, the flat to slightly negative outlook for construction equipment and the decline in the global forestry segment suggest that the company faces headwinds beyond the agricultural sector. Investors may view these segments' performance as indicators of the broader economic health and construction activity levels. On a positive note, the financial services segment shows resilience with a 12% increase in net income, which could be a buffer against the downturn in other segments.
The earnings report from Deere & Company provides insights into the broader economic environment, particularly in the agriculture and construction sectors. The normalization of agricultural fundamentals after record levels in previous years suggests a reversion to mean that could be driven by macroeconomic factors such as commodity prices, trade policies and currency exchange rates. The mention of currency translation effects in the segment outlook indicates the company's vulnerability to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, which can have material impacts on international revenue and profit margins.
The forecasted declines in equipment sales across multiple regions reflect broader economic trends, such as decreased capital expenditure in the face of economic uncertainty or potential shifts in consumer behavior. The company's emphasis on productivity and sustainability may be a strategic response to these economic pressures, aiming to align product offerings with evolving market demands and regulatory landscapes. The financial services segment's performance, with its higher net income forecast, suggests a stable source of revenue that could help cushion the impact of the cyclical nature of equipment sales.
- Strong quarterly operating margins from equipment operations demonstrate structural improvement near mid-cycle volumes.
- Fleet replenishment moderating as agricultural fundamentals normalize.
- Full-year net income now forecasted to be
$7.50 $7.75 billion
Worldwide net sales and revenues decreased 4 percent, to
"Deere's first-quarter performance underscores the effectiveness of our Smart Industrial operating model and the dedication of our workforce, enabling improved performance across economic cycles that surpasses historical benchmarks," said John C. May, chairman and chief executive officer. "Moreover, we remain committed to empowering our customers to improve their productivity and sustainability through ongoing investment in the next generation of solutions, as evidenced by our partnership on satellite communications to expand rural connectivity announced this quarter."
Company Outlook & Summary
Net income attributable to Deere & Company for fiscal 2024 is forecasted to be in a range of
"Moving forward, we expect fleet replenishment to moderate as agricultural fundamentals normalize from record levels in 2022 and 2023," May said. "Regardless of where we are in the cycle, demand is accelerating for products and solutions that empower our customers to do more with less, and we are uniquely positioned to deliver unparalleled value to our customers."
Deere & Company | First Quarter | ||||||||
$ in millions, except per share amounts | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | ||||||
Net sales and revenues | $ | 12,185 | $ | 12,652 | -4 % | ||||
Net income | $ | 1,751 | $ | 1,959 | -11 % | ||||
Fully diluted EPS | $ | 6.23 | $ | 6.55 | |||||
Production & Precision Agriculture | First Quarter | ||||||||
$ in millions | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | ||||||
Net sales | $ | 4,849 | $ | 5,198 | -7 % | ||||
Operating profit | $ | 1,045 | $ | 1,208 | -13 % | ||||
Operating margin | 21.6 % | 23.2 % | |||||||
Production and precision agriculture sales decreased for the quarter as a result of lower shipment volumes, partially offset by price realization. Operating profit decreased due to lower shipment volumes and higher SA&G and R&D expenses, partially offset by price realization.
Small Agriculture & Turf | First Quarter | ||||||||
$ in millions | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | ||||||
Net sales | $ | 2,425 | $ | 3,001 | -19 % | ||||
Operating profit | $ | 326 | $ | 447 | -27 % | ||||
Operating margin | 13.4 % | 14.9 % | |||||||
Small agriculture and turf sales decreased for the quarter as a result of lower shipment volumes, partially offset by price realization. Operating profit decreased due to lower shipment volumes and higher SA&G and R&D expenses. These items were partially offset by price realization and lower production costs.
Construction & Forestry | First Quarter | ||||||||
$ in millions | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | ||||||
Net sales | $ | 3,212 | $ | 3,203 | |||||
Operating profit | $ | 566 | $ | 625 | -9 % | ||||
Operating margin | 17.6 % | 19.5 % | |||||||
Construction and forestry sales were flat for the quarter, with positive price realization offset by lower shipment volumes. Operating profit decreased primarily due to higher production costs, lower shipment volumes, the unfavorable effects of currency translation, and higher SA&G and R&D expenses. These items were partially offset by price realization and a favorable sales mix.
Financial Services | First Quarter | ||||||||
$ in millions | 2024 | 2023 | % Change | ||||||
Net income | $ | 207 | $ | 185 | 12 % | ||||
Financial services net income for the quarter increased due to income earned on higher average portfolio balances, partially offset by less-favorable financing spreads.
Industry Outlook for Fiscal 2024 | |||||||
Agriculture & Turf | |||||||
Large Ag | Down 10 to | ||||||
Small Ag & Turf | Down 5 to | ||||||
Down 10 to | |||||||
Down ~ | |||||||
Down moderately | |||||||
Construction & Forestry | |||||||
Construction Equipment | Flat to Down | ||||||
Compact Construction Equipment | Flat | ||||||
Global Forestry | Down ~ | ||||||
Global Roadbuilding | Flat | ||||||
Deere Segment Outlook for Fiscal 2024 | Currency | Price | |||||
$ in millions | Net Sales | Translation | Realization | ||||
Production & Precision Ag | Down ~ | ~ Flat | +1.5 % | ||||
Small Ag & Turf | Down 10 to | ~ Flat | +1.5 % | ||||
Construction & Forestry | Down 5 to | ~ Flat | +1.5 % | ||||
Financial Services | Net Income | ||||||
Financial Services. Fiscal-year 2024 net income attributable to Deere & Company for the financial services operations is forecast to be approximately
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained herein, including in the section entitled "Company Outlook & Summary," "Industry Outlook," and "Deere Segment Outlook," relating to future events, expectations, and trends constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve factors that are subject to change, assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Some of these risks and uncertainties could affect all lines of the company's operations generally while others could more heavily affect a particular line of business.
Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and current assumptions, expectations, and projections about future events and should not be relied upon. Except as required by law, the company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements. Many factors, risks, and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Among these factors are risks related to:
- changes and compliance with
U.S. , foreign and international laws, regulations, and policies relating to trade, economic sanctions, data privacy, spending, taxing, banking, monetary, environmental (including climate change and engine emission), and farming policies; - political, economic, and social instability of the geographies in which the company operates, including the ongoing war between
Russia andUkraine and the war betweenIsrael and Hamas; - adverse macroeconomic conditions, including unemployment, inflation, rising interest rates, changes in consumer practices due to slower economic growth, and regional or global liquidity constraints;
- worldwide demand for food and different forms of renewable energy;
- the ability to execute business strategies, including the company's Smart Industrial Operating Model, Leap Ambitions, and mergers and acquisitions;
- the ability to understand and meet customers' changing expectations and demand for John Deere products and solutions;
- accurately forecasting customer demand for products and services and adequately managing inventory;
- the ability to integrate new technology, including automation and machine learning, and deliver precision technology and solutions to customers;
- changes to governmental communications channels (radio frequency technology);
- the ability to adapt in highly competitive markets;
- dealer practices and their ability to manage distribution of John Deere products and support and service precision technology solutions;
- changes in climate patterns, unfavorable weather events, and natural disasters;
- governmental and other actions designed to address climate change in connection with a transition to a lower-carbon economy;
- higher interest rates and currency fluctuations which could adversely affect the
U.S. dollar, customer confidence, access to capital, and demand for John Deere products and solutions; - availability and price of raw materials, components, and whole goods;
- delays or disruptions in the company's supply chain;
- our equipment fails to perform as expected, which could result in warranty claims, post-sales repairs or recalls, product liability litigation, and regulatory investigations;
- the ability to attract, develop, engage, and retain qualified personnel;
- security breaches, cybersecurity attacks, technology failures, and other disruptions to John Deere information technology infrastructure and products;
- loss of or challenges to intellectual property rights;
- legislation introduced or enacted that could affect the company's business model and intellectual property, such as right to repair or right to modify legislation;
- investigations, claims, lawsuits, or other legal proceedings;
- events that damage the company's reputation or brand;
- world grain stocks, available farm acres, soil conditions, harvest yields, prices for commodities and livestock, input costs, and availability of transport for crops; and
- housing starts and supply, real estate and housing prices, levels of public and non-residential construction, and infrastructure investment.
Further information concerning the company and its businesses, including factors that could materially affect the financial results, is included in the company's filings with the SEC (including, but not limited to, the factors discussed in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q). There also may be other factors that the company cannot anticipate or that are not described herein because the company does not currently perceive them to be material.
DEERE & COMPANY | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||
January 28 | January 29 | % | |||||||
2024 | 2023 | Change | |||||||
Net sales and revenues: | |||||||||
Production & precision ag net sales | $ | 4,849 | $ | 5,198 | -7 | ||||
Small ag & turf net sales | 2,425 | 3,001 | -19 | ||||||
Construction & forestry net sales | 3,212 | 3,203 | |||||||
Financial services revenues | 1,376 | 1,040 | +32 | ||||||
Other revenues | 323 | 210 | +54 | ||||||
Total net sales and revenues | $ | 12,185 | $ | 12,652 | -4 | ||||
Operating profit: * | |||||||||
Production & precision ag | $ | 1,045 | $ | 1,208 | -13 | ||||
Small ag & turf | 326 | 447 | -27 | ||||||
Construction & forestry | 566 | 625 | -9 | ||||||
Financial services | 257 | 238 | +8 | ||||||
Total operating profit | 2,194 | 2,518 | -13 | ||||||
Reconciling items ** | 26 | (22) | |||||||
Income taxes | (469) | (537) | -13 | ||||||
Net income attributable to Deere & Company | $ | 1,751 | $ | 1,959 | -11 | ||||
* | Operating profit is income from continuing operations before corporate expenses, certain external interest expense, certain foreign exchange gains and losses, and income taxes. Operating profit for financial services includes the effect of interest expense and foreign exchange gains or losses. |
** | Reconciling items are primarily corporate expenses, certain interest income and expenses, certain foreign exchange gains and losses, pension and postretirement benefit costs excluding the service cost component, equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates, and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests. |
DEERE & COMPANY | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
Net Sales and Revenues | ||||||
Net sales | $ | 10,486 | $ | 11,402 | ||
Finance and interest income | 1,360 | 994 | ||||
Other income | 339 | 256 | ||||
Total | 12,185 | 12,652 | ||||
Costs and Expenses | ||||||
Cost of sales | 7,200 | 7,934 | ||||
Research and development expenses | 533 | 495 | ||||
Selling, administrative and general expenses | 1,066 | 952 | ||||
Interest expense | 802 | 479 | ||||
Other operating expenses | 369 | 299 | ||||
Total | 9,970 | 10,159 | ||||
Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes | 2,215 | 2,493 | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 469 | 537 | ||||
Income of Consolidated Group | 1,746 | 1,956 | ||||
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates | 2 | 1 | ||||
Net Income | 1,748 | 1,957 | ||||
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (3) | (2) | ||||
Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company | $ | 1,751 | $ | 1,959 | ||
Per Share Data | ||||||
Basic | $ | 6.25 | $ | 6.58 | ||
Diluted | 6.23 | 6.55 | ||||
Dividends declared | 1.47 | 1.20 | ||||
Dividends paid | 1.35 | 1.13 | ||||
Average Shares Outstanding | ||||||
Basic | 279.9 | 297.6 | ||||
Diluted | 281.1 | 299.1 | ||||
See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. |
DEERE & COMPANY | |||||||||
January 28 | October 29 | January 29 | |||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |||||||
Assets | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,137 | $ | 7,458 | $ | 3,976 | |||
Marketable securities | 1,136 | 946 | 852 | ||||||
Trade accounts and notes receivable – net | 7,795 | 7,739 | 7,609 | ||||||
Financing receivables – net | 43,708 | 43,673 | 36,882 | ||||||
Financing receivables securitized – net | 6,400 | 7,335 | 5,089 | ||||||
Other receivables | 2,017 | 2,623 | 1,992 | ||||||
Equipment on operating leases – net | 6,751 | 6,917 | 6,502 | ||||||
Inventories | 8,937 | 8,160 | 10,056 | ||||||
Property and equipment – net | 6,914 | 6,879 | 6,212 | ||||||
Goodwill | 3,966 | 3,900 | 3,891 | ||||||
Other intangible assets – net | 1,112 | 1,133 | 1,255 | ||||||
Retirement benefits | 3,087 | 3,007 | 3,793 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 1,833 | 1,814 | 914 | ||||||
Other assets | 2,578 | 2,503 | 2,597 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 101,371 | $ | 104,087 | $ | 91,620 | |||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||
Liabilities | |||||||||
Short-term borrowings | $ | 17,117 | $ | 17,939 | $ | 14,129 | |||
Short-term securitization borrowings | 6,116 | 6,995 | 4,864 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 13,361 | 16,130 | 13,108 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 550 | 520 | 519 | ||||||
Long-term borrowings | 39,933 | 38,477 | 35,071 | ||||||
Retirement benefits and other liabilities | 2,115 | 2,140 | 2,493 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 79,192 | 82,201 | 70,184 | ||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest | 100 | 97 | 100 | ||||||
Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||
Total Deere & Company stockholders' equity | 22,075 | 21,785 | 21,332 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interests | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 22,079 | 21,789 | 21,336 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 101,371 | $ | 104,087 | $ | 91,620 | |||
See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. |
DEERE & COMPANY | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||||
Net income | $ | 1,748 | $ | 1,957 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used for operating activities: | ||||||
Provision (credit) for credit losses | 31 | (130) | ||||
Provision for depreciation and amortization | 520 | 494 | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 46 | 23 | ||||
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes | 27 | (56) | ||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||
Receivables related to sales | (277) | (1,015) | ||||
Inventories | (723) | (1,279) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (2,327) | (1,577) | ||||
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable | 183 | 199 | ||||
Retirement benefits | (129) | (48) | ||||
Other | (7) | 186 | ||||
Net cash used for operating activities | (908) | (1,246) | ||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||||
Collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales) | 7,752 | 7,198 | ||||
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases | 506 | 497 | ||||
Cost of receivables acquired (excluding receivables related to sales) | (6,447) | (6,322) | ||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (362) | (315) | ||||
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired | (454) | (497) | ||||
Collateral on derivatives – net | 310 | 345 | ||||
Other | (88) | (146) | ||||
Net cash provided by investing activities | 1,217 | 760 | ||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||||
Net proceeds (payments) in short-term borrowings (original maturities three months or less) | (2,951) | 697 | ||||
Proceeds from borrowings issued (original maturities greater than three months) | 5,287 | 2,505 | ||||
Payments of borrowings (original maturities greater than three months) | (3,237) | (1,925) | ||||
Repurchases of common stock | (1,328) | (1,257) | ||||
Dividends paid | (386) | (341) | ||||
Other | (30) | (18) | ||||
Net cash used for financing activities | (2,645) | (339) | ||||
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash | 16 | 62 | ||||
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash | (2,320) | (763) | ||||
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period | 7,620 | 4,941 | ||||
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period | $ | 5,300 | $ | 4,178 | ||
See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. |
DEERE & COMPANY | |
Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements | |
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited | |
(1) | The consolidated financial statements represent the consolidation of all Deere & Company's subsidiaries. The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes. Transactions between the equipment operations and financial services have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements. In the supplemental consolidating data in Note 2 to the financial statements, the "Equipment Operations" represents the enterprise without "Financial Services", which include the company's production and precision agriculture operations, small agriculture and turf operations, and construction and forestry operations, and other corporate assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses not reflected within "Financial Services." |
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EQUIPMENT | FINANCIAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
OPERATIONS | SERVICES | ELIMINATIONS | CONSOLIDATED | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Sales and Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 10,486 | $ | 11,402 | $ | 10,486 | $ | 11,402 | ||||||||||||||||||
Finance and interest income | 157 | 114 | $ | 1,433 | $ | 1,067 | $ | (230) | $ | (187) | 1,360 | 994 | 1 | |||||||||||||
Other income | 289 | 234 | 119 | 177 | (69) | (155) | 339 | 256 | 2, 3 | |||||||||||||||||
Total | 10,932 | 11,750 | 1,552 | 1,244 | (299) | (342) | 12,185 | 12,652 | ||||||||||||||||||
Costs and Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 7,207 | 7,940 | (7) | (6) | 7,200 | 7,934 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | 533 | 495 | 533 | 495 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, administrative and general expenses | 876 | 783 | 192 | 172 | (2) | (3) | 1,066 | 952 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 108 | 101 | 762 | 442 | (68) | (64) | 802 | 479 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
Interest compensation to Financial Services | 162 | 123 | (162) | (123) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 90 | 53 | 339 | 392 | (60) | (146) | 369 | 299 | 3, 5 | |||||||||||||||||
Total | 8,976 | 9,495 | 1,293 | 1,006 | (299) | (342) | 9,970 | 10,159 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income before Income Taxes | 1,956 | 2,255 | 259 | 238 | 2,215 | 2,493 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 416 | 483 | 53 | 54 | 469 | 537 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income after Income Taxes | 1,540 | 1,772 | 206 | 184 | 1,746 | 1,956 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income | 1,541 | 1,772 | 207 | 185 | 1,748 | 1,957 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (3) | (2) | (3) | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company | $ | 1,544 | $ | 1,774 | $ | 207 | $ | 185 | $ | 1,751 | $ | 1,959 | ||||||||||||||
1 | Elimination of intercompany interest income and expense. |
2 | Elimination of Equipment Operations' margin from inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases. |
3 | Elimination of income and expense between Equipment Operations and Financial Services related to intercompany guarantees of investments in certain international markets and intercompany service revenues and expenses. |
4 | Elimination of intercompany service fees. |
5 | Elimination of Financial Services' lease depreciation expense related to inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases. |
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EQUIPMENT | FINANCIAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OPERATIONS | SERVICES | ELIMINATIONS | CONSOLIDATED | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 28 | Oct 29 | Jan 29 | Jan 28 | Oct 29 | Jan 29 | Jan 28 | Oct 29 | Jan 29 | Jan 28 | Oct 29 | Jan 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,467 | $ | 5,720 | $ | 2,665 | $ | 1,670 | $ | 1,738 | $ | 1,311 | $ | 5,137 | $ | 7,458 | $ | 3,976 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Marketable securities | 147 | 104 | 18 | 989 | 842 | 834 | 1,136 | 946 | 852 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receivables from Financial Services | 4,296 | 4,516 | 5,348 | $ | (4,296) | $ | (4,516) | $ | (5,348) | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade accounts and notes receivable – net | 1,093 | 1,320 | 1,342 | 9,167 | 8,687 | 7,827 | (2,465) | (2,268) | (1,560) | 7,795 | 7,739 | 7,609 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing receivables – net | 72 | 64 | 51 | 43,636 | 43,609 | 36,831 | 43,708 | 43,673 | 36,882 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing receivables securitized – net | 6,400 | 7,335 | 5,089 | 6,400 | 7,335 | 5,089 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other receivables | 1,515 | 1,813 | 1,583 | 559 | 869 | 489 | (57) | (59) | (80) | 2,017 | 2,623 | 1,992 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment on operating leases – net | 6,751 | 6,917 | 6,502 | 6,751 | 6,917 | 6,502 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inventories | 8,937 | 8,160 | 10,056 | 8,937 | 8,160 | 10,056 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property and equipment – net | 6,879 | 6,843 | 6,178 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 6,914 | 6,879 | 6,212 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | 3,966 | 3,900 | 3,891 | 3,966 | 3,900 | 3,891 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets – net | 1,112 | 1,133 | 1,255 | 1,112 | 1,133 | 1,255 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement benefits | 3,013 | 2,936 | 3,728 | 75 | 72 | 67 | (1) | (1) | (2) | 3,087 | 3,007 | 3,793 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 2,133 | 2,133 | 1,015 | 72 | 68 | 53 | (372) | (387) | (154) | 1,833 | 1,814 | 914 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other assets | 2,058 | 1,948 | 1,936 | 546 | 559 | 684 | (26) | (4) | (23) | 2,578 | 2,503 | 2,597 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 38,688 | $ | 40,590 | $ | 39,066 | $ | 69,900 | $ | 70,732 | $ | 59,721 | $ | (7,217) | $ | (7,235) | $ | (7,167) | $ | 101,371 | $ | 104,087 | $ | 91,620 | ||||||||||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term borrowings | $ | 1,203 | $ | 1,230 | $ | 969 | $ | 15,914 | $ | 16,709 | $ | 13,160 | $ | 17,117 | $ | 17,939 | $ | 14,129 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term securitization borrowings | 6,116 | 6,995 | 4,864 | 6,116 | 6,995 | 4,864 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payables to Equipment Operations | 4,296 | 4,516 | 5,348 | $ | (4,296) | $ | (4,516) | $ | (5,348) | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 12,677 | 14,862 | 11,819 | 3,232 | 3,599 | 2,952 | (2,548) | (2,331) | (1,663) | 13,361 | 16,130 | 13,108 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 478 | 452 | 404 | 444 | 455 | 269 | (372) | (387) | (154) | 550 | 520 | 519 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term borrowings | 7,270 | 7,210 | 8,155 | 32,663 | 31,267 | 26,916 | 39,933 | 38,477 | 35,071 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement benefits and other liabilities | 2,006 | 2,032 | 2,384 | 110 | 109 | 111 | (1) | (1) | (2) | 2,115 | 2,140 | 2,493 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 23,634 | 25,786 | 23,731 | 62,775 | 63,650 | 53,620 | (7,217) | (7,235) | (7,167) | 79,192 | 82,201 | 70,184 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest | 100 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 97 | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Deere & Company stockholders' equity | 22,075 | 21,785 | 21,332 | 7,125 | 7,082 | 6,101 | (7,125) | (7,082) | (6,101) | 22,075 | 21,785 | 21,332 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interests | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial Services' equity | (7,125) | (7,082) | (6,101) | 7,125 | 7,082 | 6,101 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted total stockholders' equity | 14,954 | 14,707 | 15,235 | 7,125 | 7,082 | 6,101 | 22,079 | 21,789 | 21,336 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 38,688 | $ | 40,590 | $ | 39,066 | $ | 69,900 | $ | 70,732 | $ | 59,721 | $ | (7,217) | $ | (7,235) | $ | (7,167) | $ | 101,371 | $ | 104,087 | $ | 91,620 | ||||||||||||||
6 | Elimination of receivables / payables between Equipment Operations and Financial Services. |
7 | Primarily reclassification of sales incentive accruals on receivables sold to Financial Services. |
8 | Reclassification of net pension assets / liabilities. |
9 | Reclassification of deferred tax assets / liabilities in the same taxing jurisdictions. |
10 | Elimination of Financial Services' equity. |
DEERE & COMPANY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT | FINANCIAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
OPERATIONS | SERVICES | ELIMINATIONS | CONSOLIDATED | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 1,541 | $ | 1,772 | $ | 207 | $ | 185 | $ | 1,748 | $ | 1,957 | ||||||||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision (credit) for credit losses | (2) | 1 | 33 | (131) | 31 | (130) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for depreciation and amortization | 302 | 279 | 254 | 252 | $ | (36) | $ | (37) | 520 | 494 | 11 | |||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 46 | 23 | 46 | 23 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distributed earnings of Financial Services | 233 | 3 | (233) | (3) | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes | 48 | (39) | (21) | (17) | 27 | (56) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receivables related to sales | 209 | (23) | (486) | (992) | (277) | (1,015) | 14, 16 | |||||||||||||||||||
Inventories | (687) | (1,254) | (36) | (25) | (723) | (1,279) | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (2,155) | (1,458) | 25 | 145 | (197) | (264) | (2,327) | (1,577) | 16 | |||||||||||||||||
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable | 165 | 192 | 18 | 7 | 183 | 199 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement benefits | (127) | (49) | (2) | 1 | (129) | (48) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other | (46) | 17 | 61 | 163 | (22) | 6 | (7) | 186 | 11, 12, 15 | |||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | (519) | (559) | 575 | 605 | (964) | (1,292) | (908) | (1,246) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales) | 8,007 | 7,495 | (255) | (297) | 7,752 | 7,198 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases | 506 | 497 | 506 | 497 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of receivables acquired (excluding receivables related to sales) | (6,513) | (6,375) | 66 | 53 | (6,447) | (6,322) | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (362) | (315) | (362) | (315) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired | (503) | (531) | 49 | 34 | (454) | (497) | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||
Decrease in investment in Financial Services | 10 | (10) | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Increase in trade and wholesale receivables | (871) | (1,499) | 871 | 1,499 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Collateral on derivatives – net | 310 | 345 | 310 | 345 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 10 | (9) | (98) | (137) | (88) | (146) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities | (342) | (324) | 838 | (205) | 721 | 1,289 | 1,217 | 760 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net proceeds (payments) in short-term borrowings (original maturities three months or less) | 78 | (136) | (3,029) | 833 | (2,951) | 697 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Change in intercompany receivables/payables | 288 | 1,469 | (288) | (1,469) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings issued (original maturities greater than three months) | 11 | 1 | 5,276 | 2,504 | 5,287 | 2,505 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Payments of borrowings (original maturities greater than three months) | (40) | (3,197) | (1,925) | (3,237) | (1,925) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchases of common stock | (1,328) | (1,257) | (1,328) | (1,257) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital investment from Equipment Operations | (10) | 10 | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends paid | (386) | (341) | (233) | (3) | 233 | 3 | (386) | (341) | 13 | |||||||||||||||||
Other | (22) | (6) | (8) | (12) | (30) | (18) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash used for financing activities | (1,399) | (270) | (1,489) | (72) | 243 | 3 | (2,645) | (339) | ||||||||||||||||||
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash | 11 | 48 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 62 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash | (2,249) | (1,105) | (71) | 342 | (2,320) | (763) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period | 5,755 | 3,781 | 1,865 | 1,160 | 7,620 | 4,941 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period | $ | 3,506 | $ | 2,676 | $ | 1,794 | $ | 1,502 | $ | 5,300 | $ | 4,178 | ||||||||||||||
11 | Elimination of depreciation on leases related to inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases. |
12 | Reclassification of share-based compensation expense. |
13 | Elimination of dividends from Financial Services to the Equipment Operations, which are included in the Equipment Operations operating activities. |
14 | Primarily reclassification of receivables related to the sale of equipment. |
15 | Reclassification of direct lease agreements with retail customers. |
16 | Reclassification of sales incentive accruals on receivables sold to Financial Services. |
17 | Elimination of change in investment from Equipment Operations to Financial Services. |
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