Index
Themes and Takeaways
Revenues Down in High Teens for Agriculture Segments
Inventory Management Continues to be a Focus
Forecast for remainder of 2025 to 2026: North America is the weakest ag machinery market, South America showing relative resilience, Europe in between
Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty
Precision Ag and Technology
Companies
John Deere
AGCO
CNH Industrial
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Financial Summary
a. Revenues Down in High Teens for Agriculture Segments
Revenues remained challenged in Q2 2025, as expected, with sales down in the high teens:
CNH Industrial agriculture segment sales were down 17%. CNH’s North American ag sales fell 36% in Q2.
Deere Production and Precision Ag sales were down 16%.
AGCO sales were down almost 19%. North America tractor and combine sales fell 13% and 33% respectively in the first half of 2025. AGCO’s North American sales fell 32%, with high horsepower tractors and sprayers most pressured.
b. Inventory Management Continues to be a Focus
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