Revenue and Sales Overview
Total revenue of $522.4M for Q1 FY2027; same-store sales declined 10.4% year-over-year but results came in slightly ahead of management expectations due to delivery timing.
Improved Gross and Equipment Margins
Gross profit $89.3M vs $90.9M prior year and gross margin expanded 180 basis points to 17.1% (from 15.3%). Equipment margin improved ~100 basis points year-over-year to 7.8%.
Inventory Health Progress
Aged equipment inventory has continued to decline each month; total inventory $914.8M (up $12M seasonally) as management shifts to mix optimization rather than absolute reduction.
Expense and Interest Cost Discipline
Operating expenses down to $94.4M from $96.4M (headcount and discretionary spending reduced). Floorplan and other interest expense declined 26% to $8.2M from $11.1M, reflecting lower interest-bearing inventory.
Segment Operational Improvements
Domestic Ag pretax loss narrowed to $6.2M from $12.8M prior year; Construction pretax loss narrowed to $0.6M from $4.2M prior year, indicating progress on inventory and margin actions.
Australia Growth
Australia sales increased 14% to $50.3M (from $44.0M) and on a constant currency basis increased 2.8%, aided by the BelleVue Machinery acquisition.
Strong Liquidity and Leverage Position
Cash approximately $30M and adjusted debt to tangible net worth ratio 1.6x, well below bank covenant of 3.5x, providing financial flexibility.
Guidance Reaffirmation
Management reaffirmed full-year guidance: adjusted EBITDA range $17M–$29M and adjusted diluted loss per share range ($1.25) to ($1.75); consolidated full-year equipment margin target ~8.4% (vs 7.3% FY2026).