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(NYSE:AGCO)

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Neutral 64 (OpenAI - 5.2)

Rating:64Neutral

Price Target:

$142.00

▲(4.03% Upside)

Action:ReiteratedDate:02/07/26

AGCO scores in the mid-range primarily due to uneven financial performance and rising leverage alongside volatile recent results. Technicals are supportive but appear overextended, adding near-term risk. Valuation is reasonable, while the latest earnings call reinforces a balanced outlook: strong cash generation and cost actions, but meaningful demand softness and tariff/margin headwinds.

Positive Factors

Innovation in Precision Agriculture

AGCO's focus on precision agriculture and smart farming solutions positions it as a leader in technological innovation, enhancing long-term competitiveness and market relevance.

Strong Cash Flow Management

Effective cash flow management provides AGCO with a financial buffer, enabling investment in strategic initiatives and sustaining operations despite profitability challenges.

Europe Market Stability

Strong performance in Europe indicates robust demand and market strength, supporting AGCO's revenue base and offsetting regional weaknesses.

Negative Factors

Decline in North America Production

Significant production cuts in North America reflect inventory issues and reduced demand, impacting AGCO's operational efficiency and market presence in the region.

South America Market Decline

Weaker industry demand in South America poses a challenge to AGCO's growth, affecting revenue and necessitating strategic adjustments to stabilize market share.

Pricing Pressures and Tariff Challenges

Increased pricing pressures and tariff challenges could erode margins, necessitating strategic pricing adjustments to maintain competitiveness and profitability.

Agco (AGCO) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Market Cap

$9.88B

Dividend Yield1.1%

Average Volume (3M)804.57K

Price to Earnings (P/E)14.0

Beta (1Y)0.91

Revenue Growth-20.09%

EPS Growth121.28%

CountryUS

Employees24,000

SectorIndustrials

Sector Strength72

IndustryAgricultural - Machinery

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)2.17

Shares Outstanding72,400,560

10 Day Avg. Volume646,954

30 Day Avg. Volume804,569

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.04

Price to Book (P/B)1.82

Price to Sales (P/S)0.77

P/FCF Ratio10.49

Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.22

Enterprise Value/Revenue1.19

Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.79

Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.05

Forecast

1Y Price Target

$125.75

Price Target Upside-7.88% Downside

Rating ConsensusHold

Number of Analyst Covering12

EPS Forecast (FY)5.82

Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.55B

Agco Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionAGCO Corporation manufactures and distributes agricultural equipment and related replacement parts worldwide. It offers horsepower tractors for row crop production, soil cultivation, planting, land leveling, seeding, and commercial hay operations; utility tractors for small- and medium-sized farms, as well as for dairy, livestock, orchards, and vineyards; and compact tractors for small farms, specialty agricultural industries, landscaping, equestrian, and residential uses. The company also provides grain storage bins and related drying and handling equipment systems; seed-processing systems; swine and poultry feed storage and delivery; ventilation and watering systems; and egg production systems and broiler production equipment. In addition, it offers round and rectangular balers, loader wagons, self-propelled windrowers, forage harvesters, disc mowers, spreaders, rakes, tedders, and mower conditioners for harvesting and packaging vegetative feeds used in the beef cattle, dairy, horse, and renewable fuel industries. Further, the company provides implements, including disc harrows leveling seed beds and mixing chemicals with the soils; heavy tillage to break up soil and mix crop residue into topsoil; field cultivators that prepare smooth seed bed and destroy weeds; drills for small grain seeding; planters and other planting equipment; and loaders. Additionally, it offers combines for harvesting grain crops, such as corn, wheat, soybeans, and rice; and application equipment, such as self-propelled, three- and four-wheeled vehicles, and related equipment for liquid and dry fertilizers and crop protection chemicals, and for after crops emerge from the ground, as well as produces diesel engines, gears, and generating sets. The company markets its products under the Challenger, Fendt, GSI, Massey Ferguson, and Valtra brands through a network of independent dealers and distributors. AGCO Corporation was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.

How the Company Makes MoneyAGCO generates revenue primarily through the sale of agricultural equipment and machinery. The company's key revenue streams include the sale of new tractors, combines, and implements, which are often sold through a network of independent dealers and distributors. Additionally, AGCO earns income from parts sales, aftermarket services, and support, which provide ongoing revenue as customers maintain their equipment over time. The company also engages in financing solutions for its customers, which can further enhance revenue through interest income. Significant partnerships with suppliers and technology firms enhance AGCO's product offerings, while its global presence allows it to capitalize on various agricultural markets worldwide.

Agco Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Remaining Performance Obligations

Remaining Performance Obligations
Reflects the value of contracted work yet to be completed, offering a glimpse into future revenue streams and business stability.

Chart InsightsAGCO's remaining performance obligations have shown volatility, with a notable peak at the end of 2024. Despite a recent decline, the company remains resilient amid global challenges. The latest earnings call highlights strong cash flow and strategic focus on precision agriculture, though sales have dipped due to weak farmer economics and trade uncertainties. The company's shift towards a shareholder-friendly capital allocation, including a $1 billion share repurchase program, suggests confidence in long-term value creation despite short-term market pressures.

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Agco Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 05, 2026

(Q4-2025)

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Next Earnings Date:May 05, 2026

Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral

The call presented a balanced picture: materially improved cash generation, stronger margins at the trough, meaningful progress on precision ag (PTX) and aftermarket growth, and significant cost-savings execution are compelling positives. Offsetting these are pronounced industry softness (especially large ag in North America), a decline in adjusted EPS, tariff-driven margin pressure, and near-term profitability headwinds in North America and parts of South America. Management emphasizes disciplined production, continued structural transformation, and capital returns, but near-term industry and policy headwinds will mute performance until demand normalizes.

Q4-2025 Updates

Positive Updates

Strong quarterly and full-year operating margins

Adjusted operating margin of 10.1% in Q4 (up ~20 bps year-over-year) and full-year adjusted operating margin of 7.7%, described as among the best in company history.

Net sales and revenue performance

Q4 net sales of $2.9 billion (up ~1% year-over-year; ~+4% excluding the divested grain & protein business) and full-year sales of $10.1 billion.

Record free cash flow and strong cash conversion

Record free cash flow of $740 million in 2025 (up more than $440 million vs 2024) with targeted free cash flow conversion of 75–100% of adjusted net income.

Capital returns to shareholders

Executed $250 million accelerated share repurchase in Q4 as part of a $1 billion repurchase authorization and paid $87 million in regular dividends during 2025.

PTX and precision ag momentum

PTX launched 14 new products in 2025, grew to over 70 global PTX Elite dealers (more than doubled year-over-year), and PTX revenue finished ~ $860 million in 2025 with expectations to be flat to modestly up in 2026; retrofit channel outperformed the equipment market.

Aftermarket/parts resilience

Consolidated replacement parts sales of $440 million in Q4 (reported +5% YoY; -1% ex-currency); full-year parts revenue of $1.9 billion (reported +2%; flat ex-currency), supporting a high-margin growth lever.

Inventory and production discipline

Dealer inventory management progress: Europe at ~4 months (aligned to target); North America dealer inventory units down >9% during the quarter and >30% for the full year; company intentionally reduced production to better align with demand.

Cost savings and structural transformation

Realized $65 million of bottom-line savings in 2025, expect an incremental $40–60 million in 2026, with a run-rate savings of ~ $190 million and an ongoing program (Project Reimagine) targeting further overhead and productivity improvements.

Market share and customer satisfaction gains

Company reported its highest market share in history for 2025 and a record net promoter score, indicating improved customer perception and competitive positioning.

Negative Updates

Soft industry demand, especially in North America

Industry retail trends: North America tractor sales down ~10% and combined unit sales down ~27% year-over-year in 2025; company expects North American large ag industry sales down ~15% in 2026 from already low 2025 levels.

Adjusted earnings per share decline

Adjusted EPS of $5.28 for 2025, down 13.5% versus 2024 (or down ~7% excluding the divested grain & protein business).

Production hours and factory under-absorption

Total production hours down ~12% versus 2024, with significant production declines in North America (over 50% reduction in certain production aligned with dealer destocking) leading to factory under-absorption and margin pressure.

North America profitability weakness

North America income from operations decreased by ~$33 million in Q4 with operating margin remaining below breakeven; margins expected to be negative in early/mid-2026 due to underproduction and weak large-ag demand.

Elevated dealer inventories in some regions

North America ended 2025 at ~7 months of supply (above 6-month target); South America ended near ~5 months versus a ~3-month target, creating additional pressure to manage production and sales cadence.

Tariff headwinds and margin dilution

Incremental tariff cost of about $65 million expected in 2026 (total tariff-related cost ~ $105 million), equivalent to roughly 1% of sales; pricing guidance of 2–3% may be margin-dilutive once tariffs and inflation are considered.

Competitive discounting and regional pressures

Management noted discounting and competitive pressure (notably in South America) along with factory under-absorption impacting margins in parts of the business.

Higher engineering spend

Planned engineering expense increase of nearly $50 million in 2026 to support product development, which is a near-term margin headwind despite strategic long-term benefits.

Company Guidance

AGCO guided full‑year 2026 net sales of $10.4–$10.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $5.50–$6.00, targeting adjusted operating margins around 7.5% (company cited ~7.58%), with production hours broadly flat year‑over‑year (modest H1 lift, modest H2 decline); assumptions include 2–3% pricing (with north of 1% already embedded), a ~2% FX benefit, engineering expense up ≈$50M (~5% of sales), incremental restructuring/efficiency savings of $40–$60M, capex ≈$350M, an effective tax rate of 32–34%, Q1 EPS of $0.40–$0.45, free‑cash‑flow conversion targeted at 75–100% of adjusted net income, an incremental tariff headwind of about $65M in 2026 (total tariff cost ≈$105M), and continued channel inventory discipline (dealer months ~4 in Europe, ~5 in South America vs a 3‑month target, ~7 in North America vs a 6‑month target) with planned North American underproduction roughly ~10% in H1; guidance assumes no material changes to existing trade measures.

Agco Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Fundamentals are mixed: long-run revenue scale and generally solid mid-20% gross margins, but recent earnings and sales have been volatile (notably a 2024 loss and declines in 2024–2025). Balance-sheet risk has increased with higher leverage since 2023 (debt-to-equity rising to ~0.63 by 2025). Cash flow remains positive, yet free-cash-flow momentum has been inconsistent year-to-year.

Income Statement

Positive

Revenue has grown over the long run (2020–2025), but the last two years show clear volatility: revenue declined in 2024 and again in 2025 after a strong 2023. Profitability is generally solid with gross margin in the mid‑20% range, and 2025 returned to healthy earnings (about 7% net margin), but 2024 posted a sizable loss and unusually weak operating profitability versus other years—highlighting cyclicality and earnings instability.

Balance Sheet

Positive

Leverage is moderate overall, but it has risen meaningfully since 2023: debt-to-equity moved from ~0.33 (2023) to ~0.63 (2025), increasing financial risk if industry conditions soften. Equity has also improved versus 2024, supporting a return to positive returns in 2025, though the swing from strong positive returns (2021–2023) to negative (2024) underscores that balance-sheet resilience is being tested in down cycles.

Cash Flow

Neutral

Cash generation remains positive, with operating cash flow and free cash flow both positive in 2025, and free cash flow covering a large portion of 2025 earnings (roughly three-quarters). However, free cash flow growth has been weak and inconsistent (down in 2024 and sharply down again in 2025), and cash conversion has not been consistently strong year-to-year, signaling higher volatility in underlying cash earnings.

Breakdown	Dec 2025	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue	10.08B	11.66B	14.41B	12.65B	11.14B
Gross Profit	2.50B	2.84B	3.74B	2.96B	2.51B
EBITDA	996.00M	58.60M	1.69B	1.42B	1.25B
Net Income	726.50M	-424.80M	1.17B	889.60M	897.00M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	11.93B	11.19B	11.42B	10.10B	9.18B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	861.80M	612.00M	595.00M	787.50M	882.20M
Total Debt	2.69B	2.78B	1.53B	1.59B	1.62B
Total Liabilities	7.36B	7.15B	6.76B	6.22B	5.74B
Stockholders Equity	4.27B	3.74B	4.66B	3.88B	3.42B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	740.20M	296.60M	585.00M	449.90M	413.10M
Operating Cash Flow	988.10M	689.90M	1.10B	838.20M	682.90M
Investing Cash Flow	-28.30M	-1.65B	-545.70M	-496.80M	-311.10M
Financing Cash Flow	-729.20M	1.05B	-671.70M	-407.00M	-539.50M

Agco Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment

Positive

Last Price136.50

Price Trends

50DMA

118.20

Positive

100DMA

112.15

Positive

200DMA

109.55

Positive

Market Momentum

MACD

5.47

Positive

RSI

67.80

Neutral

STOCH

27.91

Neutral

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AGCO, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 136.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 131.78, above the 50-day MA of 118.20, and above the 200-day MA of 109.55, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 5.47 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 67.80 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 27.91 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AGCO.

Agco Risk Analysis

Agco disclosed 29 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Agco reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.

Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Agco Peers Comparison

Overall Rating

UnderperformOutperform

Sector (63)

Financial Indicators

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
CAT	75 Outperform	$345.63B	39.49	43.54%	0.98%	-1.51%	-9.69%
DE	73 Outperform	$170.09B	35.51	19.74%	1.34%	-11.66%	-27.80%
OSK	73 Outperform	$10.63B	16.96	14.90%	1.56%	-2.28%	-0.53%
TEX	67 Neutral	$7.82B	20.64	11.26%	1.24%	4.60%	-65.73%
AGCO	64 Neutral	$9.88B	13.98	18.13%	1.10%	-20.09%	121.28%
Sector *	63 Neutral	$10.79B	15.43	7.44%	2.01%	2.89%	-14.66%
CNH	59 Neutral	$15.26B	30.17	6.61%	2.67%	-18.10%	-65.24%

* Industrials Sector Average

Performance Comparison

AGCO

Agco

136.50

46.63

51.89%

CAT

Caterpillar

742.83

415.30

126.80%

CNH

CNH Industrial

12.30

0.37

3.10%

Deere

629.71

168.58

36.56%

OSK

Oshkosh

170.02

74.11

77.26%

TEX

Terex

68.79

31.08

82.40%

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 07, 2026