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CAPITAL GOODS: Deere (DE A1/A/A+): 4Q24 Results

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Appears credit neutral, a relatively strong 4Q but weaker 2025 outlook. It has plenty of financial flexibility.

  • Deere reported revenue 20% above consensus, down 28% YoY.
  • Adj. EBIT beat by 31%.
  • FY equipment FCF of $5.3bn, 9% ahead of expectations.
  • We see gross adj. leverage at 0.7x.
  • 2025 guidance is below consensus: net income 10% shy and equipment CFO at $4.5-5.5bn vs $7.1bn consensus. Divisional EBIT margins are also below.
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Appears credit neutral, a relatively strong 4Q but weaker 2025 outlook. It has plenty of financial flexibility.

  • Deere reported revenue 20% above consensus, down 28% YoY.
  • Adj. EBIT beat by 31%.
  • FY equipment FCF of $5.3bn, 9% ahead of expectations.
  • We see gross adj. leverage at 0.7x.
  • 2025 guidance is below consensus: net income 10% shy and equipment CFO at $4.5-5.5bn vs $7.1bn consensus. Divisional EBIT margins are also below.
  • https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/920941714