AGCO reported a modest increase in Q4 net sales driven by strong performance in Europe/Middle East, despite overall market pressures. The company demonstrated resilience with improved adjusted operating margins and record free cash flow, reflecting disciplined cost management and structural transformation, positioning for growth in 2026.
Fourth quarter net sales increased 1.1% to $2.9 billion, with Europe/Middle East showing strong growth of 7.9%.
positiveRecord free cash flow of $740 million, representing 188% free cash flow conversion, indicating strong working capital management.
positiveFull-year adjusted operating margin of 7.7% nearly doubled from the previous cycle's bottom.
positiveGrew global market share, including largest-ever share gains in North American large ag.
positiveFull-year 2025 net sales decreased 13.5% to $10.1 billion compared to 2024, impacted by divestitures and market pressures.
negativeNorth American net sales decreased 8.5% in Q4 2025 (excluding currency) due to softer industry sales and production levels below end-market demand, with operating margins remaining negative.
negativeSouth American net sales decreased 9.3% in Q4 2025 (excluding currency) due to moderate industry demand and higher engineering expenses.
negativeIndustry unit retail sales for tractors were down 10% and combines were down 27% in North America for full-year 2025.
negativeRestructuring and business optimization expenses of $82.2 million in FY2025 and $131.0 million in Q4 2025.
attentionImpairment charges of $10.0 million in FY2025 and $2.7 million in Q4 2025.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total | CC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
North America | N/A | — | — | — | -8.5% |
South America | N/A | — | — | — | -9.3% |
Europe/Middle East | N/A | — | — | — | -0.7% |
Asia/Pacific/Africa | N/A | — | — | — | +2.8% |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% | — |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers. Constant currency (CC) removes FX impact for like-for-like comparison.
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AGCO delivered strong fourth quarter results, achieving an adjusted operating margin of 10.1% reflecting the team’s ability to deliver despite ongoing pressures on farm income and global trade dynamics that influenced overall industry activity.
Even in this environment, we grew global market share, including our largest‑ever share gains in North American large ag.
Our full‑year adjusted operating margin of 7.7% was nearly double the performance recorded at the bottom of the last cycle.
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