Agco reports Q3 adjusted EPS 68c, consensus $1.08

Reports Q3 revenue $2.6B, consensus $2.9B. “We continue to execute against our Farmer-First strategy focused on enhancing profitability through the cycle with our three high-margin initiatives, recent portfolio moves and aggressive actions to control expenses including our ongoing restructuring program,” said Eric Hansotia, AGCO‘s (AGCO) Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The reaffirmation of our full-year adjusted operating margin outlook of 9% underscores this transformation, especially considering the significant market downturn in the third quarter. Low commodity prices and high input costs led to increased conservatism from our dealers and farmers resulting in ongoing production cuts to help reduce AGCO and dealer inventories.”