CNH Industrial Reports 92% Q1 Net Income Drop Amid Weak Ag Demand, Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance

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CNH Industrial reported a 92% year-over-year drop in Q1 net income and negative adjusted EBIT for industrial activities, driven by weak agricultural demand, though it reaffirmed its full-year guidance.

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• Significant Profitability Decline

  Q1 2026 reported net income fell 92% to $10 million, down from $132 million in Q1 2025. Diluted EPS decreased from $0.10 to $0.01.

• Industrial Activities EBIT Turns Negative

  Adjusted EBIT for Industrial Activities swung to a loss of $(45) million in Q1 2026, compared to a positive $101 million in Q1 2025.

• Worsening Free Cash Flow Absorption

  Free cash flow absorption of Industrial Activities increased to $(589) million in Q1 2026, from $(567) million in Q1 2025.

• Weak Segment Performance

  Agriculture segment adjusted EBIT decreased 81% to $27 million, while Construction segment adjusted EBIT declined to $(28) million from $14 million.

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CNH Industrial reported a substantial decline in first-quarter profitability, with net income plummeting 92% year-over-year and adjusted EBIT for Industrial Activities turning negative. This continues the challenging trend noted in the previous 10-K, which reported a significant decline in 2025 net income. The company cited historically low North American agricultural equipment demand, a complex trade environment, and ongoing challenges in Brazil as key headwinds. Despite the poor Q1 performance, management reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, suggesting they anticipate market conditions to stabilize or improve, or that their cost discipline will mitigate further deterioration. Investors will be closely watching for signs of a market recovery and the effectiveness of the company's operational efficiency initiatives.