CNH Industrial N.V. · CNH · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026

CNH raises construction outlook as sourcing and dealer changes target margins

CNH’s Q2 update supports a measured case that cost initiatives and construction demand could offset a difficult agricultural cycle. The thesis depends on execution: management pointed to sourcing, dealer consolidation and precision technology, while low commodity prices, tariffs and credit risks remain material counterweights.

Why did CNH rise 5.4% after beating EPS estimates in FY2026 Q2?

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Reported Before market openNYSEIndustrials $14.31B market cap
100quality score

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $0.13 Consensus $0.10
EPS surprise +24.5% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $4.80B Consensus $4.77B
Revenue surprise +0.7% Reported versus consensus
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Market reaction

prior-close to event-session close
Stock move +5.4% Event window
SPY move +1.4% Same window
Abnormal move +3.9% Stock minus SPY
Volume 3.5× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift +9.5% Up to 20 sessions
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What changed

Compared with Q1, CNH reported modest year-over-year Q2 revenue growth and improved cash flow, and raised its construction sales outlook to 5–10% growth. Management described tariff reductions as partial relief, while continuing to emphasize dealer consolidation and strategic sourcing as longer-term margin levers.

Guidance delta

Management expects 2026 agriculture sales to be flat and construction sales to grow 5–10%, with higher construction EBIT margins. It narrowed its 2026 outlook and raised construction expectations; the supplied analysis cites agriculture margins of 5–5.5% and industrial EPS of $0.41–$0.46.

Key takeaways

  • Q2 revenue rose 2% year over year to $4.8 billion, with results described as in line and cash flow improved.
  • Construction is the brighter near-term outlook: management guided to 5–10% 2026 sales growth and higher EBIT margins.
  • Strategic sourcing and dealer consolidation are central to management’s longer-term margin-improvement plan.
  • Tariff reductions ease some pressure, but low commodity prices and elevated transportation and input costs remain challenges.

Management priorities

  • Advance the next strategic sourcing program and procurement savings.
  • Continue dealer consolidation and multi-brand integration across regions.
  • Invest in precision technology and technology integration.
  • Pursue construction partnerships and deploy potential tariff refunds toward manufacturing upgrades and inventory incentives.

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
CNH EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 10 reported fiscal quarters and 4 future estimate-only quarters. Q2 '24 estimate $0.37 Q2 '24 actual $0.38, match Q3 '24 estimate $0.27 Q3 '24 actual $0.24, miss Q2 '25 estimate $0.16 Q2 '25 actual $0.17, match Q3 '25 estimate $0.13 Q3 '25 actual $0.08, miss Q4 '25 estimate $0.11 Q4 '25 actual $0.19, beat Q1 '26 estimate $0.00 Q1 '26 actual $0.01, match Q2 '26 estimate $0.10 Q2 '26 actual $0.13, beat Q3 '26 estimate $0.10 Q3 '26 actual $0.16, beat Q4 '26 estimate $0.21 Q1 '27 estimate $0.08 Q2 '27 estimate $0.17 Q3 '27 estimate $0.15
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusBuy15 ratings
Bullish1173.3%
Neutral320.0%
Bearish16.7%

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$12.46Current
$10Low
$13.59Average
$19High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Nov 11, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.

FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
Truist Securities Buy BuyMaintainNov 10, 2026
JP Morgan Underweight UnderweightMaintainNov 10, 2026
Evercore ISI Group Outperform OutperformMaintainNov 10, 2026
Citigroup Buy BuyMaintainNov 10, 2026
Barclays Overweight OverweightMaintainNov 10, 2026
Baird Outperform OutperformMaintainNov 10, 2026
DA Davidson Neutral NeutralMaintainAug 20, 2026
BMO Capital Market Perform Market PerformMaintainAug 4, 2026
Goldman Sachs Neutral BuyDowngradeMay 11, 2026
Oppenheimer Outperform OutperformMaintainFeb 18, 2026
UBS Buy BuyMaintainJan 5, 2026
Raymond James Outperform OutperformMaintainOct 22, 2025
Morgan Stanley Overweight OverweightMaintainApr 16, 2025
Northland Capital Markets Outperform Market PerformUpgradeApr 11, 2025
Bernstein Outperform Market PerformUpgradeJan 6, 2025
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $12.46. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
BernsteinChad Dillard$12$12.24 -3.7%Nov 10, 2026
Raymond JamesTim Thein$15$12.82 +20.4%Nov 10, 2026
BarclaysAnalyst unavailable$14$11.6 +12.4%Oct 19, 2026
Industrial Alliance SecuritiesAnalyst unavailable$18$13.65 +44.5%Sep 2, 2026
BMO CapitalAnalyst unavailable$12$10.8 -3.7%Aug 4, 2026
Evercore ISIAnalyst unavailable$12.25$10.86 -1.6%May 11, 2026
Industrial Alliance SecuritiesDaniela Costa$10.5$10.96 -15.7%May 11, 2026
Truist FinancialAnalyst unavailable$16$10.78 +28.5%May 1, 2026
D.A. DavidsonMichael Shlisky$12$13.1 -3.7%Feb 19, 2026
Robert W. BairdAnalyst unavailable$13$13.09 +4.4%Feb 18, 2026
OppenheimerAnalyst unavailable$16$13.09 +28.5%Feb 18, 2026
Truist FinancialJamie Cook$12$10.7 -3.7%Jan 14, 2026
Industrial Alliance SecuritiesDaniela Costa$13$10.45 +4.4%Jan 14, 2026
UBSAnalyst unavailable$14$9.47 +12.4%Jan 5, 2026
BarclaysAnalyst unavailable$11$9.61 -11.7%Dec 22, 2025
Industrial Alliance SecuritiesTami Zakaria$10$9.4 -19.7%Nov 27, 2025
CFRANazmi Ghazali$11$9.58 -11.7%Nov 10, 2025
Truist FinancialJamie Cook$13$9.58 +4.4%Nov 10, 2025
Truist FinancialAnalyst unavailable$14$10.96 +12.4%Oct 8, 2025
UBSAnalyst unavailable$15$11.28 +20.4%Apr 22, 2025
Morgan StanleyAngel Castillo$15$11.1 +20.4%Apr 16, 2025
Robert W. BairdAnalyst unavailable$15$12.15 +20.4%Mar 3, 2025
Truist FinancialJamie Cook$17$12.06 +36.5%Dec 19, 2024
Raymond JamesTim Thein$14$10.8 +12.4%Sep 24, 2024
Industrial Alliance SecuritiesJoel Jackson$11$9.85 -11.7%Aug 8, 2024
BMO CapitalJoel Jackson$11$9.85 -11.7%Aug 8, 2024
Northland SecuritiesTed Jackson$18$10.2 +44.5%Jun 13, 2024
Goldman SachsDaniela Costa$19$11.42 +52.5%Jan 17, 2024
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

CNH Industrial N.V. operates as a multinational producer of heavy-duty industrial machinery, specializing in a diverse portfolio that includes both agricultural and construction equipment. A testament to its legacy, the highly recognized Case IH brand has been a trusted partner to farmers for generations. The company's reach is extensive, supported by a robust global distribution network comprising over 3,600 dealer and distribution outlets. To boost accessibility and sales, CNH also operates a dedicated financial services division, offering retail financing directly to end-customers and crucial wholesale funding to its widespread dealer base.

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Sources

  1. Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-08-04T15:13:16.932644+00:00
  2. FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-09-08T01:23:13.784197+00:00
  3. Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-11-09T21:20:43.112165+00:00
  4. Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-11-09T21:20:43.109449+00:00

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Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.

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By FN2 Research · Updated · As of 2026-11-09. For educational purposes only; not investment advice.