Trimble Inc. · TRMB · FY2024 Q4 · Calendar Q1 2025
Trimble’s Q4 execution lifted guidance as recurring revenue scaled
The current analysis supports a constructive but conditional view: Trimble’s recurring-revenue mix, margin expansion, TC1 adoption and AI productivity initiatives strengthen the operating trajectory, while freight weakness, construction uncertainty, tariffs, foreign exchange and execution around M&A remain material offsets.
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What changed
Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, Q4 introduced a first-time gross-margin result above 70%, completed the mobility divestiture, increased the share-repurchase authorization to $1 billion, and showed record Transporeon bookings despite a weak freight market. Management also moved from prior full-year guidance to raised FY2025 revenue and EPS guidance on a constant-currency basis.
Guidance delta
Management raised FY2025 revenue and EPS guidance on a constant-currency basis after Q4 revenue, ARR and EPS exceeded guidance.
Key takeaways
- Q4 revenue, ARR and EPS beat guidance.
- Recurring revenue reached 62% of total revenue.
- Gross margin exceeded 70% for the first time.
- TC1, AI initiatives and record Transporeon bookings remain key growth themes.
- Capital allocation centers on buybacks and targeted tuck-in acquisitions.
Management priorities
- Continue TC1 rollout in Europe and Asia-Pacific
- Deploy AI agents for internal productivity
- Launch the BX992 field product
- Pursue construction ERP and instruction-software tuck-ins
- Maintain share repurchases and platform investment
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted previous close from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 12, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Baird | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Keybanc | Overweight | Sector Weight | Upgrade | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Raymond James | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Edward Jones | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Northcoast Research | Sell | Neutral | Downgrade | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Wolfe Research | Perform | Peer Perform | Maintain | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Craig-Hallum | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Needham | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Berenberg | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Dougherty & Co. | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Dougherty | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Jan 30, 2017 |
| FBR Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | May 11, 2016 |
| Wedbush | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Dec 1, 2015 |
| PiperJaffray | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Oct 30, 2015 |
| MKM Partners | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Aug 5, 2015 |
| Boenning & Scattergood | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jan 28, 2015 |
| Janney Montgomery Scott | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Jul 2, 2014 |
| Janney Capital | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Jul 2, 2014 |
| Lazard | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Jun 27, 2013 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted previous close $60.09. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $80 | $56.99 | +33.1% | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Chad Dillard | $73 | $55.64 | +21.5% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $61 | $52.29 | +1.5% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Analyst unavailable | $80 | $63.42 | +33.1% | May 7, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Kristen Owen | $86 | $68.88 | +43.1% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $101 | $80.61 | +68.1% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | Analyst unavailable | $99 | $80.13 | +64.8% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $94 | $77.02 | +56.4% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Oppenheimer | Kristen Owen | $102 | $79.72 | +69.7% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Barclays | Guy Hardwick | $100 | $79.3 | +66.4% | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Berenberg Bank | Analyst unavailable | $95 | $80.21 | +58.1% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Oppenheimer | Kristen Owen | $88 | $73.96 | +46.4% | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Piper Sandler | Clarke Jeffries | $84 | $61.3 | +39.8% | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Piper Sandler | Clarke Jeffries | $73 | $63.42 | +21.5% | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Piper Sandler | Clarke Jeffries | $68 | $54.69 | +13.2% | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Raymond James | Brian Gesuale | $65 | $53.93 | +8.2% | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Piper Sandler | Clarke Jeffries | $65 | $55.04 | +8.2% | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $65 | $55.18 | +8.2% | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Piper Sandler | Weston Twigg | $100 | $65.23 | +66.4% | May 20, 2022 |
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Snapshot as of publicationTrimble Inc. develops and supplies technology solutions globally, empowering professionals and field workers to significantly improve or revolutionize their operational workflows. Through its Buildings and Infrastructure segment, the company delivers a comprehensive array of digital tools for the construction sector. This includes software for route planning, 3D design, and data exchange, along with systems for guiding construction machinery and for monitoring and managing assets, personnel, and equipment. The segment also offers advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and project management platforms. Furthermore, it provides integrated solutions for site layout, measurement, cost estimation, scheduling, and project control, alongside specialized applications tailored for subcontractors and various trades. The Geospatial segment focuses on advanced surveying products, geographic information systems (GIS), and related geospatial technologies.…
Historical context
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