Trimble Inc. · TRMB · FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026
Trimble Holds FY Revenue Outlook as AI Push Expands; Shares Fall
Q3 points to continued growth and expanding AI-related product activity, but the $20 million ARR drag, regional softness and sharply negative market reaction temper confidence in the durability of that progress. The supplied evidence does not establish how these factors will resolve over the next year.
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What changed
Management reported 7% revenue growth, EPS above the midpoint of guidance and EBITDA margin of 28.8%. It maintained FY2026 revenue guidance, slightly increased EPS guidance, and said AI-generated code accounted for the majority of committed code. The event-session market reaction was sharply negative, without evidence here establishing the cause.
Guidance delta
FY2026 revenue guidance was maintained, with organic growth above 9%; EPS guidance was slightly increased. Management described its outlook as maintained overall.
Key takeaways
- Management reported 7% revenue growth and EPS above the guidance midpoint, with EBITDA margin at 28.8%.
- AECO remained the main growth engine, with 13% ARR growth; management maintained FY2026 revenue guidance and slightly raised EPS guidance.
- AI activity spans product features and internal development; management said AI generated most committed code and API calls increased 25% to more than 30 billion.
- A $20 million ARR drag from exiting a white-labeled product line and weakness in South American agriculture remain important offsets; the event-session share-price reaction was sharply negative.
Management priorities
- Roll out AI features across Trimble Connect, Business Center and ERP assistants, alongside the Arc Agent platform.
- Launch the ST30 smart target and next-generation Maxwell GNSS receivers.
- Reorganize product development around an AI-centric architecture and showcase product developments at the Trimble Dimensions conference.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Nov 4, 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 current price $54.66. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loop Capital Markets | Mark Schappel | $76 | $63.37 | +39.0% | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $80 | $56.99 | +46.4% | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Chad Dillard | $73 | $55.64 | +33.6% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $61 | $52.29 | +11.6% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Analyst unavailable | $80 | $63.42 | +46.4% | May 7, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Kristen Owen | $86 | $68.88 | +57.3% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $101 | $80.61 | +84.8% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | Analyst unavailable | $99 | $80.13 | +81.1% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $94 | $77.02 | +72.0% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Oppenheimer | Kristen Owen | $102 | $79.72 | +86.6% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Barclays | Guy Hardwick | $100 | $79.3 | +82.9% | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Berenberg Bank | Analyst unavailable | $95 | $80.21 | +73.8% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Oppenheimer | Kristen Owen | $88 | $73.96 | +61.0% | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Piper Sandler | Clarke Jeffries | $84 | $61.3 | +53.7% | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Piper Sandler | Clarke Jeffries | $73 | $63.42 | +33.6% | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Piper Sandler | Clarke Jeffries | $68 | $54.69 | +24.4% | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Raymond James | Brian Gesuale | $65 | $53.93 | +18.9% | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Piper Sandler | Clarke Jeffries | $65 | $55.04 | +18.9% | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $65 | $55.18 | +18.9% | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Piper Sandler | Weston Twigg | $100 | $65.23 | +82.9% | 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.…
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- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-11-04T17:08:49.689120+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-11-04T01:23:13.345574+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-11-04T17:40:49.138622+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-11-04T17:40:49.136024+00:00
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