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AGCO’s $2.3 Billion Quarter: Strong EMEA Margins Meet A Tough Farm Cycle

The financial results for the first quarter of 2026 at AGCO Corporation showed a 14% year-over-year increase in net sales to approximately $2.3 billion, underpinned by stronger performance primarily in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Operating income rose over 60% to $80.7 million, with a reported operating margin improvement of 100 basis points to 3.4%, and an adjusted operating margin up 50 basis points to 4.6%. This improvement reflected volume leverage and benefits from cost optimization initiatives, partially offset by increased input costs, including tariffs. Adjusted earnings per share more than doubled year-over-year to $0.94, helped by operating leverage and a lower adjusted tax rate. Inventory levels showed signs of normalization, with dealer inventories reaching targeted months-of-supply levels in Europe and Latin America, though North American inventories remained elevated slightly above target.