• Total Revenue: $759.9 million for Q4 fiscal 2025, down from $852.1 million in the prior year period.
• Gross Profit: $51 million for Q4 fiscal 2025, compared to $141 million in the prior year period.
• Gross Profit Margin: 6.7% for Q4 fiscal 2025.
• Operating Expenses: $96.7 million for Q4 fiscal 2025, a decrease of 3.6% from the prior year period.
• Adjusted Net Loss: $44.9 million or $1.98 per diluted share for Q4 fiscal 2025.
• Same Store Sales: Decreased 12% for Q4 fiscal 2025.
• Agriculture Segment Sales: Decreased 13.8% to $534.7 million for Q4 fiscal 2025.
• Construction Segment Sales: Decreased 5.5% to $94.6 million for Q4 fiscal 2025.
• European Segment Sales: Increased 6.1% to $65.4 million for Q4 fiscal 2025.
• Australia Segment Sales: $65.3 million for Q4 fiscal 2025, down from $69.8 million in the prior year period.
• Inventory Reduction: $304 million sequential decrease in Q4 fiscal 2025, totaling $419 million reduction since fiscal Q2.
• Floor Plan and Other Interest Expense: $13.1 million for Q4 fiscal 2025, decreased 8.5% sequentially.
• Fiscal 2025 Total Revenue: $2.7 billion, compared to $2.8 billion for fiscal 2024.
• Fiscal 2025 Adjusted Net Loss: $29.7 million or $1.31 per diluted share.
• Cash Position: $36 million as of January 31, 2025.

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Release Date: March 20, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• Titan Machinery Inc (NASDAQ:TITN) achieved a significant inventory reduction of $304 million in the fourth quarter, totaling a $419 million decrease since the peak in the fiscal second quarter.
• The company reported an 8.2% increase in same-store sales for its service business, reflecting the success of its customer care strategy and increased service capacity.
• Titan Machinery Inc (NASDAQ:TITN) maintained a cleaner inventory position in its construction segment, allowing for more responsiveness to market opportunities.
• The European segment showed resilience with a 6.1% sales increase, largely meeting expectations despite challenging conditions.
• The company is optimistic about the construction segment's multi-year outlook, supported by housing shortages and the federal infrastructure bill.

Negative Points

• Total revenue for the fourth quarter decreased by 12% compared to the prior year, primarily due to lower equipment margins in the domestic agriculture segment.
• The company reported an adjusted net loss of $44.9 million for the fourth quarter, compared to a net income of $24 million in the prior year period.
• Titan Machinery Inc (NASDAQ:TITN) expects a significant decline in demand for large agriculture equipment in North America, with forecasts suggesting a 30% decrease in 2025.
• The Australian segment faced challenges due to below-average rainfall, impacting yields and resulting in lower profitability for customers.
• The company anticipates a softening demand for construction equipment in fiscal 2026 due to economic uncertainty.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you provide more insight into the lower-than-expected service margin this quarter? A: Bo Larsen, Chief Financial Officer, explained that the service margin was impacted by inefficiencies during the transition to a new ERP system. However, they expect equipment margin to increase by nearly 100 basis points year-over-year as these inefficiencies are resolved.

Q: How did Titan Machinery achieve the significant inventory reduction, and was auctioning involved? A: Bryan Knutson, President and CEO, stated that the inventory reduction was primarily achieved through their own dealer network, keeping units local to capitalize on future parts and service opportunities. Only a few units were auctioned.

Q: How might potential tariff changes and government assistance impact Titan Machinery's business? A: Bryan Knutson noted that while tariffs could pressure demand, government assistance programs could offset some impacts. They are monitoring these developments closely, as they could influence equipment purchasing decisions later in the year.

Q: What is the optimal inventory level given the expected demand decline in fiscal 2026? A: Bo Larsen mentioned that they are targeting an additional $100 million reduction in inventory, focusing on optimizing the mix. They aim for inventory turns of about 1.6% this year, with a goal to reach 2% in the future, aligning with demand recovery.

Q: How is the parts and service segment performing amid current macroeconomic conditions? A: Bo Larsen indicated that while parts and service were flat for the full year, they expect a slight decline in Q1 due to a strong prior year comparison. However, they are optimistic about long-term growth, targeting mid-single-digit increases.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.