Why Is Agricultural Machinery Company AGCO Stock Falling Today?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 25 2024
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Source: Benzinga
- AGCO Corporation Restructuring: AGCO shares are down due to a restructuring program announced by the company.
- Workforce Reduction: The program will lead to a 6% reduction in the company's salaried workforce.
- Cost-Cutting Measures: AGCO aims to cut costs, streamline workforce, and improve global efficiencies through this program.
- Financial Impact: The company expects charges of $150-200 million for termination benefits and anticipates annual cost savings of $100-125 million.
- Investor Impact: AGCO stock has dropped over 25% in the past year, and investors can access it through specific ETFs.
Analyst Views on AGCO
Wall Street analysts forecast AGCO stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AGCO is 112.70 USD with a low forecast of 93.00 USD and a high forecast of 125.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
6 Hold
2 Sell
Hold
Current: 114.600
Low
93.00
Averages
112.70
High
125.00
Current: 114.600
Low
93.00
Averages
112.70
High
125.00
About AGCO
AGCO Corporation designs, manufactures and distributes agricultural machinery and precision agriculture technology. The Company’s brands include Fendt, Massey Ferguson, PTx and Valtra. Its segments include North America, South America, Europe/Middle East and Asia/Pacific/Africa regions. Its solutions include tractors, compact/utility tractors, harvesting, hay & forage, crop care & nutrient management, planting & soil preparation, material handling, power generation, water management, and engines. Its tractors include high horsepower tractors, utility or mid-range tractors, and compact tractors. Its hay and forage solutions range from mowers and balers to forage blowers. It offers seeding and tillage equipment for a variety of crops and conditions - from minimum tillage to primary tillage. Its AGCO Power division produces diesel engines, gears and generating sets. It also provides retail and wholesale financing through its finance joint ventures with Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
