“Another year of sales to users growth is expected in 2026, supported by elevated order rates and a robust backlog.”

In context

“ll-year adjusted operating profit margin should exceed 2025 levels but remain near the bottom of the target range for our expected sales and revenue. Our adjusted operating profit margin expectation reflects the ongoing impact of tariffs as well as investments we are making to execute our growth strategy. I remain confident that we'll manage the impact of tariffs over time as we aim to operate around the midpoint of our adjusted operating profit margin target range. Capital expenditures are expected to be around $3.5 billion, driven primarily by our capacity expansion plans. And finally, MP and E free cash flow is expected to be slightly lower than 2025, reflecting the increase in capital expenditures. Now I'll discuss our outlook for key end markets starting with construction industries. Another year of sales to users growth is expected in 2026, supported by elevated order rates and a robust backlog. Overall, the outlook for North America remains positive. As sales to users grow moderately versus last year with construction spending remaining healthy due to IIJA funding and other critical infrastructure programs. We also anticipate accelerated investment in data centers, which will further bolster overall construction spending. Dealer rental fleet loading and rental revenue are both projected to increase compared to 2025. In EAME, economic conditions in Europe are expected to strengthen and construction activity in Africa and The Middle East is projected to remain strong. In Asia Pacific outside of China, moderate economic conditions are expected in 2026. We anticipate positive momentum in China off of low levels with full-year growth in the above 10-ton excavator industry. Growth in”