CLAIM #20185 · DE (DE) · 2025Q1 earnings call · Feb 13, 2025 · due Dec 31, 2025
“It's important to note, however, that intra-year, we will see an atypical quarterly cadence as price actions taken in the first half of the year will moderate in the third and fourth quarters as we ramp production in the back half of the year.”
Josh Jepsen · CFO
In context
“roducts to drive sales. Our road building business continues to bolster the C&F segment as road building is experiencing another year of strong market demand. Tech investment and integration in this market continue to drive further customer value on top of an already robust value proposition. We are excited to showcase our latest innovations in road building at the upcoming Bauma Show in April. One final thought on the broader C&F segment. Headwinds from strong price competition and unfavorable currency impacts are putting pressure on sales. This has resulted in a point reduction to our net price realization forecast, although that negative margin impact is being offset by strong cost execution, leading to expectations for more favorable production costs this year than initially expected. It's important to note, however, that intra-year, we will see an atypical quarterly cadence as price actions taken in the first half of the year will moderate in the third and fourth quarters as we ramp production in the back half of the year. Josh Beal: That's great color, Josh. Good insight on the unique seasonality of the business this year. Okay. Shifting gears now, the last topic I'd like to cover is tariffs. Obviously, a dynamic and rapidly evolving situation. What details can you provide on the issue, Josh? Josh Jepsen: Yeah. I'd start by reinforcing the statement you made. The situation is certainly fluid, and we continue to monitor changes in policy as they occur. Teams across the organization are continually running potential scenarios to understand risks along with opportunities to mitigate these impacts. But our primary focus remains on understanding how proposed tariffs may impact our customers' operations as we recognize their need for free and fair trade in ag commodities. This allows them to concentrate on growi”
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