Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

CNH presents a balanced cyclical setup. Second-quarter revenue increased, management narrowed 2026 expectations toward the upper end of its prior ranges, and dealer-inventory normalization, aging equipment fleets and more balanced new-versus-used pricing offer early recovery signals. Conversely, Agriculture and Construction profitability remained pressured by tariffs, regional mix and weak farmer economics, while receivables more than 30 days past due rose to 4.4%. The 2030 strategy offers meaningful operating and technology upside, but execution and cycle timing remain uncertain.

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This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.
Street view · analyst 12-month targets19 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026
Low · most bearish analyst$10.00
Mean target$13.35
High · most bullish analyst$21.00
Street targets sit above today's price; our intrinsic value sits below it. Different horizons, different questions.
Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 2 Sep 2026
Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date
Bear CaseDownside scenario
$10.0025%

Low crop prices, elevated farm input costs, trade uncertainty and tariffs prolong weak equipment demand. Additional margin pressure, deteriorating South American credit performance or failure to offset manufacturing and sourcing costs causes Agriculture profitability to fall below guidance.

Base CaseCentral scenario
$13.3556%
Matches the consensus mean

Agricultural markets remain near trough conditions through 2026, but disciplined production, pricing and cost execution keep results within the narrowed outlook. Recovery develops gradually as dealer inventories normalize, with long-term technology and quality initiatives contributing incrementally.

Bull CaseUpside scenario
$21.0019%

Dealer inventories normalize faster, replacement demand from aging fleets strengthens, and improved equipment pricing relationships support an agricultural-cycle recovery. Construction volume growth, sourcing efficiencies, quality improvements and greater Precision Technology penetration accelerate progress toward CNH's long-term objectives.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits
  • Management reports constructive cycle indicators, including normalized dealer inventories, aging equipment fleets and a more balanced relationship between new and used equipment pricing.
  • The strategic plan combines Iron and Precision Technology integration, dealer-network development, quality improvements and sourcing efficiencies to support long-term competitive and margin improvement.
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Key Investment Risks
  • Farmer economics remain constrained by low commodity prices, high input costs and trade-policy uncertainty.
  • Tariffs, unfavorable geographic and product mix, and increased development spending continue to pressure segment profitability.
  • Receivables more than 30 days past due increased to 4.4% from 3.9%, reflecting greater customer credit stress, particularly in South America.
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All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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