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CNH Industrial N.V. Q1 2026 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026. CNH Industrial N.V. operates through three reportable segments: Agriculture, Construction, and Financial Services. The company is currently navigating a cyclical downturn in the agriculture equipment market, particularly in North America, driven by tariff pressures and input costs. Management views these trends as cyclical rather than structural.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Profitability Collapse: Net income attributable to CNH dropped 95% year-over-year to $7 million, driven by a significant decline in Industrial Activities profitability.
• Segment Performance:
  • Agriculture: Net sales increased 0.6% to $2,596 million due to favorable pricing and FX, but Adjusted EBIT plummeted from $139 million to $27 million due to lower volumes in North America and South America, tariffs, and higher SG&A/R&D costs.
  • Construction: Net sales declined 2.9% to $574 million. The segment reported an Adjusted EBIT loss of $28 million compared to a profit of $14 million in the prior year, impacted by tariffs and lower volumes.
  • Financial Services: Revenues were flat at $646 million. Net income decreased to $74 million due to higher credit risk provisions, specifically in Brazil.
• Expense Increases: SG&A expenses rose $79 million to $465 million, primarily due to higher credit risk provisions and labor costs. R&D expenses increased $48 million to $232 million due to new product investments.
• Liquidity: Total cash and restricted cash decreased by $890 million to $2,339 million, reflecting lower net income and debt paydowns.

Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items

• Market Conditions: Management cites ongoing cyclical downturns, tariff impacts, and input cost pressures weighing on farmer sentiment, particularly in North America.
• Credit Risk: Significant increase in credit loss provisions in Brazil due to economic conditions, flooding, drought, and declining crop prices. Receivables greater than 30 days past due rose to 3.5% of the portfolio.
• Legal Contingencies:
  • Poland Antitrust: A fine of approximately €57 million was imposed on CNH Polska; the company has appealed and does not expect a final decision for at least two years. No reserve has been recorded.
  • Environmental: Ongoing remediation costs for 66 non-owned U.S. sites, with reserves of $23 million.
  • Follow-on Damages: Potential liability related to the 2016 EU truck antitrust decision involving Iveco Group, though CNH expects recourse against Iveco.
• Subsequent Event: On April 20, 2026, CNH acquired a 30% equity interest in Abilene Machine LLC, a U.S. wholesale distributor of agriculture parts.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Brazil Credit Exposure: Verify the sustainability of the $131 million increase in retail reserves for Brazil and the impact of local economic conditions on future provisions.
• Tariff Impact: Assess the long-term effect of tariffs on Industrial Activities margins, which contributed to the swing from positive to negative Adjusted EBIT.
• Poland Antitrust Appeal: Monitor the status of the appeal against the €57 million fine and the potential for additional penalties or settlements.
• Debt Maturity Profile: Review the upcoming maturities of the $25.9 billion debt portfolio, particularly the asset-backed debt which decreased significantly in the quarter.
• Inventory Levels: Note the $583 million increase in net inventories to $5.2 billion; verify if this aligns with production plans or indicates potential obsolescence risks.