CNH Industrial reports strong second quarter performance
July 29, 2022
Record consolidated revenues of $6,082 million (up 17.5% compared to Q2 2021 for continuing operations, up 20% at constant currency)
Net income of $552 million, Adjusted Net Income of $583 million, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.43
Adjusted EBIT of Industrial Activities of $654 million (up $82 million compared to Q2 2021)
Free cash flow generation of $404 million (Industrial Activities)
Board approved additional $300 million share buy-back program
Financial results presented under U.S. GAAP
“Our robust second quarter results highlighted the CNH Industrial team’s focus on execution, as they excelled in both tactically ensuring we continued to meet customer commitments and making notable progress on our strategic initiatives. These considerations and strong price realization contributed to our impressive sales and adjusted diluted EPS growth, up 17.5% and 16.2% respectively. Pricing, volumes, and favorable mix offset significant cost escalation and gross profit increased $174 million year over year. Component shortages again impacted production, resulting in Free Cash Flow of $404 million which, though a tremendous sequential improvement, was still down almost 50% versus Q2 2021. Despite this, we continue to expect to deliver more than $1 billion of free cash flow for 2022.
Looking forward, we have exciting new products to unveil at the upcoming trade shows and our Tech Day late in the year. Raven and our Precision team are making great strides and helping to drive Agriculture’s growth, and Construction Equipment, bolstered by Sampierana, is significantly increasing its profitability. With this ever-stronger foundation, we expect to meet our Full Year guidance, but anticipate a decidedly less advantageous climate for the next several quarters. The strengthening US dollar is impacting soft commodity prices, risking further deterioration in farmer sentiment and income, while we see the likelihood of declining European industrial demand due to the war in Ukraine, energy risk and inflation. In the Americas, steady demand from cash crop customers indicates that the market may be more stable, but overall we are positioning for a recession. Our team has proven that, regardless of the environment, they will continue to execute our strategic priorities and deliver for our customers and shareholders.”
Scott W. Wine, Chief Executive Officer
2022 Second Quarter Results
(all amounts $ million, comparison vs Q2 2021 continuing operations - unless otherwise stated)
| US-GAAP | |||||||
| Q2 2022 | PY(1) | Change | Change at c.c.(3) | ||||
| Consolidated revenue | 6,082 | 5,174 | +17.5% | +20% | |||
| of which Net sales of Industrial Activities | 5,613 | 4,778 | +17.5% | +20% | |||
| Net income | 552 | 514 | +38 | ||||
| Diluted EPS $ | 0.40 | 0.38 | +0.02 | ||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | (271) | 560 | (831) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents(6) | 2,855 | 3,219 | (364) | ||||
| Gross profit margin of Industrial Activities | 22.0% | 22.2% | -20bps | ||||
| NON-GAAP(2) | |||||||
| Q2 2022 | PY(1) | Change | |||||
| Adjusted EBIT of Industrial Activities | 654 | 572 | +82 | ||||
| Adjusted EBIT Margin of Industrial Activities | 11.7% | 12.0% | -30bps | ||||
| Adjusted net income | 583 | 507 | +76 | ||||
| Adjusted diluted EPS $ | 0.43 | 0.37 | +0.06 | ||||
| Free Cash flow of Industrial Activities | 404 | 785 | (381) | ||||
| Available liquidity(6) | 8,795 | 9,399 | (604) | ||||
| Adjusted gross margin of Industrial Activities | 22.0% | 22.2% | -20bps | ||||
Net sales of Industrial Activities of $5,613 million, up 17.5% mainly due to favorable price realization, offsetting almost 3% adverse currency conversion.
Adjusted EBIT of Industrial Activities of $654 million ($572 million in Q2 2021), with both segments up year over year. Agriculture adjusted EBIT margin at 14% and Construction at 3.8%.
Adjusted net income of $583 million, with adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.43 (adjusted net income of $507 million in Q2 2021, with adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.37).
Gross profit margin of Industrial Activities of 22.0%, (22.2% in Q2 2021) with improvement in Construction despite continued cost pressures.
Reported income tax expense of $228 million and adjusted income tax expense(1) of $185 million, with adjusted effective tax rate (adjusted ETR(1)) of 25.0%,
Free cash flow of Industrial Activities was $404 million. Manufacturing inventories remain high, amid supply chain constraints, while finished goods inventories are lean relative to sales. Total Debt of $20.8 billion at June 30, 2022 ($20.9 billion at December 31, 2021).
Industrial Activities Net Debt(1) position at $1.6 billion, an increase of $438 million from December 31, 2021.
Available liquidity at $8,795 million as of June 30, 2022. In April, CNH Industrial Capital LLC's 4.375% $500 million notes matured. In May, CNH Industrial Capital LLC issued a 3.950% $500 million notes due in 2025. In May, CNH Industrial paid €379 million (~$412 million) in dividends to shareholders. During the quarter, CNH Industrial received proceeds of $350 million for the sale of the Raven Engineered Films Division.
The Board of Directors approved a $300 million share buyback program to be launched at the completion of the existing $100 million program.
| Agriculture | ||||||||
| Q2 2022 | Q2 2021(1) | Change | Change at c.c.(3) | |||||
| Net sales ($ million) | 4,722 | 3,970 | +19% | +22% | ||||
| Adjusted EBIT ($ million) | 663 | 582 | +81 | |||||
| Adjusted EBIT margin | 14.0% | 14.7% | -70 bps | |||||
In North America, industry volume was flat for tractors over 140 HP and was down 16% for tractors under 140 HP; combines were up 3%. In Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), tractor and combine demand was down 1% and 24%, respectively, with combine demand up when excluding Turkey and Russia. South America tractor demand was up 4% and combine demand was down 14%. Asia Pacific tractor demand was up 11% and combine demand was up 21%.
Net sales were up 19%, due to favorable price realization and better mix, mostly driven by North America and South America.
Gross profit margin was 23.4%, with Gross Profit $150 million higher than in Q2 2021, mainly due to better mix and favorable price realization primarily in North America and South America, partially offset by higher production and raw material costs across all regions.
Adjusted EBIT was $663 million ($582 million for Q2 2021), with Adjusted EBIT margin at 14.0%. The $81 million increase was driven by higher gross profit, partially offset by higher SG&A costs, and increased R&D spend.
Order book in Agriculture was up almost 5% year over year for tractors. Order book for combines was down almost 6%, with declines in North America and South America offset partially by growth in EMEA. At more than 3 times the pre-pandemic levels, order books remain strong in all regions and key products, with the company accepting orders only through Q1 2023 in most regions as cost uncertainties remain.
| Construction | ||||||||
| Q2 2022 | Q2 2021(1) | Change | Change at c.c.(3) | |||||
| Net sales ($ million) | 891 | 808 | +10% | +12% | ||||
| Adjusted EBIT ($ million) | 34 | 24 | +10 | |||||
| Adjusted EBIT margin | 3.8% | 3.0% | +80 bps | |||||
Global industry volume for construction equipment decreased in both Heavy and Light sub-segments, with Heavy down 18% and Light down 12%, mostly driven by a 29% decrease in Light and Heavy equipment demand for Asia Pacific, particularly in China. Demand decreased 3% in North America, 3% in EMEA and increased 22% in South America.
Net sales were up 10%, driven by price realization and contribution from the Sampierana business, partially offset by lower volume in all regions except South America.
Gross profit margin was 13.8%, up 1.4% compared to Q2 2021, mainly due to higher volumes and favorable price realization, partially offset by unfavorable fixed costs absorption and higher freight and raw material costs.
Adjusted EBIT increased $10 million due to favorable volume and mix and positive price realization, partially offset by higher freight and raw material costs and increased SG&A spend. Adjusted EBIT margin at 3.8%.
Construction order book up more than 20% year over year in both Heavy and Light sub-segments, with increases in the North America, EMEA and South America regions.
| Financial Services | ||||||||
| Q2 2022 | Q2 2021(1) | Change | Change at c.c.(3) | |||||
| Revenue ($ million) | 471 | 392 | +20% | +20% | ||||
| Net income ($ million) | 95 | 85 | +10 | |||||
| Equity at quarter-end ($ million) | 2,211 | 2,185 | +26 | |||||
| Retail loan originations ($ million) | 2,440 | 2,407 | +1.4% | |||||
Revenues were up 20% due to higher used equipment sales, higher base rates in South America and higher average portfolios in all regions, partially offset by lower average retail yields in North America.
Net income increased $10 million to $95 million, primarily as a result of higher recoveries on used equipment sales, higher base rates in South America, and higher average portfolios in all regions, offset by increased income taxes and unfavorable risk costs.
The managed portfolio (including unconsolidated joint ventures) was $21.1 billion as of June 30, 2022 (of which retail was 70% and wholesale 30%), up $0.6 billion compared to June 30, 2021 (up $1.7 billion on a constant currency basis).
The receivable balance greater than 30 days past due as a percentage of receivables was 1.5% (1.5% as of June 30, 2021).
2022 Outlook
The Company is substantially confirming the following 2022 outlook for its Industrial Activities:
- Net sales(5) up between 12% and 14% year on year including currency translation effects
- SG&A expenses lower or equal to 7.5% of net sales
- Free cash flow in excess of $1.0 billion
- R&D expenses and capital expenditures at around $1.4 billion
Significant uncertainties remain in all regions, linked to rising inflation, geopolitical instability, the war in Ukraine and continuing COVID-19 infection waves, all these factors may affect our forecast for the year.
RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
Consolidated revenues of $10,727 million (up 15.7% year on year, up 18% at constant currency), net income of $888 million, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.70, adjusted EBIT of Industrial Activities of $1,083 million, and free cash flow absorption of $655 million (Industrial Activities).
Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
(all amounts $ million, comparison vs Q2 2021 continuing operations - unless otherwise stated)
| US-GAAP | ||||||||||
| Q2 2022 | PY(1) | Change | Change at c.c.(3) | |||||||
| Consolidated revenue | 10,727 | 9,270 | +15.7% | +18% | ||||||
| of which Net sales of Industrial Activities | 9,793 | 8,472 | +15.6% | +18% | ||||||
| Net income | 888 | 877 | +11 | |||||||
| Diluted EPS $ | 0.65 | 0.64 | +0.01 | |||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | (1,158) | 801 | (1,959) | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents(7) | 2,855 | 5,044 | (2,189) | |||||||
| Gross profit margin of Industrial Activities | 21.8% | 22.0% | -20bps | |||||||
| NON-GAAP(2) | ||||||||||
| Q2 2022 | PY(1) | Change | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBIT of Industrial Activities | 1,083 | 965 | +118 | |||||||
| Adjusted EBIT Margin of Industrial Activities | 11.1% | 11.4% | -30bps | |||||||
| Adjusted net income | 961 | 859 | +102 | |||||||
| Adjusted diluted EPS $ | 0.70 | 0.63 | +0.07 | |||||||
| Free Cash flow of Industrial Activities | (655) | 772 | (1,427) | |||||||
| Available liquidity(7) | 8,795 | 10,521 | (1,726) | |||||||
| Adjusted gross margin of Industrial Activities | 22.1% | 22.0% | +10bps | |||||||
| Agriculture | ||||||||
| YTD Q2 2022 | YTD Q2 2021(1) | Change | Change at c.c.(3) | |||||
| Net sales ($ million) | 8,099 | 7,008 | +16% | +18% | ||||
| Adjusted EBIT ($ million) | 1,089 | 981 | +108 | |||||
| Adjusted EBIT margin | 13.4% | 14.0% | -60bps | |||||
| Construction | ||||||||
| YTD Q2 2022 | YTD Q2 2021(1) | Change | Change at c.c.(3) | |||||
| Net sales ($ million) | 1,694 | 1,464 | +16% | +17% | ||||
| Adjusted EBIT ($ million) | 66 | 49 | +17 | |||||
| Adjusted EBIT margin | 3.9% | 3.3% | +60bps | |||||