EME grew an impressive 13% organically benefiting from the timing of the production schedule and
strength in France the UK and Spain. Overall good margin performance was tied to higher
production which was up 1% (up in NA and the EU while in SA AGCO sold some transition stock),
pricing as well as timing of engineering expense. In SA, the segment posted losses as expected
and we are looking for breakeven performance in Q2 to gauge progress with the transition to Tier 3.
AGCO’s tractor order book at the end of Q1 was up in NA despite farmer concerns over the
lingering trade uncertainty and were down in the EU and SA. We would not that the EU order book
faced particularly tough comps given that last year it was overextended on supplier constraints and
carried several new product introductions. We tweak our FY’19-21 EPS to $5.00, $5.50 and $6.00
and increase our TP to $70. Risk: soft commodity prices. Details on Guide: AGCO raised its FY'19
EPS outlook to $4.90 (from $4.60 before) which is above the street at $4.64. Sales are now seen
slightly lower at $9.5B (vs. $9.6B before) though this is largely tied to FX which is seen as a 3.5
point headwind (vs. 2.5 points before) while price is still expected to contribute 2-2.5%. Engineering
is now seen up $10-15M on constant FX (vs. flat before) while tax rate is now lower at 31-32%
(from 32-33% before). Production is now expected up 3% (vs. up 2-3% before). The free cash flow
outlook was maintained at $275-300M, and so was the capex guide at ~$225M. By region AGCO
reaffirmed industry forecasts, still expecting NA industry retail sales up 0-5%, SA up 0-5%, and W.
Europe approximately flat y/y. Q2 sales and EPS growth rates are expected to match the growth
rates included in AGCO’s full year guidance. (Link to Note)
TRUCKS / TRANSPORTS
CMI Q1’19 – All REaDy For This: Thoughts Post Call: CMI closed up 1% after beating Q1'19
consensus estimates by 11% on a better top line and margin print and raising FY’19 estimates on
an improved margin outlook. The improved margin forecast was largely driven by good execution
and lower mat costs. CMI assumes the 2019 revenue guide is unchanged with some minor tweak
across markets with NAFTA truck and Global construction forecast higher ($175M and $120M
respectively) offset in part by slightly softer Brazil Truck and Power Gen ($50M and $220M
respectively). For 2019, CMI assumes EBITDA margins are positively impacted by price at 80bps,
variable compensation a tailwind of 10bps and warranty helps by 140bps. Tariff and metals are now
less of a headwind in total at ~50bps tied largely to lower metal costs, compared to a 90bps
headwind before. Similar to last quarter, CMI has above average visibility in NA HD truck similar to
the OEs but assumes softer production in Q4'19. While CMI has not guided for 2020 NA HD truck,
we assume CMI is appropriately prepared for the well anticipated US HD downturn. Cash flow
generation continues to be very strong with 75% of OCF forecast to be returned to shareholders via
dividends and repurchases. CMI does not assume any potential impact from the review of the
emissions certification process and compliance in its forecast, which will likely be a slight overhang
on the stock. However more importantly, CMI can still generate ~$14.00 in earnings assuming the
NA truck downturn materializes in 2020 compared to prior trough EPS of $8.50 and screens cheap
in our view with a rock solid balance sheet. We increase our FY2019-2021 EPS to $16.20, $14.05
and $16.00 respectively and apply 15X on our 2021 EPS of $16.00 discounted back twice to derive
our TP of $198 (from $165), given our view that 2021 represents more normalized EPS for CMI.
Bottom line, Q1'19 was step in the right direction with CMI executing on the margin front vs just on
the top line more recently. We reiterate our Outperform. Risks include a NA down cycle as well as a
pullback in emerging markets. (Link to Note)
PCAR Q1’19 – In Full Swing: Thoughts Post Call: PCAR closed slightly up after beating Q1'19
consensus estimates on better revenues and margin performance. Gross margins came in at
15.0%, at the high end of PCAR's guide. Price realization was 3% in the quarter, offset partially by
some material costs. For Q2'19 deliveries are forecast to be up 2-4% tied largely to North America
whereas Europe will be down based on the normal summer shutdowns expected at ~two weeks.
Gross margins are forecast 14.5-15.0%, again marginally better than estimates but slightly lower at
the mid-point than Q1'19 reflecting a higher mix of truck sales. For Q3'19, PCAR would expect NA
and European production to be more similar. PCAR's visibility in NA remains extended with
backlogs firm through year end, now taking orders for 2020. In Europe visibility remains
comparable with last year, but order intake is down similar to what other Euro OEs have reported.
Parts sales are expected up 5-8% y/y as PCAR executes against its strategic priorities to grow
parts contribution as a percent of total. Relative to industry forecasts and other OEs PCAR remains
fairly optimistic with regards to 2020 whereas most forecast a downturn. Still historically, PCAR is
very quick to react and cut prod. And streamline costs. We tweak our FY19-21 est. to $6.60, $5.50,
and $6.00, and raise our TP to $74. Risks: rollover of NA Class 8 & comp. pressures. Details on
Guide: For Q2'19, deliveries are forecast to be 2-4% higher versus last quarter tied to increased
production in North America and gross margins are forecast in the 14.5-15.0% range. Part sales
are forecast to grow 5-8% for the full year. PCAR slightly raised its 2019 guide for US/Canada