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    How Rising Sales But Sharply Lower Earnings At CNH Industrial (CNH) Has Changed Its Investment Story

    Simply Wall St·08/17/2026 17:25:51
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    • CNH Industrial N.V. recently reported its second-quarter 2026 results, with sales of US$4,143 million and revenue of US$4,803 million, while net income fell to US$138 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations declined to US$0.11.
    • Over the first half of 2026, CNH Industrial’s sales and revenue inched higher year over year, but net income dropped to US$145 million and earnings per share from continuing operations nearly halved, highlighting pressure on profitability despite stable top-line performance.
    • We’ll now examine how this profit compression, despite higher sales, may affect CNH Industrial’s investment narrative and expectations for margin improvement.

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    CNH Industrial Investment Narrative Recap

    To own CNH Industrial, you need to believe its mix of agricultural and construction equipment, plus precision technologies, can eventually convert modest sales progress into healthier margins. The latest results show sales and revenue slightly higher but net income and EPS sharply lower, so the key near term catalyst remains any clear evidence of margin stabilization. The biggest current risk is that ongoing cost and pricing pressures keep profitability subdued even if demand holds up, and this quarter reinforces that concern.

    Against that backdrop, CNH’s decision at the May 2026 AGM to approve a US$0.10 per share dividend for 2025 stands out. Maintaining a cash return to shareholders, despite weaker earnings across late 2025 and early 2026, puts the focus on cash generation and balance sheet resilience as investors weigh whether profit compression is temporary or more entrenched, and how quickly any future margin improvement could support both reinvestment and ongoing capital returns.

    Yet this apparent resilience may sit uncomfortably beside the risk that rising regulatory and input cost pressures could further strain CNH’s already thin margins, something investors should be aware of...

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    CNH Industrial's narrative projects $20.9 billion revenue and $1.4 billion earnings by 2029.

    Uncover how CNH Industrial's forecasts yield a $13.31 fair value, a 27% upside to its current price.

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    While consensus focuses on margin pressure today, the most optimistic analysts were, before this report, modeling earnings of about US$2.3 billion on roughly US$23.3 billion of revenue by 2029, which is a far more upbeat story that may or may not hold up as these weaker 2026 numbers are fully reflected in updated views.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.