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Trimble Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 lowered, 6 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 7 percent: Revenue was $966.8 million, against $901.2 million a year earlier, up 7 percent on an organic basis as well. Second-quarter revenue had risen 11 percent. Source
  • ARR reached a record $2.56 billion: Annualized recurring revenue was $2.56 billion, a record, up from $2.51 billion in the second quarter. Source
  • Diluted EPS $0.25 GAAP, $0.86 non-GAAP: Diluted EPS was $0.25 on a GAAP basis, against $0.46 a year earlier, and $0.86 non-GAAP, against $0.81. Source
  • Field Systems margin fell: Field Systems revenue was $435.8 million, against $408.7 million. Operating margin was 29.5 percent, against 33.4 percent, as cost of sales rose to $189.6 million. Source
  • Repurchased $231.7 million of stock: Trimble repurchased about 4.0 million shares for $231.7 million in the quarter. Year-to-date repurchases were $552.9 million, against $727.4 million. Source
  • Free cash flow rose year to date: Free cash flow for the first three quarters was $643.6 million, against $206.2 million. Operating cash flow was $664.7 million, against $225.9 million. Source
  • Fourth-quarter revenue sits above third quarter: The fourth-quarter revenue range of $1,031 million to $1,061 million compares with third-quarter revenue of $966.8 million reported in this release. Source
  • T&L goodwill impairment of $562.0 million: The year-to-date GAAP results include a $562.0 million goodwill impairment related to the T&L segment, recorded in the second quarter. Source

“Our third quarter results surpassed expectations on both revenue and earnings per share, while delivering record annualized recurring revenue of $2.56 billion,”

Rob Painter, President and CEO of Trimble

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFull year 2026$3,910 million to $3,940 million
GAAP diluted EPS SourceFull year 2026GAAP loss per share of $0.55 to $0.49Lowered from GAAP loss per share of $0.07 to $0.12
Non-GAAP diluted EPS SourceFull year 2026$3.63 to $3.69
GAAP tax rate SourceFull year 2026between 618.3 percent and 372.6 percent
Non-GAAP tax rate SourceFull year 202617.2 percentLowered from 17.3 percent
Shares outstanding SourceFull year 2026approximately 232 million (GAAP) and 234 million (non-GAAP)
Revenue SourceFourth quarter 2026$1,031 million to $1,061 millionNew
GAAP diluted EPS SourceFourth quarter 2026$0.83 to $0.89New
Non-GAAP diluted EPS SourceFourth quarter 2026$1.13 to $1.19New
GAAP tax rate SourceFourth quarter 2026approximately 11.4 percentNew
Non-GAAP tax rate SourceFourth quarter 202617.1 percentNew
Shares outstanding SourceFourth quarter 2026approximately 231 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Fourth-quarter 2026 guidance was given for the first time, covering revenue, GAAP and non-GAAP EPS, tax rates and share count. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year GAAP loss per share is stated as $0.55 to $0.49, against $0.07 to $0.12 in the second-quarter release. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 7 percent: Revenue was $966.8 million, against $901.2 million a year earlier, up 7 percent on an organic basis as well. Second-quarter revenue had risen 11 percent. Source
  • ARR reached a record $2.56 billion: Annualized recurring revenue was $2.56 billion, a record, up from $2.51 billion in the second quarter. Source
  • Diluted EPS $0.25 GAAP, $0.86 non-GAAP: Diluted EPS was $0.25 on a GAAP basis, against $0.46 a year earlier, and $0.86 non-GAAP, against $0.81. Source
  • GAAP operating income fell: GAAP operating income was $142.0 million, against $150.5 million a year earlier. Non-GAAP operating income was $262.6 million, against $254.2 million. Source
  • Net income higher non-GAAP, lower GAAP: GAAP net income was $59.1 million, against $111.5 million a year earlier. Non-GAAP net income was $200.5 million, against $194.7 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose in dollars: Adjusted EBITDA was $278.5 million, 28.8 percent of revenue, against $269.4 million and 29.9 percent a year earlier. Source

Segments and regions

  • AECO revenue and margin rose: AECO segment revenue was $395.0 million, against $358.5 million a year earlier. Operating margin was 33.5 percent, against 31.8 percent. Source
  • Field Systems margin fell: Field Systems revenue was $435.8 million, against $408.7 million. Operating margin was 29.5 percent, against 33.4 percent, as cost of sales rose to $189.6 million. Source
  • T&L revenue and margin edged up: T&L segment revenue was $136.0 million, against $134.0 million. Operating margin was 26.3 percent, against 25.8 percent. Source
  • Year-to-date segment margins: First three quarters operating margin was 31.9 percent for AECO, 30.5 percent for Field Systems and 24.8 percent for T&L. Source

“Our full year 2026 guidance reflects solid execution against our Connect & Scale strategy, which continues to leverage our unique presence across the physical and digital worlds with our unmatched breadth and depth of connected industry data.”

Rob Painter, President and CEO of Trimble

Products and customers

  • Subscription and services rose: Subscription and services revenue was $642.5 million, up from $598.7 million, about two-thirds of the total. Product revenue was $324.3 million, up from $302.5 million. Source
  • Cost of sales rose in both lines: Product cost of sales was $172.4 million, against $148.9 million. Subscription and services cost of sales was $118.5 million, against $114.8 million. Source
  • Current deferred revenue fell: Current deferred revenue was $797.8 million, against $833.9 million at the second quarter and $894.0 million at year end. Non-current deferred revenue was $122.3 million. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • GAAP gross margin eased: GAAP gross margin was 68.2 percent, against 68.9 percent a year earlier. Non-GAAP gross margin was 70.5 percent, against 71.2 percent. Source
  • Sales and marketing and G&A rose: Sales and marketing expense was $177.7 million, against $158.8 million. General and administrative expense was $124.7 million, against $117.5 million. Source
  • Restructuring and other costs rose: Restructuring and other costs excluded from non-GAAP operating income were $30.7 million, against $22.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating margin slipped: Non-GAAP operating income was 27.2 percent of revenue, against 28.2 percent. Non-GAAP operating expenses were 43.3 percent of revenue, against 43.0 percent. Source

Capital, cash and returns to shareholders

  • Repurchased $231.7 million of stock: Trimble repurchased about 4.0 million shares for $231.7 million in the quarter. Year-to-date repurchases were $552.9 million, against $727.4 million. Source
  • Free cash flow rose year to date: Free cash flow for the first three quarters was $643.6 million, against $206.2 million. Operating cash flow was $664.7 million, against $225.9 million. Source
  • Short-term debt rose to $90.2 million: Short-term debt was $90.2 million, against $16.4 million at the second quarter. Long-term debt was $1,443.3 million. Source
  • Receivables fell from year end: Accounts receivable, net was $610.9 million, against $856.0 million at year end and $598.1 million at the second quarter. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Connect & Scale strategy: Management describes the quarter as execution of its Connect & Scale strategy across the Trimble-led ecosystem. Source
  • Acquisition cash outlay year to date: Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired, were $236.5 million year to date, against $4.4 million a year earlier. Divestitures were $2.0 million. Source
  • Equity investments carried at $608.4 million: Equity investments were $608.4 million at quarter end, against $610.8 million at year end. Income from equity method investments was $0.8 million in the quarter. Source

Full-year and fourth-quarter guidance

  • Fourth-quarter revenue sits above third quarter: The fourth-quarter revenue range of $1,031 million to $1,061 million compares with third-quarter revenue of $966.8 million reported in this release. Source
  • Fourth-quarter GAAP to non-GAAP bridge: The fourth-quarter bridge adds amortization of $0.18, acquisition items of $0.03, stock compensation of $0.15 and restructuring of $0.06, less a $0.12 tax adjustment. Source
  • Full-year GAAP tax rate shown as range: The full-year GAAP tax rate is shown as a range of 618.3 percent to 372.6 percent, as written, while the non-GAAP rate is 17.2 percent. Source

One-time items in GAAP results

  • T&L goodwill impairment of $562.0 million: The year-to-date GAAP results include a $562.0 million goodwill impairment related to the T&L segment, recorded in the second quarter. Source
  • Impairment trigger described by company: The company says the impairment followed a sustained fall in market capitalization and stock price, and lower software market multiples. Source
  • Re-audit remediation costs excluded: Other restructuring and other costs excluded from non-GAAP results include one-time expenses from the re-audit and remediation of control deficiencies. Source
  • Restructuring expense rose year to date: GAAP restructuring expense was $24.9 million in the quarter, against $14.2 million, and $40.4 million year to date, against $22.7 million. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) Source$2.56 billion, up 11 percent year-over-year, up 10 percent on an organic basis

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: A $562.0 million goodwill impairment on the T&L segment was tied to a sustained fall in market capitalization and stock price, and lower software market multiples. Source
  • Operational: One-time costs from the re-audit and remediation of control deficiencies are included in other costs excluded from non-GAAP results. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said third-quarter results surpassed expectations on both revenue and earnings per share. Source
  • Not stated: Management described the full-year guidance as reflecting execution against the Connect & Scale strategy. Source

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