CNH Industrial (CNH)

NYSEIndustrialsAgricultural - MachinerySnapshot 2026-09-04

$14.40+4.05%

Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change

Standing thesis

The standing, falsifiable read: what has to stay true, and what would break it.

Turnaround

Broken: Primary pillar broken — Revenue growth to stabilize or improve: Q2 rev $4.8B vs $5.0B target; trip <$4.8B.

The bull case

CNH aims to grow revenue despite tough markets. They target $0.35 to $0.45 EPS in 2026. The company invests in new tech to support growth. Cash flow and profit margins must improve to sustain the turnaround.

The bear case

Revenue and profit fell sharply in early 2026. Cash flow dropped from $945M to $35M. Management is behind on key goals. The tough market may keep hurting results.

What's priced in

The price is near our fair value of $10.54. Analysts expect about 4% revenue growth. Our view is cautious given recent misses and weak cash flow.

What has to stay true

Cash from operations to improveUnder Pressure
Cash Flowprimary>= $500 million cash from operations · FY26 (qualitative)
Breaks if: cash flow remains below $200 million
EPS to reach guidance rangeUnder Pressure
Management ExecutionsupportingEPS between $0.35 and $0.45 · FY26 (guidance)
Breaks if: EPS falls below $0.30
Improve operating incomeUnder Pressure
Management Executionprimary>= $100 million operating income · FY26 (qualitative)
Breaks if: operating income stays below $50 million

Source: QuarterlyIQ research model· Written 2026-07-08· Health checked 2026-09-04· Version 1· Status: Broken· Reviewed when the evidence changes

This is not a price target or investment advice.

Current Outlook

Week of Sep 5, 2026

A long-form read on the 1–3 year hold thesis. It updates when the weekly evidence changes.

CNH faces a weakened long-term thesis amid sector headwinds and cautious management guidance.

What kind of bet this is

This investment represents a cyclical play in the industrial sector, where CNH operates. The current thesis state is weakened due to recent performance dropping in comparison to its industry peers.

What's priced into CNH Industrial (CNH)

The valuation is considered expensive relative to peers, with a premium of 1.47. The market seems to have priced in a moderate expectations gap, indicating that investors are anticipating some level of growth despite the current challenges.

What the fundamentals likely do

Fundamentals are likely to remain neutral in the near term, as management emphasizes cost efficiency and cautious guidance. Recent financial performance has been mixed, with a notable earnings beat followed by an earnings miss earlier this year.

What CNH Industrial (CNH) hinges on

The long-term thesis hinges on the performance of sector bellwethers like CAT, DE, and OSK. If these companies continue to perform well, it could provide a tailwind for CNH, while any negative guidance from them could further challenge CNH's outlook.

What changed in the latest read

What changed

The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.

Short-term · Daily

No material changes since the prior snapshot.

Yes, our read has weakened. Recent financial performance dropped from the top half to the bottom half of its industry. This change indicates that the reason to own CNH has weakened. However, the company has focused on revenue growth, which remains a positive factor.

as of 2026-09-04

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