LNN earnings analysis
What we found in LNN's 10-Q: the parts that mattered, the offsets in the same document, and what the company said about what comes next.
Our reading of the filing · Free to read, no account needed
Lindsay Corporation's Q3 FY2026 results reflected a 5% decline in revenue to $160.8 million compared to the prior year, attributed primarily to a drop in irrigation segment sales. Despite this, the company reported a stronger-than-expected diluted EPS of $1.53, surpassing estimates by 22% and benefiting from lower tax expenses. Management highlighted an ongoing large irrigation project in the MENA region as a key driver for future revenue, though demand remains soft in North America.
The parts that mattered.
Pulled out of the filing itself, with the figures the company reported.
- EPS Surpasses Expectations
- Q3 diluted EPS was $1.53, exceeding the estimate of $1.25 by 22%.
- Stable Revenue Despite Decline
- Total revenue of $160.8 million decreased by 5% year-over-year, slightly above analysts' expectations.
- Infrastructure Segment Growth
- The infrastructure segment revenue increased 8% to $27.7 million compared to the prior year.
- Cost Control
- Operating expenses decreased 2% year-over-year despite revenue declines.
- Strong Cash Position
- As of May 31, 2026, cash and equivalents were $154.8 million, down from $196.1 million a year prior.
- Large Project Revenue Recognition Ahead
- Management expects to recognize $70 million in revenue from a large irrigation project in the MENA region.
And the other side of it.
The offsets in the same document — the things a summary that only listed the good news would have left out.
- Irrigation Segment Decline
- Irrigation revenues fell by 7% year-over-year, contributing to overall revenue decline.
- Margin Pressure
- Gross margin decreased to 29.8%, down from 31.6% in Q3 FY2025 due to increased input costs.
- Weak North American Demand
- Ongoing weakness in commodity markets and farmer sentiment continues to constrain demand for irrigation equipment.
What they reported.
What the company itself reported, taken out of the document.
- Earnings per share
- $1.53
- Gross margin
- 29.8%
- Operating margin
- 11.5%
- Segment
- Irrigation: $133.0M
- Segment
- Infrastructure: $27.7M
What they said about what is next.
Management reiterated cautious outlook due to soft demand conditions in key markets.
The filing reads about the same as the one before it.
What came before.
- 10-Q · April 2, 2026
- Lindsay reported weak Q2 results: revenues fell to $157.715M (Q2 FY2026) from $187.064M a year earlier and gross/operating margins compressed sharply, driving diluted EPS down to $1.15. Operating cash flow for the six…
- 10-Q · January 8, 2026
- Lindsay reported Q1 (three months ended November 30, 2025) revenues of $155.818M, down from $166.281M a year earlier, while diluted EPS was $1.54 versus $1.57 prior year. Gross profit was $50.102M and operating income…
- 10-K · October 23, 2025
- Lindsay describes a two‑segment strategy (Irrigation and Infrastructure) focused on product innovation (GPS, variable rate, IIoT/FieldNET) and international expansion; fiscal 2025 saw execution of a large MENA…
- 10-Q · April 3, 2025
- Lindsay reported a strong quarter: operating revenues of $187,064,000 and diluted EPS of $2.44 for the three months ended February 28, 2025, both markedly ahead of the prior-year quarter. Margins expanded (gross profit…
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