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Lindsay Q2 revenue down 9% to $151.5M; announces 49.9% minority investment in Pessl Instruments
LINDSAY CORP
2024-Q2 EPS reported
$2.99
revenue$312,877,000
- Revenue $151.5M, down 9% YoY; EPS $1.64 vs $1.63, boosted by $1.1M Brazil tax benefit and higher other income.
- Irrigation segment revenue $133.0M (-10% YoY), with North America down 8% and international down 13% on Brazil weakness.
- Infrastructure segment revenue flat at $18.5M, but operating income up 74% to $3.5M on higher Road Zipper System lease mix.
- Acquired 49.9% minority stake in Pessl Instruments (Austrian agtech firm) with option to buy remainder in 2.5-5 years; expected close in H2 FY2024.
- Guidance: USDA projects decline in 2024 net farm income; Lindsay expects near-term headwinds for irrigation but continued infrastructure growth.