AGCO CORP /DE director Bob De Lange purchased common stock in an open-market or private transaction. On 2026-08-14, he bought 1,000 shares of AGCO common stock at a weighted average price of $100.71 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $100.64 to $100.74. Following this purchase, his directly held position increased to 18,717.3941 shares of AGCO common stock.
AGCO CORP /DE Chairman, President and CEO Eric P. Hansotia filed an amended insider report correcting the number of shares withheld to cover FICA taxes. On April 20, 2026, 1,604 shares of common stock were withheld as payment of FICA tax liability, at $115.29 per share, and his direct holdings after this withholding are reported as 326,702.46 shares. The amendment states that a prior Form 4 inadvertently reflected an incorrect share amount and that all subsequent reports are updated to reflect the corrected withholding figure.
AGCO CORP major shareholder Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) and its subsidiary TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited reported sales of 492,418 AGCO common shares on August 5, 2026 at $115.3334 per share. These sales were undertaken pursuant to Section 6 of a Cooperation Agreement between TAFE and AGCO and are expected to close on the fifth business day following August 5, 2026.
After these sales, TAFE indirectly holds 8,217,579 AGCO shares, TAFE Motors and Tractors indirectly holds 3,017,565 shares, and Ms. Mallika Srinivasan directly owns 23,713 shares. The reporting persons state they collectively beneficially own over 10% of AGCO’s common stock while disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond their pecuniary interests.
AGCO CORP /DE senior vice president of engineering Kelvin Eugene Bennett reported selling 2,000 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-06 at $102.27 per share in a sale categorized as an open-market or private transaction. Following this sale, he directly owns 15,047.129 shares. The Rule 10b5-1 trading-plan checkbox was left unchecked.
AGCO Corporation has a Form 144 notice for a planned sale of up to 2,000 shares of common stock through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC on the NYSE. The filing lists an aggregate market value of approximately $204,540.20 and an approximate sale date of August 6, 2026.
The shares relate to equity compensation, including prior restricted stock vesting awards of 890, 683, 290, and 137 shares that vested on various dates in 2023 and 2024 and are categorized as compensation from the issuer.
AGCO Corporation announced executive leadership changes effective August 1, 2026. Former Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Damon Audia has been named President of PTx & Corporate Strategy, overseeing AGCO’s precision agriculture business along with enterprise strategy and transformation teams. Former President of PTx, Brian Sorbe, has decided to step away from AGCO to focus on other priorities.
Indira Agarwal, previously Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and will serve as Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, while continuing to lead the accounting organization during a search for her successor. In connection with her appointment, she entered into an Employment and Severance Agreement providing a base salary of $600,000 per year, customary incentive compensation and benefits, and customary non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions, as well as severance protections for qualifying terminations, with amounts dependent on whether a change of control is involved.
AGCO Corporation reported higher year‑to‑date sales but much lower profitability for mid‑2026. Net sales were $2.61 billion for the quarter and $4.95 billion for the first six months, up from $4.69 billion a year earlier, led by North America and Europe/Middle East high‑horsepower tractors.
Operating income reached $140.7 million for the quarter and $221.4 million year‑to‑date, up from $213.4 million in 2025, as higher volumes and price increases offset weaker Latin America, lower gross margins and higher engineering and SG&A spending. Net income attributable to AGCO dropped to $77.2 million for the quarter and $132.2 million for the first half, compared with $314.8 million and $325.3 million, mainly because 2025 included a large one‑time tax benefit while 2026 reflects a standard tax provision.
Operating activities used $245.0 million of cash, driven by higher inventories and receivables and lower accrued expenses. Liquidity was supported by $188.4 million of proceeds from selling 49% stakes in the U.S. and Canadian finance joint ventures, borrowings on a $1.25 billion credit facility, and $36.7 million of positive investing cash flow. AGCO returned capital via $347.9 million of share repurchases and an increased regular quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, while noting ongoing tariff uncertainty and geopolitical risks that affect costs and farmer purchasing decisions.
AGCO Corporation reported second‑quarter 2026 net sales of $2.6 billion, a 1.0% decrease from the prior‑year quarter as farmers took a more cautious approach to equipment purchases. Reported earnings were $1.08 per share, while adjusted earnings were $1.43 per share versus $1.35 a year earlier.
For the first six months of 2026, net sales were approximately $5.0 billion, up 5.7% year over year, and adjusted earnings were $2.37 per share compared with $1.76 in 2025. Europe/Middle East delivered a 15.0% operating margin, while North America and Latin America reported operating losses. AGCO completed $345 million of share repurchases and sold its 49% equity interests in the AGCO Finance U.S. and Canada joint ventures for about $190 million. Management now forecasts full‑year 2026 adjusted earnings of approximately $5.50–$5.75 per share, emphasizing cost reduction, production discipline and cash flow amid weaker‑than‑expected industry conditions and currency headwinds.
AGCO CORP /DE senior vice president of engineering Kelvin Eugene Bennett received a grant of 202.669 shares of Common Stock on 2026-07-14, recorded at a price of 107.7300 per share. Following this grant, he directly holds 17,047.129 shares of AGCO common stock.
The reported direct holdings include 434.129 shares that Bennett acquired through participation in the AGCO Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan, in addition to shares from this and prior equity awards.
AGCO Corp Chairman, President and CEO Eric P. Hansotia reported a grant of 236.206 shares of common stock on July 14, 2026, at a transaction price of $107.73 per share. After this award, he directly holds 326,582.666 shares, including 467.666 shares acquired through the AGCO Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan.