Tweedy Browne Co LLC Raises Stake in CNH Industrial N.V. $CNH

Key Points

• Tweedy Browne increased its stake in CNH by 51.9% to 20,180,953 shares, now owning about 1.62% of the company (≈$186.1M) and making CNH roughly 15% of Tweedy Browne’s portfolio as its second‑largest holding.
• Q1 results showed EPS of $0.01 (in line) on $3.83B revenue—EPS declined from $0.10 a year earlier—while CNH set FY2026 guidance of $0.35–$0.45 and sell‑side forecasts average ~0.4, amid margin pressure and a year‑over‑year profit drop.
• A tentative UAW agreement in Racine reduces near‑term production disruption risk, but the stock faces headwinds—trading below its 50‑ and 200‑day moving averages, a high debt‑to‑equity ratio (3.32), and mixed analyst ratings (average: Hold; avg. price target ≈ $13.19).

Tweedy Browne Co LLC grew its position in CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE:CNH - Free Report) by 51.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 20,180,953 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 6,899,583 shares during the quarter. CNH Industrial accounts for about 15.0% of Tweedy Browne Co LLC's holdings, making the stock its 2nd largest position. Tweedy Browne Co LLC owned 1.62% of CNH Industrial worth $186,068,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Quent Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of CNH Industrial in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of CNH Industrial in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of CNH Industrial by 132.7% in the 3rd quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 3,374 shares of the company's stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 1,924 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of CNH Industrial in the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new stake in shares of CNH Industrial in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Institutional investors own 59.88% of the company's stock.

CNH Industrial Trading Down 2.4%

Shares of CNH opened at $10.23 on Tuesday. CNH Industrial N.V. has a 1 year low of $9.00 and a 1 year high of $14.27. The company has a current ratio of 12.27, a quick ratio of 10.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $11.05 and a 200-day simple moving average of $10.62. The stock has a market cap of $12.69 billion, a PE ratio of 32.98, a PEG ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 1.18.

CNH Industrial (NYSE:CNH - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.01. CNH Industrial had a return on equity of 7.48% and a net margin of 2.13%.The business had revenue of $3.83 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.80 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.10 EPS. CNH Industrial's quarterly revenue was down .1% compared to the same quarter last year. CNH Industrial has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.35-0.45 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that CNH Industrial N.V. will post 0.4 EPS for the current fiscal year.

CNH Industrial Cuts Dividend

The business also recently announced an annual dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 29th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 21st will be issued a $0.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 21st. This represents a dividend yield of 89.0%.

Key Headlines Impacting CNH Industrial

Here are the key news stories impacting CNH Industrial this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tentative UAW labor agreement in Racine County reduces near‑term disruption risk to production and cash flow, a clear positive for CNH's operations and investor sentiment. CNH Industrial signs tentative agreement with UAW in Racine County
• Positive Sentiment: Northland Securities raised its FY2028 and FY2029 EPS forecasts (FY2028 to $0.63, FY2029 to $0.66), signaling expectations for improving profitability beyond the current year. (Northland note, May 1)
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage and index‑watcher attention (NYSE Composite) have boosted trading interest, which can amplify price moves as funds rebalance. CNH Industrial Gains Traction With NYSE Composite Index Watchers
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance remains mixed: DA Davidson reaffirmed a "neutral" rating with a $12 price target, implying upside but not a buy conviction. Benzinga coverage of DA Davidson rating
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 profit plunged year‑over‑year, exposing margin pressure (tariffs, costs). While management reaffirmed guidance, the weak quarter increases near‑term execution risk. CNH Industrial Q1 Profit Plunges but Guidance Reaffirmed
• Negative Sentiment: Northland trimmed its FY2026 EPS view slightly (to $0.36 from $0.37), a modest near‑term downgrade that underscores ongoing headwinds. (Northland note, May 1)
• Negative Sentiment: Technicals and leverage remain headwinds — the stock is trading below both its 50‑day ($11.05) and 200‑day ($10.62) moving averages, and CNH has a relatively high debt‑to‑equity ratio (3.32), which can amplify sensitivity to cyclical downturns.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have commented on CNH shares. UBS Group reduced their price objective on CNH Industrial from $15.00 to $14.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Citigroup raised their price objective on CNH Industrial from $13.00 to $14.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on CNH Industrial from $10.00 to $13.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Truist Financial set a $16.00 price objective on CNH Industrial in a research report on Friday. Finally, DA Davidson reiterated a "neutral" rating and issued a $12.00 price objective on shares of CNH Industrial in a research report on Monday. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, CNH Industrial has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $13.19.

About CNH Industrial

CNH Industrial N.V. is a global capital goods company specializing in the design, production and sale of agricultural and construction equipment, commercial vehicles and powertrain solutions. The firm operates through five core brands—Case IH and New Holland for agricultural machinery, Case and New Holland for construction equipment, Iveco for light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, and FPT Industrial for engines and drivetrain components. Established in 2013 through the combination of Fiat Industrial and CNH Global, the company draws on a rich heritage of innovation dating back to pioneering landmarks in farm and construction machinery from the 19th century.

The company's product portfolio encompasses tractors, combines, balers, excavators, backhoe loaders, trucks, vans and bespoke engines for marine, automotive and industrial markets.

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