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AGCO insider to sell 2,000 shares under Form 144 filing (NYSE: AGCO)

An AGCO insider plans to sell 2,000 shares of common stock through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC on the NYSE, as indicated by a Form 144 filing. The aggregate market value of these shares is approximately $204,540.20, with an approximate sale date of August 6, …

Manitowoc earnings beat by $0.35, revenue topped estimates

Here's What We Like About Terex's (NYSE:TEX) Upcoming Dividend

This article evaluates Terex Corporation's upcoming dividend, highlighting its consistent dividend payments over the past decade and the company's strong earnings per share growth. While the dividend yield is modest at 1.4%, the dividend's coverage by earnings and free cash flow suggests its sustainability, …

MANITOWOC ($MTW) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings, Stock Rises

John Deere Says Severance Program Isn't ERISA Plan

John Deere is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit in Illinois federal court that claims its severance program is governed by federal retirement law. The company argues that its program, which offers one-time lump sum payments, does not fall under the Employee Retirement Income Security …

COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP SEC Filing (Aug 6, 2026)

This article reports on an SEC Form 144 filing by COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP (CMCO) on August 6, 2026. The filing indicates a proposed sale of 12,000 shares of common stock acquired through a stock option exercise, with an aggregate market value of $254,723.26, to …

Federal Signal (NYSE: FSS) director gifts 7,650 shares, sells 6,070

Federal Signal director Brenda Reichelderfer reported two stock dispositions on August 4, 2026. She gifted 7,650 shares of Common Stock and separately sold 6,070 shares at $131.0169 per share in an open market or private transaction. These transactions were not made under a Rule …

Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) Trading Down 10% - Should You Sell?

Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) shares dropped 10% despite exceeding fiscal Q3 earnings and revenue expectations and offering strong full-year guidance. Analysts remain largely positive with a "Moderate Buy" consensus, though some have downgraded to "Hold" due to potential valuation concerns or profit-taking. The company also …

Should You Sell Federal Signal Stock After Its Board Chair Offloaded 13,720 Shares?

Federal Signal's Board Chair, Brenda Reichelderfer, disposed of 13,720 shares, a transaction worth approximately $1.8 million. The disposition included both a market sale and a gift, suggesting a nuanced interpretation of the action for investors. Despite this, Federal Signal recently reported record earnings, highlighting …

Caterpillar Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) shares fell 1.62% on Thursday, closing at $856.96. This underperformance occurred during a generally negative trading session where the S&P 500 Index declined by 0.18% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 0.85%. This marks the second consecutive day of …

Major Exercise Alert: Diane Bonina Exercises Options Worth $1.30M At Federal Signal

Diane Bonina, VP at Federal Signal (NYSE: FSS), exercised stock options worth $1.30 million for 14,856 shares on August 5th, as revealed in an SEC filing. Federal Signal demonstrates strong revenue growth and gross margins but shows a decline in EPS and a market …

JLG takes stake in AI and robotics specialist

JLG’s parent company, Oshkosh Corporation, has made an equity investment in Nextera Robotics, an AI and autonomous robotics specialist. This partnership aims to integrate Nextera's visual AI and robotics technology into JLG products to enhance construction site connectivity, improve project insights, and advance JLG's …

John Deere Expands Self Repair Support for Farmers

John Deere has expanded its self-repair support for farmers through its advanced PRO Service platform, introduced in 2025. This platform offers software reprogramming, equipment calibrations, and diagnostic tools to help farmers maintain and repair their machinery. The company aims to provide greater flexibility and …

FMR LLC and Abigail Johnson disclose 9.5% Blue Bird Corp (BLBD) ownership

FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson have reported a beneficial ownership of 9.5% of Blue Bird Corp (BLBD) common stock through a Schedule 13G/A filing. As of June 30, 2026, FMR LLC held 3,017,352.69 shares, with sole voting power over 3,015,209 shares and sole …

What is Sidoti's Forecast for Alamo Group Q3 Earnings?

Sidoti has lowered its Q3 2026 EPS forecast for Alamo Group (NYSE:ALG) to $2.63 from $2.67, and also trimmed several other earnings estimates for 2026-2027, citing more cautious expectations. Despite this, Alamo Group recently beat Q3 expectations with $2.82 EPS and $450.73 million in …

Opinion: Thanks to John Deere, Indiana farmers reclaim the meaning of ownership

Indiana farmers recently celebrated a significant victory as John Deere settled with the Federal Trade Commission, granting farmers and independent repair shops access to essential diagnostic and repair tools. This agreement empowers farmers to fix their own equipment, saving time and money, and sets …

Blue Bird Corp 2026: Revenue $517.16M, EPS $5.27— 10-Q Summary

Blue Bird Corp reported strong financial results for 2026, with quarterly revenue of $517.16 million and diluted EPS of $5.27, representing significant year-over-year growth. This performance was attributed to the full-year inclusion of Micro Bird and strategic pricing adjustments. The company also saw net …

Company Insider Sells $6.8 Million Worth of PACCAR Stock

R. Preston Feight, CEO of PACCAR Inc, sold 50,975 shares of company stock worth approximately $6.8 million on July 31, 2026, after exercising stock options. Despite this sale, Feight retains a significant equity position valued at $37.99 million. The article notes that while PACCAR's …

Nextera Robotics' AI Platform Tracks Construction Progress

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) has made a strategic equity investment in Nextera Robotics, an AI and robotics company specializing in autonomous technologies for construction project management and job site intelligence. This investment aims to strengthen Oshkosh's leadership in autonomy, AI, and connectivity, advancing its …

BLUE BIRD CORPORATION : D.A. DAVIDSON RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $91 FROM $86

D.A. Davidson has increased its target price for Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD.O) shares to $91 from $86. This adjustment reflects an updated outlook from the analyst firm regarding the company's valuation. The news was reported by Reuters on August 6, 2026.

Astec Industries (ASTE) Stock Retreat Deepens After Guidance Cut Clouds Record Sales

Astec Industries' stock fell almost 14% despite reporting record quarterly revenue of US$408.1m and adjusted EBITDA of US$42.6m. This decline is attributed to the market's focus on a trimmed full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance. The article explores both bullish arguments, such as strong backlog and …

AGCO Number of Employees 2026 | Employee Count & Headcount Data

AGCO Corp. (AGCO) had 22,111 employees worldwide as of March 2026, marking a 3.9% decline from 2023 but a 0.3% increase year-over-year. The company is actively hiring with 651 job postings in 2026, a 43.4% rise from 2025. The workforce is concentrated in South …

BLBD Reiterated by Needham -- Price Target Maintained at $86.00

Needham has reiterated its "Buy" rating for Blue Bird Corp (BLBD), maintaining a price target of $86.00, indicating a positive outlook despite the stock appearing overvalued. GuruFocus rates BLBD with a strong GF Score of 80/100, highlighting its financial strength and momentum, yet notes …

Astec Industries Inc (ASTE) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and EBITDA ...

Astec Industries reported record revenue and adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2026, with net sales up 23.6% and EBITDA up 26% year-over-year, alongside strong backlog growth. However, the company revised its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance downward due to delayed asphalt plant deliveries and macro …

Oshkosh Corporation Advances Job Site of the Future Vision with Strategic Equity Investment in Nextera Robotics

Oshkosh Corporation has made a strategic equity investment in Nextera Robotics, an AI and robotics company specializing in autonomous technologies for construction project management and job site intelligence. This investment aims to strengthen Oshkosh's leadership in autonomy, AI, and connectivity, advancing its vision for …

Renaissance Technologies LLC Acquires 258,238 Shares of Columbus McKinnon Corporation $CMCO

Renaissance Technologies LLC significantly increased its stake in Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCO) by 232.5% in the first quarter, purchasing 258,238 additional shares, bringing its total holdings to 369,323 shares valued at approximately $5.4 million. The industrial products company recently reported strong quarterly earnings of …

Should You Buy CNH Industrial (CNH) After Golden Cross?

CNH Industrial (CNH) recently experienced a "golden cross" when its 50-day simple moving average surpassed its 200-day simple moving average, signaling a potential bullish breakout. The stock has rallied 7.6% in the past four weeks and holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Positive …

Columbus McKinnon Names New Chief Financial Officer

Columbus McKinnon has appointed John R. Linker as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2026. Thomas Oddo, formerly VP and Corporate Controller, has been elevated to Chief Accounting Officer. An analyst has a Buy rating on CMCO stock with a …

Marsh poaches new captive leader from John Deere

Marsh has appointed Aileen Krehbiel as its global strategic client service leader for captive solutions, a newly created role. Krehbiel joins Marsh from John Deere, where she was manager of captive insurance programmes, and will be responsible for leading Marsh's captive strategic deployment for …

Analysts Are Bullish on These Industrial Goods Stocks: Alamo Group (ALG), Xometry (XMTR)

Analysts are showing bullish sentiment towards industrial goods stocks Alamo Group (ALG) and Xometry (XMTR). William Blair analyst Ross Sparenblek maintained a Buy rating for Alamo Group, citing a potential 19.5% upside, while William Blair analyst Brian Drab also maintained a Buy rating for …

Astec Industries Releases Q2 2026 Financial Results

Astec Industries (ASTE) reported mixed financial results for Q2 2026, with revenue of $408.1 million surpassing analyst estimates by 0.6% and showing a 23.6% increase year-over-year. However, adjusted EPS of $0.94 missed the consensus estimate of $1.03 by 8.7%. The company's Infrastructure Solutions segment …

Astec Industries (NASDAQ: ASTE) lifts revenue while earnings pressured by costs

Astec Industries (NASDAQ: ASTE) reported strong top-line growth with net sales rising 23.6% to $408.1 million in Q2 2026, driven by increased equipment and parts sales and recent acquisitions. However, profitability was pressured by higher costs including manufacturing inefficiencies, inflation, and interest expenses, leading …

A Look at AGCO Corp (AGCO) After 3.1% Decline -- GF Value $89.87 vs Price $103.83

AGCO Corp (AGCO) shares recently fell 3.1% to $103.83, making it "Modestly Overvalued" according to GuruFocus' GF Value estimate of $89.87. The company's GF Score of 75/100 indicates above-average performance, particularly in profitability, but with weaker growth potential. Insider selling of $52.1M over the …

Alamo Group (ALG) Stock Rallies Despite Persistent Margin Compression

Alamo Group's stock rallied about 4% despite its Q2 2026 earnings revealing persistent margin compression, with net margin dropping to 6.1% from 7.4% a year ago. While revenue increased to US$450.7 million, basic EPS slightly declined, raising concerns for bears regarding execution risk and …

Federal Signal Corp (NYSE: FSS) insider sells 19,264 shares

Diane Bonina, VP, General Counsel & Secretary of Federal Signal Corp (NYSE: FSS), exercised stock options for 14,856 shares and subsequently sold a total of 19,264 common shares in open-market transactions on August 3-4, 2026. The sales generated approximately $2.51 million in gross proceeds. …

Wabash National Corp (WA9) Q1 2024 Earnings Report - Results, Call & Slides

Wabash National Corp (WA9) reported its Q1 2024 earnings, missing both EPS and revenue estimates. The company posted an actual EPS of €0.34 against a consensus of €0.39, and actual revenue of €449.87M compared to an expected €451.25M, representing a 17.02% year-over-year decline. The …