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The ag slowdown is still doing its thing
Lindsay’s latest quarter was basically a reminder that farmers aren’t exactly in a buying frenzy right now. Revenue and earnings both slipped in fiscal Q3 as softer agricultural markets kept pressure on demand for irrigation equipment — the kind of business that gets boring until weather, crop prices, and farm spending all decide to matter at once.
One bright spot in the report card
Not everything in the quarter was gloomy. The company said its infrastructure segment posted year-over-year growth, which is a nice little counterweight when the core ag business is looking wobbly. Think of it like one engine coughing while the other one is still humming along — not ideal, but not a full stall either.
Why investors should care
For shareholders, the big question is whether infrastructure can keep picking up enough slack to offset the agricultural slump. If irrigation demand stays soft, Lindsay may have to lean harder on the non-ag side to keep the growth story intact.
Big picture
This is one of those earnings calls where the headline says “lower revenue and earnings,” but the real story is mix shift. If ag demand eventually rebounds, great. If not, investors will be watching whether the infrastructure segment can grow from side dish to main course.