Trimble Navigation announced quarterly earnings of $0.81 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72. This is an improvement from last year’s earnings of $0.70 per share, adjusted for non-recurring items. The earnings surprise is 12.50%, continuing the trend from the previous quarter’s 12.7% surprise. Trimble has consistently beaten earnings per share estimates for the last four quarters.

Trimble Revenue Insights

For the quarter, Trimble’s revenues were $901.2 million, which is 3.41% above consensus expectations. Last year, revenues were $875.8 million. The company has also outperformed revenue estimates for the last four quarters. Since the start of the year, Trimble’s shares have risen about 11.2%, while the S&P 500 gained 15.1%. Future stock movements will depend on management’s insights and upcoming earnings expectations. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.95 for the next quarter and $2.99 for the fiscal year, with anticipated revenues of $935.33 million and $3.52 billion, respectively. Trimble is part of the Manufacturing – General Industrial industry, which ranks in the bottom 42% among more than 250 industries. Alta Equipment, another player in the industry, will release its results on November 6, expecting a $0.27 per share loss and a 2.2% revenue increase from last year. With Trimble exceeding both earnings and revenue forecasts, this is a clear bullish signal. Consistent performance over the last four quarters boosts confidence in the company’s strength. Derivative traders might consider buying call options with expirations in December 2025 or January 2026 to position for upward momentum.

Market & Trading Strategy

This positive outlook aligns with broader economic data showing growth in the construction sector, an important market for Trimble. Reports from the U.S. Census Bureau for September 2025 show a 1.2% increase in construction spending, primarily due to federal infrastructure projects. This trend suggests ongoing demand for Trimble’s GPS and automation technology. After earnings announcements, implied volatility usually drops, which we can leverage. A strategy of selling cash-secured puts just below the current market price could be effective. This allows us to collect premium while also setting a lower entry point if the stock declines. Examining Trimble’s stock performance after its Q2 2025 earnings beat in August, we noted a nearly 8% rise in the week that followed. This historical pattern suggests a similar short-term price increase may happen now, making near-term options appealing. However, we should remember that gains were followed by consolidation, so taking profits on any initial spike should be part of our strategy. Despite strong results, it’s important to recognize that Trimble’s stock has underperformed compared to the S&P 500 this year and is in the lower half of performance rankings. This highlights the importance of risk-limiting strategies, like a bull call spread, instead of buying standard call options. This lets us benefit from a rising stock price while capping potential losses amid strong industry headwinds. Moving forward, the market will be attentive to how analysts adjust their full-year estimates and what management says about 2026. We will closely monitor trading volume and analyst feedback in the coming days to confirm our bullish outlook. The next important milestone will be the Q4 earnings expectations, currently estimated at $0.95 per share. Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.

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