Trimble Inc. stock declined approximately 5.7% on January 16. The drop followed CEO Robert G. Painter's sale of 7,500 shares valued at around $606,600, which drew investor attention. The stock's fall below its 200-day moving average further accelerated the decline, prompting technical selling.
The Colorado-based technology company, with a market capitalization of $17.6 billion, is anticipated to release its fiscal fourth-quarter 2025 earnings soon. Analysts forecast a profit of $0.82 per diluted share for the quarter, representing a 12.3% increase from the same period last year. Trimble has surpassed consensus earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters.
For the full fiscal year 2025, analysts project earnings per share of $2.56, up 15.8% from $2.21 in fiscal 2024. Expectations for fiscal 2026 point to a further 12.1% year-over-year rise to $2.87.
Over the past year, TRMB stock has seen a slight decrease. This performance trails the S&P 500 Index's 15.1% gain and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund's 26.4% rise during the same period.
Analyst sentiment toward Trimble stock remains positive, with an overall "Strong Buy" rating. Of the 13 analysts covering the stock, 11 recommend a "Strong Buy," one suggests a "Moderate Buy," and one advises a "Hold." The average price target is $97.91, implying a potential 32.5% increase from current levels.