Trimble 2Q11 (HEM Data Point)Looks like trimble reported VERY strong results in their Field Solutions (agriculture) division. This is a very strong data point for HEM, hopefully suggesting a strong quarter is indeed coming.
Trimble Field Solutions 2Q11
Second quarter 2011 Field Solutions revenue was $104.0 million, up 30 percent as compared to the second quarter of 2010 due primarily to very strong sales of agricultural products.
Second quarter 2010 Field Solutions operating income was $42.5 million, or 40.9 percent of revenue, as compared to $29.0 million, or 36.2 percent of revenue, in the second quarter of 2010. Non-GAAP operating income was $43.1, or 41.4 percent of revenue, as compared to $29.5 million, or 36.7 percent of revenue, in the second quarter of 2010. The increase in non-GAAP operating margin was due to higher revenue and product mix.