Trimble (TRMB) 10-Q 4 Nov 19 2019 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019	Nov. 01, 2019
Document and Entity Information
Document Transition Report	false
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 27, 2019
Entity File Number	001-14845
Entity Registrant Name	TRIMBLE INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	94-2802192
Entity Central Index Key	0000864749
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-03
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Address, Address Line One	935 Stewart Drive
Entity Address, City or Town	Sunnyvale
Entity Address, State or Province	CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	94085
City Area Code	408
Local Phone Number	481-8000
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
Trading Symbol	TRMB
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		249,133,702

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 27, 2019	Dec. 28, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 184.6	$ 172.5
Accounts receivable, net	488.9	512.6
Other receivables	27.2	33.2
Inventories	290.1	298
Other current assets	71	72.8
Total current assets	1,061.8	1,089.1
Property and equipment, net	229	212.9
Operating lease right-of-use assets	133.7
Goodwill	3,534.4	3,540
Other purchased intangible assets, net	627.3	744.3
Deferred costs, non-current	41.9	41.3
Other non-current assets	175.8	148.8
Total assets	5,803.9	5,776.4
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	236.3	256.2
Accounts payable	156.7	147.6
Accrued compensation and benefits	115.1	169.2
Deferred revenue	375.1	348.4
Accrued warranty expense	14.9	15.3
Other current liabilities	161.2	118.5
Total current liabilities	1,059.3	1,055.2
Long-term debt	1,514	1,712.3
Deferred revenue, non-current	43.9	38.8
Deferred income tax liabilities	75.7	73.8
Income taxes payable	73.3	71.3
Operating lease liabilities	109
Other non-current liabilities	140.6	150.2
Total liabilities	3,015.8	3,101.6
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 3.0 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 360.0 shares authorized; 249.1 and 250.9 shares issued and outstanding third quarter of 2019 and fiscal year end 2018	0.2	0.3
Additional paid-in-capital	1,661.6	1,591.9
Retained earnings	1,332.3	1,268.3
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(207.3)	(186.1)
Total Trimble Inc. stockholders' equity	2,786.8	2,674.4
Noncontrolling interests	1.3	0.4
Total stockholders' equity	2,788.1	2,674.8
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 5,803.9	$ 5,776.4

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 27, 2019	Dec. 28, 2018
Preferred Stock, par value per share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	3,000,000	3,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value per share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	360,000,000	360,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	249,100,000	250,900,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	249,100,000	250,900,000

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018
Revenue:
Revenue	$ 783.9	$ 795.2	$ 2,440.3	$ 2,322.9
Cost of sales:
Cost of Sales	361.9	368.3	1,119.4	1,077.1
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	23.3	28.2	71.3	75.2
Gross Profit	422	426.9	1,320.9	1,245.8
Operating expense:
Research and development	112.3	114.1	350.1	333.5
Sales and marketing	119.7	119.7	375.9	354.6
General and administrative	77.2	91.6	239.9	262.6
Restructuring charges	3.6	2.5	10	6.3
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	17.5	21.6	57.3	57.7
Total operating expense	330.3	349.5	1,033.2	1,014.7
Operating income	91.7	77.4	287.7	231.1
Non-operating expense, net:
Interest expense, net	(19.7)	(22.7)	(62.2)	(50.8)
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss), net	(1.5)	(0.1)	(3.4)	0.6
Income from equity method investments, net	8.8	8.8	30.5	23.2
Other income (expense), net	(0.4)	0.7	16.9	5.9
Total non-operating expense, net	(12.8)	(13.3)	(18.2)	(21.1)
Income before taxes	78.9	64.1	269.5	210
Income tax provision (benefit)	0.8	(9.6)	34.4	13.5
Net income	78.1	73.7	235.1	196.5
Net gain attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0.1	0.2
Net income attributable to Trimble Inc.	$ 78.1	$ 73.7	$ 235	$ 196.3
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.31	$ 0.29	$ 0.94	$ 0.79
Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share	250.4	250.5	251.2	249.6
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.31	$ 0.29	$ 0.93	$ 0.78
Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share	252.1	253.6	253.4	253
Product [Member]
Revenue:
Revenue	$ 458.8	$ 499.7	$ 1,468.3	$ 1,528.5
Cost of sales:
Cost of Sales	230.8	237.5	718.5	723.1
Service [Member]
Revenue:
Revenue	168	156.5	501.8	421.4
Cost of sales:
Cost of Sales	58.9	64.6	192.2	183.8
Subscription Arrangement [Member]
Revenue:
Revenue	157.1	139	470.2	373
Cost of sales:
Cost of Sales	$ 48.9	$ 38	$ 137.4	$ 95

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018
Net income	$ 78.1	$ 73.7	$ 235.1	$ 196.5
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(26.9)	7.4	(21.4)	(22.8)
Net unrealized gain (loss), net of tax	0	(0.1)	0.2	0.3
Comprehensive income	51.2	81	213.9	174
Comprehensive gain attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0.1	0.2
Comprehensive income attributable to Trimble Inc.	$ 51.2	$ 81	$ 213.8	$ 173.8

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity Statement - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Common stock, shares outstanding		248.9
Total stockholders' equity at Dec. 29, 2017	$ 2,414.5	$ 0.2	$ 1,461.1	$ 1,084.6	$ (131.4)	$ 2,414.5	$ 0
Net income attributable to Trimble Inc.	58.5					58.5
Net gain attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.2
Net income	58.7
Other Comprehensive Income	30.3				30.3	30.3
Comprehensive Income attributable to Parent	88.8
Comprehensive income	89
Issuance of common stock under employee plans, net of tax withholdings, Shares		1.1
Issuance of common stock under employee plans, net of tax withholdings, Value	28.8		25.8			28.8
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Recognition and Exercise				3
Stock Repurchases, Shares		(1.3)
Stock Repurchases, Value	(50)		(7.5)	(42.5)		(50)
Stock-based Compensation	17.6		17.6			17.6
Total stockholders' equity at Mar. 30, 2018	2,499.9	$ 0.2	1,497	1,103.6	(101.1)	2,499.7	0.2
Total stockholders' equity at Dec. 29, 2017	2,414.5	0.2	1,461.1	1,084.6	(131.4)	2,414.5	0
Net income attributable to Trimble Inc.	196.3
Net gain attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.2
Net income	196.5
Comprehensive Income attributable to Parent	173.8
Comprehensive income	174
Total stockholders' equity at Sep. 28, 2018	2,648.6	$ 0.3	1,574.8	1,227.2	(153.9)	2,648.4	0.2
Common stock, shares outstanding		248.7
Total stockholders' equity at Mar. 30, 2018	2,499.9	$ 0.2	1,497	1,103.6	(101.1)	2,499.7	0.2
Net income attributable to Trimble Inc.	64.1					64.1
Net gain attributable to noncontrolling interests	0
Net income	64.1
Other Comprehensive Income	(60.1)				(60.1)	(60.1)
Comprehensive Income attributable to Parent	4
Comprehensive income	4
Issuance of common stock under employee plans, net of tax withholdings, Shares		1.2
Issuance of common stock under employee plans, net of tax withholdings, Value			10.2
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation	(3.5)			(13.7)		(3.5)
Stock Repurchases, Shares		0
Stock Repurchases, Value	0		0	0		0
Stock-based Compensation	17.2		17.2			17.2
Total stockholders' equity at Jun. 29, 2018	2,517.6	$ 0.2	1,524.4	1,154	(161.2)	2,517.4	0.2
Common stock, shares outstanding		249.9
Net income attributable to Trimble Inc.	73.7					73.7
Net gain attributable to noncontrolling interests	0
Net income	73.7
Other Comprehensive Income	7.3				7.3	7.3
Comprehensive Income attributable to Parent	81
Comprehensive income	81
Issuance of common stock under employee plans, net of tax withholdings, Shares		1.2
Issuance of common stock under employee plans, net of tax withholdings, Value	30.8	$ 0.1	31.2			30.8
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation				(0.5)
Stock Repurchases, Shares		0
Stock Repurchases, Value	0		0	0		0
Stock-based Compensation	19.2		19.2			19.2
Total stockholders' equity at Sep. 28, 2018	$ 2,648.6	$ 0.3	1,574.8	1,227.2	(153.9)	2,648.4	0.2
Common stock, shares outstanding		251.1
Common stock, shares outstanding	250.9	250.9
Total stockholders' equity at Dec. 28, 2018	$ 2,674.8	$ 0.3	1,591.9	1,268.3	(186.1)	2,674.4	0.4
Net income attributable to Trimble Inc.	62.3					62.3
Net gain attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.1
Net income	62.4
Other Comprehensive Income	3.6				3.6	3.6
Comprehensive Income attributable to Parent	65.9
Comprehensive income	66
Issuance of common stock under employee plans, net of tax withholdings, Shares		1.6
Issuance of common stock under employee plans, net of tax withholdings, Value	25.6		33.3			25.6
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation				(7.7)
Stock Repurchases, Shares		(1)
Stock Repurchases, Value	(40)		(6.5)	(33.5)		(40)
Stock-based Compensation	16.6		16.6			16.6
Noncontrolling Interest Investments	0		(0.8)			(0.8)	0.8
Total stockholders' equity at Mar. 29, 2019	2,743	$ 0.3	1,634.5	1,289.4	(182.5)	2,741.7	1.3
Total stockholders' equity at Dec. 28, 2018	2,674.8	0.3	1,591.9	1,268.3	(186.1)	2,674.4	0.4
Net income attributable to Trimble Inc.	235
Net gain attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.1
Net income	235.1
Comprehensive Income attributable to Parent	213.8
Comprehensive income	213.9
Stock Repurchases, Value				(149.1)
Total stockholders' equity at Sep. 27, 2019	2,788.1	$ 0.2	1,661.6	1,332.3	(207.3)	2,786.8	1.3
Common stock, shares outstanding		251.5
Total stockholders' equity at Mar. 29, 2019	2,743	$ 0.3	1,634.5	1,289.4	(182.5)	2,741.7	1.3
Net income attributable to Trimble Inc.	94.6					94.6
Net gain attributable to noncontrolling interests	0
Net income	94.6
Other Comprehensive Income	2.1				2.1	2.1
Comprehensive Income attributable to Parent	96.7
Comprehensive income	96.7
Issuance of common stock under employee plans, net of tax withholdings, Shares		0.7
Issuance of common stock under employee plans, net of tax withholdings, Value			1.7
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation	(11.8)			(13.5)		(11.8)
Stock Repurchases, Shares		(0.4)
Stock Repurchases, Value	(19)		(2.9)	(16.1)		(19)
Stock-based Compensation	16.4		16.4			16.4
Total stockholders' equity at Jun. 28, 2019	2,825.3	$ 0.3	1,649.7	1,354.4	(180.4)	2,824	1.3
Common stock, shares outstanding		251.8
Net income attributable to Trimble Inc.	78.1					78.1
Net gain attributable to noncontrolling interests	0
Net income	78.1
Other Comprehensive Income	(26.9)				(26.9)	(26.9)
Comprehensive Income attributable to Parent	51.2
Comprehensive income	51.2
Issuance of common stock under employee plans, net of tax withholdings, Shares		0.6
Issuance of common stock under employee plans, net of tax withholdings, Value	14.8		15.5			14.8
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation				(0.7)
Stock Repurchases, Shares		(3.3)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ (0.1)
Stock Repurchases, Value	(120.8)		(21.2)	(99.5)		(120.8)
Stock-based Compensation	17.6		17.6			17.6
Total stockholders' equity at Sep. 27, 2019	$ 2,788.1	$ 0.2	$ 1,661.6	$ 1,332.3	$ (207.3)	$ 2,786.8	$ 1.3
Common stock, shares outstanding	249.1	249.1

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income	$ 235.1	$ 196.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense	29.7	26.2
Amortization expense	128.6	132.9
Deferred income taxes	4.4	(27.4)
Stock-based compensation	52.1	53.1
Income from equity method investments, net of dividends	(9.5)	(0.2)
Other, net	4.3	14.4
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Accounts receivable, net	16.8	(15.8)
Inventories	1.7	(29)
Other current and non-current assets	10.4	(4.1)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable	13.6	9.2
Accrued compensation and benefits	(52.3)	(13.8)
Deferred revenue	33.4	53.8
Other current and non-current liabilities	(5.5)	(11)
Net cash provided by operating activities	462.8	384.8
Cash flow from investing activities:
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(28.6)	(1,741.4)
Acquisitions of property and equipment	(54.6)	(53.1)
Purchases of short-term investments	0	(24)
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments	0	6.2
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments	0	196.8
Other, net	14.5	2.7
Net cash used in investing activities	(68.7)	(1,612.8)
Cash flow from financing activities:
Issuance of common stock, net of tax withholdings	28.4	52.3
Repurchases of common stock	(179.8)	(53)
Proceeds from debt and revolving credit lines	818	2,694.8
Payments on debt and revolving credit lines	(1,033.6)	(1,602.2)
Other, net	(10.2)	(8.9)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(377.2)	1,083
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4.8)	(8.1)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	12.1	(153.1)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	172.5	358.5
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$ 184.6	$ 205.4

Overview And Basis Of Presentat

Overview And Basis Of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Overview And Basis Of Presentation	OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Company and Background The Company began operations in 1978 and was originally incorporated in California as Trimble Navigation Limited in 1981. On October 1, 2016, Trimble Navigation Limited changed its name to Trimble Inc. ("Trimble" or the "Company") and changed its state of incorporation from the State of California to the State of Delaware. Other than the change in corporate domicile, the reincorporation did not result in any change in the business, physical location, management, assets, liabilities, or total stockholders' equity of the Company, nor did it result in any change in location of the Company's employees, including the Company's management. Basis of Presentation The Company has a 52-53 week fiscal year, ending on the Friday nearest to December 31, which for fiscal 2019 is January 3, 2020 and for fiscal 2018 was December 28, 2018. The third quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018 ended on September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018 , respectively. Fiscal 2019 is 53-week year and 2018 is 52-week year. Unless otherwise stated, all dates refer to the Company’s fiscal year and fiscal periods. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the results of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. Inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Noncontrolling interests represent the noncontrolling stockholders’ proportionate share of the net assets and results of operations of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries. The unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with information included in Trimble's Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2019. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Estimates and assumptions are used for revenue recognition, including determining the nature and timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and determining standalone selling price of performance obligations, allowances for doubtful accounts, sales returns reserve, allowances for inventory valuation, warranty costs, investments, goodwill impairment, intangibles impairment, purchased intangibles, useful lives for tangible and intangible assets, stock-based compensation, and income taxes among others. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management's estimates and assumptions.

Updates to Significant Accounti

Updates to Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Updates To Significant Accounting Policies	UPDATES TO SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Summary of Significant Accounting Policies There have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting polices during the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 from those disclosed in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K, except for the adoption of the new lease standard during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, as discussed below. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued a new lease standard that requires a lessee to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for most leases and provide enhanced disclosures. The Company adopted the new standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2019 by applying a modified retrospective method without restating comparative periods. Upon adoption, certain practical expedients were used to carry forward existing leases as previously defined and classified. Leases containing both lease and non-lease components are accounted for as part of the overall lease arrangement. Operating leases with lease terms greater than one year are included in Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, Other current liabilities, and Operating lease liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Those ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the present value of lease payments over the lease terms by utilizing the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. The standard had a material impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets but did not have an impact on its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The most significant impact was the recognition of $123.5 million ROU assets and $126.1 million lease liabilities for its operating leases at the adoption date. Recently issued Accounting Pronouncements not yet adopted Financial Instruments - Credit Losses In June 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that requires credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented based on the net amount expected to be collected, not based on incurred losses. Further, credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities should be recorded through an allowance for credit losses limited to the amount by which fair value is below amortized cost. The new standard is applied on a modified-retrospective basis and is effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2020. Early adoption for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018 is permitted. The Company currently anticipates that the adoption will not have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Intangibles - Goodwill and Other In January 2017, the FASB issued new guidance that simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment by requiring impairment charges to be based on the first step in the current two-step impairment test. The impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, and an impairment charge would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The new standard is applied on a prospective basis and is effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2020, and early adoption is permitted. The Company currently anticipates that the adoption will not have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Intangibles - Internal-Use Software In August 2018, the FASB issued new guidance that clarifies the accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. This guidance aligns the accounting for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the accounting for implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The Company is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 on a prospective basis for all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of the new guidance on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Stock Repurchase Activities In November 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program ("2017 Stock Repurchase Program"), authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $600.0 million of Trimble’s common stock. Under the share repurchase program, the Company may repurchase shares from time to time in open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share buyback programs, tender offers, or by other means. The timing and amount of repurchase transactions will be determined by the Company’s management based on its evaluation of market conditions, share price, legal requirements, and other factors. The program may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time without prior notice. During the third quarter and first three quarters of fiscal 2019 , the Company repurchased approximately 3.3 million and 4.7 million shares of common stock in open market purchases, at an average price of $37.57 per share and $38.51 per share for a total of $120.8 million and $179.8 million , respectively, under the 2017 Stock Repurchase Program. Stock repurchases are reflected as a decrease to common stock based on par value and additional-paid-in-capital based on the average book value per share for all outstanding shares, calculated at the time of each individual repurchase transaction. The excess of the purchase price over this average for each repurchase is charged to retained earnings. As a result of the repurchases, retained earnings was reduced by $99.5 million and $149.1 million in the third quarter and first three quarters of fiscal 2019 , respectively. Common stock repurchases under the program were recorded based upon the trade date for accounting purposes. At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019 , the 2017 Stock Repurchase Program had remaining authorized funds of $172.4 million

Business Combinations

Business Combinations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	BUSINESS COMBINATIONS During the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, the Company acquired two businesses for total cash consideration of $40.2 million . The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income include the operating results of the businesses from the dates of acquisition. The acquisitions were not significant individually or in the aggregate. The businesses acquired during the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 contributed less than 1% to the Company's total revenue. The Company determined the total consideration paid for each of its acquisitions as well as the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition. The excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. The fair value of intangible assets acquired is generally determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis. For the acquisitions in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, the preliminary fair values of net tangible assets and intangible assets acquired were based on preliminary valuations and estimates, and assumptions are subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date). Intangible Assets The following table presents details of the Company’s total intangible assets: As of Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 Fiscal Year End 2018 Gross Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Carrying Carrying Accumulated Net Carrying (In millions) Amount Amortization Amount Amount Amortization Amount Developed product technology $ 1,221.6 $ (892.2 ) $ 329.4 $ 1,220.3 $ (825.3 ) $ 395.0 Trade names and trademarks 72.6 (57.4 ) 15.2 72.9 (53.3 ) 19.6 Customer relationships 717.2 (449.2 ) 268.0 715.1 (406.5 ) 308.6 Distribution rights and other intellectual property 77.8 (63.1 ) 14.7 84.4 (63.3 ) 21.1 $ 2,089.2 $ (1,461.9 ) $ 627.3 $ 2,092.7 $ (1,348.4 ) $ 744.3 The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangible assets as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019 was as follows: (In millions) 2019 (Remaining) $ 37.2 2020 140.8 2021 119.7 2022 100.8 2023 87.4 Thereafter 141.4 Total $ 627.3 Goodwill The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 were as follows: Buildings and Infrastructure Geospatial Resources and Utilities Transportation Total (In millions) Balance as of fiscal year end 2018 $ 1,970.2 $ 403.1 $ 305.7 $ 861.0 $ 3,540.0 Additions due to acquisitions 0.3 — 19.9 — 20.2 Purchase price and foreign currency translation adjustments (13.2 ) (5.7 ) (3.7 ) (3.2 ) (25.8 ) Balance as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019 $ 1,957.3 $ 397.4 $ 321.9 $ 857.8 $ 3,534.4 Viewpoint and e-Builder acquisitions On February 2, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of e-Builder in an all-cash transaction valued at $485.5 million . e-Builder is a SaaS-based construction program management solution for capital program owners and program management firms that provides an integrated project delivery solution for owners, program managers, and contractors across the design, construct, and operate lifecycle. On July 2, 2018, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Viewpoint in an all-cash transaction valued at $1,212.1 million . Viewpoint is a provider of construction management software, which integrates a contractor’s financial and resource management to their project operations in the field. The integration across the office, team, and field workflows enables contractors to employ Viewpoint to effectively manage and gain visibility over data and workflows that span the construction lifecycle from pre-production planning, to product operations and supply chain management, through project hand over, and asset operation and maintenance. Viewpoint and e-Builder’s results of operations have been included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income since their respective acquisition dates. Both Viewpoint and e-Builder's performance are reported under the Buildings and Infrastructure segment. The two acquisitions were funded through the use of approximately $211.2 million of the Company’s existing cash, with the remainder funded through the issuance of senior notes and the Company’s 2018 Credit Facilities (as defined in Note 7). The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Viewpoint and e-Builder, the assets acquired, and liabilities assumed, and the estimated useful lives of the identifiable intangible assets as of the dates of the acquisitions: (In millions) Viewpoint e-Builder Total purchase consideration $ 1,212.1 $ 485.5 Net tangible assets acquired (0.6 ) 2.0 Intangible assets acquired: Estimated Useful Life Estimated Useful Life Developed product technology 225.4 6 years 60.5 7 years In-Process Research & Development 12.9 n/a — Order backlog — 1.7 6 months Customer relationships 158.6 10 years 42.4 10 years Trade name 8.9 5 years 4.8 7 years Favorable Lease 4.3 4 - 9 years — Subtotal 410.1 109.4 Deferred tax liability (61.2 ) (18.2 ) Less fair value of all assets/liabilities acquired 348.3 93.2 Goodwill $ 863.8 $ 392.3 Goodwill consisted of highly skilled and valuable assembled workforce, a proven ability to generate new products and services to drive future revenue, and a premium paid by the Company for synergies unique to its business. Goodwill of $95.8 million for Viewpoint is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The following table presents unaudited supplemental pro forma results of operations of the Company, Viewpoint, and e-Builder, as if the companies had been combined as of the beginning of the earliest period presented. The pro forma results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results that would have occurred had the acquisitions taken place on the first day of fiscal 2018, or of future results. Included in the pro forma results are fair value adjustments based on the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the applicable acquisition dates. For the third quarter and the first three quarters of fiscal 2018, the major impacts for the pro forma results include amortization of intangible assets related to the acquisitions, impacts from adoption of Revenue from Contracts with Customers, interest expense for debt used to purchase Viewpoint and e-Builder, income tax effects, and other adjustments to reflect fair value. The pro forma information for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018 is as follows: First Three Quarters of Fiscal Period 2018 (in millions, except per share data) Revenue $ 2,420.0 Net income attributable to Trimble Inc. 189.5 Basic earnings per share 0.76 Diluted earnings per share 0.75

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	INVENTORIES Inventories consisted of the following: Third Quarter of Fiscal Year End As of 2019 2018 (In millions) Raw materials $ 96.7 $ 96.2 Work-in-process 12.3 12.6 Finished goods 181.1 189.2 Total inventories $ 290.1 $ 298.0

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
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SEGMENT INFORMATION	SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company's operating segments were determined based on how the Company's chief operating decision maker views and evaluates operations. The Company’s reportable segments are described below: • Buildings and Infrastructure: This segment primarily serves customers working in architecture, engineering, construction, and operations and maintenance. • Geospatial: This segment primarily serves customers working in surveying, engineering, government, and land management. • Resources and Utilities: This segment primarily serves customers working in agriculture, forestry, and utilities. • Transportation: This segment primarily serves customers working in long haul trucking, field service management, rail, and military aviation. The following Reporting Segment tables reflect the results of the Company’s reportable operating segments under its management reporting system. These results are not necessarily in conformity with U.S. GAAP. The Company presents segment revenue and income excluding the effects of certain acquired deferred revenue that was written down to fair value in purchase accounting. Segment income presented also excludes the effects of certain acquired capitalized commissions that were eliminated in purchase accounting, along with other adjustments that have historically been excluded in prior periods, as though the acquired companies operated independently in the periods presented. This is consistent with the way the chief operating decision maker evaluates each of the segment's performance and allocates resources. Reporting Segments Buildings and Infrastructure Geospatial Resources and Utilities Transportation Total (In millions) Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 Revenue $ 309.6 $ 155.1 $ 120.9 $ 198.3 $ 783.9 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 0.2 — 0.2 — 0.4 Segment revenue $ 309.8 $ 155.1 $ 121.1 $ 198.3 $ 784.3 Operating income $ 83.0 $ 30.6 $ 34.3 $ 31.2 $ 179.1 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 0.2 — 0.2 — 0.4 Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions (1.5 ) — — — (1.5 ) Segment operating income $ 81.7 $ 30.6 $ 34.5 $ 31.2 $ 178.0 Depreciation expense $ 1.9 $ 1.5 $ 1.0 $ 1.0 $ 5.4 Third Quarter of Fiscal 2018 Revenue $ 286.6 $ 185.4 $ 133.0 $ 190.2 $ 795.2 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 9.2 — 0.2 0.1 9.5 Segment revenue $ 295.8 $ 185.4 $ 133.2 $ 190.3 $ 804.7 Operating income $ 60.9 $ 47.4 $ 38.3 $ 37.0 $ 183.6 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 9.2 — 0.2 0.1 9.5 Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions (1.8 ) — — — (1.8 ) Segment operating income $ 68.3 $ 47.4 $ 38.5 $ 37.1 $ 191.3 Depreciation expense $ 1.8 $ 1.5 $ 1.1 $ 1.1 $ 5.5 First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2019 Revenue $ 940.6 $ 480.7 $ 432.8 $ 586.2 $ 2,440.3 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 3.8 — 0.5 — 4.3 Segment revenue $ 944.4 $ 480.7 $ 433.3 $ 586.2 $ 2,444.6 Operating income $ 229.7 $ 91.1 $ 130.7 $ 95.3 $ 546.8 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 3.8 — 0.5 — 4.3 Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions (4.7 ) — (0.1 ) — (4.8 ) Segment operating income $ 228.8 $ 91.1 $ 131.1 $ 95.3 $ 546.3 Depreciation expense $ 6.1 $ 4.7 $ 3.2 $ 3.3 $ 17.3 First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2018 Revenue $ 785.6 $ 544.3 $ 437.2 $ 555.8 $ 2,322.9 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 15.1 — 0.8 0.3 $ 16.2 Segment revenue $ 800.7 $ 544.3 $ 438.0 $ 556.1 $ 2,339.1 Operating income $ 171.8 $ 126.3 $ 132.3 $ 98.5 528.9 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 15.1 — 0.8 0.3 16.2 Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions (2.7 ) — (0.2 ) — (2.9 ) Segment operating income $ 184.2 $ 126.3 $ 132.9 $ 98.8 $ 542.2 Depreciation expense $ 4.6 $ 4.4 $ 3.1 $ 3.4 $ 15.5 Reporting Segments Buildings and Infrastructure Geospatial Resources and Utilities Transportation Total (In millions) As of the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 Accounts receivable, net $ 175.3 $ 109.1 $ 73.7 $ 130.8 $ 488.9 Inventories 61.3 123.0 44.9 60.9 290.1 Goodwill 1,957.3 397.4 321.9 857.8 3,534.4 As of Fiscal Year End 2018 Accounts receivable, net 177.5 118.7 83.8 132.6 512.6 Inventories 70.3 133.5 46.2 48.0 298.0 Goodwill $ 1,970.2 $ 403.1 $ 305.7 $ 861.0 $ 3,540.0 A reconciliation of the Company’s consolidated segment operating income to consolidated income before income taxes is as follows: Third Quarter of First Three Quarters of 2019 2018 2019 2018 (In millions) Consolidated segment operating income $ 178.0 $ 191.3 $ 546.3 $ 542.2 Unallocated corporate expense (16.0 ) (24.3 ) (56.7 ) (70.2 ) Restructuring charges (3.6 ) (2.6 ) (10.2 ) (6.8 ) Acquired deferred revenue adjustment (0.4 ) (9.5 ) (4.3 ) (16.2 ) Amortization of purchased intangible assets (40.8 ) (49.8 ) (128.6 ) (132.9 ) Stock-based compensation (18.6 ) (18.8 ) (52.1 ) (53.1 ) Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions 1.5 1.8 4.8 2.9 Acquisition / divestiture items (8.4 ) (10.7 ) (11.5 ) (34.8 ) Consolidated operating income 91.7 77.4 287.7 231.1 Non-operating expense, net (12.8 ) (13.3 ) (18.2 ) (21.1 ) Consolidated income before taxes $ 78.9 $ 64.1 $ 269.5 $ 210.0 On a total Company basis, the disaggregation of revenue by geography is summarized in the tables below. Revenue is defined as revenue from external customers attributed to countries based on the location of the customer and excludes the effects of certain acquired deferred revenue that was written down to fair value in purchase accounting, consistent with the Reporting Segment tables above. Reporting Segments Buildings and Infrastructure Geospatial Resources and Utilities Transportation Total (In millions) Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 North America $ 180.9 $ 63.4 $ 35.9 $ 157.5 $ 437.7 Europe 79.9 49.5 54.2 21.9 205.5 Asia Pacific 41.3 30.4 10.4 9.3 91.4 Rest of World 7.7 11.8 20.6 9.6 49.7 Total consolidated revenue $ 309.8 $ 155.1 $ 121.1 $ 198.3 $ 784.3 Third Quarter of Fiscal 2018 North America $ 167.8 $ 83.4 $ 43.5 $ 156.7 $ 451.4 Europe 77.7 48.8 55.3 21.7 203.5 Asia Pacific 45.0 42.2 12.1 11.5 110.8 Rest of World 5.3 11.0 22.3 0.4 39.0 Total consolidated revenue $ 295.8 $ 185.4 $ 133.2 $ 190.3 $ 804.7 First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2019 North America $ 545.7 $ 197.6 $ 130.7 $ 471.4 $ 1,345.4 Europe 253.8 160.2 211.1 65.9 691.0 Asia Pacific 121.9 88.3 35.0 29.6 274.8 Rest of World 23.0 34.6 56.5 19.3 133.4 Total consolidated revenue $ 944.4 $ 480.7 $ 433.3 $ 586.2 $ 2,444.6 First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2018 North America $ 433.2 $ 223.0 $ 140.3 $ 455.0 $ 1,251.5 Europe 236.9 154.6 197.6 64.4 653.5 Asia Pacific 111.6 130.4 35.7 35.0 312.7 Rest of World 19.0 36.3 64.4 1.7 121.4 Total consolidated revenue $ 800.7 $ 544.3 $ 438.0 $ 556.1 $ 2,339.1

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
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DEBT, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	DEBT Debt consisted of the following: As of Third Quarter of Fiscal Year End Instrument Date of Issuance 2019 2018 (In millions) Effective Interest Rate Amount Amount Senior Notes: 2023 Senior Notes, 4.15%, due June 2023 June 2018 4.36% $ 300.0 $ 300.0 2028 Senior Notes, 4.90%, due June 2028 June 2018 5.04% 600.0 600.0 2024 Senior Notes, 4.75%, due December 2024 November 2014 4.95% 400.0 400.0 Credit Facilities: 2018 Credit Facility, floating rate: Term Loan, due May 2021 May 2018 3.54% 225.0 425.0 Uncommitted facilities, floating rate 1.93% 236.3 255.9 Promissory notes and other debt 0.3 1.0 Unamortized discount and issuance costs (11.3 ) (13.4 ) Total debt 1,750.3 1,968.5 Less: Short-term debt 236.3 256.2 Long-term debt $ 1,514.0 $ 1,712.3 Each of the Company's debt agreements requires it to maintain compliance with certain debt covenants. The Company was in compliance with all its debt covenants at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Debt Maturities At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company's debt maturities based on outstanding principal were as follows (in millions): Year Payable 2019 (Remaining) $ 236.3 2020 0.3 2021 225.0 2022 — 2023 300.0 Thereafter 1,000.0 Total $ 1,761.6 Senior Notes All series of Senior Notes in the above table bear interest that is payable semi-annually in June and December of each year. For the 2023 and 2028 Senior Notes, the interest rate is subject to adjustment from time to time if Moody’s or S&P (or, if applicable, a substitute rating agency) downgrades (or subsequently upgrades) its rating assigned to the notes. Senior Notes are unsecured and rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company's other senior unsecured indebtedness. The Company may redeem the notes of each series of Senior Notes at its option in whole or in part at any time. Such indenture also contains covenants limiting the Company’s ability to create certain liens, enter into sale and lease-back transactions, and consolidate or merge with or into, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of the Company’s properties and assets, each subject to certain exceptions. 2018 Credit facilities The Credit Facility in the above table provides for unsecured credit facilities in the aggregate principal amount of $1.75 billion , which is comprised of $1.25 billion revolving credit facility maturing May 2023 and $500.0 million delayed draw term loan facility that matures on the third anniversary of the funding date. The Company may request an additional loan facility up to $500.0 million . Uncommitted Facilities The Company has two $75.0 million and one €100.0 million revolving credit facilities, which are uncommitted (the "Uncommitted Facilities") at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019 . For further information, refer to Note 7 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2018.

Lease

Lease	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]	LEASES The Company has operating leases primarily for certain of its major facilities, including corporate offices, research and development facilities, and manufacturing facilities. The remaining lease terms generally range from 1 to 10 years , and certain leases include options to extend the lease for up to 9 years . The Company considers options to extend the lease in determining the lease term. Operating lease expense consisted of: Third Quarter of First Three Quarters of As of 2019 2019 (In millions) Operating lease expense $ 9.7 $ 28.7 Short-term lease expense and other 4.1 13.5 Total lease expense $ 13.8 $ 42.2 Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: First Three Quarters of As of 2019 (In millions) Cash paid for liabilities included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases (1) $ 28.3 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for Operating lease liabilities: $ 39.2 (1) Excludes cash payments for short-term leases, which are not capitalized. Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: Third Quarter of As of 2019 (In millions) Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 133.7 Other current liabilities $ 29.1 Operating lease liabilities 109.0 Total operating lease liabilities $ 138.1 Weighted-average discount rate 4.36 % Weighted-average remaining lease term 6 years At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company's maturities of lease liabilities were as follows (in millions): Year Payable 2019 (Remaining) $ 8.7 2020 34.2 2021 29.3 2022 23.8 2023 18.7 Thereafter 41.7 Total lease payments $ 156.4 Less imputed interest $ 18.3 Total $ 138.1 The Company has one operating lease for real estate of $31.2 million that has not yet commenced as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019, and as such, has not been recognized on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. This operating lease is expected to commence in 2021 with a lease term of 13 years .

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The Company determines fair value based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Hierarchical levels are directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair valuation of these assets and liabilities and are as follows: Level I—Observable inputs such as unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level II—Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level I) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active. Level III—Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model. Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The fair value of assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis at the end of period were as follows: Fair Values as of the end of the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 Fair Values as of Fiscal Year End 2018 (In millions) Level I Level II Level III Total Level I Level II Level III Total Assets Deferred compensation plan assets (1) $ 33.5 $ — $ — $ 33.5 $ 28.5 $ — $ — $ 28.5 Derivatives assets (2) — 0.6 — 0.6 — 0.4 — 0.4 Total assets measured at fair value $ 33.5 $ 0.6 $ — $ 34.1 $ 28.5 $ 0.4 $ — $ 28.9 Liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (1) $ 33.5 $ — $ — $ 33.5 $ 28.5 $ — $ — $ 28.5 Derivatives liabilities (2) — 0.3 — 0.3 — — — — Contingent consideration liabilities (3) — — 9.2 9.2 — — 5.6 5.6 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ 33.5 $ 0.3 $ 9.2 $ 43.0 $ 28.5 $ — $ 5.6 $ 34.1 (1) The Company maintains a self-directed, non-qualified deferred compensation plan for certain executives and other highly compensated employees. The plan assets and liabilities are invested in actively traded mutual funds and individual stocks valued using observable quoted prices in active markets. (2) Derivative assets and liabilities primarily represent forward currency exchange contracts to minimize the short-term impact of foreign currency exchange rates on certain trade and inter-company receivables and payables. (3) Contingent consideration liabilities represent arrangements to pay the former owners of certain companies that Trimble acquired. The fair values are estimated using scenario-based methods or option pricing methods based upon estimated future revenues, gross margins, or other milestones. Additional Fair Value Information The total estimated fair value of all outstanding financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis (debt) was approximately $1.8 billion and $2.0 billion for the third quarter of 2019 and fiscal year end 2018, respectively, consistent with the carrying values. The fair value of the Senior Notes was determined based on observable market prices in less active markets and is categorized accordingly as Level II in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the bank borrowings and promissory notes has been calculated using an estimate of the interest rate the Company would have had to pay on the issuance of notes with a similar maturity and by discounting the cash flows at that rate and is categorized as Level II in the fair value hierarchy. The fair values do not give an indication of the amount that the Company would currently have to pay to extinguish any of this debt.

Deferred Costs to Obtain Custom

Deferred Costs to Obtain Customer Contracts	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	DEFERRED COSTS TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER CONTRACTS The Company classifies all deferred costs to obtain customer contracts, which consists of deferred commissions, as a non-current asset included in Deferred Costs, non-current on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019 and fiscal year end 2018, the Company had $41.9 million and $41.3 million , respectively, of deferred costs to obtain customer contracts. Amortization expense related to deferred costs to obtain customer contracts for the third quarter and the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 was $5.3 million and $16.2 million , respectively, and was $6.2 million and $17.2 million , respectively, for the third quarter and first three quarters of fiscal 2018. This expense was included in Sales and marketing expenses in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. There was no impairment loss related to the deferred commissions for either period presented.

Product Warranties

Product Warranties	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
PRODUCT WARRANTIES	PRODUCT WARRANTIES The Company accrues for warranty costs as part of its cost of sales based on associated material product costs, technical support, labor costs, and costs incurred by third parties performing work on the Company’s behalf. The Company’s expected future costs are primarily estimated based upon historical trends in the volume of product returns within the warranty period and the costs to repair or replace the equipment. When products sold include warranty provisions, they are covered by a warranty for periods ranging generally from one year to two years . While the Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of component suppliers, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage, and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure. Should actual product failure rates, material usage or service delivery costs differ from the estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty accrual and related costs may be required. Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability during the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 are as follows: (In millions) Balance as of fiscal year end 2018 $ 15.3 Accruals for warranties issued 14.9 Changes in estimates 0.4 Warranty settlements (in cash or in kind) (15.7 ) Balance as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019 $ 14.9

Deferred Revenue And Performanc

Deferred Revenue And Performance Obligations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Text Block]	DEFERRED REVENUE AND REMAINING PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS Deferred Revenue Changes in the Company’s deferred revenue during the third quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018 were as follows: Third Quarter of First Three Quarters of (In millions) 2019 2018 2019 2018 Beginning balance of the period $ 452.4 $ 356.2 $ 387.2 $ 276.6 Revenue recognized (76.7 ) (41.5 ) (300.5 ) (201.7 ) Acquired deferred revenue 1.5 26.6 1.5 50.3 Net deferred revenue activity 41.8 23.0 330.8 239.1 Ending balance of the period $ 419.0 $ 364.3 $ 419.0 $ 364.3 Remaining Performance Obligations As of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019, approximately $1.1 billion of revenue is expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations for which goods or services have not been delivered, primarily subscription and software maintenance, and to a lesser extent, hardware and professional services contracts. The Company expects to recognize revenue of approximately 71% and 17% on these remaining performance obligations over the next 12 and 24 months

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing Net income attributable to Trimble Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing Net income attributable to Trimble Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period increased to include the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive securities had been issued. Potentially dilutive securities include outstanding stock options, shares to be purchased under the Company’s employee stock purchase plan, restricted stock units, and contingently issuable shares. The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Third Quarter of First Three Quarters of 2019 2018 2019 2018 (In millions, except per share amounts) Numerator: Net income attributable to Trimble Inc. $ 78.1 $ 73.7 $ 235.0 $ 196.3 Denominator: Weighted average number of common shares used in basic earnings per share 250.4 250.5 251.2 249.6 Effect of dilutive securities 1.7 3.1 2.2 3.4 Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted earnings per share 252.1 253.6 253.4 253.0 Basic earnings per share $ 0.31 $ 0.29 $ 0.94 $ 0.79 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.31 $ 0.29 $ 0.93 $ 0.78 For the third quarter and for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 and 2018

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES For the third quarter of fiscal 2019 , the Company’s effective income tax rate resulted in an expense of 1% , as compared to a benefit of 15% in the corresponding period in fiscal 2018 ; the increase was primarily due to a tax benefit from 2017 U.S. federal provision to return adjustments in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 and a lower tax rate benefit percentage from reserve releases due to expiration of the U.S. federal statute of limitations for certain tax years. For the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, the Company’s effective income tax rate was 13% as compared to 6% in the corresponding period in fiscal 2018; the increase was primarily due to a tax benefit from 2017 U.S. federal provision to return adjustments in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 and transfer pricing tax reserves for stock-based compensation deductions in the second quarter of fiscal 2019. The Company's effective tax rate is lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to reserve releases, favorable tax rates associated with certain earnings from operations in lower-tax jurisdictions, a benefit from U.S. federal R&D credit, and stock-based compensation deductions. The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state and foreign income tax. The Company is currently in different stages of multiple year examinations by various state and foreign taxing authorities. The Company believes its reserves are more likely than not to be adequate to cover final resolution of all open tax matters. In the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company had received a formal Notice of Deficiency from the Internal Revenue Service for fiscal year 2011, assessing tax and penalties totaling $51.2 million . In the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company received a decision from U.S. tax court resulting in no change to its federal income tax liability for fiscal 2011. There are no federal income tax returns currently under examination. Although timing of the resolution and/or closure of audits in other jurisdictions is not certain, the Company does not believe that its gross unrecognized tax benefits would materially change in the next twelve months. Unrecognized tax benefits of $60.9 million and $60.5 million as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019 and fiscal year end 2018, respectively, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods. Unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in Other non-current liabilities and in the deferred tax accounts in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company's practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. As of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019 and fiscal year end 2018, the Company had accrued $11.1 million and $11.0 million , respectively, for interest and penalties, which are recorded in other non-current liabilities in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Commitment and Contingencies

Commitment and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments As of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019 , the Company had unconditional purchase obligations of approximately $263.7 million . These unconditional purchase obligations primarily represent open non-cancelable purchase orders for material purchases with the Company’s vendors. Purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancelable without penalty. The Company also had approximately $9.0 million of unconditional capital commitments related to an equity investment. Litigation From time to time, the Company is also involved in litigation arising out of the ordinary course of its business. There are no material legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of the Company's or its subsidiaries' property is subject.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Use of Estimates, Policy	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Estimates and assumptions are used for revenue recognition, including determining the nature and timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and determining standalone selling price of performance obligations, allowances for doubtful accounts, sales returns reserve, allowances for inventory valuation, warranty costs, investments, goodwill impairment, intangibles impairment, purchased intangibles, useful lives for tangible and intangible assets, stock-based compensation, and income taxes among others. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management's estimates and assumptions.
Leases Policy	Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued a new lease standard that requires a lessee to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for most leases and provide enhanced disclosures. The Company adopted the new standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2019 by applying a modified retrospective method without restating comparative periods. Upon adoption, certain practical expedients were used to carry forward existing leases as previously defined and classified. Leases containing both lease and non-lease components are accounted for as part of the overall lease arrangement. Operating leases with lease terms greater than one year are included in Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, Other current liabilities, and Operating lease liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Those ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the present value of lease payments over the lease terms by utilizing the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. The standard had a material impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets but did not have an impact on its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The most significant impact was the recognition of $123.5 million ROU assets and $126.1 million
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy	Recently issued Accounting Pronouncements not yet adopted Financial Instruments - Credit Losses In June 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that requires credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented based on the net amount expected to be collected, not based on incurred losses. Further, credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities should be recorded through an allowance for credit losses limited to the amount by which fair value is below amortized cost. The new standard is applied on a modified-retrospective basis and is effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2020. Early adoption for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018 is permitted. The Company currently anticipates that the adoption will not have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Intangibles - Goodwill and Other In January 2017, the FASB issued new guidance that simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment by requiring impairment charges to be based on the first step in the current two-step impairment test. The impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, and an impairment charge would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The new standard is applied on a prospective basis and is effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2020, and early adoption is permitted. The Company currently anticipates that the adoption will not have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Intangibles - Internal-Use Software In August 2018, the FASB issued new guidance that clarifies the accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. This guidance aligns the accounting for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the accounting for implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The Company is required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 on a prospective basis for all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of the new guidance on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Business Combinations Policy	The Company determined the total consideration paid for each of its acquisitions as well as the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition. The excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. The fair value of intangible assets acquired is generally determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis. For the acquisitions in the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, the preliminary fair values of net tangible assets and intangible assets acquired were based on preliminary valuations and estimates, and assumptions are subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date).
Product Warranties Policy	The Company accrues for warranty costs as part of its cost of sales based on associated material product costs, technical support, labor costs, and costs incurred by third parties performing work on the Company’s behalf. The Company’s expected future costs are primarily estimated based upon historical trends in the volume of product returns within the warranty period and the costs to repair or replace the equipment. When products sold include warranty provisions, they are covered by a warranty for periods ranging generally from one year to two years . While the Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of component suppliers, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage, and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure. Should actual product failure rates, material usage or service delivery costs differ from the estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty accrual and related costs may be required.
Earnings Per Share, Policy	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing Net income attributable to Trimble Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing Net income attributable to Trimble Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period increased to include the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive securities had been issued. Potentially dilutive securities include outstanding stock options, shares to be purchased under the Company’s employee stock purchase plan, restricted stock units, and contingently issuable shares.
Income Tax, Policy	The Company's practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

Business Combinations (Tables)

Business Combinations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Schedule Of Intangible Assets	The following table presents details of the Company’s total intangible assets: As of Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 Fiscal Year End 2018 Gross Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Carrying Carrying Accumulated Net Carrying (In millions) Amount Amortization Amount Amount Amortization Amount Developed product technology $ 1,221.6 $ (892.2 ) $ 329.4 $ 1,220.3 $ (825.3 ) $ 395.0 Trade names and trademarks 72.6 (57.4 ) 15.2 72.9 (53.3 ) 19.6 Customer relationships 717.2 (449.2 ) 268.0 715.1 (406.5 ) 308.6 Distribution rights and other intellectual property 77.8 (63.1 ) 14.7 84.4 (63.3 ) 21.1 $ 2,089.2 $ (1,461.9 ) $ 627.3 $ 2,092.7 $ (1,348.4 ) $ 744.3
Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense	The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangible assets as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019 was as follows: (In millions) 2019 (Remaining) $ 37.2 2020 140.8 2021 119.7 2022 100.8 2023 87.4 Thereafter 141.4 Total $ 627.3
Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill By Operating Segment	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 were as follows: Buildings and Infrastructure Geospatial Resources and Utilities Transportation Total (In millions) Balance as of fiscal year end 2018 $ 1,970.2 $ 403.1 $ 305.7 $ 861.0 $ 3,540.0 Additions due to acquisitions 0.3 — 19.9 — 20.2 Purchase price and foreign currency translation adjustments (13.2 ) (5.7 ) (3.7 ) (3.2 ) (25.8 ) Balance as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019 $ 1,957.3 $ 397.4 $ 321.9 $ 857.8 $ 3,534.4
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	The pro forma information for the first three quarters of fiscal 2018 is as follows: First Three Quarters of Fiscal Period 2018 (in millions, except per share data) Revenue $ 2,420.0 Net income attributable to Trimble Inc. 189.5 Basic earnings per share 0.76 Diluted earnings per share 0.75
Viewpoint and e-Builder [Member]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Viewpoint and e-Builder, the assets acquired, and liabilities assumed, and the estimated useful lives of the identifiable intangible assets as of the dates of the acquisitions: (In millions) Viewpoint e-Builder Total purchase consideration $ 1,212.1 $ 485.5 Net tangible assets acquired (0.6 ) 2.0 Intangible assets acquired: Estimated Useful Life Estimated Useful Life Developed product technology 225.4 6 years 60.5 7 years In-Process Research & Development 12.9 n/a — Order backlog — 1.7 6 months Customer relationships 158.6 10 years 42.4 10 years Trade name 8.9 5 years 4.8 7 years Favorable Lease 4.3 4 - 9 years — Subtotal 410.1 109.4 Deferred tax liability (61.2 ) (18.2 ) Less fair value of all assets/liabilities acquired 348.3 93.2 Goodwill $ 863.8 $ 392.3

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Components Of Net Inventories	Inventories consisted of the following: Third Quarter of Fiscal Year End As of 2019 2018 (In millions) Raw materials $ 96.7 $ 96.2 Work-in-process 12.3 12.6 Finished goods 181.1 189.2 Total inventories $ 290.1 $ 298.0

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Text Block [Abstract]
Schedule Of Revenue, Operating Income And Identifiable Assets By Segment	Reporting Segments Buildings and Infrastructure Geospatial Resources and Utilities Transportation Total (In millions) Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 Revenue $ 309.6 $ 155.1 $ 120.9 $ 198.3 $ 783.9 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 0.2 — 0.2 — 0.4 Segment revenue $ 309.8 $ 155.1 $ 121.1 $ 198.3 $ 784.3 Operating income $ 83.0 $ 30.6 $ 34.3 $ 31.2 $ 179.1 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 0.2 — 0.2 — 0.4 Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions (1.5 ) — — — (1.5 ) Segment operating income $ 81.7 $ 30.6 $ 34.5 $ 31.2 $ 178.0 Depreciation expense $ 1.9 $ 1.5 $ 1.0 $ 1.0 $ 5.4 Third Quarter of Fiscal 2018 Revenue $ 286.6 $ 185.4 $ 133.0 $ 190.2 $ 795.2 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 9.2 — 0.2 0.1 9.5 Segment revenue $ 295.8 $ 185.4 $ 133.2 $ 190.3 $ 804.7 Operating income $ 60.9 $ 47.4 $ 38.3 $ 37.0 $ 183.6 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 9.2 — 0.2 0.1 9.5 Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions (1.8 ) — — — (1.8 ) Segment operating income $ 68.3 $ 47.4 $ 38.5 $ 37.1 $ 191.3 Depreciation expense $ 1.8 $ 1.5 $ 1.1 $ 1.1 $ 5.5 First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2019 Revenue $ 940.6 $ 480.7 $ 432.8 $ 586.2 $ 2,440.3 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 3.8 — 0.5 — 4.3 Segment revenue $ 944.4 $ 480.7 $ 433.3 $ 586.2 $ 2,444.6 Operating income $ 229.7 $ 91.1 $ 130.7 $ 95.3 $ 546.8 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 3.8 — 0.5 — 4.3 Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions (4.7 ) — (0.1 ) — (4.8 ) Segment operating income $ 228.8 $ 91.1 $ 131.1 $ 95.3 $ 546.3 Depreciation expense $ 6.1 $ 4.7 $ 3.2 $ 3.3 $ 17.3 First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2018 Revenue $ 785.6 $ 544.3 $ 437.2 $ 555.8 $ 2,322.9 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 15.1 — 0.8 0.3 $ 16.2 Segment revenue $ 800.7 $ 544.3 $ 438.0 $ 556.1 $ 2,339.1 Operating income $ 171.8 $ 126.3 $ 132.3 $ 98.5 528.9 Acquired deferred revenue adjustment 15.1 — 0.8 0.3 16.2 Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions (2.7 ) — (0.2 ) — (2.9 ) Segment operating income $ 184.2 $ 126.3 $ 132.9 $ 98.8 $ 542.2 Depreciation expense $ 4.6 $ 4.4 $ 3.1 $ 3.4 $ 15.5 Reporting Segments Buildings and Infrastructure Geospatial Resources and Utilities Transportation Total (In millions) As of the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 Accounts receivable, net $ 175.3 $ 109.1 $ 73.7 $ 130.8 $ 488.9 Inventories 61.3 123.0 44.9 60.9 290.1 Goodwill 1,957.3 397.4 321.9 857.8 3,534.4 As of Fiscal Year End 2018 Accounts receivable, net 177.5 118.7 83.8 132.6 512.6 Inventories 70.3 133.5 46.2 48.0 298.0 Goodwill $ 1,970.2 $ 403.1 $ 305.7 $ 861.0 $ 3,540.0
Reconciliation Of The Company's Consolidated Segment Operating Income To Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes	A reconciliation of the Company’s consolidated segment operating income to consolidated income before income taxes is as follows: Third Quarter of First Three Quarters of 2019 2018 2019 2018 (In millions) Consolidated segment operating income $ 178.0 $ 191.3 $ 546.3 $ 542.2 Unallocated corporate expense (16.0 ) (24.3 ) (56.7 ) (70.2 ) Restructuring charges (3.6 ) (2.6 ) (10.2 ) (6.8 ) Acquired deferred revenue adjustment (0.4 ) (9.5 ) (4.3 ) (16.2 ) Amortization of purchased intangible assets (40.8 ) (49.8 ) (128.6 ) (132.9 ) Stock-based compensation (18.6 ) (18.8 ) (52.1 ) (53.1 ) Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions 1.5 1.8 4.8 2.9 Acquisition / divestiture items (8.4 ) (10.7 ) (11.5 ) (34.8 ) Consolidated operating income 91.7 77.4 287.7 231.1 Non-operating expense, net (12.8 ) (13.3 ) (18.2 ) (21.1 ) Consolidated income before taxes $ 78.9 $ 64.1 $ 269.5 $ 210.0
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas	On a total Company basis, the disaggregation of revenue by geography is summarized in the tables below. Revenue is defined as revenue from external customers attributed to countries based on the location of the customer and excludes the effects of certain acquired deferred revenue that was written down to fair value in purchase accounting, consistent with the Reporting Segment tables above. Reporting Segments Buildings and Infrastructure Geospatial Resources and Utilities Transportation Total (In millions) Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 North America $ 180.9 $ 63.4 $ 35.9 $ 157.5 $ 437.7 Europe 79.9 49.5 54.2 21.9 205.5 Asia Pacific 41.3 30.4 10.4 9.3 91.4 Rest of World 7.7 11.8 20.6 9.6 49.7 Total consolidated revenue $ 309.8 $ 155.1 $ 121.1 $ 198.3 $ 784.3 Third Quarter of Fiscal 2018 North America $ 167.8 $ 83.4 $ 43.5 $ 156.7 $ 451.4 Europe 77.7 48.8 55.3 21.7 203.5 Asia Pacific 45.0 42.2 12.1 11.5 110.8 Rest of World 5.3 11.0 22.3 0.4 39.0 Total consolidated revenue $ 295.8 $ 185.4 $ 133.2 $ 190.3 $ 804.7 First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2019 North America $ 545.7 $ 197.6 $ 130.7 $ 471.4 $ 1,345.4 Europe 253.8 160.2 211.1 65.9 691.0 Asia Pacific 121.9 88.3 35.0 29.6 274.8 Rest of World 23.0 34.6 56.5 19.3 133.4 Total consolidated revenue $ 944.4 $ 480.7 $ 433.3 $ 586.2 $ 2,444.6 First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2018 North America $ 433.2 $ 223.0 $ 140.3 $ 455.0 $ 1,251.5 Europe 236.9 154.6 197.6 64.4 653.5 Asia Pacific 111.6 130.4 35.7 35.0 312.7 Rest of World 19.0 36.3 64.4 1.7 121.4 Total consolidated revenue $ 800.7 $ 544.3 $ 438.0 $ 556.1 $ 2,339.1

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Text Block [Abstract]
Schedule Of Debt	Debt consisted of the following: As of Third Quarter of Fiscal Year End Instrument Date of Issuance 2019 2018 (In millions) Effective Interest Rate Amount Amount Senior Notes: 2023 Senior Notes, 4.15%, due June 2023 June 2018 4.36% $ 300.0 $ 300.0 2028 Senior Notes, 4.90%, due June 2028 June 2018 5.04% 600.0 600.0 2024 Senior Notes, 4.75%, due December 2024 November 2014 4.95% 400.0 400.0 Credit Facilities: 2018 Credit Facility, floating rate: Term Loan, due May 2021 May 2018 3.54% 225.0 425.0 Uncommitted facilities, floating rate 1.93% 236.3 255.9 Promissory notes and other debt 0.3 1.0 Unamortized discount and issuance costs (11.3 ) (13.4 ) Total debt 1,750.3 1,968.5 Less: Short-term debt 236.3 256.2 Long-term debt $ 1,514.0 $ 1,712.3
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company's debt maturities based on outstanding principal were as follows (in millions): Year Payable 2019 (Remaining) $ 236.3 2020 0.3 2021 225.0 2022 — 2023 300.0 Thereafter 1,000.0 Total $ 1,761.6

Lease (Tables)

Lease (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Supplemental Leases Cash flow and Balance Sheet Information	Operating lease expense consisted of: Third Quarter of First Three Quarters of As of 2019 2019 (In millions) Operating lease expense $ 9.7 $ 28.7 Short-term lease expense and other 4.1 13.5 Total lease expense $ 13.8 $ 42.2 Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: First Three Quarters of As of 2019 (In millions) Cash paid for liabilities included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases (1) $ 28.3 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for Operating lease liabilities: $ 39.2 (1) Excludes cash payments for short-term leases, which are not capitalized. Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: Third Quarter of As of 2019 (In millions) Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 133.7 Other current liabilities $ 29.1 Operating lease liabilities 109.0 Total operating lease liabilities $ 138.1 Weighted-average discount rate 4.36 % Weighted-average remaining lease term 6 years
Lessee, Operating Lease Liability, Maturity	At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company's maturities of lease liabilities were as follows (in millions): Year Payable 2019 (Remaining) $ 8.7 2020 34.2 2021 29.3 2022 23.8 2023 18.7 Thereafter 41.7 Total lease payments $ 156.4 Less imputed interest $ 18.3 Total $ 138.1

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	The fair value of assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis at the end of period were as follows: Fair Values as of the end of the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 Fair Values as of Fiscal Year End 2018 (In millions) Level I Level II Level III Total Level I Level II Level III Total Assets Deferred compensation plan assets (1) $ 33.5 $ — $ — $ 33.5 $ 28.5 $ — $ — $ 28.5 Derivatives assets (2) — 0.6 — 0.6 — 0.4 — 0.4 Total assets measured at fair value $ 33.5 $ 0.6 $ — $ 34.1 $ 28.5 $ 0.4 $ — $ 28.9 Liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (1) $ 33.5 $ — $ — $ 33.5 $ 28.5 $ — $ — $ 28.5 Derivatives liabilities (2) — 0.3 — 0.3 — — — — Contingent consideration liabilities (3) — — 9.2 9.2 — — 5.6 5.6 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ 33.5 $ 0.3 $ 9.2 $ 43.0 $ 28.5 $ — $ 5.6 $ 34.1 (1) The Company maintains a self-directed, non-qualified deferred compensation plan for certain executives and other highly compensated employees. The plan assets and liabilities are invested in actively traded mutual funds and individual stocks valued using observable quoted prices in active markets. (2) Derivative assets and liabilities primarily represent forward currency exchange contracts to minimize the short-term impact of foreign currency exchange rates on certain trade and inter-company receivables and payables. (3)

Product Warranties (Tables)

Product Warranties (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Changes In Product Warranty Liability	Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability during the first three quarters of fiscal 2019 are as follows: (In millions) Balance as of fiscal year end 2018 $ 15.3 Accruals for warranties issued 14.9 Changes in estimates 0.4 Warranty settlements (in cash or in kind) (15.7 ) Balance as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019 $ 14.9

Deferred Revenue And Performa_2

Deferred Revenue And Performance Obligations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue And Performance Obligations	Changes in the Company’s deferred revenue during the third quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018 were as follows: Third Quarter of First Three Quarters of (In millions) 2019 2018 2019 2018 Beginning balance of the period $ 452.4 $ 356.2 $ 387.2 $ 276.6 Revenue recognized (76.7 ) (41.5 ) (300.5 ) (201.7 ) Acquired deferred revenue 1.5 26.6 1.5 50.3 Net deferred revenue activity 41.8 23.0 330.8 239.1 Ending balance of the period $ 419.0 $ 364.3 $ 419.0 $ 364.3

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule Of Computation Of Earnings Per Share And Effect On Weighted-Average Number Of Shares	The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Third Quarter of First Three Quarters of 2019 2018 2019 2018 (In millions, except per share amounts) Numerator: Net income attributable to Trimble Inc. $ 78.1 $ 73.7 $ 235.0 $ 196.3 Denominator: Weighted average number of common shares used in basic earnings per share 250.4 250.5 251.2 249.6 Effect of dilutive securities 1.7 3.1 2.2 3.4 Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted earnings per share 252.1 253.6 253.4 253.0 Basic earnings per share $ 0.31 $ 0.29 $ 0.94 $ 0.79 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.31 $ 0.29 $ 0.93 $ 0.78

Updates to Significant Accoun_2

Updates to Significant Accounting Policies - Impact On Financial Statements Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 27, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating lease right-of-use assets		$ 133.7
Operating lease liabilities		$ 138.1
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Effect of Adoption on Financial Statements	$ 0
Operating lease right-of-use assets	123.5
Operating lease liabilities	126.1
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Operating Income (Loss) [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Effect of Adoption on Financial Statements	$ 0
Minimum
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term		1 year
Minimum | Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term	1 year

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019	Jun. 28, 2019	Mar. 29, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018	Jun. 29, 2018	Mar. 30, 2018	Sep. 27, 2019	Nov. 30, 2017
Equity, Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 120.8	$ 19	$ 40	$ 0	$ 0	$ 50
Two Thousand Seventeen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	172.4						$ 172.4
Retained Earnings [Member]
Equity, Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 99.5	$ 16.1	$ 33.5	$ 0	$ 0	$ 42.5	$ 149.1
Maximum | Two Thousand Seventeen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program approved amount								$ 600
Open Market Purchases [Member] | Two Thousand Seventeen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	3.3						4.7
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Final Price Paid Per Share	$ 37.57						$ 38.51
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 120.8						$ 179.8

Business Combinations (Narrativ

Business Combinations (Narratives) (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 02, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2019USD ($)acquisition	Dec. 28, 2018USD ($)
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Businesses Acquired | acquisition			2
Cash Purchase Consideration			$ 40.2
Business Acquisitions ProForma Revenue Percentage			1.00%
Waterfall Holdings [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 1,212.1
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount			$ 95.8
eBuilder [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		$ 485.5
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Viewpoint and e-Builder [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash Purchase Consideration				$ 211.2

Business Combinations (Schedule

Business Combinations (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 27, 2019	Dec. 28, 2018
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 2,089.2	$ 2,092.7
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(1,461.9)	(1,348.4)
Total	627.3	744.3
Developed Product Technology [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	1,221.6	1,220.3
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(892.2)	(825.3)
Total	329.4	395
Trade Names And Trademarks [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	72.6	72.9
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(57.4)	(53.3)
Total	15.2	19.6
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	717.2	715.1
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(449.2)	(406.5)
Total	268	308.6
Distribution Rights And Other Intellectual Property [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	77.8	84.4
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(63.1)	(63.3)
Total	$ 14.7	$ 21.1

Business Combinations (Schedu_2

Business Combinations (Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 27, 2019	Dec. 28, 2018
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2019 (Remaining)	$ 37.2
2020	140.8
2021	119.7
2022	100.8
2023	87.4
Thereafter	141.4
Total	$ 627.3	$ 744.3

Business Combinations (Changes

Business Combinations (Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill By Operating Segment) (Detail) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance as of fiscal year 2018	$ 3,540
Additions due to acquisitions	20.2
Purchase price and foreign currency translation adjustments	(25.8)
Balance as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019	3,534.4
Buildings and Infrastructure [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance as of fiscal year 2018	1,970.2
Additions due to acquisitions	0.3
Purchase price and foreign currency translation adjustments	(13.2)
Balance as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019	1,957.3
Geospatial [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance as of fiscal year 2018	403.1
Purchase price and foreign currency translation adjustments	(5.7)
Balance as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019	397.4
Resources and Utilities [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance as of fiscal year 2018	305.7
Additions due to acquisitions	19.9
Purchase price and foreign currency translation adjustments	(3.7)
Balance as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019	321.9
Transportation [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance as of fiscal year 2018	861
Purchase price and foreign currency translation adjustments	(3.2)
Balance as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019	$ 857.8

Business Combinations (Allocati

Business Combinations (Allocation of Assets and Liabilitiies) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 02, 2018	Feb. 02, 2018	Sep. 27, 2019	Dec. 28, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 3,534.4	$ 3,540
eBuilder [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		$ 485.5
Net tangible assets acquired		2
Intangible Assets Acquired		109.4
Deferred Tax Liability		(18.2)
Less fair value of all assets/liabilities acquired		93.2
Goodwill		392.3
Waterfall Holdings [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 1,212.1
Net tangible assets acquired	(0.6)
Intangible Assets Acquired	410.1
In-Process Research and Development	12.9
Deferred Tax Liability	(61.2)
Less fair value of all assets/liabilities acquired	348.3
Goodwill	863.8
Developed Product Technology [Member] | eBuilder [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired		$ 60.5
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Estimated Useful Life		7 years
Developed Product Technology [Member] | Waterfall Holdings [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 225.4
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Estimated Useful Life	6 years
Order or Production Backlog [Member] | eBuilder [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired		$ 1.7
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Estimated Useful Life		6 months
Customer Relationships [Member] | eBuilder [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired		$ 42.4
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Estimated Useful Life		10 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Waterfall Holdings [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 158.6
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Estimated Useful Life	10 years
Trade Names [Member] | eBuilder [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired		$ 4.8
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Estimated Useful Life		7 years
Trade Names [Member] | Waterfall Holdings [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 8.9
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Estimated Useful Life	5 years
Off-Market Favorable Lease [Member] | Waterfall Holdings [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 4.3
Minimum | Off-Market Favorable Lease [Member] | Waterfall Holdings [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Estimated Useful Life	4 years
Maximum | Off-Market Favorable Lease [Member] | Waterfall Holdings [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Estimated Useful Life	9 years

Business Combination - Proforma

Business Combination - Proforma Financial Information (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2018USD ($)$ / shares
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Revenue | $	$ 2,420
Net income attributable to Trimble Inc. | $	$ 189.5
Basic earnings per share | $ / shares	$ 0.76
Diluted earnings per share | $ / shares	$ 0.75

Components Of Net Inventories (

Components Of Net Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 27, 2019	Dec. 28, 2018
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 96.7	$ 96.2
Work-in-process	12.3	12.6
Finished goods	181.1	189.2
Total inventories	$ 290.1	$ 298

Segment Information (Schedule O

Segment Information (Schedule Of Revenue, Operating Income And Identifiable Assets By Segment) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 783.9	$ 795.2	$ 2,440.3	$ 2,322.9
Acquired deferred revenue adjustment	0.4	9.5	4.3	16.2
Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions	(1.5)	(1.8)	(4.8)	(2.9)
Consolidated segment operating income	91.7	77.4	287.7	231.1
Depreciation expense			29.7	26.2
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated segment operating income	179.1	183.6	546.8	528.9
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	784.3	804.7	2,444.6	2,339.1
Consolidated segment operating income	178	191.3	546.3	542.2
Depreciation expense	5.4	5.5	17.3	15.5
Buildings and Infrastructure [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	309.6	286.6	940.6	785.6
Acquired deferred revenue adjustment	0.2	9.2	3.8	15.1
Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions	(1.5)	(1.8)	(4.7)	(2.7)
Buildings and Infrastructure [Member] | Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated segment operating income	83	60.9	229.7	171.8
Buildings and Infrastructure [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	309.8	295.8	944.4	800.7
Consolidated segment operating income	81.7	68.3	228.8	184.2
Depreciation expense	1.9	1.8	6.1	4.6
Geospatial [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	155.1	185.4	480.7	544.3
Acquired deferred revenue adjustment	0	0	0	0
Geospatial [Member] | Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated segment operating income	30.6	47.4	91.1	126.3
Geospatial [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	155.1	185.4	480.7	544.3
Consolidated segment operating income	30.6	47.4	91.1	126.3
Depreciation expense	1.5	1.5	4.7	4.4
Resources and Utilities [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	120.9	133	432.8	437.2
Acquired deferred revenue adjustment	0.2	0.2	0.5	0.8
Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions	0	0	(0.1)	(0.2)
Resources and Utilities [Member] | Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated segment operating income	34.3	38.3	130.7	132.3
Resources and Utilities [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	121.1	133.2	433.3	438
Consolidated segment operating income	34.5	38.5	131.1	132.9
Depreciation expense	1	1.1	3.2	3.1
Transportation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	198.3	190.2	586.2	555.8
Acquired deferred revenue adjustment	0	0.1	0	0.3
Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions		0		0
Transportation [Member] | Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated segment operating income	31.2	37	95.3	98.5
Transportation [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	198.3	190.3	586.2	556.1
Consolidated segment operating income	31.2	37.1	95.3	98.8
Depreciation expense	$ 1	$ 1.1	$ 3.3	$ 3.4

Segment Information (Segment Se

Segment Information (Segment Select Balance Sheet) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 27, 2019	Dec. 28, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	$ 488.9	$ 512.6
Inventory, Net	290.1	298
Goodwill	3,534.4	3,540
Buildings and Infrastructure [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	175.3	177.5
Inventory, Net	61.3	70.3
Goodwill	1,957.3	1,970.2
Geospatial [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	109.1	118.7
Inventory, Net	123	133.5
Goodwill	397.4	403.1
Resources and Utilities [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	73.7	83.8
Inventory, Net	44.9	46.2
Goodwill	321.9	305.7
Transportation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	130.8	132.6
Inventory, Net	60.9	48
Goodwill	$ 857.8	$ 861

Segment Information (Reconcilia

Segment Information (Reconciliation Of Company's Consolidated Segment Operating Income To Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated operating income	$ 91.7	$ 77.4	$ 287.7	$ 231.1
Unallocated corporate expense	(330.3)	(349.5)	(1,033.2)	(1,014.7)
Restructuring charges	(3.6)	(2.6)	(10.2)	(6.8)
Acquired deferred revenue adjustment	(0.4)	(9.5)	(4.3)	(16.2)
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	(40.8)	(49.8)	(128.6)	(132.9)
Stock-based compensation	(18.6)	(18.8)	(52.1)	(53.1)
Amortization of acquired capitalized commissions	1.5	1.8	4.8	2.9
Acquisition / divestiture items	(8.4)	(10.7)	(11.5)	(34.8)
Non-operating expense, net	(12.8)	(13.3)	(18.2)	(21.1)
Consolidated income before taxes	78.9	64.1	269.5	210
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated operating income	178	191.3	546.3	542.2
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Unallocated corporate expense	$ (16)	$ (24.3)	$ (56.7)	$ (70.2)

Segment Information - Segment R

Segment Information - Segment Revenue by Geographic Areas (Details) - Operating Segments [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	$ 784.3	$ 804.7	$ 2,444.6	$ 2,339.1
North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	437.7	451.4	1,345.4	1,251.5
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	205.5	203.5	691	653.5
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	91.4	110.8	274.8	312.7
Rest of World [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	49.7	39	133.4	121.4
Buildings and Infrastructure [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	309.8	295.8	944.4	800.7
Buildings and Infrastructure [Member] | North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	180.9	167.8	545.7	433.2
Buildings and Infrastructure [Member] | Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	79.9	77.7	253.8	236.9
Buildings and Infrastructure [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	41.3	45	121.9	111.6
Buildings and Infrastructure [Member] | Rest of World [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	7.7	5.3	23	19
Geospatial [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	155.1	185.4	480.7	544.3
Geospatial [Member] | North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	63.4	83.4	197.6	223
Geospatial [Member] | Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	49.5	48.8	160.2	154.6
Geospatial [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	30.4	42.2	88.3	130.4
Geospatial [Member] | Rest of World [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	11.8	11	34.6	36.3
Resources and Utilities [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	121.1	133.2	433.3	438
Resources and Utilities [Member] | North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	35.9	43.5	130.7	140.3
Resources and Utilities [Member] | Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	54.2	55.3	211.1	197.6
Resources and Utilities [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	10.4	12.1	35	35.7
Resources and Utilities [Member] | Rest of World [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	20.6	22.3	56.5	64.4
Transportation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	198.3	190.3	586.2	556.1
Transportation [Member] | North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	157.5	156.7	471.4	455
Transportation [Member] | Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	21.9	21.7	65.9	64.4
Transportation [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	9.3	11.5	29.6	35
Transportation [Member] | Rest of World [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Revenues	$ 9.6	$ 0.4	$ 19.3	$ 1.7

Debt (Schedule Of Debt) (Detail

Debt (Schedule Of Debt) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 27, 2019	Dec. 28, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 1,750.3	$ 1,968.5
Unamortized discount and issuance costs	(11.3)	(13.4)
Less: Short-term debt	236.3	256.2
Long-term debt	$ 1,514	1,712.3
Uncommitted Facilities, floating rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	1.93%
Total debt	$ 236.3	255.9
Promissory Notes And Other Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory Notes and Other Debt, Current and Noncurrent	$ 0.3	1
2023 Senior Notes, 4.15%, due June 2023 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	4.36%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	4.15%
Debt Instrument, Principal	$ 300	300
2028 Senior Notes, 4.9%, due June 2028 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	5.04%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	4.90%
Debt Instrument, Principal	$ 600	600
2024 Senior Notes, 4.75%, due December 2024 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	4.95%
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate	4.75%
Debt Instrument, Principal	$ 400	400
Term Loan [Member] | Term Loan, due May 2021 | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	3.54%
Total debt	$ 225	$ 425

Debt (Schedule of Debt Maturiti

Debt (Schedule of Debt Maturities) (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 27, 2019USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2019 (Remaining)	$ 236.3
2020	0.3
2021	225
2022	0
2023	300
Thereafter	1,000
Total	$ 1,761.6

Debt (Narrative) (Detail)

Debt (Narrative) (Detail) € in Millions, $ in Millions	Sep. 27, 2019USD ($)loan	Sep. 27, 2019EUR (€)loan	May 15, 2018USD ($)
Uncommitted Revolving Credit Facilities $75 million [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$ 75
Number Of Revolving Loan Facilities | loan	2	2
Uncommitted Revolving Credit Facilities 100 million euros [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity | €		€ 100
Number Of Revolving Loan Facilities | loan	1	1
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility | Unsecured Debt [Member] | 2018 Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity			$ 1,750
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility, due May 2023 [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | 2018 Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity			1,250
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. [Member] | Delayed Draw Term Loan [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | 2018 Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity			500
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. [Member] | Additional Loan Facility [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | 2018 Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity			$ 500

Lease Narratives (Details)

Lease Narratives (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 27, 2019USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Assumption and Judgment, Value of Underlying Asset, Amount	$ 31.2
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract	13 years
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term	1 year
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term	10 years
Lessee, Operating Lease, Options to Extend	9 years

Leases, Cash Flow and Balance S

Leases, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	$ 9.7	$ 28.7
Short-term lease expense and other	4.1	13.5
Total lease expense	13.8	42.2
Operating cash flows from operating leases (1)		28.3
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for Operating lease liabilities:		39.2
Operating lease right-of-use assets	133.7	133.7
Other current liabilities	29.1	29.1
Operating lease liabilities	109	109
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 138.1	$ 138.1
Weighted-average discount rate	4.36%	4.36%
Weighted-average remaining lease term	6 years	6 years

Operating Lease Liabilities Mat

Operating Lease Liabilities Maturity (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 27, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2019 (Remaining)	$ 8.7
2020	34.2
2021	29.3
2022	23.8
2023	18.7
Thereafter	41.7
Total lease payments	156.4
Less imputed interest	18.3
Total	$ 138.1

Fair Value Measurements (Assets

Fair Value Measurements (Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Sep. 27, 2019	Dec. 28, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent Consideration, Liabilities	[1]	$ 9.2	$ 5.6
Fair Value Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent Consideration, Liabilities	[1]	9.2	5.6
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	[2]	33.5	28.5
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	[2]	33.5	28.5
Derivative Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	[3]	0.3
Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	[3]	0.3
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	[2]	33.5	28.5
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	[2]	33.5	28.5
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	[3]	0.6	0.4
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	[3]	0.6	0.4
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		34.1	28.9
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure		43	34.1
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		33.5	28.5
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure		33.5	28.5
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure		0.6	0.4
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure		0.3
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure			0
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure		$ 9.2	$ 5.6
[1]	Contingent consideration liabilities represent arrangements to pay the former owners of certain companies that Trimble acquired. The fair values are estimated using scenario-based methods or option pricing methods based upon estimated future revenues, gross margins, or other milestones.
[2]	The Company maintains a self-directed, non-qualified deferred compensation plan for certain executives and other highly compensated employees. The plan assets and liabilities are invested in actively traded mutual funds and individual stocks valued using observable quoted prices in active markets.
[3]	Derivative assets and liabilities primarily represent forward currency exchange contracts to minimize the short-term impact of foreign currency exchange rates on certain trade and inter-company receivables and payables.

Fair Value Measurements (Additi

Fair Value Measurements (Additional Information) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 27, 2019	Dec. 28, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 1,750.3	$ 1,968.5
Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 1,800	$ 2,000

Deferred Costs To Obtain Cust_2

Deferred Costs To Obtain Customer Contracts Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018	Dec. 28, 2018
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Deferred costs to obtain customer contracts	$ 41.9		$ 41.9		$ 41.3
Deferred Commission [Member]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Impairment loss related to deferred commissions	0	$ 0	0	$ 0
Sales And Marketing Expense [Member]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Amortization expense related to deferred costs to obtain customer contracts	$ 5.3	$ 6.2	$ 16.2	$ 17.2

Product Warranties (Narrative)

Product Warranties (Narrative) (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019
Minimum
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Warranty Period On Products Sold	1 year
Maximum
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Warranty Period On Products Sold	2 years

Product Warranties (Changes In

Product Warranties (Changes In Product Warranty Liability) (Detail) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019USD ($)
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance as of fiscal year end 2018	$ 15.3
Accruals for warranties issued	14.9
Changes in estimates	0.4
Warranty settlements (in cash or in kind)	(15.7)
Balance as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2019	$ 14.9

Deferred Revenue And Performa_3

Deferred Revenue And Performance Obligations - Roll Forward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Beginning balance of the period	$ 452.4	$ 356.2	$ 387.2	$ 276.6
Revenue recognized	(76.7)	(41.5)	(300.5)	(201.7)
Acquired deferred revenue	1.5	26.6	1.5	50.3
Net deferred revenue activity	41.8	23	330.8	239.1
Ending balance of the period	$ 419	$ 364.3	$ 419	$ 364.3

Deferred Revenue And Performa_4

Deferred Revenue And Performance Obligations Narratives (Details) $ in Billions	Sep. 27, 2019USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 1.1
Revenue Recognition Over Remaining Obligations Over Next 12 Months [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage	71.00%
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	12 months
Revenue Recognition Over Remaining Obligations Over Next 24 Months [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage	17.00%
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	24 months

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Computation Of Earnings Per Share And Effect On Weighted-Average Number Of Shares) (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019	Jun. 28, 2019	Mar. 29, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018	Jun. 29, 2018	Mar. 30, 2018	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Trimble Inc.	$ 78.1	$ 94.6	$ 62.3	$ 73.7	$ 64.1	$ 58.5	$ 235	$ 196.3
Weighted average number of common shares used in basic earnings per share	250.4			250.5			251.2	249.6
Effect of dilutive securities	1.7			3.1			2.2	3.4
Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted earnings per share	252.1			253.6			253.4	253
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.31			$ 0.29			$ 0.94	$ 0.79
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.31			$ 0.29			$ 0.93	$ 0.78

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018	Mar. 30, 2018	Sep. 27, 2019	Sep. 28, 2018	Dec. 28, 2018
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate	1.00%	(15.00%)		13.00%	6.00%
Statutory federal income tax rate				21.00%
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	$ 60.9			$ 60.9		$ 60.5
Unrecognized tax benefit liabilities include interest and penalties	$ 11.1			$ 11.1		$ 11
Tax Year 2010 and 2011 [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Proposed Adjustments on Income Tax Assessments			$ 51.2

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 27, 2019USD ($)
Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract]
Unconditional purchase obligations	$ 263.7
Unconditional capital commitments related to an equity investment	$ 9