** Shares of agricultural and construction equipment dealer Titan Machinery TITN.O rise nearly 5.2% to about $17.3
** Co beats third-quarter profit and revenue estimates, driven by a favorable sales mix and inventory reductions totaling $98 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2026
** TITN reports Q3 revenue of $644.5 million, above analysts' estimate of $599.2 million
** Posts Q3 earnings per diluted share of 5 cents, compared with 7 cents a year ago
** TITN forecasts FY adj. diluted loss per share between $1.50 and $2
** Three of five brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher and two "hold"; their median PT is $24; according to data compiled by LSEG
** As of last close, shares up 16.4% YTD
(Reporting by Megavarshini G. Somasundaram in Bengaluru)
((Megavarshini.SomasundaramGnanasundari@thomsonreuters.com))