Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund Has $13.12 Million Stock Holdings in Deere & Company $DE

Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund lifted its holdings in shares of Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) by 32.1% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 28,700 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after buying an additional 6,969 shares during the period. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund’s holdings in Deere & Company were worth $13,123,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Deere & Company in the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new position in Deere & Company during the second quarter valued at about $27,000. Marshall & Sullivan Inc. WA acquired a new stake in shares of Deere & Company in the second quarter worth about $38,000. Center for Financial Planning Inc. lifted its position in shares of Deere & Company by 406.7% in the second quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 76 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $39,000 after buying an additional 61 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Livelsberger Financial Advisory bought a new stake in shares of Deere & Company during the 2nd quarter worth about $39,000. Institutional investors own 68.58% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO John C. May II sold 41,472 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $501.49, for a total transaction of $20,797,793.28. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 117,970 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $59,160,775.30. This represents a 26.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Deere & Company Stock Down 2.6%

Shares of DE stock opened at $487.80 on Friday. Deere & Company has a 12 month low of $403.01 and a 12 month high of $533.78. The firm has a market cap of $131.93 billion, a PE ratio of 26.35, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.92 and a beta of 1.00. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $474.71 and a 200-day moving average of $482.08. The company has a quick ratio of 2.01, a current ratio of 2.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68.

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 26th. The industrial products company reported $3.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.96 by ($0.03). Deere & Company had a return on equity of 20.54% and a net margin of 11.00%.The company had revenue of $12.39 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.77 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $4.55 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 14.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts predict that Deere & Company will post 19.32 EPS for the current year.

Deere & Company Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, February 9th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st will be given a $1.62 dividend. This represents a $6.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 31st. Deere & Company’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 35.01%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

DE has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on Deere & Company from $440.00 to $475.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Oppenheimer increased their price target on Deere & Company from $512.00 to $531.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 28th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Deere & Company in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Deere & Company in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Deere & Company in a research note on Monday, December 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $524.20.

Key Deere & Company News

Here are the key news stories impacting Deere & Company this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Deere expanded its relationship with Tenna, a fleet- and asset-tracking partner, and analysts raised price targets after the deal — this boosts Deere’s connected-equipment and services revenue outlook, a higher-margin growth area investors favor. Deere & Company (DE) Expands with Tenna Deal, Analysts Lift Price Targets
• Positive Sentiment: Macro/sector catalysts gave Deere a lift recently — Barron’s notes a political/food-policy story (RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid) that helped drive demand for ag-related names, showing how headlines can produce short-term buying in cyclical farm-equipment stocks. Deere Stock Closed Above $500. RFK Jr.’s New Food Pyramid May Be Why.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/market roundup pieces summarize mixed sentiment: some see Deere’s earnings power and services growth as supportive, while others flag valuation after a strong one‑year rally — useful context but not an immediate catalyst by itself. What Does the Market Think About Deere & Co?
• Neutral Sentiment: Market and price reports (e.g., Economic Times summary) recap recent trading and fundamentals; they reinforce that Deere’s revenue growth and services mix remain strengths but also highlight that the stock is no longer a deep-value cyclic and is trading closer to premium multiples. Deere (DE) share price
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CEO John C. May II sold 41,472 shares (~$20.8M) on Jan. 8, reducing his stake ~26% — a notable insider disposition that can be interpreted negatively by the market even if sales are for diversification or tax-liability reasons. SEC filing: Form 4 filing
• Negative Sentiment: Reputational/strategic critique: a recent feature (Inc.) questions Deere’s long-term strategy and social implications of its technology/ecosystem approach — these debates can raise ESG or regulatory concerns for some investors, though they’re more likely to affect sentiment gradually than drive immediate fundamentals. Did John Deere Build the Future or a Cage?

Deere & Company Company Profile

Deere & Company, commonly known by its brand John Deere, is a global manufacturer of agricultural, construction and forestry machinery, as well as turf care equipment and power systems. Founded in 1837 by blacksmith John Deere—who developed a polished steel plow to improve tillage in tough prairie soils—the company is headquartered in Moline, Illinois, and has grown into one of the largest and most recognizable names in equipment manufacturing worldwide.

The company’s principal businesses include a broad portfolio of agricultural equipment such as tractors, combines, planters, sprayers, harvesters and tillage implements, complemented by precision agriculture technologies and telematics that support farm management, yield optimization and equipment connectivity.