Deere & Company (NYSE:DE – Get Free Report) had its price objective increased by stock analysts at Barclays from $530.00 to $640.00 in a report released on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the industrial products company’s stock. Barclays‘s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 13.25% from the stock’s previous close.
A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $765.00 price target on shares of Deere & Company in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their target price on shares of Deere & Company from $521.00 to $615.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. Daiwa Securities Group cut their target price on Deere & Company from $530.00 to $520.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on Deere & Company from $541.00 to $736.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Deere & Company from $543.00 to $750.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $655.70.
Deere & Company Trading Up 0.3%
Deere & Company (NYSE:DE – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The industrial products company reported $2.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.90 by $0.52. Deere & Company had a net margin of 10.29% and a return on equity of 18.93%. The firm had revenue of $9.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.50 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $3.19 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 17.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Deere & Company will post 19.32 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Transactions at Deere & Company
In other Deere & Company news, CEO John C. May II sold 41,472 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $501.49, for a total value of $20,797,793.28. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 117,970 shares in the company, valued at $59,160,775.30. This trade represents a 26.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, insider Cory J. Reed sold 12,000 shares of Deere & Company stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $510.00, for a total value of $6,120,000.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 20,792 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,603,920. The trade was a 36.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.29% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Deere & Company
Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. J. Derek Lewis & Associates Inc. purchased a new position in Deere & Company during the fourth quarter valued at $490,000. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. grew its stake in shares of Deere & Company by 24.0% in the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 97,306 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $45,304,000 after acquiring an additional 18,830 shares during the last quarter. World Investment Advisors increased its holdings in shares of Deere & Company by 59.4% during the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 3,403 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,584,000 after acquiring an additional 1,268 shares in the last quarter. Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Deere & Company in the 4th quarter worth about $193,000. Finally, Advisortrust Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Deere & Company in the 4th quarter worth about $417,000. 68.58% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Key Deere & Company News
Here are the key news stories impacting Deere & Company this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Opened a Central Texas testing facility to trial new farming tech — underscores Deere’s push into precision, autonomous and services-led growth that can expand aftermarket and software revenue. John Deere opens Central Texas facility to test new farming technology
- Positive Sentiment: Local Austin testing center story emphasizes product-readiness and farmer engagement — reinforces execution on R&D and rollout of precision solutions. John Deere’s Austin testing center brings new tech to farming
- Positive Sentiment: Coverage noting Deere’s precision-farming leadership and Russell 1000 inclusion highlights institutional visibility and demand from passive flows. Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) Drives Precision Farming In Russell 1000
- Positive Sentiment: Major-brand marketing boost: multi-year sponsorship with Major League Baseball increases brand reach across U.S. markets and supports consumer/municipal equipment demand and dealer awareness. JOHN DEERE PARTNERS WITH MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
- Positive Sentiment: Investor interest stories flag Deere as a high-quality cyclical pick (including coverage linking the name to Bill Gates’ reported holdings), which can attract long-term institutional buyers. Is Deere (DE) a Top Stock Pick of Bill Gates in 2026?
- Positive Sentiment: Independent coverage also highlights Deere in high-net-worth/model portfolios, reinforcing retail and advisory interest. Is Deere (DE) a Top Stock Pick of Bill Gates in 2026?
- Positive Sentiment: Long-form bullish thesis argues Deere is positioned for a cyclical rebound with margin expansion in services and CF segments — supports a constructive medium-term earnings outlook. Deere Is Finally Receiving Winds Of Change
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes DE is a trending stock among users — indicates attention but not a directional catalyst by itself. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Deere & Company (DE) is a Trending Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: MarketWatch: stock rose recently but still lags the broader market — mixed near-term performance signal that may weigh on short-term sentiment. Deere & Co. stock rises Tuesday, still underperforms market
- Negative Sentiment: Warning on fertilizer/input-cost pressure — higher input prices can reduce farmer margins and equipment demand, a clear downside risk to sales and margins. Deere: Fertilizer Prices Could Be The Straw That Breaks The Camel’s Back
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.
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