Deere & Company is a prominent manufacturer of agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment, renowned for its iconic green and yellow machinery. The company provides a wide range of products including tractors, harvesters, and engines, as well as precision agriculture technologies that enhance farming efficiency and productivity. In addition to equipment, Deere offers financial services and supports sustainable practices in agriculture. With a commitment to innovation, the company plays a crucial role in advancing modern farming and construction capabilities, serving customers globally. Read More
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains.
This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
Since June 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 97.7%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Deere has surged 236% to $520.65 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 18.5% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 19%.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q1 behind us, let’s have a look at Deere (NYSE:DE) and its peers.
The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs.
When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.
Agricultural and construction machinery company Deere (NYSE:DE) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 17.9% year on year to $11.17 billion. Its non-GAAP EPS of $6.64 per share was 18.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Deere & Company's capital return is safe for 2025 and likely to grow as the year progresses; analysts are lifting price targets in Q2, leading to new highs.
