Deere & Company engages in the manufacture and distribution of various equipment worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Production and Precision Agriculture, Small Agriculture and Turf, Construction and Forestry, and Financial Services. The Production and Precision Agriculture segment provides large and medium tractors, combines, cotton pickers and strippers, sugarcane harvesters and loaders, harvesting front-end equipment, pull-behind scrapers, and tillage and seeding equipment, as well as application equipment, including sprayers and nutrient management, and soil preparation machinery for grain growers. The Small Agriculture and Turf segment offers utility tractors, and related loaders and attachments; turf and utility equipment, including riding lawn equipment, commercial mowing equipment, golf course equipment, and utility vehicles, as well as implements for mowing, tilling, snow and debris handling, aerating, residential, commercial, golf, and sports turf care applications; other outdoor power products; and hay and forage equipment. This segment also resells products from other manufacturers. It serves dairy and livestock producers, crop producers, and turf and utility customers. The Construction and Forestry segment provides a range of backhoe loaders, crawler dozers and loaders, four-wheel-drive loaders, excavators, motor graders, articulated dump trucks, landscape and skid-steer loaders, milling machines, pavers, compactors, rollers, crushers, screens, asphalt plants, log skidders, log feller bunchers, log loaders and forwarders, log harvesters, and attachments; and roadbuilding equipment. The Financial Services segment finances sales and leases agriculture and turf, and construction and forestry equipment. It also offers wholesale financing to dealers of the foregoing equipment; and extended equipment warranties, as well as finances retail revolving charge accounts. The company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in Moline, Illinois.

Deere appears to be a high-quality but already expensive industrial business: strong profitability is coupled with a noticeable valuation premium. Revenue, EBITDA, operating profit, and net income remain high, while margins are still above industry medians, supporting the company’s intrinsic value. At the same time, margin trends in recent periods have been deteriorating somewhat: gross margin, operating margin, and net profit margin have declined versus earlier levels, which limits the potential for further re-rating. ROE remains strong and above the industry median, but ROA and ROI are below industry benchmarks, indicating less-than-ideal efficiency in the use of assets and capital. The balance sheet looks solid from a liquidity perspective: quick ratio and current ratio are comfortable, cash on hand is high, and equity is growing. However, leverage remains significant: debt/equity is well above the industry median, and long-term debt is very large in absolute terms, so financial risk cannot be ignored. Dividend yield is low and has declined over the year, meaning the dividend factor is not a strong argument for a higher valuation. The most notable limiting factor is valuation multiples: P/E, P/S, P/B, and P/FCF are substantially above the industry median, which means expectations are already priced in. Against this backdrop, even strong operating results do not justify an aggressive increase in the target price. For an investor, this is a story of a quality, profitable, and liquid business, but with limited upside due to a high valuation and moderately rising risks related to leverage and capital efficiency. Therefore, the fundamental picture more likely supports a cautious downward adjustment to the forecast than an upward revision.

Deere & Company

Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Быки в растерянности.

Strong index, significantly down. The bulls are confused.

Слабый индекс, значительно упал. Рынок не поддерживает быков.

Weak index, significantly down. The market does not support the bulls.

Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Отток средств из лонгов на высоком уровне.

Strong index, significantly down. Outflow of funds from longs at a high level.

Deere’s strong profitability and liquidity are offset by a rich valuation, high leverage, and weakening margins, which limits upside.

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (Symbol: BOTZ) where we have detected an approximate $190.3 million dollar outflow -- that's a 5.4% decrease week over week (from 100,270,000 to 94,850,000). Among the largest underlying components of BOTZ, in trading today Aurora Innovation Inc (Symbol: AUR) is off about 1.7%, Cognex Corp (Symbol: CGNX) is up about 0.5%, and Deere & Co. (Symbol: DE) is up by about 0.9%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the BOTZ Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of BOTZ, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, BOTZ's low point in its 52 week range is $31.875 per share, with $41.71 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $35.52. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.
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Investors interested in Manufacturing - Farm Equipment stocks are likely familiar with Kubota Corp. (KUBTY) and Deere (DE). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.
We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.
Currently, Kubota Corp. has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Deere has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Investors should feel comfortable knowing that KUBTY likely has seen a stronger improvement to its earnings outlook than DE has recently. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.
Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
Our Value category grades stocks based on a number of key metrics, including the tried-and-true P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share, as well as a variety of other fundamentals that value investors frequently use.
KUBTY currently has a forward P/E ratio of 11.74, while DE has a forward P/E of 37.84. We also note that KUBTY has a PEG ratio of 1.17. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. DE currently has a PEG ratio of 2.83.
Another notable valuation metric for KUBTY is its P/B ratio of 1.07. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, DE has a P/B of 6.6.
These metrics, and several others, help KUBTY earn a Value grade of A, while DE has been given a Value grade of F.
KUBTY stands above DE thanks to its solid earnings outlook, and based on these valuation figures, we also feel that KUBTY is the superior value option right now.
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KUBTY vs. DE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Agricultural equipment maker AGCO AGCO) is facing a deteriorating earnings outlook as weaker farm-equipment demand, softer pricing assumptions, and management’s own guidance cuts weigh on estimates.
That combination has driven a notable decline in consensus EPS estimates and pushed AGCO to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
Declining EPS estimates are also taking some shine off AGCO’s modest valuation of roughly 22X forward earnings, and with shares trading above $100, investors may want to remain cautious for now.
Why Farm Equipment Demand Has Weakened
Farm equipment demand has softened as lower crop prices and elevated input costs pressure farmer income and make producers more cautious about large capital purchases.
Higher borrowing costs have also made financing tractors, combines, and other equipment more expensive, while many farmers are extending replacement cycles after several years of strong equipment spending.
These pressures have been especially noticeable in North America, Brazil, and parts of Europe, contributing to lower industry volumes and a more challenging pricing environment for AGCO.
Notably, AGCO’s Zacks Manufacturing-Farm Equipment Industry is currently in the bottom 27% of more than 240 Zacks industries, with the space including other noteworthy companies such as CNH Industrial CNH) and Deere & Company DE).
EPS Estimates Keep Falling
The trend in earnings estimates has been decidedly negative. Over the last 60 days, AGCO’s full-year fiscal 2026 EPS consensus has fallen from $6.15 to $5.58, a decline of roughly 9%, while FY27 EPS estimates have dropped from $8.01 to $7.47, or nearly 7%.
Near-term revisions have been even more pronounced, with the current-quarter EPS estimate falling about 40% over the same period from $1.46 to $0.88.
The pressure follows weaker-than-expected industry conditions across several important markets, resulting in AGCO most recently missing its Q2 top-and bottom-line expectations.
Management has cited cautious equipment spending, elevated input costs, tighter credit conditions, and softer demand in areas including Brazil, Western Europe, and North American small agriculture.
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Guidance Cuts Reinforce the Downtrend
Aforementioned, AGCO lowered its own 2026 outlook following its latest results. Full-year sales guidance was reduced to $10.1-$10.2 billion from $10.5-$10.7 billion, while adjusted EPS guidance moved down to $5.50-$5.75 from roughly $6.00 previously.
Management also trimmed its pricing assumption to 2%-2.5% from 2%-3% and lowered its expected currency benefit to 2% from 3%, further pressuring the earnings outlook.
Bottom Line
AGCO continues to face a difficult agricultural-equipment backdrop, and the falling EPS estimates suggest analysts are becoming increasingly cautious about the pace of recovery.
With weaker demand, reduced pricing expectations, and lower management guidance driving estimate cuts, AGCO is a stock investors may want to approach cautiously until the earnings revision trend improves.
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Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (Symbol: PAVE) where we have detected an approximate $271.6 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.1% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 247,120,000 to 252,210,000). Among the largest underlying components of PAVE, in trading today Deere & Co. (Symbol: DE) is up about 1.5%, Nucor Corp. (Symbol: NUE) is off about 0.6%, and Fastenal Co. (Symbol: FAST) is up by about 0.7%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the PAVE Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of PAVE, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, PAVE's low point in its 52 week range is $45.44 per share, with $60.43 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $54.02. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.
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Key Points
Deere's CEO believes 2026 will mark the bottom of the current agriculture equipment cycle.
Deere increased its net income outlook for the year.
One analyst thinks that makes Deere a buy now.
Deere & Co. (NYSE: DE) stock had a strong week, hitting a record high above $700 per share. Shares have jumped 10% since last Friday's close, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
After a strong fiscal third-quarter report on Aug. 20, Deere boosted the low end of its full-year net income guidance by $250 million. One analyst thinks that signals the start of a recovery cycle in agricultural equipment sales, and thinks Deere stock is still a buy near its record high.
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Investors noticed when Deere CEO John May helped make the case for agriculture and construction stocks, stating, "As we look ahead, we continue to believe 2026 will mark the bottom of the current ag equipment cycle."
That would be welcome as companies like Deere & Co. navigate a dynamic tariff and tariff refund environment. Tariff rates have changed, and refunds have been distributed in some cases, making it difficult to set pricing and plan capital spending. But Deere is confident, citing its diversified product groups, advanced technology offerings, and what May called "stable U.S. market conditions."
Baird analyst Mircea Dobre thinks that makes it a good time to buy Deere, even as it hit a record high this week. Dobre anticipates that the impending recovery cycle in the agricultural equipment sector will boost Deere stock to $800 per share.
That represents a possible 15% upside from where Deere shares ended the week.
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Why Deere Stock Hit an All-Time High This Week

Investors in Deere & Co. (Symbol: DE) saw new options begin trading today, for the October 23rd expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the DE options chain for the new October 23rd contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $680.00 strike price has a current bid of $22.50. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $680.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $657.50 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of DE, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $691.78/share today.
Because the $680.00 strike represents an approximate 2% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 59%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 3.31% return on the cash commitment, or 24.15% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for Deere & Co., and highlighting in green where the $680.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $700.00 strike price has a current bid of $27.20. If an investor was to purchase shares of DE stock at the current price level of $691.78/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $700.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 5.12% if the stock gets called away at the October 23rd expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if DE shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for Deere & Co., as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing DE's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $700.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $700.00 strike represents an approximate 1% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 51%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 3.93% boost of extra return to the investor, or 28.70% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 32%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 33%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 252 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $691.78) to be 32%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Investors looking for stocks in the Manufacturing - Farm Equipment sector might want to consider either Kubota Corp. (KUBTY) or Deere (DE). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.
The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.
Kubota Corp. and Deere are sporting Zacks Ranks of #2 (Buy) and #3 (Hold), respectively, right now. This means that KUBTY's earnings estimate revision activity has been more impressive, so investors should feel comfortable with its improving analyst outlook. But this is only part of the picture for value investors.
Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.
KUBTY currently has a forward P/E ratio of 12.03, while DE has a forward P/E of 37.31. We also note that KUBTY has a PEG ratio of 1.20. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. DE currently has a PEG ratio of 2.79.
Another notable valuation metric for KUBTY is its P/B ratio of 1.12. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, DE has a P/B of 6.51.
These are just a few of the metrics contributing to KUBTY's Value grade of A and DE's Value grade of F.
KUBTY stands above DE thanks to its solid earnings outlook, and based on these valuation figures, we also feel that KUBTY is the superior value option right now.
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KUBTY vs. DE: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

Key Points
Higher crop prices are making farms more profitable.
Flush farmers are likely to buy more of Deere's machines.
Shares of Deere (NYSE: DE) rose on Monday after an analyst report drove investors to price in the rising probability of a near-term recovery in the U.S. farming market.
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The ag sector is poised for a rebound
A brutal combination of higher fuel costs and lower crop prices has weighed on the U.S. agriculture industry's profits in recent years. Yet farmers could soon get some relief.
Baird analyst Mircea Dobre believes rising corn and soy prices will help to drive an upturn in farming profits in North America, boosting demand for large agricultural equipment in the coming year.
And that, my friends, would mean more sales for Deere.
Deere stands to profit handsomely from a farming recovery
Dobre estimates that Deere's earnings per share will grow to roughly $25 in 2027 and well over $30 in 2028 as these trends take hold. The agricultural machinery and heavy construction equipment maker generated $18.50 in per-share profits in fiscal year 2025.
Due in part to this expected surge in profitability, Dobre placed an outperform rating on Deere's stock and lifted his share price forecast from $640 to $800.
This new price target represents potential gains of more than 22% for investors who buy shares now.
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Why Deere Stock Rallied Today

Caterpillar Inc. CAT is witnessing strong momentum in its Construction Industries segment, supported by higher equipment demand, increased sales volumes and favorable pricing. The segment has emerged as a key growth driver for the company, with revenue gains of more than 30% in both the first and second quarters of 2026.
The Construction Industries segment generated approximately $25.1 billion in sales in 2025, accounting for about 37% of Caterpillar’s total revenues. Momentum accelerated in 2026, with segment revenues rising 38% year over year to $7.16 billion in the first quarter. In the second quarter, revenues increased 34.8% to $8.35 billion, representing roughly 41% of the company’s total revenues.
The segment delivered the strongest year-over-year sales growth among Caterpillar’s segments in the second quarter. The increase was primarily driven by a $1.75 billion benefit from higher sales volumes and $309 million from favorable price realization.
Construction Industries supports customers engaged in infrastructure development and building construction and has generated revenues at a compound annual growth rate of 8.2% between 2020 and 2025. The segment serves more than 700,000 customers across more than 190 countries, giving Caterpillar a broad global footprint and significant exposure to infrastructure and construction activity.
Beyond equipment sales, Caterpillar is working to expand the segment’s recurring and technology-enabled revenue opportunities. Rental offerings, digital capabilities and advanced technology solutions are becoming increasingly important to the company’s strategy. These initiatives are designed to deepen customer engagement, improve equipment utilization and create additional revenue streams over the life of a machine.
Caterpillar also sees substantial long-term growth potential in the segment. The company aims to increase Construction Industries’ sales to end users by 1.25 times by 2030 compared with 2024 levels. This target is supported by its expectation that global construction spending will increase more than 25% between 2024 and 2034.
The company is positioned to benefit from opportunities across both developed and emerging markets. Caterpillar’s competitive advantages extend beyond the breadth of its equipment portfolio. Its extensive dealer network, large connected-machine base and expanding digital ecosystem help customers improve productivity, machine utilization and operating efficiency.
The company is also investing in autonomous equipment, Artificial Intelligence-enabled jobsite solutions, machine automation and operator-assistance technologies. These capabilities could become increasingly valuable as contractors contend with skilled labor shortages, greater project complexity and the need to improve jobsite productivity.
Caterpillar faces competition from companies pursuing similar strategies around automation, digitalization and intelligent equipment. Komatsu Ltd. KMTUY, for instance, is expanding its Smart Construction platform, autonomous equipment portfolio and digital services while benefiting from global infrastructure and mining investment. Like Caterpillar, Komatsu is seeking to increase the contribution of software-enabled solutions and connected equipment beyond traditional machinery sales.
Deere & Company DE is another key competitor, with its Construction & Forestry segment focused on precision construction technologies, machine guidance systems and autonomous capabilities. Deere is investing in digital workflows designed to improve jobsite efficiency while expanding aftermarket and technology-driven recurring revenue opportunities. Similar to Caterpillar, Deere views connected equipment, intelligent machinery and software integration as important drivers of long-term growth.
CAT’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Caterpillar shares have gained 91.3% in the past year, outperforming the manufacturing - construction and mining industry's 79.1% growth.
CAT is currently trading at a forward 12-month P/E of 26.52X, a premium compared with the industry’s 24.83X.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 points to year-over-year earnings growth of 42.4%, while the 2027 estimate implies growth of around 20.6%.
Earnings estimates for both years have moved up over the past 60 days.
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CAT's Construction Revenues Up 35% in Q2: Can It Maintain This Pace?

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the JPMorgan Active Growth ETF (Symbol: JGRO) where we have detected an approximate $271.6 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.6% decrease week over week (from 107,925,000 to 105,075,000). Among the largest underlying components of JGRO, in trading today Natera Inc (Symbol: NTRA) is down about 2.1%, Quanta Services, Inc. (Symbol: PWR) is down about 1.7%, and Deere & Co. (Symbol: DE) is lower by about 0.5%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the JGRO Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of JGRO, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, JGRO's low point in its 52 week range is $81.16 per share, with $99.73 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $94.89. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.
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