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Deere & Company (DE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$676.25 -1.69 (-0.25%)
Closing price 09/11/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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$676.41 +0.16 (+0.02%)
As of 09/11/2026 07:52 PM Eastern
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Deere & Company - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
16

Based on 24 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Deere & Company in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 24 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 16 have given a buy rating for DE.

Consensus Price Target

$680.73
0.66% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Deere & Company, the average price target is $680.73. The highest price target for DE is $813.00, while the lowest price target for DE is $500.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.66% from the current price of $676.25.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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DE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/12/25 to 9/12/26
1 Month Ago
8/13/25 to 8/13/26
3 Months Ago
6/14/25 to 6/14/26
1 Year Ago
9/12/24 to 9/12/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$680.73$642.98$639.58$520.87
Forecasted Upside0.66% Upside4.91% Upside10.83% Upside10.50% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

DE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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DE Price Targets by Month

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Deere & Company Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDeere & CompanyIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.66% Upside99.96% Upside16.40% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/2/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C+)Hold (C)
9/2/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeIn-LineOutperform$813.00+16.68%
8/31/2026
Tim Thein
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$700.00 ➝ $730.00+12.96%
8/31/2026UpgradeNeutralOutperform$640.00 ➝ $800.00+26.85%
8/31/2026 UpgradeBuy
8/24/2026Lower TargetBuy$812.00 ➝ $804.00+22.52%
8/24/2026Boost TargetOverweight$640.00 ➝ $675.00+4.07%
8/24/2026Boost TargetBuy$685.00 ➝ $760.00+16.02%
8/24/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$752.00+16.05%
8/21/2026Lower TargetBuy$732.00 ➝ $728.00+16.60%
8/21/2026Boost TargetNeutral$610.00 ➝ $650.00+4.10%
8/21/2026Boost TargetNeutral$570.00 ➝ $585.00-7.50%
8/20/2026Boost TargetOutperform$680.00 ➝ $685.00+18.09%
5/22/2026Lower TargetNeutral$672.00 ➝ $607.50+14.44%
4/8/2026UpgradeUnderperformHold$550.00-4.35%
3/31/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$550.00 ➝ $660.00+16.55%
3/3/2026 Boost TargetBuy$540.00 ➝ $700.00+12.29%
2/23/2026Boost TargetOverweight$560.00 ➝ $730.00+10.45%
2/20/2026 Boost TargetMarket Perform$521.00 ➝ $615.00-7.38%
2/20/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$460.00 ➝ $500.00-24.70%
2/20/2026Boost TargetOverweight$543.00 ➝ $750.00+12.95%
12/3/2025 UpgradeStrong SellHold
12/2/2025 Lower TargetOutperform$530.00 ➝ $520.00+10.85%
12/1/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
6/6/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy
5/15/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy

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Should I Buy Deere & Company Stock? DE Pros and Cons Explained

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Deere & Company
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Deere & Company:

  • Deere & Company recently demonstrated strong financial performance by beating analyst expectations in its most recent earnings report, posting an earnings per share of $5.10 against a consensus estimate of $4.69 and generating revenue of $12.61 billion, which exceeded the projected $10.81 billion. This ability to consistently outperform market forecasts suggests that the company's operational strategies are effectively driving growth and profitability, providing a solid foundation for investor confidence.
  • The stock is currently trading at $676.25, which is significantly above its 52-week low of $433.00 and close to its 52-week high of $705.88. This price action reflects a substantial year-to-date gain of approximately 47%, indicating strong market momentum and investor demand for the company's shares as it continues to lead in the industrial sector.
  • Deere & Company is actively leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance its product offerings, recently introducing an AI assistant named JD designed to help farmers with quick answers and better data management. This technological innovation aims to attract more customers to its smart equipment and reverse sales slumps, positioning the company as a leader in precision agriculture and connected-equipment solutions.
  • Institutional investors have shown renewed interest in the company, with several major funds increasing their stakes in the second quarter. For example, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC increased its position by 14.1%, and NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its stake by 11.8%. This accumulation of shares by professional investors often signals confidence in the company's long-term value and stability.
  • The company maintains a favorable consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from sell-side analysts, with a consensus price target of $680.73. This target is slightly above the current stock price, suggesting that analysts believe there is still modest upside potential for the stock, supported by recent positive revisions from firms like DA Davidson and Barclays.

Deere & Company
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Deere & Company for these reasons:

  • Deere & Company carries a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio of 37.57, which is significantly above the average for many industrial companies. This valuation implies that investors are paying a premium for the stock's earnings, which may limit future upside potential if the company's growth does not accelerate to justify the current price level.
  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with CEO John C. May II selling 41,472 shares in January 2026 and another 11,106 shares in November 2025. While insider sales can occur for various personal financial reasons, a pattern of selling by top executives may be interpreted by some investors as a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, indicating that it relies on a significant amount of debt relative to its equity to finance its operations. While this is common in capital-intensive industries, a higher leverage ratio can increase financial risk, particularly if interest rates rise or if the company faces economic downturns that impact its cash flow.
  • Short interest in Deere & Company has been relatively stable but remains present, with approximately 5.25 million shares shorted as of the most recent record date. Although the short percentage of float is low at around 1.95%, the existence of short positions suggests that some market participants are betting against the stock, which could create downward pressure on the price if these positions are not covered.
  • Some analysts have expressed caution about the sustainability of the company's recent growth, with one recent report noting that while Deere & Company is showing leverage, it may not be enough to fully justify the current share price. This suggests that the stock's recent rally may have outpaced fundamental improvements, leading to potential overvaluation in the eyes of some investors.

DE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Deere & Company is $680.73, with a high forecast of $813.00 and a low forecast of $500.00.

24 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Deere & Company in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DE shares.

According to analysts, Deere & Company's stock has a predicted upside of 0.66% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Deere & Company's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Deere & Company more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Deere & Company is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how DE compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Deere & Company analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/2/2026.
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