Guyasuta Investment Advisors Inc. Buys 874 Shares of Deere & Company $DE

Guyasuta Investment Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) by 16.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 6,083 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after buying an additional 874 shares during the quarter. Guyasuta Investment Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Deere & Company were worth $2,832,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Gilliland Jeter Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Deere & Company by 7.9% during the fourth quarter. Gilliland Jeter Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,047 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $487,000 after buying an additional 77 shares during the period. Northland Securities Inc. bought a new position in Deere & Company during the fourth quarter valued at about $293,000. Smith Moore & CO. grew its position in Deere & Company by 17.8% during the fourth quarter. Smith Moore & CO. now owns 2,453 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,142,000 after buying an additional 371 shares during the period. Andrew Hill Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Deere & Company during the fourth quarter valued at about $1,614,000. Finally, Burney Co. grew its position in Deere & Company by 2.2% during the fourth quarter. Burney Co. now owns 17,062 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $7,944,000 after buying an additional 371 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 68.58% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Deere & Company

In other Deere & Company news, 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 transaction of $6,120,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 20,792 shares in the company, valued at $10,603,920. The trade was a 36.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.29% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Deere & Company from $525.00 to $550.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Deere & Company from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 7th. DA Davidson increased their target price on shares of Deere & Company from $580.00 to $775.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Deere & Company from $543.00 to $750.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Argus increased their target price on shares of Deere & Company from $540.00 to $700.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $655.45.

Deere & Company Price Performance

DE stock opened at $603.94 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $591.99 and a 200-day moving average of $517.68. The company has a current ratio of 2.21, a quick ratio of 1.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.59. Deere & Company has a 12 month low of $433.00 and a 12 month high of $674.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $163.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.11 and a beta of 0.98.

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The industrial products company reported $2.42 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.90 by $0.52. Deere & Company had a net margin of 10.29% and a return on equity of 18.93%. The company had revenue of $9.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.50 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $3.19 earnings per share. Deere & Company’s revenue was up 17.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Deere & Company will post 19.32 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Deere & Company Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be given a dividend of $1.62 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $6.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. Deere & Company’s payout ratio is presently 36.53%.

Deere & Company News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays kept an Overweight rating and raised its price target to $640, signaling more upside from current levels as the firm updates machinery-sector expectations. Barclays Maintains an Overweight Rating on Deere & Company (DE)
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst raised Deere’s FY2026 EPS forecast, reflecting stronger forward earnings visibility which supports longer-term valuation. FY2026 EPS Forecast for Deere & Company Lifted by Analyst
• Positive Sentiment: Operational tailwinds: coverage highlights ~50% order growth tied to data‑center construction demand and signs that the ag cycle is stabilizing — a diversification of end markets that can sustain equipment sales. The Green Machine Finds a Second Gear as AI Data Centers Drive 50% Order Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader coverage pieces note Deere has outperformed the market recently; that momentum supports investor interest but also raises the risk of profit-taking. Deere (DE) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies moved its rating to “Hold,” reflecting mixed near-term expectations even as Deere’s fundamentals remain solid. Deere & Company Raised to “Hold” at Jefferies Financial Group
• Negative Sentiment: Legal/PR hit: Deere agreed to a $99M class-action settlement over “right-to-repair” claims and will make repair software more widely available. The payment and reputational fallout likely pressured sentiment despite the settlement limiting future liability. Deere agrees to pay $99M in ‘right to repair’ settlement
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan lifted its price target modestly to $550 but kept a Neutral rating — the new target implies limited upside from recent levels, which can prompt profit-taking by investors who bought the run-up. JPMorgan Adjusts Price Target on Deere to $550

Deere & 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.