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DE: Q1 Beat And Construction Strength Will Support Earnings Recovery As Cycle Bottoms

Precision Farming Advances Will Drive Cycle Recovery Despite Headwinds

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Published 15 Jul 2024
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Update shared on 22 Feb 2026

Fair value Increased 20%
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Analysts have raised their implied fair value estimate for Deere from about $527 to about $630, citing stronger than expected Q1 results, an improved margin outlook, and higher long-term earnings power. This view is reflected in a slightly lower discount rate, steadier revenue expectations, and a similar future P/E multiple.

Analyst Commentary

Street research following Deere's Q1 results has shifted meaningfully, with several bullish analysts lifting their price targets and highlighting both near term execution and longer term earnings potential. At the same time, a few are flagging areas where expectations may already be running ahead of the cycle.

Bullish Takeaways

  • Bullish analysts are pointing to Deere's Q1 beat, particularly in Small Ag & Turf and Construction & Forestry, as evidence that the company is executing well against its current order book and cost structure.
  • Several upward price target revisions into the US$700s are being tied to raised guidance and higher projected earnings power. This suggests that some on the Street see room for the equity value to reflect stronger through cycle profitability.
  • Construction is described as a key support for growth, with some bullish analysts emphasizing momentum in that segment alongside signs of a stabilizing agriculture backdrop as Deere progresses toward FY26 and beyond.
  • Some research highlights a transition from negative to positive earnings revisions. If sustained, this is viewed as supportive of Deere maintaining a higher P/E multiple relative to prior expectations.

Bearish Takeaways

  • Even as targets move higher, more cautious analysts point out that valuation has expanded. They expect pushback as Deere, in their view, needs time to grow into an extended multiple.
  • Neutral stances from firms such as BofA and JPMorgan signal that not all research is aligned with the more optimistic outlook, with some preferring to see clearer evidence of the earnings trajectory before becoming more positive.
  • One firm explicitly mentions the potential for modest profit taking after the recent share price reaction, reflecting concern that near term enthusiasm may have run ahead of what current fundamentals justify.
  • Comments around the timing of a recovery in large agriculture, including references to FY26 and 2027, also underline execution risk if end market conditions or Deere's own performance do not line up with these expectations.

What's in the News

  • Deere updated its full fiscal 2026 net income outlook to a range of US$4.5b to US$5.0b, giving investors a fresh reference point for longer term earnings guidance. (Corporate guidance)
  • The company previously provided full fiscal 2026 net income guidance in a range of US$4.0b to US$4.75b, offering an earlier view of management’s earnings expectations. (Corporate guidance)
  • Deere plans to open two new U.S. based John Deere facilities: a parts distribution center in Hebron, Indiana, and an excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina, with the Indiana site expected to create about 150 jobs. (Business expansion)
  • Longtime shareholder advocate John Chevedden urged investors to support a written consent proposal and to vote against the chair of Deere’s Governance Committee, keeping corporate governance and shareholder rights in focus. (Investor activism)
  • CFO Joshua A. Jepsen plans to resign effective February 19, 2026, with former CFO and current President of Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems, Ryan D. Campbell, stepping in as acting CFO while the company searches for a permanent replacement. (Executive changes)

Valuation Changes

  • Fair Value: The implied fair value estimate has risen from about $526.91 to about $630.40 per share.
  • Discount Rate: The discount rate has fallen slightly from 9.63% to about 9.21%.
  • Revenue Growth: The long-term revenue outlook has shifted from about a 1.16% annual decline to a milder 0.20% annual decline.
  • Net Profit Margin: The projected net profit margin has moved from about 16.03% to about 18.03%.
  • Future P/E: The assumed future P/E multiple is essentially unchanged, moving slightly from about 26.26x to about 26.08x.

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