Deere Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Deere's CEO is John May, appointed in Nov 2019, has a tenure of 6.67 years. total yearly compensation is $27.93M, comprised of 6.1% salary and 93.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.047% of the company’s shares, worth $74.65M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 6.7 years and 6.5 years respectively.
Key information
John May
Chief executive officer
US$27.9m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 6.07% |
| CEO tenure | 6.7yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.05% |
| Management average tenure | 6.7yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 01
DE: Tariff Relief And AI Efficiency Gains Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Deere to $759 from $793 as they factor in more moderate revenue growth assumptions, even as Street research highlights potential tariff relief and a mixed pattern of price target revisions across the sector. Analyst Commentary Street research on Deere is mixed, but there is a clear camp of bullish analysts highlighting tariff relief, execution on recent quarters, and the potential for a more constructive backdrop in North American agriculture and construction equipment over the next several years.Analysis Article • Jun 19
Deere (DE) Stock Could Be 8.5% Undervalued After Q1 Earnings Beat
Deere (DE) is back in focus after a Q1 earnings report that topped analyst revenue expectations by 2.5%, with strong contributions from Small Agriculture and Construction & Forestry helping lift the stock. See our latest analysis for Deere. Beyond the Q1 beat, Deere’s recent momentum has been building, with a 30-day share price return of 5.59% and year-to-date share price return of 26.23%, alongside a 5-year total shareholder return of 79.47%. If Deere’s move has you thinking about what else...
Narrative Update • Jun 17
DE: Tariff Relief And Construction Strength Will Support Post Cycle Recovery Potential
Deere's analyst price target is revised modestly higher to $644.21 as analysts factor in updated agriculture fundamentals, tariff adjustments, and refined expectations for North America retail volumes and pricing. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Deere stock highlights a mix of optimism and caution as analysts reassess price targets, earnings drivers, and the impact of tariff changes on the company’s outlook.Seeking Alpha • Jun 16
Deere: Better Floor, But The Buy Case Still Needs Proof
Summary Deere & Company remains rated Hold, as valuation leaves little margin of safety amid weak large ag demand. DE's diversified portfolio, especially Small Ag & Turf and Construction & Forestry, has raised the earnings floor and reduced cyclicality. The Production & Precision Ag segment remains the critical weak spot, with no near-term recovery in sight and significant EBIT margin compression. At 27x forward P/E, DE is priced for a recovery not yet evident, risking downside if expectations are missed. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jun 03
DE: Tariff Relief And Construction Strength Will Balance Large Ag Uncertainty
Analysts now see fair value for Deere at about $643, down from roughly $665. This reflects a mix of slightly higher discount rate assumptions, stronger projected revenue growth and margins, and a lower future P/E, alongside recent shifts in price targets and tariff related earnings commentary.Narrative Update • May 09
DE: Construction Strength And Expected Large Ag Recovery Will Support Future Earnings
Narrative Update: Deere The analyst price target on Deere has been adjusted to reflect a more balanced risk and reward profile. Recent research highlights mixed views on valuation, with several firms raising targets by $25 to above $200, while others have flagged the stock as a bearish pick or issued downgrades even as they raised targets.Narrative Update • Apr 21
DE: Construction Momentum And Pending Large Ag Recovery Will Support Future Earnings
The analyst fair value estimate for Deere has increased by about $1 to $665, reflecting modest adjustments to growth, profit and P/E assumptions as analysts weigh recent price target increases against mixed views on valuation and the timing of an agriculture recovery. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Deere is divided, with many firms lifting price targets and talking up execution, while others focus on valuation risk and the timing of an agriculture recovery.Narrative Update • Apr 05
DE: Construction Strength And Anticipated Large Ag Upswing Will Support Future Earnings
Analysts have made a small upward adjustment to the Deere price target, adding roughly $0.50. This reflects slightly higher modeled revenue growth and future P/E expectations, partially offset by a modestly higher discount rate and a stable profit margin outlook.Narrative Update • Mar 22
DE: Construction Momentum And Large Ag Recovery Will Support Future Earnings Momentum
Analysts have made a small downward reset to the model driven price target for Deere, trimming it by about $2 to $663.51. A slightly higher discount rate offsets broadly supportive views around stronger Q1 results, healthier Large Ag orders, and improving trends in construction and small ag and turf.Narrative Update • Mar 08
DE: Construction Strength And Large Ag Recovery Will Support Future Earnings Momentum
We are nudging our fair value estimate for Deere up from $630 to about $666 per share, reflecting analysts' higher price targets following a strong Q1 beat, healthier Large Ag order trends, and better support from Construction and Small Ag/Turf, even as views differ on how much of the next cycle is already priced in. Analyst Commentary Street research after Deere's Q1 report reflects a mix of enthusiasm about execution and caution around how much optimism is already embedded in the share price.
New Narrative • Mar 07
Construction Tailwinds And Equipment Pricing Power Will Eventually Fade For This Machinery Giant
Catalysts About Deere Deere & Company designs, manufactures and finances agricultural, construction and forestry equipment for customers globally. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Feb 22
DE: Q1 Beat And Construction Strength Will Support Earnings Recovery As Cycle Bottoms
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.New Narrative • Feb 21
Long Term Construction Upswing And Aging Farm Fleets Will Support A Stronger Outlook
Catalysts About Deere Deere manufactures equipment and technology for agriculture, construction, forestry and related financial services. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Jan 07
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With Deere & Company's (NYSE:DE) Price
Deere & Company's ( NYSE:DE ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 26.1x might make it look like a sell right now...Narrative Update • Dec 23
DE: Precision Ag Subscriptions Will Support Earnings Recovery As Downturn Nears Trough
Analysts have nudged our fair value estimate for Deere modestly higher by about $1.50 per share to roughly $527, reflecting increased confidence that Precision Ag subscription growth and a maturing earnings downturn will support steadier profitability despite a still mixed cyclical backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Deere underscores a constructive long term outlook supported by Precision Ag adoption and technology driven differentiation, tempered by caution around near term cyclical headwinds and used equipment dynamics.Narrative Update • Dec 09
DE: Precision Ag Subscriptions Will Drive Future Earnings Recovery Despite Cyclical Headwinds
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Deere to approximately $540 from about $535, reflecting increased confidence in the long term earnings power from its expanding Precision Ag subscription base and data enabled ecosystem, even as they acknowledge a near term cyclical downturn and a mixed demand backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Deere reflects a generally constructive stance on the shares, with analysts emphasizing the company’s growing Precision Ag subscription base, data driven offerings, and potential earnings recovery as key drivers of long term value, even as they flag near term cyclical and inventory related risks.Analysis Article • Dec 07
Deere (NYSE:DE) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $1.62
The board of Deere & Company ( NYSE:DE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 9th of February, with...Narrative Update • Nov 25
DE: Technology-Driven Offerings Will Aid Earnings Recovery Amid Steel Tariff Headwinds
Deere's analyst price target was modestly increased to $525.78 from $525.40, reflecting analysts' expectations for ongoing growth in Precision Ag adoption, technology-driven profitability, and constructive long-term fundamentals. This outlook remains despite mixed cyclical indicators and tariff headwinds.Narrative Update • Nov 08
DE: Technology Ecosystem Will Drive Earnings Recovery After Tariff Headwinds
Deere’s analyst price target increased slightly by $0.45 to $525.40. Analysts cite improving revenue growth, embedded technology advantages, and expectations for an earnings recovery in 2027 that are starting to be reflected in forecasts.Narrative Update • Oct 24
Precision Farming Advances Will Drive Cycle Recovery Despite Headwinds
Deere's analyst price target was revised slightly lower to approximately $524.95. This modest decrease reflects analysts' cautious outlook on near-term agriculture fundamentals, tariff impacts, and expectations for a longer earnings recovery cycle, balanced by ongoing innovation and the company's strong market position.Narrative Update • Oct 10
Precision Agriculture And Automation Will Boost Global Reach
Deere's analyst price target has been modestly reduced to approximately $525 from $533. Analysts cite updated tariff headwinds, along with softening revenue growth and profit margin projections, in their revised outlooks.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Precision Agriculture And Automation Will Boost Global Reach
Analysts cite increased steel and aluminum tariffs as a margin headwind and lingering weak global ag demand, but also highlight Deere’s strong Q3 Small Ag performance, lower dealer inventories, and an expected cyclical earnings upturn in FY26, resulting in no change to the consensus price target at $534.61. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts lowered price targets to reflect updated Section 232 tariffs, which significantly increase the cost of steel and aluminum content in imported products, posing a headwind to margins and earnings.Seeking Alpha • Mar 21
Deere: What Turnaround? (Technical Analysis)
Summary Deere's technicals are currently mixed, with the chart and moving averages favouring an upside breakout while the indicators show that the top is likely in for the stock. Most recent earnings show weak financials, with revenue and EPS growth hitting three-year lows. Guidance shows that net income declines may moderate modestly in 2025. The valuation has gotten ahead of itself, as expansion in the P/S and P/E ratios are unjustified by the fundamentals of the business. Therefore, I initiate DE stock at a sell rating on technical uncertainty and fundamental unattractiveness. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 18
Is Deere Still Cheap?
Summary Deere's Q1 earnings served to reaffirm the investment thesis despite the "worrying" headline numbers. There are certain things to be optimistic about regarding the future of the company. I discuss these in the article. I believe Deere's stock remains attractive despite hovering at all-time highs. I explain why my base case scenario yields a 16% 6-year IRR. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 11
Deere's Q1 Earnings: Why Investors Want 'Bad News'
Summary Deere & Company's stock is currently expensive with a high forward P/E of 24, but investor optimism is driven by an expected gradual recovery through 2025. Deere's earnings report is crucial, especially regarding inventory management and production hours, as competitors face significant declines and market downturns. Despite a weak 2025 outlook, Deere's strong market position and technology in precision agriculture and autonomous solutions offer long-term potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 05
As Cyclical Pressures And Strategic Shifts Emerge, I'm Bearish On Deere & Company
Summary Deere & Company faces near-term challenges due to declining commodity prices, tightening financial conditions, and reduced demand, prompting a sell rating. The latest earnings report shows a significant drop in net income, reflecting broader market and economic uncertainties impacting farm equipment investments. Current valuations appear overly optimistic, with DCF calculations indicating shares are approaching fair value, posing downside risk amid potential economic downturns. Despite Deere's focus on precision agriculture and automation, its high P/E ratio compared to peers suggests vulnerability if market conditions worsen. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 28
Deere: Strong Buy At The Ag Cycle Nadir
Summary Deere is a strong buy with a conservative upside target of $600, driven by structural profitability improvements and a turn in the agricultural cycle. Historically, the best buying opportunities for DE shares occur when corn and soybean prices are low, as the agricultural cycle inevitably turns higher. DE's investment in new technologies and rapid response to industry downturns have improved profit margins, justifying higher valuations through the next agricultural cycle. Despite current weak fundamentals, improving supply/demand balance for key crops and a rising Farm Capital Investment Index suggest the worst may be over for DE's core markets. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 30
Deere: Another Challenging Year Ahead (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Deere's share price continues to disappoint in relative terms to the broader equity market. After yet another year of underperformance, the outlook for 2025 appears bleak. Deere's share price remains elevated once we consider margins, demand outlook, commodity prices and last but not least - the dividend. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 03 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Feb 01 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Nov 02 2025 | US$28m | US$2m | US$5b |
| Jul 27 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Apr 27 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Jan 26 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Oct 27 2024 | US$28m | US$2m | US$7b |
| Jul 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$8b |
| Apr 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$9b |
| Jan 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$10b |
| Oct 29 2023 | US$27m | US$2m | US$10b |
| Jul 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$10b |
| Apr 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$9b |
| Jan 29 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$8b |
| Oct 30 2022 | US$20m | US$1m | US$7b |
| Jul 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| May 01 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Jan 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Oct 31 2021 | US$20m | US$1m | US$6b |
| Aug 01 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| May 02 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Jan 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Nov 01 2020 | US$16m | US$1m | US$3b |
| Aug 02 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| May 03 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Feb 02 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Nov 03 2019 | US$6m | US$890k | US$3b |
Compensation vs Market: John's total compensation ($USD27.93M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.67M).
Compensation vs Earnings: John's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
John May (57 yo)
6.7yrs
Tenure
US$27,925,424
Compensation
Mr. John C. May II is Chairman of the Board and President of Deere & Company since 2020 and has been its Chief Executive Officer since November 04, 2019. He is a Director of Deere & Company since August 29...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | 6.7yrs | US$27.93m | 0.047% $ 74.6m | |
| President of Worldwide Construction | no data | US$7.69m | 0.0084% $ 13.4m | |
| President of Worldwide Ag & Turf Div | 2.7yrs | US$7.44m | 0.0012% $ 2.0m | |
| CFO & Senior VP | less than a year | no data | 0.00039% $ 624.2k | |
| Senior VP & CTO | 2.5yrs | no data | 0.0016% $ 2.6m | |
| Director of Investor Relations | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| VP & Chief Compliance Officer | 11.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief People Officer | 3.9yrs | no data | 0.0028% $ 4.4m | |
| Chief Economist | 19.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Risk Officer & Senior VP of International Business at John Deere Financial | 14.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| President of Lifecycle Solutions | 7.3yrs | US$7.68m | 0.0061% $ 9.7m | |
| Senior VP & Finance Director of John Deere Financial | 9yrs | no data | no data |
6.7yrs
Average Tenure
51yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: DE's management team is seasoned and experienced (6.7 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | 6.9yrs | US$27.93m | 0.047% $ 74.6m | |
| Independent Director | 13.5yrs | US$327.49k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 10.6yrs | US$319.99k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 9.6yrs | US$327.49k | 0.000040% $ 64.0k | |
| Independent Director | 11.5yrs | US$332.49k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 6.2yrs | US$339.99k | 0.00035% $ 560.2k | |
| Independent Director | 2.9yrs | US$332.49k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 4.7yrs | US$344.99k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Lead Director | 1.7yrs | US$332.55k | 0% $ 0 |
6.5yrs
Average Tenure
58.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: DE's board of directors are considered experienced (6.5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/10 04:29 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/05/03 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/11/02 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Deere & Company is covered by 47 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| Mircea Dobre | Baird |
| Andrew Kaplowitz | Barclays |