Why Deere Stock Hit an All-Time High This Week
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.
Howard Smith has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Deere & Company. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.