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Deere & Company Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

Deere & Co. reported mixed Q3 results, with net sales down 6% in Production & Precision Ag but up 12% in Small Ag & Turf and 18% in Construction & Forestry. The company raised its full-year Financial Services income forecast to $870M. Deere expects full-year sales declines in Production & Precision Ag but growth in other segments. It also noted tariff-related refunds of $110M in Q3, with net tariff expense expected to be $750M for fiscal 2026.

Original reporting
Published Aug 21, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

Guidance lift and tariff expense reduction could support a price rally, but segment sales declines remain a risk.

02

Market read

Deere's earnings beat and guidance raise are material for investors in industrial and ag equipment sectors.

03

What to watch

Potential slowdown in large equipment sales could pressure margins despite guidance lift.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post-earnings release

Background

Deere's Q3 earnings call provided segment performance, tariff expense updates, and revised full-year guidance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Deere reported Q3 results and raised full-year Financial Services income forecast to $870M, while adjusting segment sales guidance.

Expected impact

Potential short-term rally on earnings beat and guidance lift.

Evidence & confidence

Large-cap earnings with new guidance and tariff expense reduction are material and likely to move the stock.

Market effects

Improved outlook for agricultural equipment and financial services may lift sector peers.

Positive for North American ag equipment demand; neutral for South America and Europe.

Highlights tariff impact on US manufacturers, relevant to broader industrial supply chain.

Counterpoint

Higher guidance may already be priced in; tariff expense still a headwind for FY2027.

Key entities

  • Brent Norwood

    Chief Financial Officer of Deere

  • Deanna Kovar

    President of Worldwide Agriculture and Turf

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