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.
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The 30-second read
Why it matters
Guidance lift and tariff expense reduction could support a price rally, but segment sales declines remain a risk.
Market read
Deere's earnings beat and guidance raise are material for investors in industrial and ag equipment sectors.
What to watch
Potential slowdown in large equipment sales could pressure margins despite guidance lift.
Background
Deere's Q3 earnings call provided segment performance, tariff expense updates, and revised full-year guidance.
Ticker impact
Deere reported Q3 results and raised full-year Financial Services income forecast to $870M, while adjusting segment sales guidance.
Potential short-term rally on earnings beat and guidance lift.
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
- ExecutiveBrent Norwood
Chief Financial Officer of Deere
- ExecutiveDeanna Kovar
President of Worldwide Agriculture and Turf



