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CAMPBELL RYAN D sold $15.1M of DE

CAMPBELL RYAN D (Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems) sold 23,260 shares of DEERE & CO (DE) at an average of $651.18 ($650.31–$654.05, $15.15M total) across 5 trades on 2026-08-21 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · CAMPBELL RYAN D
Published Aug 25, 2026, 11:37 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Aug 25, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
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Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
6/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$DEBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The transaction reduces insider ownership, which may be interpreted as a weak signal, but the pre‑arranged nature tempers significance.

02

Market read

Primary insider sale with modest market impact; traders may monitor price action but no immediate trade trigger.

03

What to watch

Potential tax planning or diversification motives behind the 10b5‑1 execution.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post‑market 2026‑08‑21

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; a $15M sale by a senior officer is noteworthy but often pre‑planned.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$DEBearishMedium confidence
Context

Officer Campbell Ryan D sold 23,260 shares of Deere & Co for $15.1M via a 10b5‑1 plan, reducing his stake to 27,192 shares.

Expected impact

Potential modest dip in DE price over the next few days.

Evidence & confidence

Large $15M sale by a senior officer suggests possible concerns; however, the sale is pre‑arranged under a 10b5‑1 plan, limiting immediate informational value.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on agriculture equipment sector; insider activity is isolated.

Regional

U.S. market only; no broader regional effect.

Global

Low global relevance.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be routine portfolio rebalancing; price may remain stable.

Key entities

  • Officer
    Campbell Ryan D

    President of Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems at Deere & Co.

  • Company
    Deere & Co

    U.S. agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer.

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Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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