John Deere Announces Major Expansion with Two New U.S. Facilities Coming

Rhea-AI Summary

John Deere (NYSE:DE) announced two new U.S. facilities to open within the next year: a parts distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, and a $70M excavator factory at its Kernersville, North Carolina campus. Each site is expected to create about 150 jobs, and production of future excavators will move from Japan to Kernersville. The company said it will retain its primary North American parts center in Milan, Illinois, and reiterated a $20B commitment to U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years.

Positive

• $70M Kernersville excavator factory establishing U.S.-based production
• ~150 jobs expected at Hebron distribution center
• ~150 jobs expected at Kernersville expansion
• $20B committed to U.S. manufacturing over 10 years

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Current price: $519.19 52-week range: $404.42–$533.78 Market cap: $140,020,800,535 +5 more

8 metrics

Current price $519.19 Pre-news trading price for DE

52-week range $404.42–$533.78 52-week low and high for DE

Market cap $140,020,800,535 Company market capitalization before the news

Indiana jobs 150 jobs Expected employment at new Hebron, Indiana distribution center

Milan headcount 1,200 people Employees at Milan, Illinois primary parts distribution center

Kernersville factory cost $70M Investment in new excavator factory in North Carolina

Kernersville jobs Over 150 people Planned employment at new Kernersville excavator factory

U.S. investment plan $20B Planned investment in U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years

Market Reality Check

Price: $519.19 Vol: Volume 983,500 is about 2...

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$519.19 Last Close

Volume Volume 983,500 is about 24% below the 20-day average of 1,294,114, showing no unusual activity ahead of the news. normal

Technical Price at $519.19 is trading above the 200-day MA ($486.75) and about 2.7% below the 52-week high of $533.78.

Peers on Argus

DE was up 0.51% with mixed peer moves: PCAR up 3.7%, TEX up 1.54%, while CAT, CN...

DE was up 0.51% with mixed peer moves: PCAR up 3.7%, TEX up 1.54%, while CAT, CNH, and AGCO were modestly negative. This pattern suggests the expansion news was more company-specific than a broad sector move.

Common Catalyst Some peers had unrelated news (e.g., AGCO partnership, PCAR revenue and income update), indicating no unified sector catalyst.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 04 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 04	Board appointment	Positive	+0.3%	Cargill CEO Brian Sikes added to Deere board, expanding to 11 members.
Dec 03	Dividend declaration	Positive	+2.7%	Quarterly dividend of <b>$1.62 per share</b> confirmed for February 2026.
Dec 01	Investor Day update	Positive	+0.8%	Announcement of Investor Day with leadership outlining strategy and growth.
Nov 26	Earnings report	Negative	-5.7%	Fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 net income headline preceded a <b>-5.67%</b> move.
Nov 12	Earnings date set	Neutral	+0.6%	Announcement of timing for Q4 2025 results and earnings call logistics.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has generally seen modest, directionally aligned price moves, with only the latest earnings headline coinciding with a larger negative reaction.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, Deere’s news flow featured governance, capital return, and earnings milestones. A Dec 3 dividend declaration of $1.62 per share saw shares rise about 2.7%, while the Nov 26 earnings headline corresponded with a roughly 5.7% decline. Board refresh, an Investor Day announcement, and an earnings date update produced small positive moves. Against this backdrop, today’s U.S. expansion announcement fits into a pattern of strategic, operational updates accompanying generally constructive price reactions.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Deere’s plan to open a $70M excavator factory in North Carolina and a n...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Deere’s plan to open a $70M excavator factory in North Carolina and a new distribution center in Indiana, adding roughly 300+ U.S. jobs and supporting its stated $20B U.S. manufacturing investment over 10 years. In context of recent earnings volatility and governance-focused filings, investors may watch how these projects affect segment demand, capital efficiency, and longer-term profitability as the construction and agriculture cycles evolve.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Expansion builds on Deere's and President Trump's Commitment to U.S. Manufacturing

What it means: 

• NEW American jobs
• Kernersville, North Carolina, campus moved manufacturing and production from overseas (Japan) to America
• Kernersville campus will produce the ONLY excavator designed, developed, and manufactured in the U.S.

In a speech in Clive, Iowa, today, President Donald J. Trump announced two new U.S.-based John Deere facilities. This includes a new parts distribution center in Hebron, Indiana, and the expansion of our campus in Kernersville, North Carolina. For more details, please see the following news release to learn more.

MOLINE, Ill., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In keeping with our strong tradition of building America, we are excited to announce plans to open two new U.S.-based facilities: a state-of-the-art distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, and a cutting-edge excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina, both set to open in the next year.

"Our investment in these new facilities underscores John Deere's dedication to strengthening the backbone of American industry and supporting local economies," said John May, chairman and chief executive officer of John Deere. "We believe in building America, and these projects represent our intent to continue driving innovation and job creation in the United States."

Expanding in Indiana: New Distribution Center
John Deere recently broke ground on a new distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, strategically located to enhance our supply chain capabilities nationwide. This facility will be designed to streamline operations and ensure timely delivery of equipment and parts. The Indiana project is anticipated to generate significant employment opportunities with approximately 150 jobs, contributing to the state's economic growth.

"This new facility is an investment in customer expectations around world class product support through parts availability for our US based ag, turf, construction, forestry, mining and turf customers," said Denver Caldwell, vice president, Aftermarket and Customer Support. "Indiana's strong workforce and central location make it an ideal choice for expansion." 

John Deere will continue to maintain its primary North American Parts Distribution Center in Milan, Illinois, which has been in operation since 1973 and employs about 1,200 people.

Kernersville, North Carolina: New Excavator Factory
The new $70M factory in Kernersville, North Carolina, will bolster John Deere's manufacturing capabilities, leveraging advanced technologies to produce industry leading excavators for the construction market. The North Carolina factory will assume production of future generation excavators previously produced in Japan.

This facility will employ over 150 people and will help meet equipment demand and strengthen our commitment to U.S. manufacturing innovation.

"We are excited to bring this new facility to our Kernersville campus and to be part of the region's thriving manufacturing community," said Ryan Campbell, president Worldwide Construction and Forestry and Power Systems. "Our focus will be on delivering excellence, creating jobs, and advancing the legacy of John Deere in American manufacturing."

Building America: Impact and Commitment
With the opening of these two facilities, John Deere will create hundreds of new U.S. jobs, further supporting local communities and advancing our mission to build a stronger America.

"These investments further demonstrate our commitment to invest $20B in U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years," May said. "It is a testament to our confidence in the future of U.S. manufacturing and our unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and economic growth."

About Deere & Company

It doesn't matter if you've never driven a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated a dozer. With John Deere's role in helping produce food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure, we work for every single person on the planet. It all started nearly 200 years ago with a steel plow. Today, John Deere drives innovation in agriculture, construction, forestry, turf, power systems, and more.

For more information on Deere & Company, visit us at www.deere.com/en/news/.

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SOURCE John Deere Company

FAQ

When will John Deere (DE) open the Hebron, Indiana distribution center and Kernersville factory?

Both facilities are planned to open within the next year. According to the company, the distribution center near Hebron and the Kernersville excavator factory are scheduled to begin operations in the next 12 months, pending construction and operational setup timelines.

How many jobs will John Deere (DE) create with the new Hebron, Indiana distribution center?

The Hebron distribution center is expected to generate approximately 150 jobs. According to the company, the facility is designed to streamline parts distribution and support US ag, construction, forestry, mining and turf customers with enhanced logistics.

What is the cost and scope of the Kernersville, North Carolina excavator factory announced by John Deere (DE)?

The Kernersville project is a $70M excavator factory to produce future-generation excavators. According to the company, the factory will employ over 150 people and relocate production previously done in Japan to the U.S.

Will John Deere (DE) move excavator production from Japan to the U.S. at Kernersville?

Yes, future-generation excavator production will shift from Japan to Kernersville. According to the company, the North Carolina factory will assume production to bolster U.S. manufacturing and meet construction equipment demand.

What happens to John Deere's existing Milan, Illinois parts distribution center after these investments?

John Deere will continue to maintain the Milan, Illinois North American Parts Distribution Center. According to the company, Milan remains the primary center, operating since 1973 and employing about 1,200 people.

How does the $20B U.S. manufacturing commitment affect John Deere (DE) investors and operations?

The $20B commitment signals sustained capital investment in U.S. manufacturing over 10 years. According to the company, this strategy supports domestic production, jobs creation, and long-term supply chain and operations scaling in the United States.