Deere (NYSE: DE) sees 2026 as ag cycle low amid double‑digit equipment declines
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
DEERE & CO (DE) reported a solid third quarter of fiscal 2026, with net income of $1.379 billion (up 7%) and diluted EPS of $5.10, compared with $1.289 billion and $4.75 a year earlier. Worldwide net sales and revenues were $12.608 billion, up 5%, while nine‑month net income was $3.808 billion, slightly below $3.962 billion in 2025.
Segment performance was mixed. Construction & Forestry net sales rose 18% to $3.618 billion and operating profit increased 84% to $436 million, while Small Agriculture & Turf net sales grew 12% to $3.383 billion with operating profit up 28% to $622 million. Production & Precision Agriculture net sales fell 6% and operating profit declined 9%. Financial Services net income increased 7% to $219 million.
For fiscal 2026, Deere forecasts net income of $4.75 billion to $5.00 billion
Positive
- Construction & Forestry operating profit up 84% to $436 million in Q3 2026, driven mainly by favorable price realization, with segment net sales up 18% to $3.618 billion.
- Small Agriculture & Turf operating profit up 28% to $622 million, as 12% higher net sales and favorable pricing more than offset higher production costs.
- Total operating profit rose 18% to $1.856 billion for the quarter, outpacing the 5% increase in total net sales and revenues to $12.608 billion.
Negative
- Industry outlook for large agriculture is weak, with U.S. & Canada Large Ag and South America tractors & combines each expected to be down 15 to 20% in fiscal 2026.
- Global forestry demand is projected to decline ~10% in fiscal 2026, partially offsetting expected growth of 5–10% in U.S./Canada construction and ~10% in global roadbuilding.
Filing Explained
As of August 2, Deere reported cash while nine-month financing uses included common-stock repurchases and dividends paid.
The company has completed its third-quarter fiscal 2026 reporting event, and the August 20, 2026 Form 8-K updates its disclosed liquidity and capital balances through August 2, 2026. At that date, Deere reported cash and borrowings across short-term, securitization, and long-term categories.
Form 8-K reports specified material events; here, the filing covers results of operations and an earnings-call presentation. The filing presents the balance-sheet amounts separately from cash movements reported for the nine months ended August 2.
For those nine months, operating activities provided cash, while financing activities used cash. Financing uses included common-stock repurchases and dividends paid; the same period included borrowing proceeds and repayments.
The August 20 outlook remains a forecast: Deere states that its assumptions, risks, and uncertainties could cause actual fiscal 2026 results to differ materially, so the next results disclosure is the specified resolution point.
8-K Event Classification
Key Figures
Key Terms
operating profit financial
operating margin financial
tariff recoveries financial
forward-looking statements regulatory
equity method of accounting financial
Offering Details
FAQ
How did DE (Deere & Company) perform financially in Q3 2026?
What were DE’s year-to-date results for the first nine months of fiscal 2026?
What guidance did DE provide for full-year fiscal 2026 earnings?
How did DE’s main segments perform in Q3 2026?
What is the industry outlook for DE’s markets in fiscal 2026?
Did DE report any notable acquisitions or special items affecting 2026 results?
AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.






















