Deere & Company stock holds near 52-week high as investors digest strong Q3 figures
Published on 09/17/2026 at 16:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Deere & Company stock (ISIN US24419L1061) closed at USD 684.28 on the NYSE on September 16, 2026, up 0.41 percent from the prior session and trading close to its 52-week high of USD 705.88 as investors continue to digest strong recent quarterly figures.
Q3 FY2026 earnings beat underpins the share price
According to MarketBeat, Deere & Company delivered revenue of USD 12.61 billion in its Q3 fiscal 2026, with earnings per share of USD 5.10, and both figures came in above market estimates, providing a fundamental backdrop for the recent share price strength.
As MarketBeat notes, the Q3 FY2026 performance was driven by construction equipment growth that offset a weaker agriculture segment, illustrating how Deere & Company’s diversified machinery portfolio helps balance cyclical swings within its end markets.
Stock trades near 52-week high with solid market metrics
Per data summarized in an earlier price overview, Deere & Company stock traded between USD 680.59 and USD 689.37 on the NYSE on September 16, 2026, before closing at USD 684.28, with around 1.53 million shares changing hands and the price finishing just below the 52-week high of USD 705.88 and well above the 52-week low of USD 433.00.
This positioning means the current closing price of USD 684.28 stands roughly USD 21.60 below the 52-week high of USD 705.88, while being more than USD 250 above the 52-week low, a configuration that signals that the market has already priced in a large part of the recent fundamental strength.
Analyst consensus and dividend timing add further context
According to MarketBeat, the consensus analyst rating on Deere & Company stock is Moderate Buy, with the average price target cited at around USD 680.73, which is very close to the latest NYSE closing price and indicates that, on average, analysts see limited upside from current levels based on their published targets.
The proximity between the USD 684.28 closing price on September 16, 2026 and the consensus price target near USD 680.73 suggests that the recent Q3 FY2026 earnings beat may already be reflected in valuations, leaving future price performance more dependent on subsequent quarters and how Deere & Company navigates softer demand in parts of its agriculture business.
For income-focused shareholders, today, September 17, 2026, is notable because Deere & Company shares went ex-dividend for a cash dividend of USD 1.62 per share payable on September 30, 2026, as highlighted by Yahoo Finance, adding a short-term yield component to the overall investment case.
Deere & Company stock closing level and investor takeaway
Deere & Company stock last closed at USD 684.28 on the NYSE on September 16, 2026, in United States dollars, with the price sitting just below the 52-week high and modestly above the latest consensus price target, a combination that makes upcoming operating results and sector demand trends crucial for investors assessing whether the current valuation remains justified.
Deere & Company stock key data
- Company: Deere & Company Inc.
- ISIN: US24419L1061
- Ticker: DE
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 16, 2026): 684.28 USD
- Market capitalization: 195,000,000,000 USD (as of September 16, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Machinery
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: November 22, 2026
