Deere Gains 0.74% with 208th Trading Volume Rank as Analysts Split and Institutional Holdings Hold Steady

Deere (DE) rose 0.74% on August 8, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.45 billion, ranking 208th in the market. The company reported Q2 earnings of $6.64 per share, surpassing estimates, though revenue declined 17.9% year-over-year. A quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share was announced, yielding 1.3% annually. Institutional investors, including Ontario Teachers Pension Plan and Citizens Financial Group, adjusted stakes, with some reducing holdings while others increased positions.

Analyst activity highlighted mixed sentiment. Melius Research upgraded DE to "strong-buy," while Wall Street Zen downgraded to "sell." Price targets varied, with Truist Financial raising its estimate to $619 and Raymond James to $560. Institutional ownership remains strong at 68.58%, reflecting confidence in Deere’s long-term resilience despite near-term revenue challenges. The stock’s P/E ratio stands at 24.67, with a market cap of $138.09 billion.

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