Deere & Company Surges to 157th in Trading Volume with $797 Million in Shares Exchanged
On May 12, 2025, Deere & Company (DE) saw a significant surge in trading volume, with a total of $797 million in shares exchanged, marking a 147.79% increase from the previous day. This surge placed Deere at the 157th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of Deere rose by 0.61%, marking the third consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 4.92% over the past three days.
Deere & Company is set to release its second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on May 15, before the market opens. While the company has seen strong demand from recent product launches, elevated production expenses and low commodity prices are expected to have impacted its performance. Deere has been facing challenges due to weak farmer spending amid low commodity prices, leading to lower shipment volumes in recent quarters. This trend is likely to have affected the company's fiscal second-quarter performance as well.
Higher expenses, including production, selling, administrative, and research and development costs, are anticipated to have impacted Deere's margins. However, the company has been assessing its cost structure to improve margins, and favorable price realization is expected to have offset some of these headwinds. The Production & Precision Agriculture segment is predicted to see a year-over-year decrease in revenues and operating profit, primarily due to escalated production expenses and lower shipment volumes. The Small Agriculture & Turf segment is also expected to face a decline in revenues and operating profit, affected by elevated expenses and lower shipment volumes. The Construction & Forestry segment's sales are estimated to decrease due to lower volume, while the Financial Services segment is projected to see a rise in revenues and operating profit.
Deere is also navigating the complexities of tariffs, which could impact its agriculture equipment sales and overall costs. The company must consider the secondary effects of tariffs on farm output and the potential disruption to global trade. Additionally, the ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China could influence Deere's performance, as the company operates in a global market. The resolution of these trade issues could provide clarity on how Deere will navigate the current economic landscape and its impact on the company's future earnings.