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StocksMedium•20 February 2026•

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Deere & Company Raises Guidance After Strong Q1 Beat; Stock Up 40% YTD

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Deere & Company (DE) reported a strong double beat in its first-quarter results, exceeding analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings. Following this robust performance, the company raised its full-year net income guidance to a range of $4.5 billion to $5 billion. The stock has already seen significant momentum, appreciating 40% year-to-date fueled by high demand in the infrastructure sector. Analysts are particularly optimistic about Deere's strategic shift toward high-margin recurring software and precision technology. The company aims to achieve a 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in software revenue by 2030. This transition to a technology-driven business model, combined with strong performance in the Construction & Forestry segments, supports a bullish outlook for the industrial giant.