Deere

DE Q2 2025 Earnings

Reported May 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM ET · SEC Source

Q2 25 EPS

$6.64

BEAT +17.76%

Est. $5.64

Q2 25 Revenue

$12.76B

BEAT +18.25%

Est. $10.79B

vs S&P Since Q2 25

-11.0%

TRAILING MARKET

DE +11.1% vs S&P +22.0%

Market Reaction

Did DE Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results

Deere & Company delivered a standout second quarter for fiscal 2025, posting earnings and revenue that cleared Wall Street's bar by a wide margin even as the broader agricultural equipment cycle continued to grind lower. The company earned $6.64 per … Read more Deere & Company delivered a standout second quarter for fiscal 2025, posting earnings and revenue that cleared Wall Street's bar by a wide margin even as the broader agricultural equipment cycle continued to grind lower. The company earned $6.64 per diluted share, well above the $5.64 consensus estimate, representing a 17.76% beat, while revenue of $12.76 billion topped expectations by 18.25% despite falling 14.9% year-over-year as weaker shipment volumes weighed across all three equipment segments. The outperformance was driven largely by disciplined cost management, with the Small Agriculture and Turf segment standing out for actually expanding its operating margin to 19.2% from 17.9% a year earlier. Looking ahead, Deere widened its full-year net income guidance to a range of $4.75 billion to $5.50 billion, reflecting the uncertain trade environment, including an anticipated $500 million tariff impact for fiscal 2025. The company also announced a $20 billion, decade-long U.S. Manufacturing investment commitment, signaling confidence in its long-term domestic footprint despite near-term market headwinds.

Key Takeaways

  • Lower shipment volumes across all equipment segments drove revenue declines
  • Production cost reductions partially offset tariff impacts
  • Price realization positive in Production & Precision Ag and Small Ag & Turf
  • Unfavorable foreign currency exchange effects in Production & Precision Ag and Construction & Forestry
  • Lower warranty expenses benefited Small Ag & Turf
  • Small Ag & Turf operating margin expanded to 19.2% from 17.9% despite lower volumes
24/7 Wall St

DE YoY Financials

Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024, source: SEC Filings

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DE Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

Q2 25 Q1 26

“As we navigate the current environment, our customers remain our top priority. I'm incredibly proud of our team's execution this quarter, delivering exceptional performance despite challenging market dynamics. Their dedication and hard work have been instrumental in ensuring our customers continue to receive the high-quality service and products they expect from John Deere.”

— John May, Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release