DE Q3 2025 Earnings
Reported Aug 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM ET · SEC Source
Q3 25 EPS
$4.75
BEAT +3.58%
Est. $4.59
Q3 25 Revenue
$12.02B
BEAT +16.37%
Est. $10.33B
vs S&P Since Q3 25
+9.3%
BEATING MARKET
DE +21.0% vs S&P +11.7%
Market Reaction
Did DE Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results
Deere & Company delivered a stronger-than-expected fiscal third quarter, beating Wall Street on both the top and bottom lines even as the broader agricultural equipment cycle continued to weigh on results. The company posted earnings of $4.75 per dil… Read more Deere & Company delivered a stronger-than-expected fiscal third quarter, beating Wall Street on both the top and bottom lines even as the broader agricultural equipment cycle continued to weigh on results. The company posted earnings of $4.75 per diluted share, clearing the $4.59 consensus estimate by 3.58%, while revenue of $12.02 billion exceeded expectations by 16.37%, though it still fell 6.5% from the year-ago period. The sharpest pressure came from the Production & Precision Agriculture segment, where net sales dropped 16% to $4.27 billion and operating profit fell 50% to $580 million as lower shipment volumes and unfavorable price realization took a meaningful toll, compressing operating margins to 13.6% from 22.8%. A $600 million full-year tariff headwind loomed over the results, with Deere absorbing $200 million in tariff-related costs in the quarter alone, contributing to a post-earnings stock selloff despite the headline beats. Looking ahead, Deere narrowed its fiscal 2025 net income guidance to $4.75 billion to $5.25 billion, with industry outlooks for U.S. Large agriculture equipment down approximately 30% and construction equipment down approximately 10%.
Key Takeaways
- • Lower shipment volumes across Production & Precision Ag and Construction & Forestry segments
- • Unfavorable price realization in Production & Precision Ag and Construction & Forestry
- • Higher tariff-driven production costs impacting Construction & Forestry and Small Ag & Turf
- • Proactive inventory management to match production with retail demand
- • Lower provision for credit losses boosting Financial Services net income
- • Lower material costs and reduced warranty expenses partially offsetting declines in Small Ag & Turf
DE YoY Financials
Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024, source: SEC Filings
DE Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“By proactively managing inventory, we've matched production to retail demand, enabling our company and dealers to respond swiftly to market shifts and customer needs. By continuing to address the high levels of used equipment in the industry, we're building a healthier market for everyone—our customers, our dealers, and our business—even in these challenging times.”
— John May, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release
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DE Revenue Trend
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DE Quarterly Results
4 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 BEAT | $2.10 | $2.42 | +15.42% | $9.61B | +28.07% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $3.83 | $3.93 | +2.61% | $12.39B | +122.28% |
| FY Full Year | $18.45 | $18.50 | +0.26% | $45.68B | +19.76% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $4.59 | $4.75 | +3.58% | $12.02B | +16.37% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $5.64 | $6.64 | +17.76% | $12.76B | +18.25% |