NYSE$DE
Deere & Co · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Deere's first-quarter net income more than doubled, driven by a 23% increase in net sales, reflecting the successful execution of its new operating strategy.
Deere & Company reported a strong start to 2021, with net income reaching $1.224 billion for the first quarter, a significant increase from $517 million in the same period last year. This performance was supported by a 19% increase in worldwide net sales and revenues, totaling $9.112 billion.
- First-quarter net income more than doubled due to a 23% gain in net sales, showcasing the successful implementation of the new operating strategy.
- Improved conditions in the agricultural and construction sectors are setting the stage for a year of robust performance.
- The company's smart industrial operating strategy is significantly impacting results, aiding customer profitability and sustainability.
- Full-year earnings forecast has been increased to a range of $4.6 to $5.0 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Deere · Revenue · Quarterly
$9.11B
Revenue by segment
Deere · $8.94B total across 4 segments · Q1 2021
- Production & Precision Ag$3.07B-31.6%34.3%
- Small Ag & Turf$2.52B—28.1%
- Construction & Forestry$2.47B+20.7%27.6%
- Financial Services$884M—9.9%
Forward guidance
Net income attributable to Deere & Company for fiscal 2021 is forecast to be in a range of $4.6 billion to $5.0 billion.
Tailwinds
- Full-year 2021 results are expected to benefit from income earned from a higher average portfolio.
- Full-year 2021 results are expected to benefit from lower losses on lease residual values.
- Full-year 2021 results are expected to benefit from favorable financing spreads.
- U.S. & Canada Large Ag is expected to be up 15 to 20%.
- Global Forestry is expected to be up 5 to 10%.
Headwinds
- Asia is expected to be down slightly.
- Uncertainties related to the magnitude and duration of the COVID pandemic may significantly adversely affect the company’s business and outlook.
- Significant changes in market liquidity conditions and changes in the company’s credit ratings could impact access to funding and funding costs.
- A debt crisis, in Europe or elsewhere, could negatively impact currencies, global financial markets, social and political stability.
- The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union may adversely affect business activity, political stability and economic conditions.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
+0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.8%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.1%
Avg return
30 days after
53%
39 / 73 earnings
Positive
+14.3%
Q3 2016
Best reaction
-10.9%
Q3 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +0.8% | -4.1% | +6.9% | |
| Q1 2026 | -0.1% | +8.6% | -5.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | -5.8% | -6.0% | -5.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | -6.5% | -4.7% | -8.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | +3.6% | +5.8% | +2.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | -2.2% | +5.2% | +0.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +10.3% | +13.8% | +6.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +7.6% | +6.1% | +12.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | -4.1% | -6.6% | -8.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -6.3% | -7.1% | -0.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.3% | -5.3% | +3.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | -6.8% | -5.9% | -1.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -2.7% | -4.4% | +10.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | +6.0% | +5.8% | -4.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | +6.0% | +5.9% | +4.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.4% | +3.6% | -3.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | -8.0% | -5.9% | -11.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -7.0% | -11.3% | +8.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.9% | -0.3% | -0.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.1% | +4.8% | -2.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.2% | +0.7% | -7.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +12.4% | +15.1% | +24.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.2% | +0.0% | +2.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +7.5% | +10.4% | +16.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.7% | +7.4% | +8.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.6% | +0.7% | -32.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | -4.9% | -6.4% | -0.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | +6.0% | +7.8% | +15.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | -7.3% | -4.9% | +3.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.2% | -1.6% | -2.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.1% | +7.5% | +3.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.3% | +3.8% | +7.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +7.8% | +6.7% | +1.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -1.2% | -2.8% | -1.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +4.5% | +6.9% | +13.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | -6.0% | -6.1% | -4.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | +8.0% | +9.0% | +13.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.4% | +0.4% | +1.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +12.9% | +10.5% | +12.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | +14.3% | +13.6% | +6.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | -5.3% | -2.1% | +4.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -10.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -3.3% | — | — |
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