Deere Earnings Surpass Estimate in Q1, Sales Increase Y/Y

Key Takeaways Deere's Q1 EPS was $2.42, beating estimates; equipment sales rise 17.5% y/y.DE gross profit slips 2.9% as tariffs and higher costs weigh on margins.Deere raises the FY26 net income view to $4.5-$5B; expects mixed segment sales trends.Deere & Company (DE) has reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended Feb. 1, 2026) earnings of $2.42 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.92. However, the bottom line fell 24% from the prior-year quarter.Net sales of equipment operations (comprising ...