Milan - Delayed Quote • EUR Deere & Co (1DE.MI) Follow Compare 444.75 -0.40 (-0.09%) At close: 3:38:53 PM GMT+1 All News Press Releases SEC Filings All SEC Filings Corporate Changes & Voting Matters Periodic Financial Reports Proxy Statements Tender Offer/Acquisition Reports Offering Registrations Top Companies for Customer Satisfaction Companies are graded in five categories: customer satisfaction, innovation, social responsibility, employee engagement and development, and financial strength. The statistical model that produces the ranking was created by researchers at Claremont Graduate University’s Drucker Institute. FTC Sues PepsiCo, Alleging It Gave Walmart Unfair Pricing Advantage The Federal Trade Commission on Friday sued PepsiCo in a last-minute blitz of lawsuits before the end of the Biden administration, alleging that the beverage giant forced many consumers to pay higher prices by giving Walmart unfair pricing advantages. The FTC, whose legal filing was sealed, said PepsiCo provided promotional pricing deals to a single “big-box” customer. Walmart was the recipient of those incentives, according to people familiar with the matter. Why Costco Isn’t Joining the Backlash Against DEI The retail giant is swatting back at a conservative activist group, buoyed by loyal customers and staff. US FTC sues Deere over equipment repair restrictions (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sued farm equipment maker Deere, alleging it illegally drives up repair costs by forcing farmers to rely on its authorized dealer network. The lawsuit argues Deere has unlawfully boosted profits by requiring farmers to use its network of authorized dealers for repairs, making it difficult for farmers to use independent mechanics or do repairs themselves, the FTC said in a press release. The outgoing Biden administration has targeted what it sees as anti-competitive practices in agriculture, ranging from improving the treatment of chicken farmers by meat processing companies to increasing competition in the seed sector. Empowering Farmers Through Innovation: John Deere Expands Self-Repair Solutions, Furthering Farmer Independence Today, John Deere (NYSE:DE) announced another significant step forward in supporting customers' ability to maintain and repair their machines across the agricultural and construction industries. The latest addition to Deere's suite of digital solutions will further empower customers and independent repair technicians by, among other things, enabling them to reprogram Deere-manufactured electronic controllers. Inside Robby Starbuck’s Campaign to End DEI, One Company at a Time Conservative activist Robby Starbuck has claimed success for pushing 15 public companies to change or abandon their DEI and LGBTQ policies. WSJ visited Starbuck at his Tennessee home for a behind-the-scenes look at how he and his team do their work. Deere Tackles Labor Shortages With Autonomous Tractors Deere unveiled robotic tractors for four market segments at the CES 2025 technology trade show on Monday. John Deere Reveals New Autonomous Machines & Technology at CES 2025 John Deere revealed several new autonomous machines during a press conference at CES 2025 to support customers in agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping. Building on Deere's autonomous technology first revealed at CES 2022, the company's second-generation autonomy kit combines advanced computer vision, AI, and cameras to help the machines navigate their environments. Should You Buy Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) For Its Upcoming Dividend? Readers hoping to buy Deere & Company ( NYSE:DE ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the stock... Why companies like Walmart are rethinking their DEI approach Walmart's (WMT) recent decision to eliminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies has sparked a broader conversation about corporate social responsibility. Mills Sadat Dowlat (MSD) LLP Partner Camron Dowlatshahi joins Market Domination Overtime to share his outlook on this evolving landscape. Dowlatshahi traces the evolution of DEI initiatives following the death of George Floyd in 2020, highlighting how companies initially took "a strong stance supporting under-represented communities." However, he points out the political and social climate has shifted since then, with "the fall and the rise again of the Trump administration, conservative movement, and far-right movement in the United States, and the 'anti-woke' movements again. And because of that, you see now companies catering to those populations," pointing to businesses like Walmart and Lowe's (LOW). Despite these shifts, Dowlatshahi asserts that "discrimination is still discrimination." The attorney remains hopeful that established state and federal laws will continue to protect against workplace discrimination. Although, he acknowledges a concerning trend, telling Yahoo Finance "I have seen an increase in fear, frankly." "The hope is that we can stand on state and federal law that has been in place for decades and decades," the MSD partner concludes. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime here. This post was written by Angel Smith DEI backlash reaches Nasdaq as court strikes down diversity rules A federal appeals court struck down Nasdaq rules designed to encourage more diverse company boards, the latest defeat for diversity policies across corporate America. Farmers Face Tight Budget as Incomes Fall Again While total net income still remains above the USDA average of roughly $125 billion over the past 20 years, what hurt farmers the most was lower crop-cash receipts—the amount of money generated from selling crops. How Tariffs Threaten an American Manufacturer’s Big Investment in Mexico While the off-road vehicle maker Polaris has benefited from moving some production south of the border, Trump’s levy proposal is primed to add millions in costs. DEI rollback reaches Walmart as backlash mounts Walmart is scaling back some of its diversity initiatives, becoming one of the most prominent companies yet to make such an about-face as activist pressure builds. Deere price target raised to $450 from $401 at Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Deere (DE) to $450 from $401 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Deere’s FY25 implied EPS guidance of $18-$20, while missing consensus, aligns with buyside expectations and factors in global Ag market challenges, the analyst tells investors. The Q4 results and guidance still support a view that normalized EPS may be in the mid-20s, “bolstering bulls’ conviction,” the analyst added. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real Walmart Rolls Back DEI Programs The retail giant will wind down the Center for Racial Equity and prevent sellers from listing some LGBTQ-themed items on its website. Deere price target raised to $450 from $420 at JPMorgan JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Deere (DE) to $450 from $420 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares following the fiscal Q4 report. The shares will likely command a premium over the core market valuation as “trough” math crystallizes, the analyst tells investors in a research note. However, the firm says Deere’s heavily second half of the year weighted fiscal 2025 guidance “probably has some downside risk rather than being beatable.” Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source f Deere reports Q4 EPS $4.55, consensus $3.93 Reports Q4 revenue $11.14B, consensus $9.27B. “Amid significant market challenges this year, we proactively adjusted our business operations to better align with the current environment,” said John May, chairman and CEO of Deere (DE) & Company. “Together with the structural improvements made over the past several years, these adjustments enable us to serve our customers more effectively and achieve strong results across the business cycle.” Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for rea Deere CEO Says Tractor Maker Insulated from Potential Tariffs Deere & Co. Chief Executive John May said the tractor maker is in a strong position to confront potential tariffs under the incoming Trump administration, since Deere exports more farm and landscaping equipment from the U.S. than it imports from other countries. Trump has pledged to impose sweeping tariffs on imported items to encourage companies to manufacture more products in the U.S. Deere attracted Donald Trump’s ire on the campaign trail this fall after the Illinois-based company said in June it would move production of some models of small and medium-size construction loaders to a plant in Mexico from Dubuque, Iowa. Deere in 2022 decided to move production of cabs for large farm tractors to Mexico from Waterloo, Iowa, to make room for production of a new tractor model at its Waterloo plant. Deere tops Q4 Estimates, posts cautious 2025 outlook Deere & Co. (DE) delivered strong fiscal fourth quarter earnings, surpassing Wall Street expectations on both revenue and profit fronts. The agricultural equipment manufacturer reported adjusted revenue of $9.275 billion, above consensus estimates, alongside adjusted earnings of $4.55 per share. However, Deere provided a weaker-than-expected forecast for 2025, citing challenges from elevated interest rates and uncertain economic conditions. Catalysts co-hosts Seana Smith and Madison Mills analyze the factors driving Deere's cautious outlook. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Angel Smith Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 1/22/2025, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 Return 1DE.MI S&P 500 YTD +7.56% +3.26% 1-Year +29.44% +26.03% 3-Year +26.06% +38.70%