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Deere Announces Board Changes After Sherry M. Smith’s Passing

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Deere Announces Board Changes After Sherry M. Smith’s Passing

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An announcement from Deere ( (DE) ) is now available.

On July 7, 2025, Deere & Company announced the passing of Sherry M. Smith, a valued board member since 2011. Her leadership and strategic vision significantly impacted the company, and her absence will be deeply felt. In response, the board reduced its size to ten members and appointed R. Preston Feight as the new Lead Director.

The most recent analyst rating on (DE) stock is a Hold with a $400.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Deere stock, see the DE Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on DE Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, DE is a Outperform.

Deere’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive technical momentum, tempered by valuation concerns and challenges highlighted in the earnings call. The company’s strategic investments in technology and manufacturing present long-term growth potential, but current market conditions and high debt levels pose risks.

To see Spark’s full report on DE stock, click here.

More about Deere

Deere & Company is a global leader in providing agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment. The company focuses on enhancing productivity and sustainability through technology-enabled products like the John Deere Autonomous 8R Tractor, See & Spray™, and E-Power Backhoe. Deere also offers financial services through John Deere Financial.

Average Trading Volume: 1,236,400

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $141.1B

For an in-depth examination of DE stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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