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Historical Annual Returns
Over the past 20 years, Deere & Company has delivered an average annual return of 20.3%. The stock peaked in 2007 with a massive +102.0% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2008 (-56.7%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 15 times out of 20 years.
Avg Return
+20.3%
Win Rate
75%
15W - 5L
Best
+102.0%
2007
Worst
-56.7%
2008
Performance Consistency
About Deere & Company
Visit Website ↗Deere & Company, commonly known as John Deere, is an American corporation and a global leader in the manufacturing of agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, and forestry machinery. The company also produces diesel engines, drivetrains, and lawn care equipment, and provides financial services.
Key Business Segments
Production and Precision Agriculture
Manufactures and distributes a full line of agriculture and turf equipment, including tractors, combines, cotton pickers, and precision agriculture technology.
Small Agriculture and Turf
Manufactures and distributes a broad range of turf and utility equipment, such as riding lawn equipment, utility vehicles, and compact utility tractors.
Construction and Forestry
Manufactures and distributes a range of construction and forestry equipment, including excavators, loaders, dozers, and feller bunchers.
Financial Services
Provides financing for John Deere equipment and insurance products to customers and dealers.
Key Innovations
- ✓John Deere's invention of the self-scouring steel plow revolutionized farming in the American Midwest.
- ✓Pioneered the integration of advanced technology, such as GPS and automation, into agricultural and construction machinery.
Historical Milestones
John Deere, a blacksmith, invents one of the first successful self-scouring steel plows.
The company is incorporated as Deere & Company.
John Deere acquires the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company, marking its entry into tractor manufacturing.
The company acquires Bear Flag Robotics, a Silicon Valley startup specializing in autonomous farming technology.