DE ▲ +0.9% - Deere & Company $DE u/g Outperform @ Baird pt 800 from 640 analyst pointed to commentary on early order programs indicating planters and sprayers showing mid-single-digit percentage increases versus last year’s completed program. Baird stated that if its assessment of corn and soybean fundamentals proves correct, the early order programs are likely to meaningfully understate the true demand potential for production and precision agriculture in 2027, which should carry into 2028. Baird upgraded Deere to Outperform and raised its price target to $800 from $640, citing early order program data showing mid-single-digit growth in planters and sprayers compared to last year. The analyst believes these early orders may understate actual demand potential for agricultural equipment in 2027-2028 if corn and soybean fundamentals improve as expected, suggesting stronger sales ahead could justify the higher valuation. 31-AUG-2026 05:31 AM ET