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Deere & Company (DE) closed at $577.26 as of 2026-05-01, trading 37.6% above its 200-week moving average of $419.49. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 34.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 59, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.15 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2765 weeks of data, DE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 45 times. On average, these episodes lasted 12 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +36.8%.
With a market cap of $155.9 billion, DE is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.7%. Return on equity stands at 19.6%, a solid level. The stock trades at 5.9x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 9.5% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DE would have grown to $14643, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 16.1% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming DE as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 52.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: DE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 22 historical episodes, buying DE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +44.0% after 12 months (median +23.0%), compared to +11.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 90% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +61.7% vs +16.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DE has crossed below its 200-week MA 45 times with an average 1-year return of +36.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1973 | Jul 1973 | 9 | 5.0% | +0.1% | +70651.6% |
| Feb 1974 | Feb 1974 | 1 | 2.0% | -13.3% | +64028.7% |
| Mar 1974 | Oct 1974 | 31 | 29.3% | +5.1% | +67073.6% |
| Nov 1974 | Dec 1974 | 5 | 8.8% | +32.1% | +67074.2% |
| Jan 1975 | Mar 1975 | 8 | 11.8% | +43.3% | +65971.4% |
| Mar 1975 | Apr 1975 | 2 | 3.2% | +73.7% | +67367.8% |
| Jul 1975 | Aug 1975 | 2 | 0.1% | +69.4% | +64798.7% |
| Jan 1978 | Jan 1978 | 1 | 1.8% | +68.8% | +49847.6% |
| Feb 1978 | Mar 1978 | 3 | 1.7% | +65.1% | +49581.9% |
| Apr 1980 | Apr 1980 | 1 | 0.8% | +58.5% | +35822.0% |
| Feb 1982 | Apr 1982 | 8 | 6.8% | +11.0% | +30081.2% |
| Apr 1982 | Jan 1983 | 36 | 32.0% | +35.1% | +31729.7% |
| Jan 1983 | Jan 1983 | 1 | 0.6% | +15.2% | +28369.6% |
| Feb 1984 | Feb 1984 | 2 | 5.0% | -1.6% | +27410.3% |
| Mar 1984 | Jan 1985 | 42 | 23.5% | -3.7% | +26476.0% |
| Feb 1985 | Feb 1985 | 2 | 1.5% | +9.9% | +27846.0% |
| Apr 1985 | Jul 1985 | 13 | 11.6% | +10.8% | +28083.5% |
| Aug 1985 | Feb 1986 | 27 | 16.7% | -23.7% | +28442.3% |
| Jun 1986 | Feb 1987 | 36 | 26.6% | +0.6% | +27589.9% |
| Mar 1987 | May 1987 | 8 | 7.3% | +58.9% | +29106.3% |
| May 1987 | Jun 1987 | 1 | 0.7% | +69.9% | +28271.3% |
| Oct 1987 | Nov 1987 | 1 | 0.6% | +74.7% | +28420.0% |
| Oct 1990 | Jan 1991 | 15 | 14.4% | +16.6% | +16337.6% |
| Nov 1991 | Feb 1992 | 12 | 15.7% | -18.1% | +14763.4% |
| Mar 1992 | Feb 1993 | 47 | 23.8% | +12.8% | +13947.9% |
| Aug 1998 | Apr 1999 | 33 | 26.2% | +14.2% | +5298.2% |
| Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 | 1 | 0.0% | -3.6% | +4622.9% |
| May 1999 | Dec 1999 | 33 | 14.6% | +11.4% | +4717.8% |
| Jan 2000 | May 2000 | 14 | 18.0% | +6.4% | +4588.5% |
| May 2000 | Dec 2000 | 29 | 25.4% | -8.6% | +4435.7% |
| Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 | 2 | 3.5% | +8.8% | +4480.3% |
| Feb 2001 | Jul 2001 | 20 | 12.9% | +22.1% | +4662.7% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 10.9% | +30.8% | +5146.2% |
| Oct 2001 | Nov 2001 | 3 | 3.7% | +28.0% | +4784.7% |
| Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 | 3 | 1.3% | +67.6% | +4475.1% |
| Sep 2008 | Nov 2009 | 60 | 49.6% | +7.1% | +1971.5% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 2 | 5.0% | +81.2% | +1474.2% |
| Aug 2015 | Feb 2016 | 26 | 10.3% | +9.4% | +776.8% |
| Mar 2016 | Apr 2016 | 4 | 5.9% | +39.7% | +752.2% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 2 | 4.1% | +59.6% | +773.0% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 1 | 0.7% | +56.8% | +738.9% |
| Jul 2016 | Aug 2016 | 4 | 4.9% | +60.7% | +740.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 15.9% | +239.4% | +463.1% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 6.2% | +209.0% | +396.1% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 2 | 3.7% | +43.6% | +67.1% |
| Average | 12 | — | +36.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DE below its 200-week moving average?
No. Deere & Company (DE) is currently 37.6% above its 200-week moving average of $419.49. It would need to fall to $419.49 to cross below the line.
What is DE's 200-week moving average price?
Deere & Company's 200-week moving average is $419.49 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when DE drops below its 200-week moving average?
DE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 45 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +36.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 12 weeks on average.
Is DE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DE as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 59. Free cash flow yield is 2.7%. Return on equity is 19.6%. Price-to-book is 5.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in DE would have grown to $14643, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 16.1% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. DE has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does DE pay a dividend?
Yes. Deere & Company currently pays a dividend yield of 112.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01