
Deere & Company reported a notable performance by surpassing earnings and revenue estimates, with an EPS of 6.29 compared to the forecasted 5.7, and revenue of $11.39 billion against a forecast of $10.95 billion. Despite the strong financial results, the company faced challenges due to weak market conditions, high borrowing rates, and declining farm incomes, which affected demand for its agricultural equipment. Deere's second-quarter profit fell as sluggish demand persisted. In response, Deere has implemented cost-reduction measures and aligned its production with customer needs. The company's stock saw a 5% increase in premarket trading. The CEO emphasized strategic adjustments to navigate the global agricultural market, which is expected to remain weak as construction moderates.
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Deere with a double beat on EPS and revenue CEO: "In response to weak market conditions, we have taken steps to reduce costs and strategically align our production with customer needs" $DE: +5% PM Read more: https://t.co/VgkAvsD9kG https://t.co/XQXs8l9hlB
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