11 Biggest Agriculture Stocks to Buy in 2026

7. Deere & Company (NYSE:DE)

On March 31, 2026, Barclays analyst Adam Seiden increased Deere & Company (NYSE:DE)’s price objective from $530 to $640 while keeping an Overweight rating. Barclays updated its machinery sector expectations ahead of the first quarter. The analyst underlined rising input costs, competitive challenges, and fading recovery narratives in agriculture, identifying higher input costs as a key concern. It also highlighted potential government assistance in election-year markets.

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) reported first-quarter net income of $656 million, or $2.42 per share, compared to $869 million, or $3.19 per share, the previous year, while producing $9.61 billion in worldwide net sales and revenues, a 13% increase. CEO John May said that higher demand in the construction and small agriculture industries drove performance despite persisting large agriculture issues, while stronger order books drove deliveries ahead of schedule. The firm expects net income in fiscal 2026 to range between $4.5 billion and $5.0 billion, due to ongoing investment in innovation and diverse end-market exposure.

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) manufactures and distributes equipment for agriculture, construction, forestry, and turf maintenance. It operates in three segments: agriculture and turf, construction and forestry, and financial services.