Deere & Company DE Form 10-Q filing Q1 FY2026

Item 1.Financial Statements

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Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

**(1)**Organization and Consolidation

Deere & Company has been developing innovative solutions to help its customers become more profitable for more than 185 years. References to “Deere & Company,” “John Deere,” “Deere,” “we,” “us,” or “our” include our consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise stated. We manage our business through the following operating segments: Production & Precision Agriculture (PPA), Small Agriculture & Turf (SAT), Construction & Forestry (CF), and Financial Services (John Deere Financial or FS). References to “equipment operations” include PPA, SAT, and CF, while references to “agriculture and turf” include both PPA and SAT.

We use a 52/53 week fiscal year with quarters ending on the last Sunday in the reporting period. The first quarter ends for fiscal years 2026 and 2025 were February 1, 2026, and January 26, 2025, respectively. Both periods contained 13 weeks. Fiscal year 2025 contained 53 weeks, with the additional week occurring in the fourth quarter. Unless otherwise stated, references to particular years, quarters, or months refer to our fiscal years generally ending near the end of October and the associated periods in those fiscal years.

All amounts are presented in millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise specified. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

Variable Interest Entities

We consolidate certain variable interest entities (VIEs) related to retail note securitizations (see Note 10).

We have a 50% ownership interest in Banco John Deere S.A. (BJD), an equity method investment that finances retail and wholesale loans for agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment in Brazil. This investment was established in February 2025 through the sale of 50% ownership of a former subsidiary (see Note 21). BJD is a VIE as we provide funding and are exposed to losses that are disproportionate to our voting rights. However, we are not the primary beneficiary of the VIE because the power over significant activities, including the strategic plan, budget, credit policies, and funding guidelines, is shared among equity holders through an equally represented board of directors.

Financial results of BJD are reported in “Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates.” The related investment in unconsolidated affiliates is included in “Other assets” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, while short-term and long-term funding is recorded in receivables from unconsolidated affiliates and included in “Other receivables.”

Our carrying value of receivables from and investments in BJD and maximum exposure to loss were as follows:

Guarantees primarily include BJD debt related to government funding that existed prior to the deconsolidation of BJD. We did not record a contractual liability related to these guarantees on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Pronouncements

Quarterly Financial Statements

The interim consolidated financial statements of Deere & Company have been prepared by us, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules and regulations. All normal recurring adjustments have been included. Management believes the disclosures are adequate to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented. It is suggested these interim consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of those to be expected for the fiscal year.

Use of Estimates in Financial Statements

Certain accounting policies require management to make estimates and assumptions in determining the amounts reflected in the financial statements and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Accounting Pronouncements to be Adopted

We closely monitor all Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and other authoritative guidance.

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In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-10, Government Grants (Topic 832): Accounting for Government Grants Received by Business Entities, which provides updated guidance on how to recognize, measure, and present government grants. The ASU will be effective for us beginning with our interim reporting for fiscal year 2030, with early adoption permitted. We are assessing the effect of this update on our consolidated financial statements.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which provides updated guidance for the capitalization of internal-use software. The ASU will be effective for us beginning with our interim reporting for fiscal year 2029, with early adoption permitted. We are assessing the effect of this update on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which expands disclosures about specific expense categories presented on the face of the income statement. In January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40), which clarifies the effective date of ASU 2024-03. The ASU will be effective for us beginning with our annual reporting for fiscal year 2028 and interim periods thereafter. We are assessing the effect of ASU 2024-03 on our related disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which expands disclosures in an entity’s income tax rate reconciliation table and cash taxes paid both in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. The ASU will be effective for us beginning with our annual reporting for fiscal year 2026. We are assessing the effect of this update on our related disclosures. The adoption will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

We will also adopt the following standards in future periods, none of which are expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. All other accounting standards issued but not yet adopted were not applicable to us.

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No. 2025-12 — Codification Improvements ​

No. 2025-11 — Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements ​

No. 2025-09 — Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Hedge Accounting Improvements ​

No. 2025-07 — Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Derivatives Scope Refinements and Scope Clarification for Share-Based Noncash Consideration from a Customer in a Revenue Contract ​

No. 2025-05 — Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets ​

No. 2024-04 — Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20): Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments ​

No. 2023-06 — Disclosure Improvements: Codification Amendments in Response to the SEC’s Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative ​

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**(3)**Revenue Recognition

Our net sales and revenues by primary geographic market, major product line, and timing of revenue recognition follow:

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We invoice in advance of recognizing the revenue of certain products and services. These relate to extended warranty premiums, advance payments for future equipment sales, and subscription and service revenue related to precision guidance, telematic services, and other information enabled solutions. These advanced customer payments are presented as deferred revenue, a contract liability, in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses.” The deferred revenue received, but not recognized in revenue, was $2,121, $2,039, and $2,027 at February 1, 2026, November 2, 2025, and January 26, 2025, respectively. The contract liability is reduced as the revenue is recognized. Revenue recognized from deferred revenue that was recorded as a contract liability at the beginning of the fiscal year was $265 and $197 during the three months ended February 1, 2026, and January 26, 2025, respectively.

The amount of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original duration greater than one year was $1,811 at February 1, 2026. The estimated revenue to be recognized by fiscal year follows: remainder of 2026 – $465, 2027 – $529, 2028 – $351, 2029 – $213, 2030 – $127, 2031 – $77, and later years – $49. As permitted, we elected only to disclose remaining performance obligations with an original contract duration greater than one year. The contracts with an expected duration of one year or less are for sales to dealers and retail customers for equipment, service parts, repair services, and certain telematics services.

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**(4)**Other Comprehensive Income Items

The after-tax components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) follow:

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The following tables reflect amounts recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), as well as reclassifications out of other comprehensive income (loss).

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**(5)**EARNINGS Per Share

A reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Deere & Company follows in millions, except per share amounts:

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**(6)**Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

We have several funded and unfunded defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit (OPEB) plans. These plans cover U.S. employees and certain foreign employees. The components of net periodic pension and OPEB (benefit) cost excluding the service cost component are included in the line item “Other operating expenses.”

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The components of net periodic pension and OPEB (benefit) cost consisted of the following:

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During the first three months of 2026, we contributed and expect to contribute the following amounts to our pension and OPEB plans:

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**(7)**INCOME TAXES

The effective tax rate for the three months ended February 1, 2026, and January 26, 2025, was 23.4% and 3.0%, respectively. The effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2025 was impacted by favorable net discrete tax items (see Note 21).

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(8) SEGMENT DATA

Our operations are organized and reported in four business segments: Production & Precision Agriculture, Small Agriculture & Turf, Construction & Forestry, and Financial Services. This presentation is consistent with how the chief operating decision maker, our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who also serves as the Chairman of the Board, assesses the performance of the segments and makes decisions regarding resource allocations. Each segment has a group president responsible for managing financial performance and executing strategic initiatives.

• Production & Precision Agriculture – PPA segment defines, develops, and delivers global equipment and technology solutions to unlock customer value for production-scale growers of large grains, small grains, cotton, and sugarcane.
• Small Agriculture & Turf – SAT segment defines, develops, and delivers global equipment and technology solutions to unlock customer value for dairy and livestock producers, high-value and small acreage crop producers, and turf and utility customers.
• Construction & Forestry – CF segment defines, develops, and delivers a broad range of machines and technology solutions organized along the earthmoving, forestry, and roadbuilding production systems.

The products and services produced by the segments above are primarily marketed through independent retail dealer networks and major retail outlets. For roadbuilding products in certain markets outside the U.S. and Canada, the products are sold through company-owned sales and service subsidiaries.

• Financial Services – FS segment finances sales and leases by John Deere dealers of new and used production and precision agriculture equipment, small agriculture and turf equipment, and construction and forestry equipment. In addition, the FS segment provides wholesale financing to dealers of the foregoing equipment, finances retail revolving charge accounts, and offers extended equipment warranties.

The CEO evaluates the performance of the business segments based on operating profit, which for FS includes interest income and interest expense, and on identifiable segment operating assets. Segment operating profit and operating assets are measured using accounting policies consistent with those applied in the consolidated financial statements. Because of integrated manufacturing operations and common administrative and marketing support, a substantial number of allocations must be

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made to determine operating segment data. Intersegment transactions are primarily made between the FS segment and PPA, SAT, and CF segments, and are recognized at current market prices.

Total identifiable assets assigned to the equipment operations operating segments are those the segments actively manage, consisting of trade receivables, inventories, property and equipment, intangible assets, and certain other assets. Corporate assets are managed on a consolidated basis, including cash and cash equivalents, retirement benefit net assets, goodwill, and deferred income tax assets. Financial Services assets include cash and cash equivalents, retirement benefits, and deferred income tax assets that are managed by the segment.

Information relating to operations by operating segment was as follows:

• Other segment items for PPA, SAT, and CF include selling, administrative and general expenses; advertising; engineering; research and development; equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates; and other miscellaneous operating expenses. Financial Services other segment items include selling, administrative and general expenses; foreign exchange gains and losses; equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates; and other miscellaneous operating expenses.

A reconciliation of segment net sales and revenues and segment net income to consolidated net sales and revenues and consolidated net income follows:

• External other income includes corporate investment income, corporate interest income, and other miscellaneous revenue items that are included in “Finance and interest income” and “Other income” on the statements of consolidated income.

** Corporate other – net includes certain foreign exchange gains and losses, certain investment income, and certain corporate administrative and general expenses.

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Additional operating segment information was as follows:

• Depreciation includes depreciation for equipment on operating leases.

• Corporate assets are managed on a consolidated basis, including cash and cash equivalents, retirement benefit net assets, goodwill, and deferred income tax assets.

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**(9)**Financing Receivables

We monitor the credit quality of financing receivables based on delinquency status, defined as follows:

• Past due balances represent any payments 30 days or more past the due date.
• Non-performing financing receivables represent receivables for which we have stopped accruing finance income. This generally occurs when receivables are 90 days delinquent.
• Write-offs generally occur when receivables are 120 days delinquent. In these situations, the estimated uncollectible amount is written off to the allowance for credit losses.

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The credit quality and aging analysis of retail notes, financing leases, and revolving charge accounts (collectively, retail customer receivables) by year of origination was as follows:

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The credit quality and aging analysis of wholesale receivables was as follows:

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An analysis of the allowance for credit losses and investment in financing receivables follows:

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The allowance for credit losses on retail notes and financing lease receivables decreased in the first quarter of 2026, primarily due to a decline in the balance of financing receivables.

Modifications

We occasionally grant contractual modifications to customers experiencing financial difficulties. Before offering a modification, we evaluate the ability of the customer to meet the modified payment terms. Finance charges continue to accrue during the deferral or extension period except for modifications related to bankruptcy proceedings. Our allowance for credit losses incorporates historical loss information, including the effects of loan modifications with customers. Therefore, additional adjustments to the allowance are generally not recorded upon modification of a loan.

The ending amortized cost of financing receivables modified with borrowers experiencing financial difficulty was as follows:

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Modifications offered include payment deferrals, term extensions, or a combination thereof. The weighted-average effects for contract modifications were as follows in months:

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We continue to monitor the performance of financing receivables that are modified with borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The ending amortized cost and performance of financing receivables modified during the prior twelve months ended February 1, 2026, and January 26, 2025, were as follows:

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Defaults and subsequent write-offs of loans modified in the prior twelve months were not significant during the three months ended February 1, 2026, and January 26, 2025. At February 1, 2026, commitments to provide additional financing to these customers were not significant.

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**(10)**Securitization of Financing Receivables

Our funding strategy includes receivable securitizations, which allows us to receive cash for financing receivables immediately. While these securitization programs are administered in various forms, they are accomplished in the following basic steps:

1. We transfer financing receivables into a bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity (SPE).

2. The SPE issues debt to investors. The debt is secured by the financing receivables.

3. Investors are paid back based on cash receipts from the financing receivables.

As part of step 1, these receivables are legally isolated from the claims of our general creditors. This ensures cash receipts from the financing receivables are accessible to pay back securitization program investors. The structure of these transactions does not meet the accounting criteria for a sale of receivables. As a result, they are accounted for as secured borrowings. The receivables and borrowings remain on our balance sheet and are separately reported as “Financing receivables securitized – net” and “Short-term securitization borrowings,” respectively. SPEs are consolidated as VIEs when we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the SPEs’ economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the SPEs.

The components of securitization programs were as follows:

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**(11)**Inventories

A majority of inventories owned by us are valued at cost on the “last-in, first-out” (LIFO) basis. If all inventories valued on a LIFO basis had been valued on a “first-in, first-out” (FIFO) basis, the estimated inventories by major classification would have been as follows:

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**(12)**Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets – Net

The changes in amounts of goodwill by operating segments were as follows.

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The components of other intangible assets were as follows:

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The amortization expense of other intangible assets in the first quarter of 2026 and 2025 was $34 and $41, respectively. The estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows: remainder of 2026 – $109, 2027 – $136, 2028 – $99, 2029 – $82, 2030 – $74, and 2031 – $72.

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**(13)**Short-Term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings were as follows:

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(14) Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consisted of the following:

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Amounts are presented net of eliminations, which primarily consist of dealer sales incentives with a right of set-off against trade receivables of $1,898 at February 1, 2026, $1,892 at November 2, 2025, and $1,901 at January 26, 2025. Other eliminations were made for accrued taxes and other accrued expenses.

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**(15)**Long-Term Borrowings

Long-term borrowings were as follows in millions:

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• Includes fair value hedge adjustments related to derivatives.

The 4.15% notes due 2030 listed above were issued on October 9, 2025, by Deere Funding Canada Corporation (DFCC), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary. These notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Deere & Company and, therefore, rank equally with all our outstanding notes and debentures. DFCC financial results were not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements or results of operations, and as a result, we have elected to exclude summarized financial information.

Medium-term notes due through 2034 are primarily offered by prospectus and issued at fixed and variable rates. All outstanding notes and debentures are senior unsecured borrowings and rank equally with each other.

The principal balances of the 4.15% notes due 2030 and medium-term notes were as follows:

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**(16)**Leases – Lessor

We lease equipment manufactured or sold by us through John Deere Financial. Sales-type and direct financing leases are reported in “Financing receivables – net.” Operating leases are reported in “Equipment on operating leases – net.”

Lease revenues earned by us follow:

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**(17)**Commitments and Contingencies

A standard warranty is provided as assurance that the equipment will function as intended. The standard warranty period varies by product and region. At the time a sale is recognized, we record an estimate of future warranty costs based on historical claims rate experience and estimated population under warranty.

The reconciliation of the changes in the warranty liability follows:

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The costs for extended warranty programs are recognized as incurred.

In certain international markets, we provide guarantees to banks for the retail financing of John Deere equipment. As of February 1, 2026, the notional value of these guarantees was $141. We may repossess the equipment collateralizing the receivables. At February 1, 2026, the accrued losses under these guarantees were not material. We also had guarantees to a VIE (see Note 1) totaling $164 at February 1, 2026.

We also had other miscellaneous contingent liabilities and guarantees totaling approximately $105 at February 1, 2026. The accrued liability for these contingencies was $25 at February 1, 2026.

At February 1, 2026, we had commitments of approximately $430 for the construction and acquisition of property and equipment. Also, at February 1, 2026, we had restricted assets of $342, classified as “Other assets,” which includes restricted cash primarily related to securitization of financing receivables (see Note 10) and cash that is legally restricted as to withdrawal or usage.

We are subject to various unresolved legal actions. The total accrued losses on unresolved legal matters were approximately $175 at February 1, 2026. The accrual includes estimated total accrued losses on unresolved legal matters in connection with a consolidated multidistrict class action antitrust lawsuit, which was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025. The accrual is based on management’s best estimate of probable losses as the outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain. We believe the reasonably possible range of losses in excess of the recorded accruals for these unresolved legal actions would not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. The most prevalent legal claims relate to antitrust matters (including class action litigation), product liability (including asbestos-related liability), employment, patent, and trademark.

**(18)**Fair Value Measurements

The fair values of financial instruments that do not approximate the carrying values are presented in the table below. Long-term borrowings exclude finance lease liabilities.

Fair value measurements above were Level 3 for all receivables and Level 2 for all borrowings.

Fair values of the financing receivables and receivables from unconsolidated affiliates that were issued long-term were based on the discounted values of their related cash flows at interest rates currently being offered by us for similar financing receivables or at current market interest rates. The fair values of the remaining financing receivables approximated the carrying amounts. At November 2, 2025, we also had $60 marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity Level 2 international corporate debt securities that matured in the first quarter of 2026. We record held-to-maturity marketable securities at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

Fair values of long-term borrowings and short-term securitization borrowings were based on current market quotes for identical or similar borrowings and credit risk, or on the discounted values of their related cash flows at current market interest

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rates. Certain long-term borrowings have been swapped to current variable interest rates. The carrying values of these long-term borrowings include adjustments related to fair value hedges.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, excluding our cash equivalents, which were carried at a cost that approximates fair value and consist of money market funds and time deposits, and excluding our held-to-maturity debt securities, are as follows:

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The mortgage-backed securities are primarily issued by U.S. government sponsored enterprises.

The contractual maturities of available-for-sale debt securities at February 1, 2026, follow:

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Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because some securities may be called or prepaid. Mortgage-backed securities contain prepayment provisions and are not categorized by contractual maturity.

Fair value, nonrecurring Level 3 measurements from impairments and other adjustments were as follows:

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1 Related to assessments of our external overseas battery operations performed in the third quarter of 2025.

2 The gain on “Assets held for sale” recorded in the first quarter of 2025 represents a reversal of prior period valuation allowance loss, not in excess of cumulative valuation allowance recorded on “Assets held for sale.”

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies we use to measure certain financial instruments on the balance sheets at fair value:

Marketable securities – The portfolio of investments is valued on a market approach (matrix pricing model) in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data such as interest rates, yield

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curves, volatilities, credit risk, and prepayment speeds. Funds are valued using the fund’s net asset value, based on the fair value of the underlying securities.

Derivatives – Our derivative financial instruments consist of interest rate contracts (swaps), foreign currency exchange contracts (futures, forwards, and swaps), and cross-currency interest rate contracts (swaps). The portfolio is valued based on an income approach (discounted cash flow) using market observable inputs, including swap curves and both forward and spot exchange rates for currencies.

Deferred consideration – The total purchase price consideration for three former Deere-Hitachi joint venture factories acquired in 2022 included supply agreement price increases beyond inflation adjustments. This deferred consideration will be paid as we purchase Deere-branded excavators, components, and service parts from Hitachi under the agreement with a duration that ranges from 5 to 30 years after the acquisition date. The deferred consideration balance is reduced as purchases are made and valued on a discounted cash flow approach using market rates.

Property and equipment – net – The valuations were based on the cost approach. The inputs include reproduction cost estimates adjusted for physical deterioration and functional obsolescence.

Other intangible assets – net – The impairment of customer relationships and trade name of our external overseas battery operations was measured using an income approach.

Other assets (Investments in unconsolidated affiliates) – Other than temporary impairments of investments are measured as the difference between the implied fair value and the carrying value of the investments. The estimated fair value for privately held entities is determined by an income approach (discounted cash flows), which includes inputs such as interest rates and margins.

Assets held for sale – The disposal group was measured at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Fair value was based on the probable sale price. The inputs included estimates of the final sale price (see Note 21). The gain recorded in 2025 represents a reversal of the prior period valuation allowance, not in excess of the cumulative valuation allowance recorded on “Assets held for sale.”

**(19)**Derivative Instruments

Fair values of our derivative instruments and the associated notional amounts are presented below. Assets are recorded in “Other assets,” while liabilities are recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses.”

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The amounts recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets related to borrowings and fair value hedges are presented in the table below. Fair value hedging adjustments are included in the carrying amount of hedged items.

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The table above includes carrying amounts of short-term borrowings of $2,548, $2,544, and $2,110 and of long-term borrowings of $11,952, $11,963, and $8,923 at February 1, 2026, November 2, 2025, and January 26, 2025, respectively, for hedged items that are in discontinued hedge relationships. Also included are cumulative fair value hedging amounts on discontinued hedge relationships of short-term borrowings of $(26), $(30), and $(14) and of long-term borrowings of $(171), $(185), and $(179) at February 1, 2026, November 2, 2025, and January 26, 2025, respectively. At January 26, 2025, long-term borrowings with a carrying amount of $598 were in both active and discontinued hedging relationships as a result of hedging activities associated with reference rate reform.

The classification and gains (losses), including accrued interest expense, related to derivative instruments on the statements of consolidated income consisted of the following:

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Certain of our derivative agreements contain credit support provisions that may require us to post collateral based on the size of the net liability positions and credit ratings. The aggregate fair value of all derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features that were in a net liability position at February 1, 2026, November 2, 2025, and January 26, 2025, was $361, $356, and $707, respectively. In accordance with the limits established in these agreements, we posted $74, $62, and $436 of cash collateral at February 1, 2026, November 2, 2025, and January 26, 2025, respectively. In addition, we paid $8 of collateral that was outstanding at February 1, 2026, November 2, 2025, and January 26, 2025, to participate in an international futures market to hedge currency exposure, not included in the following table.

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Derivatives are recorded without offsetting for netting arrangements or collateral. The impact on the derivative assets and liabilities related to netting arrangements and collateral follows:

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**(20)**Share-Based AWARDS

We are authorized to grant shares for equity incentive awards. The outstanding shares authorized were 12.6 million at February 1, 2026. In December 2025, we granted stock options to employees for the purchase of 161 thousand shares of common stock at an exercise price of $468.90 per share and a binomial lattice model fair value of $125.96 per share at the grant date. At February 1, 2026, options for 1.1 million shares were outstanding with a weighted-average exercise price of $353.91 per share.

During the three months ended February 1, 2026, the restricted stock units (RSUs) granted in thousands of shares and the weighted-average grant date fair values, using the closing price of our common stock on the grant date in dollars, follow:

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**(21)**Special Items

Discrete Tax Items

In the first quarter of 2025, we recorded favorable net discrete tax items primarily due to tax benefits of $110 related to the realization of foreign net operating losses from the consolidation of certain subsidiaries and $53 from an adjustment to an uncertain tax position of a foreign subsidiary.

Banco John Deere S.A.

In 2024, we entered into an agreement with a Brazilian bank, Banco Bradesco S.A. (Bradesco), for Bradesco to invest and become 50% owner of our wholly-owned subsidiary in Brazil, BJD. BJD is included in our financial services segment and finances retail and wholesale loans for agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment. In February 2025, Bradesco contributed capital equal to our equity investment in BJD. We retained a 50% equity interest in BJD and are reporting the results as an equity investment in unconsolidated affiliates.

The BJD business was reclassified as held for sale in 2024. At January 26, 2025, the valuation allowance on “Assets held for sale” decreased to $65, resulting in a pretax and after-tax gain (reversal of previous losses) of $32 recorded in “Selling, administrative and general expenses” in the three months ended January 26, 2025 and presented in “Impairments and other adjustments” in the statements of consolidated cash flows.

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The major classes of the total consolidated assets and liabilities of BJD that were classified as held for sale and liabilities of BJD to other intercompany parties were as follows:

• Includes $1 restricted cash balance.

(**22)**Subsequent Events

On February 25, 2026, a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share was declared at the Board of Directors meeting, payable on May 8, 2026, to stockholders of record on March 31, 2026.

On February 18, 2026, we acquired Tenna LLC (Tenna), a U.S. construction technology company that offers mixed-fleet equipment operations and asset tracking solutions. The purchase price, net of cash acquired, was $440. Tenna will be included in the CF operating segment. Due to the recent closing of the acquisition, the formal process necessary to allocate the purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities has not been completed.

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

All amounts are presented in millions of U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified.

OVERVIEW

Organization

Deere & Company is a global leader in the production of agricultural, turf, construction, and forestry equipment and solutions. John Deere Financial provides financing for John Deere equipment, parts, services, and other inputs customers need to run their operations. Our operations are managed through the Production & Precision Agriculture (PPA), Small Agriculture & Turf (SAT), Construction & Forestry (CF), and Financial Services operating segments. References to “equipment operations” include PPA, SAT, and CF, while references to “agriculture and turf” include both PPA and SAT.

Trends and Economic Conditions

Industry Sales Outlook for Fiscal Year 2026

Agriculture and Turf

Construction and Forestry

Company Trends

Our Leap Ambitions, a set of focused goals designed to guide the implementation of our Smart Industrial Operating Model, feature multi-year financial and operational goals, emphasizing the use of our differentiated equipment and service solutions, including automation, autonomy, digitalization, lifecycle solutions, and Solutions as a Service (SaaS).

Deeper integration of technology into equipment to enable customers to do more with less remains a persistent market trend. Customers seek to improve profitability, productivity, and sustainability by selecting our equipment and technology solutions. These technologies are incorporated into customer operations across the varied production systems in which we serve. While we continue to benefit from the adoption of these technologies, revenue from SaaS products did not represent a significant percentage of our revenues in the periods presented.

Company Outlook for 2026

Large agriculture sales in North America are expected to remain subdued and soften in South America resulting in decreased sales volume for PPA in 2026 compared to 2025. SAT and CF sales are expected to improve in 2026. Our net sales are expected to increase in 2026 compared to 2025 with the anticipated decline in PPA sales, more than offset by improvements in CF and SAT.

Agriculture and Turf Industry Outlook for 2026

• Demand in the U.S. and Canada for large agriculture equipment is expected to decrease compared to 2025 levels amid challenging farm fundamentals for row crop farmers. These factors are expected to be partially offset by strong crop production, robust demand for commodities, and normalizing global crop trade flows. In addition, government programs continue to support farmers’ short-term liquidity. Ongoing improvements in the used inventory market and the increase in age of used equipment are providing a better environment for machine replacement demand.
• We expect small agricultural and turf equipment sales to be flat to up slightly from 2025 levels in the U.S. and Canada. The dairy and livestock market continues to generate profits driven by strong beef prices. A modest recovery is anticipated in the turf sector following several years of contraction.

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• In Europe, the industry is forecasted to be flat to up slightly despite recent declines in milk prices, supported by a steady interest rate environment, manageable long-term financing costs, and resilient crop yields.
• Demand in South America is expected to be down slightly driven by the Brazilian market where subdued commodity prices, high interest rates, and a stronger Brazilian real are putting pressure on farmer margins.
• Industry sales in Asia are forecasted to be flat to down slightly.

Construction and Forestry Industry Outlook for 2026

• Industry sales in the U.S. and Canada for earthmoving and compact construction equipment are projected to be slightly higher compared to 2025. U.S. government infrastructure spending, declining interest rates, strong rental equipment demand, and data center construction activity continue to provide a solid foundation for the industry.
• Global forestry markets are expected to be flat.
• Global roadbuilding markets are forecasted to be up slightly compared to 2025 driven by market growth in North America and Europe.

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Additional Trends

Agricultural Market Business Cycle. The agricultural market is affected by various factors including commodity prices, acreage planted, crop yields, government policies, and uncertainty in macroeconomic trends. These factors affect farmers’ income and sentiment which may result in varying demand for our equipment. In 2026, we may experience the following effects due to unfavorable market conditions: lower sales volumes, higher sales incentives, and elevated receivable write-offs.

Global Trade Policies. In 2025, new tariffs were imposed in the U.S. for imports from a broad range of countries and on certain materials. Several countries also implemented retaliatory tariffs on imports from the U.S. and introduced additional trade barriers. Trade policies impact us in various ways. We are a net exporter of agriculture and turf equipment from the U.S. Nearly 75% of our domestic sales are assembled in the U.S., with the remaining products imported primarily from Europe, Mexico, India, and Japan. Incremental import tariffs adversely affected the cost of our products and components beginning in the third quarter of 2025 and are expected to continue to do so in 2026. The direct impact of incremental tariffs incurred by us was $361 in the first quarter of 2026, excluding the impact of tariffs on our suppliers and market demand. Trade policies are evolving, causing uncertainty in the agriculture and construction industries. We are actively taking steps to mitigate potential impacts on our business, to the extent possible.

On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This decision may provide tariff relief and the potential recovery of amounts previously paid. We are currently evaluating the impact of this decision on our future financial statements.

Changes in the agricultural market business cycle and global trade policies are driven by factors outside of our control, and as a result, we cannot reasonably foresee when these conditions may subside.

Legal Proceeding – On January 15, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with the Attorneys General of the States of Illinois and Minnesota filed a lawsuit against us in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Western Division. The Attorneys General of the States of Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin joined the lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges monopolization and unfair competition in violation of the federal and state antitrust laws. Plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction and other equitable relief to allow owners of our equipment, as well as independent repair providers, access to our repair tools and any other repair resources available to authorized John Deere dealers. We are in preliminary discussions with the FTC with respect to a potential resolution. At this stage, we are unable to estimate the potential impact on our business.

Other Items of Concern and Uncertainties – Other items that could impact our results are:

• global and regional political conditions
• shifts in energy, including positions with respect to biofuels, economic, and positions on government subsidies of farming
• capital market disruptions
• foreign currency and capital control policies

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• right to repair regulations and legislation
• weather conditions
• marketplace pace of adoption and monetization of technologies we have invested in
• our ability to strengthen our digital capabilities, artificial intelligence, automation, and autonomy
• changes in demand and pricing for new and used equipment
• delays or disruptions in our supply chain
• significant fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates
• volatility in the prices of many commodities
• slower economic growth

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Net sales and revenues increased 13% for the quarter, primarily due to higher sales volumes of $988 and the positive effects of foreign currency translation of $227. Net income decreased $213, primarily due to incremental tariffs of $272 ($361 pretax) and prior period favorable discrete tax items of $163 described in Note 21, partially offset by the impact of higher shipment volumes of $188 ($249 pretax). The discussion of segment net sales and operating profit is included in the Business Segment Results below.

An explanation of the cost of sales to net sales ratio and other significant statement of consolidated income changes follows:

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Business Segment Results – 2026 compared with 2025

The equipment operations segment results were impacted by incremental tariffs in 2026. The change in tariff costs was included in the “Production Costs” category below.

Production & Precision Agriculture sales increased for the quarter as a result of the positive effects of foreign currency translation (primarily the Euro and Brazilian real). Operating profit decreased primarily due to higher tariffs, unfavorable sales mix, and higher warranty expenses.

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Construction & Forestry sales increased for the quarter due to higher U.S. shipment volumes, driven by increased customer demand from a strong construction market. Additionally, sales increased as a result of the positive impacts of the Euro foreign currency translation. Operating profit increased primarily due to higher shipment volumes and production efficiencies, partially offset by higher tariffs.

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Critical Accounting Estimates

See our critical accounting estimates discussed in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to these policies.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY – 2026 compared with 2025

We have access to global markets at a reasonable cost. Sources of liquidity include:

• cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities on hand
• funds from operations
• the issuance of commercial paper and term debt
• the securitization of retail notes
• bank lines of credit

We closely monitor our cash requirements. Based on the available sources of liquidity, we expect to meet our funding needs in the short term (next 12 months) and long term (beyond 12 months). We are forecasting operating cash flows from equipment operations in 2026 to remain flat compared with 2025 driven by an offsetting decrease in net income adjusted for non-cash provisions, and higher cash flows generated from inventory reductions.

We operate in multiple industries, which have unique funding requirements. The equipment operations are capital intensive. Historically, these operations have been subject to seasonal variations in financing requirements for inventories and receivables from dealers. The financial services operations rely on their ability to raise substantial amounts of funds to finance their receivable and lease portfolios.

Key metrics are provided in the following table:

There have been no material changes to the contractual obligations and other cash requirements identified in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Cash Flows

Cash outflows from consolidated operating activities in the first three months of 2026 were $890. This resulted mainly from the payout of employee profit-sharing incentives, an increase in inventories, and a reduction in dealer sales incentive accruals, partially offset by net income adjusted for non-cash provisions. Cash inflows from investing activities were $1,822 in the first three months of this year. The primary drivers were collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales) exceeding the cost of receivables acquired, partially offset by purchases of property and equipment. Cash outflows from financing activities were $2,490 in the first three months of 2026 due to lower borrowings, dividends paid, and repurchases of common stock. Cash returned to shareholders was $743 in the first three months of 2026. Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash decreased $1,460 during the first three months of this year.

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Key Metrics and Balance Sheet Changes

Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable. Trade accounts and notes receivable arise from sales of goods to customers. Trade receivables increased $676 during the first three months of 2026, and increased $1,062 compared to a year ago, both due to higher sales. The percentage of total worldwide trade receivables outstanding for periods exceeding 12 months was 2% at February 1, 2026, 3% at November 2, 2025, and 6% at January 26, 2025.

Financing Receivables and Equipment on Operating Leases. Financing receivables and equipment on operating leases consist of retail notes originated in connection with financing of new and used equipment, operating leases, revolving charge accounts, sales-type and direct financing leases, and wholesale notes. Financing receivables and equipment on operating leases decreased $2,902 during the first quarter of 2026, primarily due to seasonal payments and lower retail customer receivables, and decreased $706 in the past 12 months due to lower wholesale notes. Total acquisition volumes of financing receivables and equipment on operating leases were 12% higher in the first three months of 2026, compared with the same period last year, as volumes of wholesale notes and revolving charge accounts were higher compared to the same period last year.

Inventories. Inventories increased by $880 during the first three months, primarily due to a seasonal increase. Inventories increased $542 compared to a year ago due to the effects of foreign currency translation. A majority of these inventories are valued on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method.

Property and Equipment. Property and equipment cash expenditures in the first three months of 2026 were $256, compared with $352 in the same period last year. Capital expenditures in 2026 are estimated to be approximately $1.4 billion.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses. Accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased by $1,376 in the first three months of 2026, primarily due to a decrease in accrued expenses associated with employee benefits and dealer sales incentives. Accounts payable and accrued expenses increased $371 compared to a year ago, due to an increase in accounts payable associated with trade payables, partially offset by a decrease in accrued expenses associated with employee benefits.

Borrowings. Total external borrowings decreased by $1,457 in the first three months of 2026 and decreased $1,902 compared to a year ago, generally corresponding with the level of the receivable and lease portfolio, as well as other working capital requirements.

John Deere Capital Corporation (Capital Corporation), a U.S. financial services subsidiary, has a revolving warehouse facility to utilize bank conduit facilities to securitize retail notes (see Note 10). The facility was renewed in November 2025, with an expiration in November 2026, and with a total capacity or “financing limit” of $2,500. At February 1, 2026, $2,025 of securitization borrowings were outstanding under the facility. At the end of the contractual revolving period, unless the banks and Capital Corporation agree to renew, Capital Corporation would liquidate the secured borrowings over time as payments on the retail notes are collected.

In the first three months of 2026, the financial services operations issued $659 and retired $974 of retail note securitization borrowings, which are presented in “Net proceeds (payments) in total short-term borrowings (original maturities three months or less).”

Lines of Credit. We also have access to bank lines of credit with various banks throughout the world.

Worldwide lines of credit totaled $12.2 billion at February 1, 2026, consisting primarily of:

• a 364-day credit facility agreement of $5.0 billion expiring in the second quarter of 2026
• a credit facility agreement of $3.25 billion expiring in the second quarter of 2028
• a credit facility agreement of $3.25 billion expiring in the second quarter of 2030

At February 1, 2026, $7.2 billion of these worldwide lines of credit were unused. For the purpose of computing unused credit lines, commercial paper and short-term bank borrowings were considered to constitute utilization. These credit agreements require Capital Corporation and other parts of our business to maintain certain performance metrics and liquidity targets. All requirements in the credit agreements have been met during the periods included in the financial statements.

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Debt Ratings. To access public debt capital markets, we rely on credit rating agencies to assign short-term and long-term credit ratings to our debt securities as an indicator of credit quality for fixed income investors. A security rating is not a recommendation by the rating agency to buy, sell, or hold our securities. A credit rating agency may change or withdraw ratings based on its assessment of our current and future ability to meet interest and principal repayment obligations. Each agency’s rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating. Lower credit ratings generally result in higher borrowing costs, including costs of derivative transactions, reduced access to debt capital markets, and may adversely impact our liquidity. The senior long-term and short-term debt ratings and outlook currently assigned to unsecured company securities by the rating agencies engaged by us are as follows:

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Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. A1 Prime-1 Stable ​

Standard & Poor’s A A-1 Stable ​

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SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA

The supplemental consolidating data presented on the subsequent pages is presented for informational purposes. Equipment operations represent the enterprise without Financial Services. Equipment operations include Production & Precision Agriculture operations, Small Agriculture & Turf operations, Construction & Forestry operations, and other corporate assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses not reflected within Financial Services. Transactions between the equipment operations and Financial Services have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.

Equipment operations and Financial Services participate in different industries. Equipment operations primarily generate earnings and cash flows by manufacturing and selling equipment, service parts, and technology solutions to dealers and retail customers. Financial Services finance sales and leases by dealers of new and used equipment that is largely manufactured by equipment operations. Those earnings and cash flows generally are the difference between the finance income received from customer payments less interest expense, and depreciation on equipment subject to an operating lease. The two businesses are capitalized differently and have separate performance metrics. The supplemental consolidating data is also used by management due to these differences.

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2 Elimination of equipment operations’ margin from inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases.

3 Elimination of income and expenses between equipment operations and Financial Services related to intercompany guarantees of investments in certain international markets.

4 Elimination of intercompany service revenues and fees.

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7 Primarily reclassification of sales incentive accruals on receivables sold to Financial Services.

8 Reclassification of other receivables / payables.

9 Reclassification of deferred tax assets / liabilities in the same taxing jurisdictions.

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12 Reclassification of share-based compensation expense.

13 Elimination of dividends from Financial Services to the equipment operations, which are included in the equipment operations operating activities.

14 Primarily reclassification of receivables related to the sale of equipment.

15 Reclassification of direct lease agreements with retail customers.

16 Reclassification of sales incentive accruals on receivables sold to Financial Services.

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Item 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

See our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K (Part II, Item 7A). There have been no material changes in this information.

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Item 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) were effective as of February 1, 2026, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) of the Exchange Act. During the first quarter of 2026, there were no changes that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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Item 1.Legal Proceedings

On January 15, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with the Attorneys General of the States of Illinois and Minnesota, filed a lawsuit against us in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Western Division. The Attorneys General of the States of Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin then joined the lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges monopolization and unfair competition in violation of federal and state antitrust laws. Plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction and other equitable relief to allow owners of our equipment, as well as independent repair providers, access to our repair tools and any other repair resources available to authorized John Deere dealers. On March 17, 2025, we filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, the FTC filed a response on April 28, 2025, and we filed a reply on May 28, 2025. A hearing was held on the motion to dismiss, and the court denied the motion. We are in preliminary discussions with the FTC with respect to a potential resolution. At this stage, we are unable to predict the outcome or impact of this matter on our business.

In addition to the above, the most prevalent legal claims relate to product liability (including asbestos-related liability), employment, patent, trademark, and antitrust matters (including class action litigation). Currently we believe the reasonably possible range of losses for unresolved legal actions would not have a material effect on our financial statements; however, the outcome of any current or future proceedings, claims, or investigations cannot be predicted with certainty. Adverse decisions in one or more of these proceedings, claims, or investigations could require us to pay substantial damages or fines, undertake service actions, initiate recall campaigns, or take other costly actions. It is therefore possible that legal judgments or investigations could give rise to expenses that are not covered or not fully covered by our insurance programs and could affect our financial position and results.

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Item 1A.Risk Factors

See our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K (Part I, Item 1A). The risks described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the “Forward-Looking Statements” in this report, are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties may also materially affect our business, financial condition, or operating results. One should not consider the risk factors to be a complete discussion of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions.

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Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Purchases of our common stock during the first quarter of 2026 were as follows:

1 We have a share repurchase plan that was announced in December 2022 to purchase up to $18.0 billion of shares of our common stock. The maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under this plan was 14.4 million based on the closing price of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange as of the end of the first quarter of 2026 of $528.00 per share. At the end of the first quarter of 2026, $7.6 billion of common stock remains to be purchased under this plan.

2 In the first quarter of 2026, 12 thousand shares of common stock were acquired from plan participants at a weighted-average market price of $481.62 per share to pay payroll taxes on the vesting of restricted stock units and to enable stock-for-stock exercises of options.

Sales of Unregistered Equity Securities

During the first quarter of 2026, we issued 88 deferred stock units under the Deere & Company Nonemployee Director Stock Ownership Plan (“NEDSOP”) to a nonemployee director for their service on our Board of Directors. The deferred stock units convert to shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis following a termination of service as described in the plan. Deferred stock units and shares of common stock issued under the NEDSOP are exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Rule 506 of the SEC’s Regulation D thereunder.

On January 2, 2026, we distributed 1,325 shares of common stock to a participant account under the NEDSOP.

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Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

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Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

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Item 5.Other Information

Director and Executive Officer Trading Arrangements

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Item 6.Exhibits

Certain instruments relating to long-term borrowings constituting less than 10% of the registrant’s total assets are not filed as exhibits herewith pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K. The registrant will furnish copies of such instruments to the Commission upon request.

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3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-Q of registrant for the quarter ended July 28, 2019*) 3.2 Bylaws, as amended (Exhibit 3.2 to Form 10-Q of registrant for the quarter ended July 30, 2023*) 10.1† Forms of Terms and Conditions for John Deere Nonqualified Stock Options granted fiscal 2026 10.2† Forms of Terms and Conditions for John Deere Restricted Stock Units granted fiscal 2026 10.3 † Forms of Terms and Conditions for John Deere Performance Stock Units granted fiscal 2026 31.1 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification 31.2 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (32) Section 1350 Certifications (furnished herewith) 101.INS Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document 101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document 101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document 101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document 101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (104) Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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