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Deere & Company DE Form 10-Q filing Q3 FY2026

Filed
Aug 27, 2026, 10:03 AM EDT
Fiscal quarter
Q3 FY2026
Calendar quarter
Q3 2026
Accession
0001104659-26-102213

Item 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME · (In millions of dollars and shares except per share amounts) Unaudited

For the Three and Nine Months Ended August 2, 2026 and July 27, 2025

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Line itemThree Months Ended2026Three Months Ended2025Nine Months Ended2026Nine Months Ended2025
Net Sales and Revenues
Net sales$10,999$10,357$30,779$28,338
Finance and interest income1,3531,4264,0114,233
Other income256235799719
Total
Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales7,9397,57022,48620,215
Research and development expenses
Selling, administrative and general expenses
Interest expense
Other operating expenses290281846817
Total10,72610,41830,57828,458
Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes
Provision for income taxes
Income of Consolidated Group
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates
Net Income1,3771,2713,8023,938
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests()()()()
Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company$1,379$1,289$3,808$3,962
Per Share Data
Basic
Diluted
Dividends declared
Dividends paid
Average Shares Outstanding
Basic
Diluted

See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME · (In millions of dollars) Unaudited

For the Three and Nine Months Ended August 2, 2026 and July 27, 2025

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Line itemThree Months Ended2026Three Months Ended2025Nine Months Ended2026Nine Months Ended2025
Net Income$1,377$1,271$3,802$3,938
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes
Retirement benefits adjustment()()()()
Cumulative translation adjustment()
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives()
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities()()
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes()
Comprehensive Income
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests()()()()
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Deere & Company

See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DEERE & COMPANY · CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(In millions of dollars) UnauditedAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$8,928$8,276$8,580
Marketable securities
Trade accounts and notes receivable – net
Financing receivables – net42,86044,57543,930
Financing receivables securitized – net6,3166,8317,948
Other receivables
Equipment on operating leases – net
Inventories7,8117,4067,713
Property and equipment – net
Goodwill
Other intangible assets – net
Retirement benefits
Deferred income taxes
Other assets
Total Assets
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities
Short-term borrowings
Short-term securitization borrowings
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Deferred income taxes
Long-term borrowings
Retirement benefits and other liabilities
Total liabilities79,56679,98982,553
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock, par value (issued shares at August 2, 2026 – )
Common stock in treasury()()()
Retained earnings62,16959,67659,023
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(2,976)(3,032)(3,107)
Total Deere & Company stockholders’ equity27,99025,95025,175
Noncontrolling interests
Total stockholders’ equity27,99725,95625,180
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DEERE & COMPANY · STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS · For the Nine Months Ended August 2, 2026 and July 27, 2025(In millions of dollars) Unaudited20262025
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income$3,802$3,938
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses
Depreciation and amortization
Impairments and other adjustments29
Share-based compensation expense
Credit for deferred income taxes()()
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables related to sales()()
Inventories()()
Accounts payable and accrued expenses()()
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable()()
Retirement benefits()()
Other()
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases
Cost of receivables acquired (excluding receivables related to sales)()()
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired()()
Purchases of marketable securities()()
Purchases of property and equipment()()
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired()()
Collections of receivables from unconsolidated affiliates
Collateral on derivatives – net()
Other()()
Net cash used for investing activities()()
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net proceeds (payments) in short-term borrowings (original maturities three months or less)()
Proceeds from borrowings issued (original maturities greater than three months)
Payments of borrowings (original maturities greater than three months)()()
Repurchases of common stock()()
Dividends paid()()
Other()()
Net cash used for financing activities()()
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash20108
Net Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period8,5337,633
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period$9,150$8,847
Components of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents$8,928$8,580
Restricted cash (Other assets)
Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash$9,150$8,847

See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY · (In millions of dollars) Unaudited

For the Three and Nine Months Ended August 2, 2026 and July 27, 2025

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Three Months Ended July 27, 2025Total · Stockholders’ · EquityThree Months Ended July 27, 2025Total Stockholders’ Equity · Deere & Company Stockholders · CommonStockTotal Stockholders’ Equity · Deere & Company Stockholders · TreasuryStockTotal Stockholders’ Equity · Deere & Company Stockholders · RetainedEarningsTotal Stockholders’ Equity · Deere & Company Stockholders · Accumulated · Other · ComprehensiveIncome (Loss)Total Stockholders’ Equity · NoncontrollingInterestsRedeemable · NoncontrollingInterest
Balance April 27, 2025$24,295$5,565$(36,064)$58,191$(3,405)$8$83
Net income (loss)1,2891()
Other comprehensive income2982982
Repurchases of common stock()(301)
Treasury shares reissued44
Dividends declared()(439)
Share based awards and other3355(18)(4)
Balance July 27, 2025$25,180$5,620$(36,361)$59,023$(3,107)$5$84
Nine Months Ended July 27, 2025
Balance October 27, 2024$22,843$5,489$(35,349)$56,402$(3,706)$7$82
Net income (loss)3,9621()
Other comprehensive income5995996
Repurchases of common stock()(1,047)
Treasury shares reissued3535
Dividends declared()(1,320)
Share based awards and other107131(21)(3)
Balance July 27, 2025$25,180$5,620$(36,361)$59,023$(3,107)$5$84
Three Months Ended August 2, 2026
Balance May 3, 2026$27,413$5,777$(36,831)$61,228$(2,768)$7$47
Net income (loss)1,379()
Other comprehensive loss(208)(208)(1)
Repurchases of common stock()(199)
Treasury shares reissued11
Dividends declared()(438)
Share based awards and other4949
Balance August 2, 2026$27,997$5,826$(37,029)$62,169$(2,976)$7$44
Nine Months Ended August 2, 2026
Balance November 2, 2025$25,956$5,668$(36,362)$59,676$(3,032)$6$51
Net income (loss)3,8081()
Other comprehensive income5656
Repurchases of common stock()(4)(691)
Treasury shares reissued2424
Dividends declared()(1,315)
Share based awards and other162162
Balance August 2, 2026$27,997$5,826$(37,029)$62,169$(2,976)$7$44

See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated 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 third quarter ends for fiscal years 2026 and 2025 were August 2, 2026, and July 27, 2025, respectively. Both quarters contained 13 weeks, while both year-to-date periods contained 39 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 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:

Line itemAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
Receivables from unconsolidated affiliates – “Other receivables”$271$394$516
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates – “Other assets”440405395
Carrying value of assets related to VIE711799911
Guarantees168157153
Maximum exposure to loss$879$956$1,064

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.

**(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.

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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.

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. 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, including note disclosures to consolidated financial statements. All other accounting standards issued but not yet adopted were not applicable to us.

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No. 2026-02 — Environmental Credits and Environmental Credit Obligations (Topic 818) ​

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:

Three Months Ended August 2, 2026PPASATCFFSTotal
Primary geographic markets:
United States$1,737$1,906$2,132$1,039$6,814
Canada331179245192947
Western Europe563698558521,871
Central Europe and CIS2681121022484
Latin America731156339321,258
Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East470396314541,234
Total$4,100$3,447$3,690$1,371
Major product lines:
Production agriculture$3,919$3,919
Small agriculture$2,4252,425
Turf875875
Construction$1,5561,556
Compact construction572572
Roadbuilding1,1461,146
Forestry283283
Financial products613523$1,3711,490
Other120112110342
Total$4,100$3,447$3,690$1,371
Revenue recognized:
At a point in time$3,979$3,390$3,632$35$11,036
Over time12157581,3361,572
Total$4,100$3,447$3,690$1,371

Nine Months Ended August 2, 2026PPASATCFFSTotal
Primary geographic markets:
United States$4,975$4,845$6,027$3,126$18,973
Canada1,2164675565732,812
Western Europe1,6812,0111,5921585,442
Central Europe and CIS73729328361,319
Latin America2,243379850963,568
Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East1,1241,2189711623,475
Total$11,976$9,213$10,279$4,121
Major product lines:
Production agriculture$11,415$11,415
Small agriculture$6,2916,291
Turf2,5142,514
Construction$4,1824,182
Compact construction1,6931,693
Roadbuilding3,1883,188
Forestry846846
Financial products1708557$4,1214,433
Other3913233131,027
Total$11,976$9,213$10,279$4,121
Revenue recognized:
At a point in time$11,645$9,059$10,147$105$30,956
Over time3311541324,0164,633
Total$11,976$9,213$10,279$4,121

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Three Months Ended July 27, 2025PPASATCFFSTotal
Primary geographic markets:
United States$1,684$1,537$1,687$1,100$6,008
Canada335148222190895
Western Europe677757550452,029
Central Europe and CIS3011301032536
Latin America1,055124252281,459
Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East332393313531,091
Total$4,384$3,089$3,127$1,418
Major product lines:
Production agriculture$4,183$4,183
Small agriculture$2,1892,189
Turf760760
Construction$1,2071,207
Compact construction491491
Roadbuilding1,0131,013
Forestry292292
Financial products663723$1,4181,544
Other135103101339
Total$4,384$3,089$3,127$1,418
Revenue recognized:
At a point in time$4,270$3,032$3,085$36$10,423
Over time11457421,3821,595
Total$4,384$3,089$3,127$1,418

Nine Months Ended July 27, 2025PPASATCFFSTotal
Primary geographic markets:
United States$5,752$4,112$4,517$3,257$17,638
Canada1,3453805315492,805
Western Europe1,5661,7761,3911324,865
Central Europe and CIS60726826191,145
Latin America2,7653206771653,927
Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East8491,0868141612,910
Total$12,884$7,942$8,191$4,273
Major product lines:
Production agriculture$12,321$12,321
Small agriculture$5,3875,387
Turf2,1802,180
Construction$3,1593,159
Compact construction1,3581,358
Roadbuilding2,5582,558
Forestry772772
Financial products1779560$4,2734,605
Other386280284950
Total$12,884$7,942$8,191$4,273
Revenue recognized:
At a point in time$12,575$7,789$8,080$99$28,543
Over time3091531114,1744,747
Total$12,884$7,942$8,191$4,273

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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 $2,120, $2,039, and $2,100 at August 2, 2026, November 2, 2025, and July 27, 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 $131 and $125 during the three months and $560 and $498 during the nine months ended August 2, 2026, and July 27, 2025, respectively.

The amount of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original duration greater than one year was at August 2, 2026. The estimated revenue to be recognized by fiscal year follows: remainder of 2026 – $128, 2027 – $645, 2028 – $455, 2029 – $293, 2030 – $183, 2031 – $101, and later years – $66. 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.

**(4)**Other Comprehensive Income Items

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

Line itemAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
Retirement benefits adjustment$(1,228)$(1,182)$(1,291)
Cumulative translation adjustment(1,650)(1,753)(1,681)
Unrealized loss on derivatives(31)(54)(73)
Unrealized loss on debt securities(67)(43)(62)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)$(2,976)$(3,032)$(3,107)

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

Three Months Ended August 2, 2026Before · TaxAmountTax · (Expense)CreditAfter · TaxAmount
Cumulative translation adjustment$(199)$(2)$(201)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain (loss)15(3)12
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to Interest expense1(1)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives16(4)12
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)(23)4(19)
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to Other income11
Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities(22)4(18)
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Reclassification to Other operating expenses through amortization of:
Actuarial (gain) loss(12)3(9)
Prior service (credit) cost10(2)8
Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment(2)1(1)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$()$(1)$()

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Nine Months Ended August 2, 2026Before · TaxAmountTax · (Expense)CreditAfter · TaxAmount
Cumulative translation adjustment:
Unrealized translation gain (loss)$96$3$99
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to Other income44
Net unrealized translation gain (loss)1003103
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain (loss)30(6)24
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to Interest expense(1)(1)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives29(6)23
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)(30)5(25)
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to Other income11
Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities(29)5(24)
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service credit (cost)(56)14(42)
Reclassification to Other operating expenses through amortization of:
Actuarial (gain) loss(36)9(27)
Prior service (credit) cost30(7)23
Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment(62)16(46)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$18

Three Months Ended July 27, 2025Before · TaxAmountTax · (Expense)CreditAfter · TaxAmount
Cumulative translation adjustment$311$(2)$309
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain (loss)7(1)6
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to Interest expense3(1)2
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives10(2)8
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)4(1)3
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to Other income1(1)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities5(2)3
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Net actuarial gain (loss)(40)10(30)
Reclassification to Other operating expenses through amortization of:
Actuarial (gain) loss(12)3(9)
Prior service (credit) cost9(2)7
Settlements/curtailment13(3)10
Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment(30)8(22)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$2

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Nine Months Ended July 27, 2025Before · TaxAmountTax · (Expense)CreditAfter · TaxAmount
Cumulative translation adjustment$611$(6)$605
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain (loss)33
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to Interest expense(5)1(4)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives(2)1(1)
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)15(5)10
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to Other income3(1)2
Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities18(6)12
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Net actuarial gain (loss)(28)7(21)
Reclassification to Other operating expenses through amortization of:
Actuarial (gain) loss(37)9(28)
Prior service (credit) cost26(6)20
Settlements/curtailment16(4)12
Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment(23)6(17)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$(5)

**(5)**Earnings Per Share

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

Line itemThree Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025
Net income attributable to Deere & Company$1,379$1,289$3,808$3,962
Average shares outstanding
Basic earnings per share
Average shares outstanding
Effect of dilutive stock options and unvested restricted stock units
Total potential shares outstanding
Diluted earnings per share
Shares excluded as antidilutive

**(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:

Line itemThree Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025
Pensions:
Service cost$58$65$174$190
Interest cost126131376388
Expected return on plan assets(249)(256)(746)(754)
Amortization of actuarial gain(2)(1)(7)(4)
Amortization of prior service cost10103429
Settlements/curtailment1316
Net benefit$(57)$(38)$(169)$(135)
OPEB:
Service cost$4$4$12$13
Interest cost3739112117
Expected return on plan assets(41)(28)(123)(83)
Amortization of actuarial gain(10)(11)(30)(33)
Amortization of prior service credit(1)(3)
Net (benefit) cost$(10)$3$(29)$11

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

Line itemPensionsOPEB
Contributed$85$119
Expected contributions remainder of the year3026

**(7)**INCOME TAXES

The effective tax rate was % and % for the third quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively, and % and % for the nine months ended August 2, 2026, and July 27, 2025, respectively. The increase in the 2026 effective tax rates was primarily due to unfavorable discrete items in the three months and nine months ended August 2, 2026, and favorable discrete items in the nine months ended July 27, 2025 (see Note 22 for prior period special tax items).

**(8)**Segment DATA

Our operations are organized and reported in 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

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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 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 consist of assets actively managed by those segments, including trade receivables, inventories, property and equipment, other 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:

Three Months Ended August 2, 2026PPASATCFFSTotal
External net sales$3,998$3,383$3,618$10,999
External finance and interest income15179$1,2531,294
External other income513652118257
Intersegment income4193134187
Total segment net sales and revenues4,1053,4453,6821,50512,737
Cost of sales(2,829)(2,381)(2,740)(7,950)
Interest expense(661)(661)
Other segment items*(749)(442)(506)(573)(2,270)
Segment operating profit$527$622$436$271$1,856
Nine Months Ended August 2, 2026PPASATCFFSTotal
External net sales$11,664$9,036$10,079$30,779
External finance and interest income373417$3,7573,845
External other income168113150364795
Intersegment income1342621380561
Total segment net sales and revenues12,0039,20910,2674,50135,980
Cost of sales(8,405)(6,391)(7,722)(22,518)
Interest expense(1,973)(1,973)
Other segment items*(2,226)(1,280)(1,411)(1,705)(6,622)
Segment operating profit$1,372$1,538$1,134$823$4,867
Three Months Ended July 27, 2025PPASATCFFSTotal
External net sales$4,273$3,025$3,059$10,357
External finance and interest income12144$1,3211,351
External other income52354797231
Intersegment income4282126178
Total segment net sales and revenues4,3793,0823,1121,54412,117
Cost of sales(3,010)(2,135)(2,433)(7,578)
Interest expense(720)(720)
Other segment items*(789)(462)(442)(558)(2,251)
Segment operating profit$580$485$237$266$1,568
Nine Months Ended July 27, 2025PPASATCFFSTotal
External net sales$12,571$7,767$8,000$28,338
External finance and interest income29299$3,9604,027
External other income157101137313708
Intersegment income147244345520
Total segment net sales and revenues12,9047,9218,1504,61833,593
Cost of sales(8,573)(5,477)(6,189)(20,239)
Interest expense(2,206)(2,206)
Other segment items*(2,265)(1,262)(1,280)(1,672)(6,479)
Segment operating profit$2,066$1,182$681$740$4,669
  • 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.

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

Line itemThree Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025
Reconciliation of net sales and revenues
Segment net sales and revenues$12,737$12,117$35,980$33,593
External other income*5879170217
Elimination of intersegment revenues(187)(178)(561)(520)
Net sales and revenues
Reconciliation of net income
Segment operating profit$1,856$1,568$4,867$4,669
Interest income – excluding FS108103290283
Interest expense – excluding FS(99)(102)(294)(282)
Pension and OPEB benefit, excluding service cost component129104384327
Corporate other – net**(88)(63)(202)(154)
Income taxes()()()()
Net income$1,377$1,271$3,802$3,938
  • 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.

Additional operating segment information was as follows:

Line itemThree Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025
Depreciation* and amortization expense
PPA$174$164$512$498
SAT7667227199
CF10391303268
FS275275821804
Intersegment(25)(33)(76)(101)
Total
Capital additions
PPA$142$143$315$342
SAT7479154152
CF87100208253
FS2222
Total
  • Depreciation includes depreciation for equipment on operating leases.

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Line itemAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
Total Assets
PPA$8,682$8,787$8,902
SAT4,2393,9874,008
CF8,4107,7927,846
FS70,30070,02171,722
Corporate*15,97615,40915,339
Total Assets
Equity investment in unconsolidated affiliates
PPA$10$11$11
SAT383758
CF
FS502462451
Total
  • Corporate assets are managed on a consolidated basis, including cash and cash equivalents, retirement benefit net assets, goodwill, and deferred income tax assets.

**(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.

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:

August 2, 2026

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Line item20262025202420232022Prior YearsRevolving Charge AccountsTotal
Retail customer receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current$8,188$8,647$5,970$3,499$1,788$626$4,975$33,693
30-59 days past due3478653918834276
60-89 days past due93631167310112
90+ days past due11114
Non-performing1512112287432613427
Construction and forestry
Current2,4622,3381,346577198311217,073
30-59 days past due38603221725165
60-89 days past due2726171231187
90+ days past due1337
Non-performing2170926123151283
Total retail customer receivables$10,795$11,378$7,679$4,313$2,090$712$5,160$42,127
Write-offs for the nine months ended August 2, 2026:
Agriculture and turf$1$22$26$19$8$5$78$159
Construction and forestry4232116511585
Total$5$45$47$35$13$16$83$244

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November 2, 2025

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Line item20252024202320222021Prior YearsRevolving Charge AccountsTotal
Retail customer receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current$12,380$8,389$5,228$3,003$1,310$281$4,608$35,199
30-59 days past due3673593815737265
60-89 days past due143728138210112
90+ days past due12126
Non-performing411099857301714366
Construction and forestry
Current3,1752,0381,034463130121246,976
30-59 days past due42473112415142
60-89 days past due211712811262
90+ days past due1632113
Non-performing319478381971268
Total retail customer receivables$15,742$10,812$6,571$3,635$1,519$329$4,801$43,409
Write-offs for the twelve months ended November 2, 2025:
Agriculture and turf$6$32$34$21$9$7$102$211
Construction and forestry9382912337101
Total$15$70$63$33$12$10$109$312

July 27, 2025

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Line item20252024202320222021Prior YearsRevolving Charge AccountsTotal
Retail customer receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current$8,633$9,774$6,044$3,554$1,669$483$4,632$34,789
30-59 days past due4792653418644306
60-89 days past due195231229312148
90+ days past due51129
Non-performing1311612070412314397
Construction and forestry
Current2,2882,3041,236592195261146,755
30-59 days past due36724319724183
60-89 days past due182818632277
90+ days past due6219
Non-performing209688482392286
Total retail customer receivables$11,074$12,545$7,646$4,348$1,967$555$4,824$42,959
Write-offs for the nine months ended July 27, 2025:
Agriculture and turf$3$25$28$16$5$5$97$179
Construction and forestry33025922576
Total$6$55$53$25$7$7$102$255

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

Line itemAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
Wholesale receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current$5,880$6,731$7,617
30+ days past due
Non-performing41
Construction and forestry
Current1,4331,5241,559
30+ days past due
Non-performing
Total wholesale receivables$7,317$8,255$9,177

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

Three Months Ended August 2, 2026Retail Notes · & FinancingLeasesRevolving · ChargeAccountsWholesaleReceivablesTotal
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance$257$8$2$267
Provision572380
Write-offs(59)(35)(94)
Recoveries41216
Translation adjustments(1)(1)
End of period balance$258$8$2$268
Nine Months Ended August 2, 2026
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance$249$7$2$258
Provision15849207
Write-offs(161)(83)(244)
Recoveries133548
Translation adjustments(1)(1)
End of period balance$258$8$2$268
Financing receivables:
End of period balance$36,967$5,160$7,317$49,444

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Three Months Ended July 27, 2025Retail Notes · & FinancingLeasesRevolving · ChargeAccountsWholesaleReceivablesTotal
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance$243$13$2$258
Provision493382
Write-offs(49)(49)(98)
Recoveries51116
End of period balance$248$8$2$258
Nine Months Ended July 27, 2025
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance$219$8$2$229
Provision17174245
Write-offs(153)(102)(255)
Recoveries112839
End of period balance$248$8$2$258
Financing receivables:
End of period balance$38,135$4,824$9,177$52,136

The allowance for credit losses on retail notes and financing lease receivables remained relatively flat in the third quarter of 2026 and increased slightly in the first nine months of 2026, due to higher expected losses on construction retail accounts. In 2025, the allowance for credit losses remained relatively flat in the third quarter and increased in the first nine months, primarily due to higher expected losses on agriculture and turf customer accounts as a result of elevated delinquencies and a decline in market conditions.

Modifications

We occasionally grant contractual modifications to customers experiencing financial difficulties. Before offering a modification, we generally 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 or similar 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:

Line itemThree Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025
Modified financing receivables$46$45$155$115
Percent of financing receivables portfolio0.09%0.09%0.31%0.22%

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

Line itemNine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025
Payment deferral67
Term extension1111
Combination modifications:
Payment deferral95
Term extension188

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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 August 2, 2026, and July 27, 2025, were as follows:

Line itemAugust 22026July 272025
Current$170$116
30-59 days past due55
60-89 days past due35
90+ days past due2
Non-performing2314
Total$201$142

Defaults and subsequent write-offs of loans modified in the prior twelve months were not significant during the three months and the nine months ended August 2, 2026. In addition, at August 2, 2026, commitments to provide additional financing to these customers were not significant.

(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 the securitization programs were as follows:

Line itemAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
Financing receivables securitized (retail notes)$6,355$6,872$7,996
Allowance for credit losses(39)(41)(48)
Other assets (primarily restricted cash)156171175
Total restricted securitized assets$6,472$7,002$8,123
Short-term securitization borrowings
Accrued interest on borrowings121511
Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets$6,107$6,611$7,621

**(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:

Line itemAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
Raw materials and supplies
Work-in-process1,0089561,139
Finished goods and parts
Total FIFO value10,40310,12710,577
Excess of FIFO over LIFO2,5922,7212,864
Inventories$7,811$7,406$7,713

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

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

Line itemPPASATCFTotal
Goodwill at October 27, 2024$701$365$2,893
Acquisitions (Note 21)3212
Translation adjustments166184
Goodwill at July 27, 2025$749$371$3,089
Goodwill at November 2, 2025$744$393$3,051
Acquisitions (Note 21)286
Translation adjustments1(9)()
Goodwill at August 2, 2026$745$393$3,328

The components of other intangible assets were as follows:

Line itemAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
Customer lists and relationships$551$482$486
Technology, patents, trademarks, and other1,5851,5181,526
Total at cost
Less accumulated amortization:
Customer lists and relationships(282)(260)(255)
Technology, patents, trademarks, and other(914)(848)(831)
Total accumulated amortization()()()
Other intangible assets – net

The amortization expense of other intangible assets in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2026 was and , respectively, and for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2025 was and , respectively. The estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows: remainder of 2026 – , 2027 – , 2028 – , 2029 – , 2030 – , and 2031 – .

**(13)**Short-Term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings were as follows:

Line itemAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
Commercial paper$6,777$4,218$5,322
Notes payable to banks636651694
Finance lease obligations due within one year433941
Long-term borrowings due within one year9,6598,8888,550
Short-term borrowings

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**(14)**Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consisted of the following:

Line itemAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
Accounts payable:
Trade payables$3,255$2,985$2,718
Dividends payable443443443
Operating lease liabilities
Deposits withheld from dealers and merchants132143137
Payables to unconsolidated affiliates26105
Other192191215
Accrued expenses:
Employee benefits
Product warranties
Accrued taxes1,0071,1551,331
Extended warranty premium
Dealer sales incentives641828659
Unearned revenue (contractual liability)
Unearned operating lease revenue514534517
Accrued interest491524474
Derivative liabilities
Parts return liability434445423
Other
Accounts payable and accrued expenses

Amounts are presented net of eliminations, which primarily consist of dealer sales incentives with a right of set-off against trade receivables of $2,198 at August 2, 2026, $1,892 at November 2, 2025, and $2,268 at July 27, 2025. Other eliminations were made for accrued taxes and other accrued expenses.

**(15)**Long-Term Borrowings

Long-term borrowings were as follows in millions:

Line itemAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
Underwritten term debt:
U.S. dollar notes and debentures:
6.55% debentures due 2028$200$200$200
5.375% notes due 2029500500500
3.10% notes due 2030700700700
8.10% debentures due 2030250250250
4.15% notes due 2030*485498
7.125% notes due 2031300300300
4.85% notes due 2031*298
5.45% notes due 20351,2501,2501,250
3.90% notes due 20421,2501,2501,250
2.875% notes due 2049500500500
3.75% notes due 2050850850850
5.70% notes due 2055750750750
Euro notes:
1.85% notes due 2028 (€600 principal)692694705
2.20% notes due 2032 (€600 principal)692694705
1.65% notes due 2039 (€650 principal)749752764
Serial issuances:
Medium-term notes*30,71634,04135,428
Other notes and finance lease obligations584470438
Less: debt issuance costs and debt discounts()()()
Long-term borrowings
  • Includes fair value hedge adjustments related to derivatives.

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The 4.15% notes due 2030 and 4.85% notes due 2031 listed above were issued on October 9, 2025, and July 15, 2026, respectively, by Deere Funding Canada Corporation (DFCC), an indirect wholly-owned finance subsidiary of Deere & Company. These notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis only by Deere & Company and, therefore, rank equally with all our outstanding notes and debentures. No other subsidiaries of Deere & Company have guaranteed these notes. We have elected to exclude summarized financial information in accordance with the exception provided in Rule 13-01 of Regulation S-X.

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, 4.85% notes due 2031, and medium-term notes were as follows:

Line itemAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
4.15% notes due 2030$500$500
4.85% notes due 2031300
Medium-term notes31,19134,241$35,699

**(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:

Line itemThree Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025
Sales-type and direct finance lease revenues$44$46$132$137
Operating lease revenues3773741,1251,091
Variable lease revenues
Total lease revenues

**(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:

Line itemThree Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025
Beginning of period balance
Warranty claims paid()()()()
New product warranty accruals
Foreign exchange()
End of period balance

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 August 2, 2026, the notional value of these guarantees was $145. We may repossess the equipment collateralizing the receivables. At August 2, 2026, the accrued losses under these guarantees were not material. We also had guarantees to a VIE (see Note 1) totaling $168 at August 2, 2026.

We also had other miscellaneous contingent liabilities and guarantees totaling approximately $115 at August 2, 2026. The accrued liability for these contingencies was $25 at August 2, 2026.

At August 2, 2026, we had commitments of approximately for the construction and acquisition of property and equipment. Also, at August 2, 2026, we had restricted assets of $286, 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.

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We are subject to various unresolved legal actions. The accrued losses on unresolved legal matters were not material at August 2, 2026. We believe the reasonably possible range of losses, if any, for unresolved legal actions would not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. The most prevalent legal claims that we face relate to product liability (including asbestos-related liability), employment, patent, trademark, and antitrust matters.

**(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.

Line itemAugust 2, 2026Carrying ValueAugust 2, 2026Fair ValueNovember 2, 2025Carrying ValueNovember 2, 2025Fair ValueJuly 27, 2025Carrying ValueJuly 27, 2025Fair Value
Financing receivables – net$42,860$42,793$44,575$44,779$43,930$44,036
Financing receivables securitized – net6,3166,2936,8316,8557,9487,928
Receivables from unconsolidated affiliates271272392400515522
Short-term securitization borrowings6,0956,1036,5966,6317,6107,637
Long-term borrowings due within one year9,6599,6988,8888,9118,5508,556
Long-term borrowings40,54939,91643,47143,52744,35844,034

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 August 2, 2026, November 2, 2025, and July 27, 2025, we had $39, $60, and $62, respectively, marketable securities classified as held-to-maturity Level 2 international corporate debt securities. 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 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 marketable securities, are as follows:

Line itemAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
Level 1:
Marketable securities
U.S. government debt securities$251$196$229
Total Level 1 marketable securities251196229
Level 2:
Marketable securities
International fixed income fund877
Corporate debt securities501510477
International debt securities127174195
Mortgage-backed securities209234223
Municipal debt securities105113102
U.S. government debt securities110117112
Total Level 2 marketable securities1,0601,1551,116
Other assets – Derivatives207393370
Accounts payable and accrued expenses – Derivatives528389517
Level 3:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses – Deferred consideration94113121

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

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The contractual maturities of available-for-sale debt securities at August 2, 2026, follow:

Line itemAmortizedCostFairValue
Due in one year or less$30
Due after one through five years381
Due after five through 10 years554
Due after 10 years187
Mortgage-backed securities209
Debt securities

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:

Line itemFair ValueAugust 2Fair ValueNovember 2Fair ValueJuly 27Losses (Gains) · Three Months EndedAugust 2Losses (Gains) · Three Months EndedJuly 27Losses (Gains) · Nine Months EndedAugust 2Losses (Gains) · Nine Months EndedJuly 27
20262025202520262025202620252
Property and equipment – net1$1$1$8$8
Other intangible assets – net1335353
Other assets8
Assets held for sale(32)

1 Fair values at November 2, 2025, and July 27, 2025, are related to an assessment 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 the 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 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 (see Note 22).

Other intangible assets – net – The impairment of customer relationships and tradename of our external overseas battery operations was measured using an income approach (see Note 22).

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.”

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**(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.”

Line itemAugust 2, 2026NotionalAugust 2, 2026 · Fair ValueAssetsAugust 2, 2026 · Fair ValueLiabilitiesNovember 2, 2025NotionalNovember 2, 2025 · Fair ValueAssetsNovember 2, 2025 · Fair ValueLiabilitiesJuly 27, 2025NotionalJuly 27, 2025 · Fair ValueAssetsJuly 27, 2025 · Fair ValueLiabilities
Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate contracts$3,225$13$4$2,675$21$2,475$29
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate contracts10,4313331111,465$16022813,753$148326
Cross-currency interest rate contracts2,35847222,0589111975101
Net investment hedges:
Cross-currency interest rate contracts1,13181,13191,13130
Not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contracts14,841854414,084948115,1709274
Foreign exchange contracts8,511291307,37246337,8692552
Cross-currency interest rate contracts13591322614146

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.

Line itemCarrying Amountof Hedged ItemsCumulative Fair ValueHedging Amounts
August 2, 2026
Short-term borrowings$2,846$(24)
Long-term borrowings25,681(493)
November 2, 2025
Short-term borrowings$2,998$(30)
Long-term borrowings25,013(203)
July 27, 2025
Short-term borrowings$2,361$(23)
Long-term borrowings24,893(271)

The table above includes carrying amounts of short-term borrowings of $2,500, $2,544, and $2,252 and of long-term borrowings of $13,572, $11,963, and $10,396 at August 2, 2026, November 2, 2025, and July 27, 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 ($24), ($30), and ($22) and of long-term borrowings of ($150), ($185), and ($130) at August 2, 2026, November 2, 2025, and July 27, 2025, respectively.

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

Line itemThree Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense$(229)$(54)$(429)$38
Cash flow hedges:
Recognized in OCI:
Interest rate contracts – OCI (pretax)$15$7$30$3
Reclassified from OCI:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense(1)(3)15
Net investment hedges:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense$5$4$14$5
Recognized in OCI:
Interest rate contracts – OCI (pretax)9(26)(4)(30)
Not designated as hedges:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense$1$9$10$(7)
Foreign exchange contracts – Net sales(5)1(1)(2)
Foreign exchange contracts – Cost of sales13(21)(82)7
Foreign exchange contracts – Other operating expenses135(79)(154)11
Total not designated$()$()

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 August 2, 2026, November 2, 2025, and July 27, 2025, was , , and , respectively. In accordance with the limits established in these agreements, we posted , , and of cash collateral at August 2, 2026, November 2, 2025, and July 27, 2025, respectively. In addition, we paid $8 of collateral that was outstanding at August 2, 2026, November 2, 2025, and July 27, 2025, to participate in an international futures market to hedge currency exposure, not included in the following table.

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:

Line itemGross AmountsRecognizedNettingArrangementsCollateralNet Amount
August 2, 2026
Assets$(89)
Liabilities()$(127)
November 2, 2025
Assets$(202)
Liabilities()$(64)
July 27, 2025
Assets$(157)$(3)
Liabilities()(122)

**(20)**Share-Based Awards

We are authorized to grant shares for equity incentive awards. The remaining shares authorized for future issuance were million at August 2, 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 August 2, 2026, options for 936 thousand shares were outstanding with a weighted-average exercise price of $362.42 per share.

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During the nine months ended August 2, 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:

Line itemSharesGrant-Date · Fair Value(per share)
Service-based$315475.79
Performance/service-based154538.25
Market/service-based (fair value determined using a Monte Carlo model)39555.14

In March 2026, we granted performance/service-based awards to certain of our senior officers, which vest subject to the satisfaction of pre-established annual Shareholder Value Added targets during a five-fiscal year period beginning on November 3, 2025, and ending on October 27, 2030. Each fiscal year, a payout percentage ranging from zero to 175% will be calculated and the five annual payout percentages will be averaged at the end of the performance period and used to calculate the number of common stock shares to be received. The awards include dividend equivalent payments.

**(21)**AcQUISITIONs AND Disposition

Acquisitions

2026 Acquisitions

In 2026, the company completed several acquisitions to advance the capabilities of its existing technology offerings, including the February acquisition of Tenna LLC (Tenna) a U.S. construction technology company that provides mixed-fleet equipment operations and asset tracking solutions. Tenna was acquired for a purchase price of $439, net of $1 cash acquired, and the purchase price allocation to acquired assets and assumed liabilities is presented below. Tenna was assigned to the CF segment. We also acquired other small-scale businesses assigned to the PPA, SAT, and CF segments for a combined purchase price of $16. Most of the purchase price for these other acquisitions was allocated to other intangible assets.

The fair values assigned to Tenna assets and liabilities, which are based on information as of the acquisition date and available at August 2, 2026, follow:

Line itemFebruary2026
Trade accounts and notes receivable$23
Inventories4
Goodwill286
Other intangible assets137
Other miscellaneous assets3
Total assets$453
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$14
Total liabilities$14

The identifiable intangible assets of Tenna were related to customer relationships, technology, and trade name with a weighted average amortization period of 10 years. The goodwill for Tenna is deductible for income tax purposes.

2025 Acquisitions

In 2025, we acquired businesses to advance the capabilities of our existing technology offerings, providing customers with a more comprehensive set of tools to generate and use data to make decisions that improve profitability, efficiency, and sustainability. The combined purchase price of these acquisitions was $89, net of cash acquired. The businesses were assigned to the PPA and CF segments. Most of the purchase price for these acquisitions was allocated to goodwill and other intangible assets.

Disposition

In February 2025, we completed a transaction with Banco Bradesco S.A. (Bradesco), for Bradesco to invest and become a 50% owner of our wholly-owned subsidiary in Brazil, BJD. Bradesco contributed capital directly to BJD. The transaction resulted in the deconsolidation of BJD in the second quarter of 2025. BJD finances retail and wholesale loans for agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment and was included in our Financial Services segment. BJD was a part of our Brazil operations which is considered an integrated single foreign entity.

We retained a 50% equity interest in BJD, which was valued at the deconsolidation date at $362 based on the completed transaction with Bradesco and its amount of contributed capital. At the time of deconsolidation in February 2025, the additional gain or loss was not significant.

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The statements of consolidated cash flows noncash transactions as a result of the 2025 BJD deconsolidation include derecognition of total assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents of $110) of $2,897 and total liabilities of $1,861, and the recognition of the investments in unconsolidated affiliates of $362 and receivables from unconsolidated affiliates (BJD intercompany payables) of $781. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents resulting from the deconsolidation of BJD was recorded in other investing activities in the statements of consolidated cash flows.

We are accounting for our investment in BJD using the equity method of accounting and results of its operations are reported in “Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates” (see Note 1). The related investment in unconsolidated affiliates and receivables from unconsolidated affiliates are reported in “Other assets” and “Other receivables,” respectively, on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

**(22)**Special ItemS

Impairment

In the third quarter of 2025, we recorded a non-cash charge of $61 pretax ($49 after-tax), primarily related to the trade name and customer relationship assets of our external overseas battery operations. Of this amount, $53 was recorded in “Selling, administrative and general expenses” and $8 in “Cost of sales.” The impairment resulted from slowing external demand for batteries, which indicated that it is probable future cash flows would not cover the carrying value of the assets (see Note 18).

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 Bradesco, for Bradesco to invest and become 50% owner of our wholly-owned subsidiary in Brazil, BJD. The BJD business was reclassified as held for sale in 2024. At January 26, 2025, the valuation allowance on “Assets held for sale” decreased, resulting in a pretax and after-tax gain (reversal of previous losses not in excess of cumulative valuation allowance recorded on “Assets held for sale”) 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.

**(23)**Subsequent Event

On August 26, 2026, a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share was declared at the Board of Directors meeting, payable on November 9, 2026, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2026.

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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 (in units)

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 that 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 are expected to remain subdued in North America and to 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 overall 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 as elevated farm input costs, commodity price volatility, and ongoing market uncertainty continue to pressure demand for equipment.
  • We expect small agriculture and turf equipment sales to be flat to up slightly in the U.S. and Canada. Solid margins in the dairy and livestock sector and steady demand in residential and commercial mowing continue to support the outlook.
  • In Europe, the industry is forecasted to be flat. While elevated input costs and challenging weather conditions are pressuring crop farming margins, favorable dairy market margins are expected to continue to provide ongoing support to overall industry demand.

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  • Demand in South America is expected to decrease. Elevated production costs and high interest rates are pressuring farm profitability and impacting equipment demand.
  • Industry sales in Asia are forecasted to be roughly flat, mainly driven by stable end market demand.

Construction and Forestry Industry Outlook for 2026

  • Industry sales in the U.S. and Canada for construction and compact construction equipment are projected to be higher compared to 2025. Favorable industry fundamentals are supported by infrastructure, data center, and energy-related projects, as well as continued investment in rental fleets.
  • Global forestry markets are expected to decrease due to continued pressure from subdued residential construction demand and lower log and lumber prices.
  • Global roadbuilding markets are forecasted to be up compared to 2025 driven by increased road construction investment across multiple geographies.

Financial Services Outlook for 2026

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Net Income ​ Down ​

(–) Average portfolio ​ Unfavorable ​

(–) Prior period special items ​ Unfavorable ​

  • Financing spreads ​ Favorable ​

  • Provision for credit losses ​ Favorable ​

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 large agriculture 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.

Incremental import tariffs adversely affected the cost of our products and components beginning in 2025 and continue to do so in 2026. The direct impact of these incremental tariffs incurred was $502 in the first nine months of 2026, net of the tariff recovery described below, and approximately $300 in the first nine months of 2025. These amounts exclude the impact of tariffs on our suppliers and market demand.

On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision invalidating tariffs imposed pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. We recorded tariff recoveries in the third quarter and first nine months of 2026 of $110 and $382, respectively, as we concluded the refunds are probable and reasonably estimable. As of August 2, 2026, approximately 80% of the recorded tariff recoveries have been received. The recovery was allocated 20%, 25%, and 55% to PPA, SAT, and CF, respectively, decreasing cost of sales. Trade policies continue to evolve, causing uncertainty in the agriculture and construction industries. We continue to pursue opportunities to mitigate impacts on our business, to the extent possible, including adjusting sourcing strategies, seeking product exemptions, and identifying cost reduction opportunities.

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. On July 8, 2026, we entered into a settlement with the FTC and plaintiff states to resolve all claims contained in the lawsuit. As part of that settlement, we have agreed, among other items, to provide certain repair resources to farmers and independent repair providers on “fair and reasonable terms” (as defined by the settlement). We have also agreed to provide regular reporting to the FTC and submit to the FTC’s oversight of our compliance with the settlement.

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

  • slower economic growth and inflation
  • global and regional political conditions
  • shifts in energy, including positions with respect to biofuels, positions on government subsidies of farming, and changes in energy prices
  • input costs, including the availability and price of fertilizers as a result of the conflict in the Middle East

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  • capital market disruptions
  • foreign currency and capital control policies
  • right to repair and agriculture data privacy 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

Consolidated Results – 2026 Compared with 2025

Deere & Company(In millions of dollars, except per share amounts)Three Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Three Months Ended · %ChangeNine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · %Change
Net sales and revenues$12,608$12,018+5$35,589$33,290+7
Net income attributable to Deere & Company1,3791,289+73,8083,962-4
Diluted earnings per share5.104.7514.0614.57

Net sales and revenues increased 5% and 7% for the quarter and year-to-date periods, respectively, primarily due to higher sales volumes, the positive effects of foreign currency translation, and favorable price realization. Net income increased $90 in the third quarter primarily due to favorable price realization of $286 ($403 pretax), partially offset by unfavorable tax impacts of $114 and increased production costs of $89 ($126 pretax), primarily from higher material costs. Results for the first nine months were also affected by favorable special tax items in the prior period (see Note 22) of $163.

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

Deere & CompanyThree Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Three Months Ended · %ChangeNine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · %Change
Cost of sales to net sales72.2%73.1%73.1%71.3%
• Material costsUnfavorableUnfavorable
• Tariffs, net of recoveriesFavorableUnfavorable
• Production efficienciesFavorableFavorable
Higher material costs driven by inflationary pressures. Incremental tariffs affected all periods. The favorable tariff impact for the quarter was due to recognition of recoveries (see Global Trade Policies section in Additional Trends). Production efficiencies had a favorable impact resulting from increased manufacturing volumes for CF and SAT.
Other income$256$235+9$799$719+11
Higher for both periods due to income earned from extended warranty premiums.
Research and development expenses567556+21,7041,631+4
Increased due to continued focus on developing and deploying technology solutions.
Interest expense710794-112,1412,408-11
Decreased for both periods primarily due to lower average borrowing rates and lower average borrowings.
Other operating expenses290281+3846817+4
Increased for both periods due to higher depreciation of equipment on operating leases.
Provision for income taxes529339+561,243905+37
Higher for both periods primarily due to current year unfavorable discrete items and the first nine months were impacted by a prior period special tax item (see Note 22).

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Business Segment Results – 2026 compared with 2025

The tariff impact was primarily included in the “Production Costs” category below.

Production & Precision AgricultureThree Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Three Months Ended · %ChangeNine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · %Change
Net sales$3,998$4,273-6$11,664$12,571-7
Operating profit527580-91,3722,066-34
Operating margin13.2%13.6%11.8%16.4%
Price realization+3+1
Currency translation impact on Net sales+2+3

Production & Precision Agriculture sales decreased for the quarter as a result of lower shipment volumes (primarily in Brazil and Europe), partially offset by favorable price realization and the positive effects of foreign currency translation (primarily the Brazilian real and Australian dollar). Operating profit decreased primarily due to lower shipment volumes / sales mix and higher production costs from an increase in material costs, partially offset by favorable price realization and the effects of foreign currency exchange.

Production & Precision Agriculture Operating Profit

Third Quarter 2026 Compared to Third Quarter 2025

Sales for the first nine months decreased as a result of lower shipment volumes (primarily in the U.S., Canada, and Brazil), partially offset by the positive effects of foreign currency translation (primarily the Brazilian real and Euro). Operating profit decreased for the first nine months primarily due to lower shipment volumes and higher production costs, driven primarily by an increase in material costs, partially offset by favorable price realization.

Production & Precision Agriculture Operating Profit

First Nine Months 2026 Compared to First Nine Months 2025

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Small Agriculture & TurfThree Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Three Months Ended · %ChangeNine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · %Change
Net sales$3,383$3,025+12$9,036$7,767+16
Operating profit622485+281,5381,182+30
Operating margin18.4%16.0%17.0%15.2%
Price realization+2+2
Currency translation impact on Net sales-1+1

Small Agriculture & Turf sales increased for the quarter as a result of higher shipment volumes (primarily in the U.S.) and favorable price realization. Operating profit increased due to higher shipment volumes / sales mix and favorable price realization, partially offset by higher production costs from increased material costs.

Small Agriculture & Turf Operating Profit

Third Quarter 2026 Compared to Third Quarter 2025

Sales for the first nine months increased as a result of higher shipment volumes (primarily in the U.S., Europe, and India) and favorable price realization. Operating profit for the first nine months increased due to higher shipment volumes / sales mix and favorable price realization, partially offset by higher production costs due to an increase in material costs.

Small Agriculture & Turf Operating Profit

First Nine Months 2026 Compared to First Nine Months 2025

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Construction & ForestryThree Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Three Months Ended · %ChangeNine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · %Change
Net sales$3,618$3,059+18$10,079$8,000+26
Operating profit436237+841,134681+67
Operating margin12.1%7.7%11.3%8.5%
Price realization+8+4
Currency translation impact on Net sales+1+2

Construction & Forestry sales increased for the quarter primarily as a result of higher shipment volumes (primarily in the U.S.) and favorable price realization. Operating profit increased due to favorable price realization, partially offset by higher selling, administrative and general and research and development expenses.

Construction & Forestry Operating Profit

Third Quarter 2026 Compared to Third Quarter 2025

Sales for the first nine months increased due to higher shipment volumes (primarily in the U.S.) and favorable price realization. Operating profit increased due to higher shipment volumes / sales mix and favorable price realization, partially offset by higher production costs from increased material costs and higher selling, administrative and general and research and development expenses.

Construction & Forestry Operating Profit

First Nine Months 2026 Compared to First Nine Months 2025

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Financial ServicesThree Months Ended · August 22026Three Months Ended · July 272025Three Months Ended · %ChangeNine Months Ended · August 22026Nine Months Ended · July 272025Nine Months Ended · %Change
Revenue (including intercompany)$1,505$1,544-3$4,501$4,618-3
Interest expense661720-81,9732,206-11
Net income219205+7653597+9

Revenue decreased for both periods primarily due to a lower average portfolio. The average balance of receivables and leases financed was 2% lower in the third quarter of 2026 and 2% lower in the first nine months of 2026 compared with the same periods last year. Interest expense decreased as a result of lower average borrowing rates and lower average borrowings.

Net income for both periods increased primarily due to favorable financing spreads, partially offset by the impact of a lower average portfolio. Net income in the first nine months was also impacted by the prior period benefiting from a special item (see Note 22), lower provision for credit losses, and favorable derivative valuation adjustments.

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 increased accounts payable and accrued expenses.

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:

Line itemAugust 22026November 22025July 272025
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities$10,278$9,687$9,987
Trade accounts and notes receivable – net7,7235,3176,103
Ratio to prior 12 month’s net sales19%14%16%
Inventories7,8117,4067,713
Ratio to prior 12 month’s cost of sales26%26%29%
Unused credit lines5,2017,2686,150
Financial Services:
Ratio of interest-bearing debt to stockholder’s equity8.6 to 18.4 to 18.6 to 1

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.

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Cash Flows

Line itemNine Months EndedAugust 2, 2026Nine Months EndedJuly 27, 2025
Net cash provided by operating activities$3,250$3,464
Net cash used for investing activities(825)(801)
Net cash used for financing activities(1,828)(1,557)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash20108
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$617$1,214

Cash inflows from consolidated operating activities in the first nine months of 2026 were $3,250. This resulted mainly from net income adjusted for non-cash provisions, partially offset by an increase in receivables related to sales, an increase in inventories, and a decrease in accrued employee benefits. Cash outflows from investing activities were $825 in the first nine months of this year. The primary drivers were purchases of property and equipment and the acquisition of Tenna LLC (see Note 21), partially offset by collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales) exceeding the cost of receivables acquired. Cash outflows from financing activities were $1,828 in the first nine months of 2026, primarily due to cash returned to shareholders. Cash returned to shareholders was $2,013 in the first nine months of 2026. Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash increased $617 during the first nine months of 2026.

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 $2,406 during the first nine months of 2026, primarily due to a seasonal increase and higher sales volumes. These receivables increased $1,620 compared to a year ago due to higher sales volumes. The percentage of total worldwide trade receivables outstanding for periods exceeding 12 months was 1% at August 2, 2026, 3% at November 2, 2025, and 3% at July 27, 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 $2,430 during the first nine months of 2026 and decreased $2,814 in the past 12 months. The decrease for both periods was due to lower agriculture and turf retail customer receivables reflecting reduced demand in recent years and lower wholesale receivables. Total acquisition volumes of financing receivables and equipment on operating leases were 8% higher in the first nine 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 $405 during the first nine months of 2026 primarily due to a seasonal increase and increased by $98 compared to a year ago. A majority of these inventories are valued at cost on the “last-in, first-out” (LIFO) method.

Property and Equipment. Property and equipment cash expenditures in the first nine months of 2026 were $716 compared with $852 in the same period last year. Capital expenditures in 2026 are estimated to be approximately $1.3 billion.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses. Accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased by $241 in the first nine months of 2026, primarily due to a decrease in accrued expenses associated with employee benefits and dealer sales incentives, partially offset by an increase in trade payables and derivative liabilities. Accounts payable and accrued expenses increased $86 compared to a year ago due to an increase in trade payables and accrued expenses for warranty liabilities, partially offset by a decrease in accrued expenses associated with accrued taxes and employee benefits.

Borrowings. Total external borrowings decreased by $100 in the first nine months of 2026 and decreased $2,810 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 total capacity or “financing limit” of $2,500. At August 2, 2026, $1,818 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.

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In the first nine months of 2026, the financial services operations issued $2,525 and retired $3,027 of retail note securitization borrowings, which are presented in “Net proceeds (payments) in 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 $12.6 billion at August 2, 2026, consisting primarily of:

  • a 364-day credit facility agreement of $5.5 billion expiring in the second quarter of 2027
  • a credit facility agreement of $3.25 billion expiring in the second quarter of 2029
  • a credit facility agreement of $3.25 billion expiring in the second quarter of 2031

At August 2, 2026, $5,201 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.

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 our unsecured securities by the rating agencies engaged by us are as follows:

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​ ​ Long-Term ​ Short-Term ​ Outlook

Fitch Ratings ​ A+ ​ F1 ​ Stable ​

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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SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA · STATEMENTS OF INCOME

For the Three Months Ended August 2, 2026 and July 27, 2025 · Unaudited

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Line itemEQUIPMENT · OPERATIONS2026EQUIPMENT · OPERATIONS2025FINANCIAL · SERVICES2026FINANCIAL · SERVICES2025ELIMINATIONS2026ELIMINATIONS2025CONSOLIDATED2026CONSOLIDATED2025
Net Sales and Revenues
Net sales$10,999$10,357$10,999$10,357
Finance and interest income149133$1,383$1,433$(179)$(140)1,3531,426
Other income191190122111(57)(66)256235
Total11,33910,6801,5051,544(236)(206)12,60812,018
Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales7,9507,578(11)(8)7,9397,570
Research and development expenses567556567556
Selling, administrative and general expenses988999234220(2)(2)1,2201,217
Interest expense99102661720(50)(28)710794
Interest compensation to Financial Services129112(129)(112)
Other operating expenses(23)(8)357345(44)(56)290281
Total9,7109,3391,2521,285(236)(206)10,72610,418
Income before Income Taxes1,6291,3412532591,8821,600
Provision for income taxes4722745765529339
Income after Income Taxes1,1571,0671961941,3531,261
Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates1(1)23112410
Net Income1,1581,0662192051,3771,271
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(2)(18)(2)(18)
Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company$1,160$1,084$219$205$1,379$1,289

1 Elimination of intercompany interest income and expense.

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.

5 Elimination of Financial Services’ lease depreciation expense related to inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases.

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SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued) · STATEMENTS OF INCOME

For the Nine Months Ended August 2, 2026 and July 27, 2025 · Unaudited

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Line itemEQUIPMENT · OPERATIONS2026EQUIPMENT · OPERATIONS2025FINANCIAL · SERVICES2026FINANCIAL · SERVICES2025ELIMINATIONS2026ELIMINATIONS2025CONSOLIDATED2026CONSOLIDATED2025
Net Sales and Revenues
Net sales$30,779$28,338$30,779$28,338
Finance and interest income379351$4,093$4,268$(461)$(386)4,0114,233
Other income616580408350(225)(211)799719
Total31,77429,2694,5014,618(686)(597)35,58933,290
Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales22,51820,239(32)(24)22,48620,215
Research and development expenses1,7041,6311,7041,631
Selling, administrative and general expenses2,7752,761632632(6)(6)3,4013,387
Interest expense2942821,9732,206(126)(80)2,1412,408
Interest compensation to Financial Services334306(334)(306)
Other operating expenses(59)(47)1,0931,045(188)(181)846817
Total27,56625,1723,6983,883(686)(597)30,57828,458
Income before Income Taxes4,2084,0978037355,0114,832
Provision for income taxes1,0597521841531,243905
Income after Income Taxes3,1493,3456195823,7683,927
Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates(4)34153411
Net Income3,1493,3416535973,8023,938
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(6)(24)(6)(24)
Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company$3,155$3,365$653$597$3,808$3,962

1 Elimination of intercompany interest income and expense.

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.

5 Elimination of Financial Services’ lease depreciation expense related to inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases.

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DEERE & COMPANY · SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued) · CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETSUnauditedDEERE & COMPANY · SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued) · CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS · Unaudited · EQUIPMENT · OPERATIONS · Aug 22026DEERE & COMPANY · SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued) · CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS · Unaudited · EQUIPMENT · OPERATIONS · Nov 22025DEERE & COMPANY · SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued) · CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS · Unaudited · EQUIPMENT · OPERATIONS · Jul 272025FINANCIAL · SERVICES · Aug 22026FINANCIAL · SERVICES · Nov 22025FINANCIAL · SERVICES · Jul 272025ELIMINATIONS · Aug 22026ELIMINATIONS · Nov 22025ELIMINATIONS · Jul 272025CONSOLIDATED · Aug 22026CONSOLIDATED · Nov 22025CONSOLIDATED · Jul 272025
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$6,607$6,340$6,641$2,321$1,936$1,939$8,928$8,276$8,580
Marketable securities1552172401,1951,1941,1671,3501,4111,407
Receivables from Financial Services5,3644,6493,649$(5,364)$(4,649)$(3,649)
Trade accounts and notes receivable – net1,4721,3161,3358,4425,9007,064(2,191)(1,899)(2,296)7,7235,3176,103
Financing receivables – net106888442,75444,48743,84642,86044,57543,930
Financing receivables securitized – net2116,3146,8307,9476,3166,8317,948
Other receivables1,9261,8092,013594658867(54)(64)(54)2,4662,4032,826
Equipment on operating leases – net7,4007,6007,5127,4007,6007,512
Inventories7,8117,4067,7137,8117,4067,713
Property and equipment – net7,9758,0477,6803132338,0068,0797,713
Goodwill4,4664,1884,2094,4664,1884,209
Other intangible assets – net940892926940892926
Retirement benefits3,4393,1813,0921049492(2)(2)(2)3,5413,2733,182
Deferred income taxes2,4872,5072,471474644(191)(269)(306)2,3432,2842,209
Other assets2,3712,2182,3571,0981,2441,211(12)(1)(9)3,4573,4613,559
Total Assets$45,121$42,859$42,411$70,300$70,021$71,722$(7,814)$(6,884)$(6,316)$107,607$105,996$107,817
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities
Short-term borrowings$417$414$461$16,698$13,382$14,146$17,115$13,796$14,607
Short-term securitization borrowings116,0946,5957,6106,0956,5967,610
Payables to equipment operations5,3644,6493,649$(5,364)$(4,649)$(3,649)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses12,79612,75712,7953,1293,1163,146(2,257)(1,964)(2,359)13,66813,90913,582
Deferred income taxes326347393276356402(191)(269)(306)411434489
Long-term borrowings8,9078,7568,78931,71934,78835,64040,62643,54444,429
Retirement benefits and other liabilities1,5861,6461,767676671(2)(2)(2)1,6511,7101,836
Total liabilities24,03323,92124,20563,34762,95264,664(7,814)(6,884)(6,316)79,56679,98982,553
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest445184445184
Stockholders’ Equity
Total Deere & Company stockholders’ equity27,99025,95025,1756,9537,0697,058(6,953)(7,069)(7,058)27,99025,95025,175
Noncontrolling interests765765
Financial Services’ equity(6,953)(7,069)(7,058)6,9537,0697,058
Adjusted total stockholders’ equity21,04418,88718,1226,9537,0697,05827,99725,95625,180
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity$45,121$42,859$42,411$70,300$70,021$71,722$(7,814)$(6,884)$(6,316)$107,607$105,996$107,817

6 Elimination of receivables / payables between equipment operations and Financial Services.

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.

10 Elimination of Financial Services’ equity.

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SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued) · STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Nine Months Ended August 2, 2026 and July 27, 2025

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UnauditedEQUIPMENT · OPERATIONS2026EQUIPMENT · OPERATIONS2025FINANCIAL · SERVICES2026FINANCIAL · SERVICES2025ELIMINATIONS2026ELIMINATIONS2025CONSOLIDATED2026CONSOLIDATED2025
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income$3,149$3,341$653$597$3,802$3,938
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision (credit) for credit losses(1)18206240205258
Depreciation and amortization1,042965821804$(76)$(101)1,7871,668
Impairments and other adjustments61(32)29
Share-based compensation expense116104116104
Distributed earnings of Financial Services7941,066(794)(1,066)
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes20(242)(81)140(61)(102)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables related to sales(123)(66)(1,129)(428)(1,252)(494)
Inventories(330)(423)(113)(103)(443)(526)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses61(646)(34)69(293)(140)(266)(717)
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable(99)(89)(20)(58)(119)(147)
Retirement benefits(359)(770)(8)(43)(367)(813)
Other(142)12371182(81)(39)(152)266
Net cash provided by operating activities4,0123,3381,6081,899(2,370)(1,773)3,2503,464
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales)20,26120,178(339)(466)19,92219,712
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities10827281332389359
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases1,4791,4081,4791,408
Cost of receivables acquired (excluding receivables related to sales)(19,351)(19,189)212227(19,139)(18,962)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired(455)(89)(455)(89)
Purchases of marketable securities(42)(133)(319)(465)(361)(598)
Purchases of property and equipment(714)(851)(2)(1)(716)(852)
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired(2,086)(2,148)153139(1,933)(2,009)
Increase in investment in Financial Services(5)5
Increase in trade and wholesale receivables(1,550)(807)1,550807
Collections of receivables from unconsolidated affiliates189197145197334
Collateral on derivatives – net14(64)123(63)127
Other(72)(75)(73)(156)(145)(231)
Net cash used for investing activities(1,179)(928)(1,227)(580)1,581707(825)(801)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net proceeds (payments) in short-term borrowings (original maturities three months or less)182943,187(2,354)3,205(2,060)
Change in intercompany receivables/payables(735)(660)735660
Proceeds from borrowings issued (original maturities greater than three months)4302,1884,9438,5195,37310,707
Payments of borrowings (original maturities greater than three months)(262)(863)(8,076)(6,880)(8,338)(7,743)
Repurchases of common stock(697)(1,136)(697)(1,136)
Capital investment from Equipment Operations5(5)
Dividends paid(1,316)(1,282)(794)(1,066)7941,066(1,316)(1,282)
Other(27)(25)(28)(18)(55)(43)
Net cash used for financing activities(2,589)(1,484)(28)(1,139)7891,066(1,828)(1,557)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash2296(2)1220108
Net Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash2661,0223511926171,214
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period6,3645,6432,1691,9908,5337,633
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period$6,630$6,665$2,520$2,182$9,150$8,847

11 Elimination of depreciation on leases related to inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases.

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.

17 Elimination of change in investment from equipment operations 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.

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 August 2, 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 third quarter of 2026, there were no changes that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

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. On July 8, 2026, we entered into a settlement with the FTC and plaintiff states to resolve all claims contained in the lawsuit. As part of that settlement, we have agreed, among other items, to provide certain repair resources to farmers and independent repair providers on “fair and reasonable terms” (as defined by the settlement). We have also agreed to provide regular reporting to the FTC and submit to the FTC’s oversight of our compliance with the settlement.

In addition to the litigation described above, we are also involved in other legal actions. The most prevalent legal claims relate to product liability (including asbestos-related liability), employment, patent, trademark, and antitrust matters. 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 measures. 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 business, financial condition, or results.

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 third quarter of 2026 were as follows:

PeriodTotal Number of · Shares · Purchased(thousands)Average PricePer ShareTotal Number of · Shares Purchased as · Part of Publicly · Announced Plans or · Programs1(thousands)Maximum Number of · Shares that May Yet Be · Purchased under the · Plans or Programs1(millions)
May 4 to May 3112.5
Jun 1 to Jun 28176$593.9717612.3
Jun 29 to Aug 2157598.9615712.2
Total333333

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 12.2 million based on the closing price of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange as of the end of the third quarter of 2026 of $592.67 per share. At the end of the third quarter of 2026, $7.2 billion of common stock remains to be purchased under this plan.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.Other Information

Director and Executive Officer Trading Arrangements

None.

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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.

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)
10.1Separation, Release, and Cooperation Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2026, by and between Deere & Co. and Kellye Walker
31.1Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification
31.2Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification
32Section 1350 Certifications (furnished herewith)
101.INSInline 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.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

*Incorporated by reference.

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Date: August 27, 2026 ​ By: /s/ Brent Norwood

​ ​ ​ ​ Brent Norwood Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) ​

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