DE monthly performance report
Monthly DE research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
DE monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Deere & Company (DE) closed August 2026 at $612.00, up 3.26% for the month and +20.34% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, DE is +31.45%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +11.23% versus its 200-day moving average ($550.23), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, DE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −27.96%, with a relative strength index reading of 83.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Deere & Company ended August 2026 at $612.00, posting a monthly return of +3.26%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.21%.
The current quarter stands at −5.62% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +11.23% versus the 200-day moving average ($550.23).
Year-to-date, DE is +31.45% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +18.57%. The stock is currently −9.22% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −21.20%.
| Period | DE | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.87% | −0.20% | −0.67% |
| 1 Week | −4.35% | +3.90% | −8.26% |
| 1 Month | +3.26% | +3.05% | +0.21% |
| 3 Months | +3.75% | +7.11% | −3.36% |
| 6 Months | +14.98% | +10.70% | +4.29% |
| YTD | +31.45% | +12.89% | +18.57% |
| 12 Months | +20.34% | +22.58% | −2.25% |
| 3 Years | +44.33% | +72.29% | −27.96% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +19.43% |
| #2 | Jun 2026 | +17.86% |
| #3 | Jun 2023 | +16.02% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +14.81% |
| #5 | Jan 2026 | +13.30% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −9.98% |
| #2 | Sep 2023 | −8.99% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −8.63% |
| #4 | May 2026 | −7.84% |
| #5 | Aug 2025 | −7.78% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +8.02% |
| Q3 2025 | −7.35% |
| Q4 2025 | +2.90% |
| Q1 2026 | +21.82% |
| Q2 2026 | +13.31% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −5.62% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −8.55% |
| 2024 | +8.65% |
| 2025 | +15.69% |
| 2026 | +30.28% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $674.19 (2026-02-19) |
| 52-Week Low | $433.00 (2025-10-14) |
| Current Price | $612.00 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $550.23 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +11.23% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −21.20% (2024-08-05) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −9.22% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 83.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −27.96% |
| RS Peak | 102.2 (Aug 2023) |
| RS Trough | 65.4 (Jul 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was DE's return for this report period?
DE returned +3.26% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has DE outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD DE: +31.45% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is DE's 12-month return?
+20.34% over the trailing 12 months.
Is DE above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +11.23% versus 200DMA ($550.23).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−21.20% on 2024-08-05.