Deere & Company (DE) Covered Calls
Deere & Company is a global leader in machinery for agriculture, construction, and forestry. Operating under the John Deere brand, it manufactures advanced equipment including tractors, combines, and autonomous systems. A pioneer in precision agriculture, the company integrates AI and satellite connectivity to optimize crop yields. It also provides equipment financing and leasing through its financial services wing.
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| Deere & Company (DE) Stock Quote | ||||||
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| Last | Change | Bid | Ask | Volume | P/E | Market Cap |
| 602.92 | +4.81 | 602.02 | 602.80 | 1.5M | 32 | 162 |
| Covered Calls For Deere & Company (DE) | ||||||
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| Expiration | Strike | Call Bid | Net Debit | Return If Flat |
Annualized Return If Flat |
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| Feb 20 | 602.5 | 17.75 | 585.05 | 3.0% | 137% | |
| Mar 20 | 600 | 28.75 | 574.05 | 4.5% | 45.6% | |
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Deere & Company (DE), famously known by its John Deere brand, is a technology-driven industrial powerhouse. The company has successfully pivoted from a traditional hardware manufacturer into a "Smart Industrial" leader, integrating world-class machinery with a sophisticated digital ecosystem. By leveraging artificial intelligence, computer vision, and ubiquitous connectivity, the company enables farmers and contractors to maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impact.
Core Business and Products
- Production & Precision Agriculture: This is the company’s technology flagship. It features the "See & Spray" system, which uses AI to target individual weeds, and the fully autonomous 8R and 9RX tractors. These machines utilize advanced sensor suites and 360-degree cameras to perform high-stakes fieldwork with zero human intervention.
- Construction & Forestry: The company provides a full range of earthmoving, roadbuilding, and timber harvesting equipment. Key innovations include "SmartGrade" technology for automated leveling and the 460 P-Tier autonomous articulated dump truck, designed to optimize repetitive cycles in quarry and large infrastructure projects.
- Small Agriculture & Turf: This segment provides utility tractors and mowers for residential and commercial use. In 2026, the company achieved its "Leap Ambition" of offering an electric or hybrid-electric option in every turf and compact utility product family.
- Financial Services: John Deere Financial provides critical retail and wholesale financing, supporting the dealer network and helping customers adopt expensive high-tech equipment through flexible leasing and "Solutions-as-a-Service" models.
Competitive Landscape
The machinery industry is defined by high barriers to entry and a race for technological supremacy. In agriculture, the company’s primary global rivals are AGCO Corporation and CNH Industrial. For construction and heavy earthmoving, Caterpillar remains the dominant global competitor. In the turf and landscaping sector, Toro Company is a key rival. Additionally, as the company scales its digital platform, it competes with specialized tech firms like Interactive Brokers for financial integration and Block for integrated payment solutions used by independent dealers and large farm operations.
Strategic Outlook and Innovation
In 2026, the company is reaching a critical inflection point in its "Leap Ambitions" strategy. A major milestone is the full-scale rollout of its satellite communications partnership with SpaceX, providing ruggedized Starlink terminals to ensure 100% connectivity for machines operating in remote "dead zones." This connectivity is essential for the company’s "Autonomy 2026" goal, allowing farmers to monitor 24/7 autonomous operations via the John Deere Operations Center app. Innovation is now centered on "Agentic AI," where the "Cortex AI" engine provides predictive maintenance and real-time agronomic recommendations to over 1.5 million connected machines. Furthermore, the company is expanding its "Circular Economy" initiative, aiming for 95% recyclable product content and growing its remanufacturing revenue. By shifting toward a recurring revenue model based on software upgrades and performance-based outcomes, the company is decoupling its growth from the traditional cyclicality of machinery sales.
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