Earnings Review · 20 August 2026
Deere Beat the Quarter, and Still Fails Our Ethical Screen. Here’s Why We Pass.
The print
Revenue $13.09B. EPS $5.10 vs $4.71 expected.
Did the flow confirm the move?
Underlying money flow is neutral: no strong accumulation or distribution signature.
Give the business its due
The business itself is genuinely strong: revenue growing about -11%, net margins near 10%, a moderate competitive moat.
The valuation lens
Our framework labels the valuation MODERATE. Fair value lands near $539 against a $621 share price, a margin of safety of about -13%. The trailing multiple sits around 35 times earnings, which only makes sense if the growth holds.
The ethical lens, our differentiator
The two standards split: it clears the faith-based (AAOIFI) screen but not our broader anchor screen. We default to protection and do not call it compliant on a divergence.
The compliant alternative
If the theme is what draws you, CEA Industries Inc (BNC) sits in the same industry (Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery) and clears our principled screen, the place to look instead of chasing a name that does not.
The verdict for a values-conscious investor
A beat-and-raise does not change the screen. This is a great company you can admire without owning, protection first. We do not confuse a strong quarter with a suitable holding.
This is analysis, not financial advice. Always manage your risk.
