Deere Stock Surges 42% YTD; Analyst Issues Sell Call
Wall Street’s top analyst upgraded shares of Alphabet and Nvidia while leaving Deere unchanged. Deere stock has climbed 42% year-to-date and a leading analyst now recommends selling, citing stretched valuation and limited growth catalysts.
1. Analyst Skips Deere in Upgrade Round
In a recent research update, the firm’s top equity strategist raised ratings on Alphabet to buy and Nvidia to outperform, while maintaining a neutral stance on Deere, signaling no new bullish outlook for the agricultural equipment maker.
2. Deere Shares Rise 42% YTD, Sell Call Issued
Deere’s share price has surged 42% since January, pushing valuation multiples above long-term averages and prompting the analyst to switch to a sell rating, pointing to stretched metrics and limited catalysts amid a maturing equipment cycle.