Deere (MIL:1DE) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 270 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)


MIL:1DE Deere & Co MIL:1DE
87 GF Score
Price €503.60
GF Value €321.65
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What is Deere Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Deere MIL:1DE 87 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 270 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1DE with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €321.65. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Deere's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 270 Mil.


Deere  (MIL:1DE) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.


Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


Deere Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Deere Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deere's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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Deere Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Deere Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Deere Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Deere Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 270 Mil mean?
Deere (MIL:1DE) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 270 Mil as of Apr. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Deere and its competitors.
Is Deere's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Deere's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 270 Mil. Overall, Deere has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deere's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to PCAR and CNH?
Deere's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 270 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Deere and its competitors. Deere's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 270 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deere stock overvalued right now?
Deere (MIL:1DE) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 270 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €321.65, compared to a current price of €503.60 — trading 56.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 270 Mil. Deere's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Deere (MIL:1DE), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 270 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Deere (MIL:1DE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deere stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €503.60 is trading 56.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €321.65.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1DE:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 270 Mil
  • GF Value™: €321.65 vs. price of €503.60 (56.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1DE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Deere Business Description

Address One John Deere Place, Moline, IL, USA, 61265
Deere is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment and a major producer of construction machinery. The company is divided into four reporting segments: production & precision agriculture, or PPA, small agriculture & turf, or SAT, construction & forestry, or CF, and financial services, or FS, its captive finance subsidiary. The core PPA business is the largest contributor to sales and profits by far. Geographically, Deere sales are 60% US/Canada, 17% Europe, 14% Latin America, and 9% rest of the world. Deere goes to market through a robust dealer network that includes over 2,000 dealer locations in North America with reach into over 100 countries. John Deere Financial provides retail financing for machinery to its customers and wholesale financing for dealers.
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