CNH Industrial Stock Jumps After Greenlight’s David Einhorn Discloses a Stake
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 14 2024
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Source: Barron's
Investor Interest in CNH Industrial: Shares of CNH Industrial surged after investor David Einhorn disclosed a stake, citing the stock's low valuation despite expected declines in earnings due to falling agricultural commodity prices. He believes that the stock could double if crop prices rise in the next upcycle.
Market Context for Agricultural Stocks: Other agricultural equipment manufacturers like AGCO and Deere are also experiencing declining earnings, with their stocks down this year. Einhorn's comments may attract investor interest in these companies as well, given their current price-to-earnings ratios compared to CNH.
Analyst Views on DE
Wall Street analysts forecast DE stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DE is 514.25 USD with a low forecast of 458.00 USD and a high forecast of 560.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 529.510
Low
458.00
Averages
514.25
High
560.00
Current: 529.510
Low
458.00
Averages
514.25
High
560.00
About DE
Deere & Company is engaged in the delivery of agricultural, construction and forestry equipment. Its segments include production and precision agriculture (PPA), small agriculture and turf (SAT), construction and forestry (CF), and financial services (FS). PPA segment defines, develops and delivers global equipment and technology solutions for production-scale growers of large grains, small grains, cotton and sugarcane. SAT segment defines, develops and delivers global equipment and technology solutions for dairy and livestock producers, high-value and small acreage crop producers, and turf and utility customers. CF segment defines, develops and delivers a range of machines and technology solutions organized along the earthmoving, forestry and roadbuilding production systems. FS segment finances sales and leases by John Deere dealers of new and used production and precision agriculture equipment and others. Its products include John Deere Autonomous 8R Tractor and E-Power Backhoe.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
