15 Biggest Agriculture Stocks in 2025

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1. Deere & Company (NYSE:DE)

Market Cap: $129.79 billion

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) is an American company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of equipment used in agriculture, turf care, construction, and forestry. The company is making strides toward automating manual work processes, which is helping transform the agricultural workflow.

In January this year, Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) unveiled several new autonomous machines at CES 2025 that will support customers in various industries. Building on the technology first revealed in 2022, the company’s new second-generation autonomy kit combines artificial intelligence, advanced computer vision, and cameras to help the machines navigate.

Among the new machines that DE has expanded autonomy into include an autonomous 9RX Tractor for large-scale agriculture, the 5ML Orchard Tractor to protect crops through air blast spraying, the 460 P-Tier Autonomous Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) to supply vital raw materials for building roads and infrastructure, and an autonomous Battery Electric Mower for commercial landscaping. The new machines are expected to address labor shortages, while also meeting surging demand for food, housing, and other infrastructure projects.

According to Fortune Business Insights, the global agriculture equipment market size was valued at nearly $181 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% over the next few years to reach $345 billion by 2032. This presents a substantial future growth opportunity for Deere & Company (NYSE:DE), especially in countries where agricultural practices are evolving and shifting toward automation.

Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) is one of the best agriculture stocks to buy in 2025. Wall Street analysts are bullish on the company with a consensus Buy rating. Investor sentiment also remains strong. According to Insider Monkey’s database for Q3 2024, 41 hedge funds held a stake in the company.

Overall, DE ranks first among the 15 Biggest Agriculture Stocks in 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of agriculture companies, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than DE but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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