Analysis: Markwayne Mullin's purchase of DE (Deere & Company)

Assessment: On watch

Member with Ag-Appropriations oversight adds to a familiar position during a year-end buying spree; legislative catalysts are stale but warrant monitoring.

Member: Markwayne Mullin
Party / state: R-OK
Chamber: Senate
Transaction: Purchase
Amount: $15,001 - $50,000
Ticker: DE
Company: Deere & Company
Trade date: 2025-12-29
Disclosure date: 2026-01-16
Disclosure lag: 18 days

Executive summary

Senator Markwayne Mullin purchased $15,001–$50,000 of Deere & Company (DE) on December 29, 2025. Mullin sits on the Appropriations and Armed Services committees, and his history shows a recurring interest in DE, having previously purchased the stock in late 2023.

The trade occurred as part of a larger cluster of activity for Senator Mullin on December 29, including significant buys in MSFT, AMZN, and META. This suggests a broader portfolio rebalancing or year-end investment strategy rather than an isolated bet on Deere. Notably, Mullin's purchase of DE contrasts with a bearish trend among other members of Congress, who have predominantly sold the ticker throughout 2025. While Mullin serves on the Appropriations subcommittee for Agriculture, no specific legislative catalysts were identified immediately adjacent to the trade date, though the 'Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act' remains active in the Senate.

Timeline

2025-12-11 — Deere & Co annual report (10-K) filed.
2025-12-18 — Rep. Julie Johnson sells DE.
2025-12-29 — Sen. Markwayne Mullin purchases DE ($15k-$50k).
2026-01-16 — Mullin discloses DE purchase.

Independent analysis of public financial disclosures. Not financial or investment advice.

Sources

Markwayne Mullin · DE · Trading news