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DuPont is a diversified global specialty chemicals company created in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. Its portfolio includes specialty chemicals and downstream products that serve the electronics, water, construction, safety and protection, automotive, and healthcare industries. DuPont plans to spin off its electronics business by the end of 2025.


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According to the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-trump-executive-order-1e95d9836bf6f8c0c245ed1c3234d968">Associated Press</a>, Biden has no intention of enforcing the ban, which takes effect on his last full day in office, Jan. 19, and one day <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42995328/trump-inauguration-from-elon-musk-jeff-bezos-to-barack-obama-george-bush-and-bill-clinton-who-all-will-attend">before Trump&#8217;s inauguration</a>.
With a deadline looming, the app's fate lands in the hands of the so-called People's Bid for TikTok—backed by none other than Kevin O'Leary of &#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; and billionaire Frank McCourt. Apparently, TikTok's U.S. assets are still up for grabs, but no word yet on the price tag or whether a deal can realistically get done <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43060894/supreme-court-upholds-tiktok-ban-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration">in a few days</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h2>
Joann Inc. is stitching together a bankruptcy plan for the second time within 12 months. The Ohio-based fabric and crafts retailer is seeking a buyer for its portfolio of some 800 stores. 
Gordon Brothers Retail Partners emerged as the &#8220;stalking horse&#8221; bidder, but Joann remains hopeful for better offers—perhaps from someone who knows how to thread the needle.
Previously, the 82-year-old retailer was under the stewardship of private equity firm Leonard Green &amp; Partners, which acquired it via a $1.6 billion leveraged buyout in 2011. The firm buried the company under a pile of debt (<a href="https://wolfstreet.com/2024/03/18/brick-and-mortar-meltdown-fells-another-retailer-joann-inc-files-for-bankruptcy-3-years-after-ipo/">reportedly</a> $921 million in long-term debt as of Oct. 31, 2020) and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/03/20048728/ipo-preview-roblox-coupang-joann-lead-busy-week-of-offerings">sent it public in 2021</a>. 
Joann went private again in <a href="https://apnews.com/article/joann-bankruptcy-chapter-11-filing-75093d4032907c59a45e472dd4e23229">March</a> 2024 while under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company managed to reduce its $1 billion total debt by about $500 million at the time.
Despite efforts to save itself last year, Joann is joining the growing quilt of recent retail casualties: Party City, Big Lots, LL Flooring, The Body Shop and The Container Store <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42710619/deal-dispatch-party-city-wraps-big-lots-goes-bust-container-store-continues">to name a few</a>.
Kirkland &amp; Ellis is handling legal matters, while Centerview Partners LLC offers financial advice. Alvarez &amp; Marsal North America, LLC is overseeing the restructuring process.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
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<li>New York-headquartered KKR owns more than 20% of Maya and the potential sale, if it goes through, could value Maya at more than $2 billion, one of the sources said.</li>
<li>DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) is looking to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/01/43028181/chemical-company-dupont-electronics-business-separation-retains-water-business">jettison its electronics business</a>. The Wilmington, Delaware-based company expects the transaction to be completed by Nov. 1. DuPont also decided to retain its water business after evaluating strategic alternatives.</li>
<li>Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGVT#NYSE">NGVT</a>) is shopping its Performance Chemicals Industrial Specialties segment, which includes divesting parts of its North Charleston, South Carolina site. The company hopes to improve earnings cash flow and conclude the review process by year-end. Whether a transaction comes about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43027745/ingevity-explores-strategic-options-for-performance-chemicals-segment-to-strengthen-portfolio-projects-fy24-revenue-at-1-40-billion">remains to be seen</a>. </li>
<li>S&amp;W Seed Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANW#NASDAQ">SANW</a>) is up for sale. It&#8217;s also considering a merger or recapitalization as part of a larger strategic review. The Longmont, Colorado-based company has already sold its Australia subsidiary. &#8220;We continue to support all initiatives that optimize shareholder value and will consider the full range of potential strategic alternatives to ensure S&amp;W Seed is best positioned for future success,&#8221; chairman Alan Willits said.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
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<li>T-Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) will buy Vistar Media for $600 million. The telecom company expects the deal to strengthen its advertising business, Reuters reported. </li>
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Deals in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors piled up this week. Here&#8217;s a sample of Benzinga&#8217;s coverage:
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<li>Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>) submitted an unsolicited bid to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Sage Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAGE#NASDAQ">SAGE</a>) that it does not already own <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42957657/biogens-push-for-sage-therapeutics-could-strengthen-its-neurology-strategy-analysts-say">for $7.22 per share</a>. Goldman Sachs analyst Salveen Richter believes the proposal makes strategic sense, considering the financial success of the Zurzuvae launch for postpartum depression (PPD).</li>
<li>GSK plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42950025/gsk-to-buy-us-based-stomach-cancer-drug-developer-for-over-1-billion">agreed to acquire</a> IDRx, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on precision therapeutics for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), for $1 billion. The deal may require an additional $150 million from GSK after certain regulatory approval milestones. </li>
<li>Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) scooped up Scorpion Therapeutics&#8217; early-stage <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42949261/eli-lilly-scoops-up-scorpion-therapeutics-early-stage-cancer-program-for-25-billion">cancer program for $2.5 billion</a>. </li>
<li>Like Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) and AbbVie Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) is seeking to bolster its neuropsychiatric portfolio<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/01/42948170/like-bristol-myers-squibb-and-abbvie-johnson-johnson-seeks-to-bolster-neuropsychiatric-portfolio-with-15-billion-deal"> with a $15 billion deal</a></li>
<li>Crown Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCK#NYSE">CCK</a>) offered to acquire all outstanding common shares of Revance Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVNC#NASDAQ">RVNC</a>) at $3.10 per share.</li>
<li>Salarius Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLRX#NASDAQ">SLRX</a>) agreed to a deal with Decoy Therapeutics, a preclinical biotech focused on peptide conjugate therapeutics. The merged entity will target unmet needs in respiratory diseases and GI oncology.</li>
<li>Lantheus Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNTH#NASDAQ">LNTH</a>) strengthens its radiopharmaceutical position with<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/01/42937565/lantheus-strengthens-radiopharmaceutical-leadership-with-350m-acquisition-of-life-molecular-imaging"> $350 million acquisition of Life Molecular Imaging</a>.</li>
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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 7 analysts have published ratings on DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) in the last three months.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
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<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for DuPont de Nemours, revealing an average target of $98.29, a high estimate of $107.00, and a low estimate of $85.00. Holding firm without variation, the current average remains at the previous average price target. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737064819_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of DuPont de Nemours among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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</thead>
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<td>John McNulty</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Cunningham</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Viswanathan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Sison</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Duffy Fischer</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vincent Andrews</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to DuPont de Nemours. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of DuPont de Nemours compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for DuPont de Nemours's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into DuPont de Nemours's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DD/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on DuPont de Nemours analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into DuPont de Nemours's Background</h2>
DuPont is a diversified global specialty chemicals company created in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. Its portfolio includes specialty chemicals and downstream products that serve the electronics, water, construction, safety and protection, automotive, and healthcare industries. DuPont plans to separate the company into three companies going forward, one focused on electronics, one focused on water, and one with more diversified end market exposure. We expect the separations will occur by mid-2026.
<h3>DuPont de Nemours's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: DuPont de Nemours's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 4.38%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Materials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 14.22%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 1.91%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): DuPont de Nemours's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.23% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.29.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Analyst Expectations For DuPont de Nemours's Future

BMO Capital analyst John McNulty maintains DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $107 to $105.

Price Target

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on DuPont de Nemours, Lowers Price Target to $105

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) shares traded higher in the premarket on Thursday after the company announced that it would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43015799/dupont-provides-update-on-separation-plans-reaffirms-financial-guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">separate its electronics business</a>.
The Wilmington, Delaware-based company expects the transaction to be completed by Nov. 1.
Moreover, DuPont decided not to separate its water business after evaluating strategic alternatives. The company concluded that keeping the water business within the portfolio is the best approach to generate value and will allow DuPont to continue optimizing its portfolio following the electronics separation.
Notably, on May 22, DuPont announced its plan to split into three distinct publicly traded entities, with electronics and water businesses <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38987084/whats-happening-with-chemical-company-duponts-shares-today" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">executed tax-free for shareholders</a>.
DuPont CEO Lori Koch expects 2025 to be &#8220;a strong year&#8221; for the water business. 
Outlook Reiterated: DuPont continues to expect net sales of about $3.07 billion and adjusted EPS of roughly 98 cents. Both numbers are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41747460/dupont-q3-earnings-eps-beats-while-sales-lag-revises-annual-outlook-more" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in line with the consensus</a>.
DuPont also reaffirmed full-year 2024 guidance for adjusted EPS of ~$3.90 versus the $3.91 consensus and revenue of $12.365 billion versus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">the $13.369 billion consensus</a>.
The company plans to release fourth-quarter<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> results on Feb. 11</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Putnam ETF Trust Putnam BioRevolution ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYNB#NYSE">SYNB</a>) and Materials Select Sector SPDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>).
Price Action: DuPont de Nemours shares are up 2.37% at $78.05 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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<li>Accelerates the tax-free spin-off of its Electronics business, now targeting November 1, 2025</li>
<li>DuPont to retain the Water business within its portfolio</li>
<li>Reaffirms fourth quarter and full year 2024 net sales, operating EBITDA and adjusted EPS financial guidance ahead of its February 11th earnings call</li>
</ul>
WILMINGTON,&nbsp;Del., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) today announced the acceleration of the separation of its Electronics business and is now targeting November 1, 2025 to complete the transaction. This decision recognizes the size and importance of Electronics to the overall shareholder value creation opportunity and DuPont's desire to complete the separation as quickly as possible.
Additionally, DuPont no longer intends to separate its Water business. The company evaluated all strategic alternatives and concluded the best path to generate value is for the Water business to remain in the DuPont portfolio. This also enhances DuPont's ability to continue optimizing its portfolio following the Electronics separation.
"We remain confident in the opportunity to create significant shareholder value through the separation of the Electronics business," said Ed Breen, DuPont Executive Chairman. "Achieving an independent Electronics company as soon as possible is the right decision for our shareholders."
"We remain excited about the value creation opportunity for DuPont following the Electronics separation," added Lori Koch, DuPont Chief Executive Officer. "The decision for Water to remain with DuPont provides the new organization with greater strategic flexibility over time and another high growth business alongside Healthcare. We continue to have conviction in the attractive outlook for Water and expect 2025 to be a strong year for the business."&nbsp;
Reaffirms Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Outlook
DuPont reaffirms its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial guidance for net sales, operating EBITDA and adjusted EPS as provided on November 5, 2024 as part of its third quarter earnings release, including the expected continued improved performance in Water.
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DuPont Accelerates The Tax-Free Spin-Off Of Its Electronics Business, Now Targeting November 1, 2025; To Retain The Water Business Within Its Portfolio; Reaffirms Q4 And FY24 Financial Outlook

JP Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa maintains DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $104 to $101.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on DuPont de Nemours, Lowers Price Target to $101

In the latest quarter, 6 analysts provided ratings for DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $94.33, a high estimate of $107.00, and a low estimate of $84.00. This current average has increased by 0.17% from the previous average price target of $94.17. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734552053_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive DuPont de Nemours. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Cunningham</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Viswanathan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Sison</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Duffy Fischer</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vincent Andrews</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Duffy Fischer</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to DuPont de Nemours. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of DuPont de Nemours compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for DuPont de Nemours's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of DuPont de Nemours's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DD/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on DuPont de Nemours analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know DuPont de Nemours Better</h2>
DuPont is a diversified global specialty chemicals company created in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. Its portfolio includes specialty chemicals and downstream products that serve the electronics, water, construction, safety and protection, automotive, and healthcare industries. DuPont plans to separate the company into three companies going forward, one focused on electronics, one focused on water, and one with more diversified end market exposure. We expect the separations will occur by mid-2026.
<h3>DuPont de Nemours: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, DuPont de Nemours showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 4.38% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: DuPont de Nemours's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 14.22%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): DuPont de Nemours's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.91%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): DuPont de Nemours's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.23%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.29.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Demystifying DuPont de Nemours: Insights From 6 Analyst Reviews

Citigroup analyst Patrick Cunningham maintains DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $98 to $92.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on DuPont de Nemours, Lowers Price Target to $92

It was reported on November 27, that Jon Kemp, President at DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) executed a significant insider sell, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001666700/000106299324019760//Archives/edgar/data/1666700/000106299324019760/0001062993-24-019760-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday outlined that Kemp executed a sale of 6,100 shares of DuPont de Nemours with a total value of $511,942.
Monitoring the market, DuPont de Nemours's shares up by 0.07% at $83.9 during Thursday's morning.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind DuPont de Nemours</h3>
DuPont is a diversified global specialty chemicals company created in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. Its portfolio includes specialty chemicals and downstream products that serve the electronics, water, construction, safety and protection, automotive, and healthcare industries. DuPont plans to separate the company into three companies going forward, one focused on electronics, one focused on water, and one with more diversified end market exposure. We expect the separations will occur by mid-2026.
<h3>DuPont de Nemours: A Financial Overview</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining DuPont de Nemours's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 4.38% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company sets a benchmark with a high gross margin of 37.41%, reflecting superior cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): DuPont de Nemours's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 1.09.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: DuPont de Nemours's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.29.
Valuation Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/E ratio of 65.5 suggests caution, as the stock may be overvalued in the eyes of investors.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 2.91 as compared to the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Boasting an EV/EBITDA ratio of 19.25, DuPont de Nemours demonstrates a robust market valuation, outperforming industry benchmarks.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
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<h3>Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
While insider transactions should not be the sole basis for making investment decisions, they can play a significant role in an investor's decision-making process.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
When analyzing transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

Massive Insider Trade At DuPont de Nemours

DuPont de Nemours's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.03% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.76 million shares sold short, which is 1.02% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.73 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>DuPont de Nemours Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732302913_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for DuPont de Nemours has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing DuPont de Nemours's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, DuPont de Nemours's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.19%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Peering Into DuPont de Nemours's Recent Short Interest

RBC Capital analyst Arun Viswanathan maintains DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $102 to $104.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on DuPont de Nemours, Raises Price Target to $104

Analysts' ratings for DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 4 analysts.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for DuPont de Nemours, revealing an average target of $92.5, a high estimate of $107.00, and a low estimate of $84.00. This current average reflects an increase of 1.37% from the previous average price target of $91.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730912418_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of DuPont de Nemours among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Michael Sison</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Duffy Fischer</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vincent Andrews</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Duffy Fischer</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to DuPont de Nemours. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of DuPont de Nemours compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of DuPont de Nemours's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of DuPont de Nemours's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DD/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on DuPont de Nemours analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About DuPont de Nemours</h2>
DuPont is a diversified global specialty chemicals company created in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. Its portfolio includes specialty chemicals and downstream products that serve the electronics, water, construction, safety and protection, automotive, and healthcare industries. DuPont plans to separate the company into three companies going forward, one focused on electronics, one focused on water, and one with more diversified end market exposure. We expect the separations will occur by mid-2026.
<h3>Financial Milestones: DuPont de Nemours's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: DuPont de Nemours's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 2.49%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 5.61%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): DuPont de Nemours's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.76%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.48%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: DuPont de Nemours's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.31, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On DuPont de Nemours Through 4 Analysts

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintains DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $105 to $107.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on DuPont de Nemours, Raises Price Target to $107

Barclays analyst Duffy Fischer maintains DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $84 to $85.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on DuPont de Nemours, Raises Price Target to $85

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/11/05/final-trades-comerica-amazon-disney-leidos-holdings-and-dupont.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Rob Sechan of NewEdge Wealth named Comerica Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>) as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMA">his final trade</a>.
On Nov. 5, Comerica declared dividends and announced an increase in share repurchase authorization.
Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners said he is picking Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) for its all-weather capabilities.
Amazon.com's Amazon Prime Video recently unveiled an X-Ray Recaps feature to help users stay updated on their favorite shows, even after long breaks between episodes. Instead of rewinding or searching for plot summaries, viewers can now access spoiler-free, AI-generated recaps to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41739915/amazon-takes-on-netflix-with-new-ai-recaps">refresh their memory quickly.</a>
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Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington of Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC named The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), saying that she believes in America's ability to spend, no matter what's the outcome of U.S. elections.
Walt Disney recently announced the creation of a new group, the Office of Technology Enablement (OTE), dedicated to guiding the company's approach to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR).
Bill Baruch of Blue Line Capital picked Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>).
On Oct. 29, Leidos reported third-quarter fiscal 2024 revenue growth of 7% year-over-year to $4.19 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.07 billion. Demand across all customer segments, especially for managed health services, drove the growth.
Stephanie Link of Hightower Advisors picked DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>), which topped earnings expectations for the latest quarter.
On Nov. 5, the company reported sales growth of 4% year over year to $3.192 billion, missing the consensus of $3.204 billion. Organic sales increased +3% YoY, with a 5% increase in volume offset by a 2% decrease in price.
Price Action:
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<li>Comerica shares gained 1.4% to close at $63.28 during Tuesday's session.</li>
<li>Amazon shares rose 1.9% to settle at $199.50 during Tuesday's session.</li>
<li>Disney shares gained 0.9% to close at $96.63 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>DuPont shares gained 4.7% to settle at $85.67.</li>
<li>Leidos shares gained 2% to settle at $190.07 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
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In the current session, the stock is trading at $86.86, after a 6.12% spike. Over the past month, DuPont de Nemours Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) stock increased by 2.65%, and in the past year, by 26.77%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730837368_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing DuPont de Nemours P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
DuPont de Nemours has a better P/E ratio of 104.94 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 47.08 of the Chemicals industry. Ideally, one might believe that DuPont de Nemours Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730837368_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: DuPont de Nemours

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DuPont De Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) shares are trading higher after the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n41739365/dupont-reports-third-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported mixed third-quarter results</a>.
The company reported sales growth of 4% year over year to $3.192 billion, missing the consensus of $3.204 billion. Organic sales increased +3% YoY, with a 5% increase in volume offset by a 2% decrease in price. Organic sales by region: EMEA +1%, U.S./Canada -2% and Asia Pacific +9%.
DuPont&#8217;s operating EBITDA rose 11% YoY to $857 million, and its margin expanded by 150 bps to 26.8%.
Electronics &amp; Industrial sales totaled $1.551 billion (+13% YoY), and the operating EBITDA margin expanded by 210 bps to 30.1%.
Water &amp; Protection sales were $1.382 billion (-2% YoY), and the operating EBITDA margin expanded by 70 bps to 26.3%.
Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.18 (+28% Y/Y), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of $1.03.</a>
Operating cash flow from continuing activities for the quarter was almost flat YoY at $737 million, compared to $740 million a year ago. As of September-end, DuPont held cash and equivalents of $1.7 billion.
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&#8220;We are benefiting from continued demand recovery in electronics while also seeing improvement in our water and medical packaging end-markets. In the third quarter, a return to year-over-year organic sales growth coupled with solid execution drove strong operating leverage, resulting in 150 basis points of margin expansion,&#8221; stated Lori Koch, DuPont&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer.&nbsp;
Q4 Outlook: DuPont expects net sales of ~$3.07 billion versus the consensus of $3.14 billion and Adjusted EPS of ~$0.98 in line with the consensus.
Antonella Franzen, DuPont Chief Financial Officer, commented, &#8220;On a year-over-year basis, our fourth quarter guidance reflects continued momentum including sales and earnings growth assumptions for both E&amp;I and W&amp;P. Sequentially, our fourth quarter guidance assumes normal seasonal declines in electronics and construction markets, partially offset by continued recovery in water and medical packaging endmarkets.&#8221;
2024 Outlook: DuPont raised the outlook for adjusted EPS to ~$3.90 (prior expectation $3.70 – $3.80) versus the $3.77 consensus and lowered its revenue guidance to $12.365 billion (from the prior $12.40 billion &#8211; $12.50 billion view) versus the $12.44 billion consensus.
On May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38987084/whats-happening-with-chemical-company-duponts-shares-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">split into three publicly traded companies</a> by separating its Electronics and Water businesses tax-free to shareholders. DuPont aims to complete the separations within 18-24 months of the announcement date.
Price Action: DD shares are trading higher by 5.31% at $86.20 at the last check Tuesday.
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