DuPont Set for Q1 Earnings, Analysts Predict Strong Growth Ahead

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD), valued at a market cap of $26.4 billion, is a multi-industrial company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm operates through three main segments: Electronics & Industrial, Water & Protection, and Corporate & Other.

Upcoming Earnings Report

The company is scheduled to release its Q1 2025 earnings report before the market opens on May 2. Analysts anticipate that DuPont will declare a non-GAAP profit of $0.95 per share, which represents a 20.3% increase compared to the $0.79 earnings per share reported during the same quarter last year. Notably, DuPont has exceeded Wall Street’s bottom-line estimates for four consecutive quarters.

Fiscal Year 2025 Projections

For the entire fiscal year 2025, analysts expect DuPont’s adjusted earnings per share (EPS) to be $4.25, reflecting a 4.4% uptick from the $4.07 reported in fiscal 2024. Looking further ahead, projections for fiscal 2026 suggest an 8% increase year-over-year, bringing the anticipated EPS to $4.59.

Stock Performance Overview

In the past year, DuPont’s stock has declined by 10.7%, underperforming when compared to the S&P 500 Index, which gained 8.2%, and the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB), which faced a 5.8% drop.

Recent Performance and Future Outlook

DuPont’s stock rose 6.9% following the strong Q4 2024 results released on February 11, where the company reported quarterly revenue of $3.1 billion—an increase of 6.7% year-over-year. This growth was fueled by robust demand in the electronics sector, leading to 10% organic growth in Electronics & Industrial. The Water & Protection segment also saw continued momentum, resulting in 6% organic growth. Adjusted EPS for the quarter reached $1.13, a 29.9% increase from the previous year and surpassing the consensus estimate by 15.3%.

Looking into fiscal 2025, DuPont is projecting net sales between $12.8 billion and $12.9 billion, with adjusted EPS expected to fall within the range of $4.30 to $4.40.

Analysts’ Consensus

Analysts maintain a positive outlook for DuPont’s stock, assigning a “Strong Buy” rating overall. Out of 16 analysts monitoring the stock, there are 11 “Strong Buys,” one “Moderate Buy,” and four “Holds.” The mean price target is set at $85.20, indicating a potential upside of 29% from the current levels.

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