Wilmington, Delaware-based DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) provides technology-based materials and solutions. With a market cap of $31.6 billion, the company offers a diverse range of products, such as construction materials, adhesives, electronics, fabrics, fibers, home garden, medical devices, resins, printing, and consumer products. The chemical giant is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2025 on Wednesday, Jul. 30.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect DD to report a profit of $1.06 per share on a diluted basis, up 9.3% from $0.97 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed Wall Street’s EPS estimates in its last four quarterly reports.
For the full year, analysts expect DD to report EPS of $4.28, up 5.2% from $4.07 in fiscal 2024. Its EPS is expected to rise 6.8% year over year to $4.57 in fiscal 2026.
DD stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 12.1% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares down 6.5% during this period. Similarly, it underperformed the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLB) 2.1% gains over the same time frame.
DD is underperforming due to challenges in the construction markets, impacting sales in its IndustrialsCo segment. With uncertainties in the U.S. housing market and inflation affecting residential construction, the company is also facing weak demand in the automotive industry. Separation costs for its electronics business are expected to impact DuPont's performance in 2025, with significant costs anticipated to impact margins and free cash flow this year.
On May 2, DD shares closed up more than 1% after reporting its Q1 results. Its revenue stood at $3.1 billion, up 4.6% year over year. The company’s adjusted EPS increased 30.4% year over year to $1.03.
Analysts’ consensus opinion on DD stock is bullish, with a “Strong Buy” rating overall. Out of 16 analysts covering the stock, 11 advise a “Strong Buy” rating, one suggests a “Moderate Buy,” and four give a “Hold.” DD’s average analyst price target is $85, indicating a potential upside of 12.6% from the current levels.
