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DuPont de Nemours Inc

NYSE: DD Specialty Chemicals
$131.62
▲ $0.03 (+0.02%) today
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Q2 2026 Earnings

Reported Aug 4, 2026, 6:08am ET · SEC source
$1.88
Beat +6.75%
EPS · est. $1.76
$1.8B
Beat +0.37%
Revenue · est. $1.8B
−8.5%
Trailing market
DD vs S&P since report
5 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
0+4%+8%Aug 4Aug 5report 6:08am ETearnings+1.6%+9.7%
0+4%+8%Aug 4Aug 5earnings+1.6%+9.7%
DD +9.7%S&P 500 +1.6%
0+4%+8%Aug 4Aug 5report 6:08am ETearnings+2.2%+9.7%
0+4%+8%Aug 4Aug 5earnings+2.2%+9.7%
DD +9.7%NASDAQ +2.2%
−4%0+4%Aug 3Aug 11report 6:08am ETearnings+1.5%+4.7%
−4%0+4%Aug 3Aug 11earnings+1.5%+4.7%
DD +4.7%S&P 500 +1.5%
−4%0+4%Aug 3Aug 11report 6:08am ETearnings+1.9%+4.7%
−4%0+4%Aug 3Aug 11earnings+1.9%+4.7%
DD +4.7%NASDAQ +1.9%
+1.17%
Day of report
+3.11%
Next session
+1.09%
One week
−8.26%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +0.24%.

Did DD Beat Earnings? Q2 2026 Results

DuPont de Nemours delivered a strong second-quarter 2026 performance, posting adjusted EPS of $1.88 against a consensus estimate of $1.76, a beat of 6.75% that extended the company's streak of exceeding analyst EPS expectations to four consecutive quarters. Revenue of $1.82 billion edged past the $1.81 billion consensus by 0.37%, though the topline reflected a 44.1% year-over-year decline as the post-transformation company now operates without its divested Electronics and Aramids businesses. The cleaner portfolio told a more encouraging underlying story: 4% organic sales growth across both the Healthcare & Water Technologies and Diversified Industrials segments drove operating EBITDA of $448 million at a 24.6% margin, up 40 basis points year-over-year, while GAAP income from continuing operations surged to $191 million from $24 million a year ago. Management responded to the momentum by raising full-year 2026 guidance, now targeting net sales of $7.16 to $7.19 billion, operating EBITDA of roughly $1.76 billion, and adjusted EPS of $7.24 at the midpoint, with organic growth expected slightly above 4%.

Key Takeaways
  • 4% organic sales growth driven by broad-based demand across both segments
  • Productivity improvements driving margin expansion, particularly in Diversified Industrials (70 bps expansion)
  • Strength in healthcare technologies led by personal protection and biopharma
  • Continued demand in industrial water and semiconductor markets
  • Aerospace strength and electric vehicle application growth in Industrial Technologies
  • Residential and non-residential construction growth benefiting Building Technologies
  • Lower interest expense and lower tax rate supporting adjusted EPS growth of 48%
  • Operating EBITDA margin expansion of 40 basis points to 24.6%

“We delivered another strong quarter, exceeding our financial guidance and demonstrating our focus on consistent execution. Mid-single digit organic growth, strong margin expansion, coupled with robust adjusted EPS growth and free cash flow generation underscore the strength of our market-leading businesses and reflect disciplined execution of our strategic priorities, supported by our ongoing focus on excellence and productivity.”

DuPont de Nemours CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

DuPont raised its full-year 2026 guidance: net sales of $7,160–$7,190 million, operating EBITDA of $1,750–$1,770 million (midpoint approximately $1.76 billion), and adjusted EPS of $7.17–$7.32 (midpoint $7.24). Organic sales growth is now expected to be slightly above 4%. For the second half of 2026, net sales are expected at $3,660–$3,690 million, operating EBITDA of $890–$910 million, and adjusted EPS of $3.65–$3.80. Management expects mid-single digit organic sales growth in the second half, with continued strength across healthcare, industrial water, and aerospace end-markets. The company also announced intent to repurchase $250 million of shares in the third quarter.

DD YoY Financials

Q2 2026 vs Q2 2025 · SEC filings Q2 2025 Q2 2026
$0$900.0M$1.8B$2.7B$3.3B$1.8BRevenue$1.1B$639.0MGross Profit$529.0M$266.0MOperating Income$59.0M$191.0MNet Income
$0$900.0M$1.8B$2.7BRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

DD Revenue by Segment

Industrials
Electronics
Diversified Industrials$963.0M+3.0%
Healthcare and Water Technologies$856.0M+5.0%

DD Revenue by Geography

Asia Pacific
United States
EMEA
Latin America

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.