DuPont Tops Earnings Estimates in Q4, Reports Flat Y/Y Sales

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. DD has registered a fourth-quarter 2025 loss from continuing operations of $108 million or 27 cents per share. In the year-ago quarter, the company recorded a loss of $291 million or 70 cents per share. Barring one-time items, earnings came in at 46 cents per share in the reported quarter, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 cents. DuPont's net sales reached $1,693 million, essentially flat year over year and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,684.1 million. Organic sales fell 1%. Sales were flat, as a 1% year-over-year decrease in volume and flat pricing were offset by a positive foreign-currency impact of 1%. DuPont de Nemours, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise  DuPont de Nemours, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | DuPont de Nemours, Inc. QuoteDD’s Segment HighlightsThe Healthcare & Water Technologies segment recorded net sales of $821 million in the reported quarter, up 4% on a year-over-year basis. Organic sales grew 3%, along with 1% benefit from currency. Healthcare Technologies delivered mid-single-digit organic growth, with strength in medical packaging and medical devices. Water Technologies sales rose in the low-single-digit range on an organic basis. The Diversified Industrials segment recorded net sales of $872 million, down 3% year over year. Organic sales dipped 4% but were partially offset by a 1% benefit from currency. Building Technologies were down in the high-single-digit range on an organic basis due to weakness in construction markets. Industrial Technologies sales were down in the low-single-digit range on an organic basis. DD’s FinancialsDuPont had cash and cash equivalents of $715 million at the end of the quarter, down around 60% year over year. Long-term debt was $3,134 million, down about 41%. The company generated an operating cash flow from continuing operations of $560 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025. DD’s OutlookFor the first quarter of 2026, the company expects net sales of $1,670 million, operating EBITDA of $395 million and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 48 cents. For 2026, net sales are projected at $7,075-$7,135 million, with operating EBITDA estimated at $1,725-$1,755 million and adjusted EPS expected to be $2.25-$2.30. DD’s Price PerformanceDuPont’s shares have lost 42.2% in a year compared with a 13.5% decline in the industry. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research DD’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderDD currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Some better-ranked stocks in the basic materials space are Albemarle Corporation ALB, Coeur Mining, Inc. CDE and Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. ASM.Albemarle is slated to report fourth-quarter results on Feb. 11. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at a loss of 40 cents. ALB beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters, while missing once, the average earnings surprise being 35.28%. ALB sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Coeur is scheduled to report fourth-quarter results on Feb. 18. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CDE’s fourth-quarter earnings is pegged at 42 cents. CDE beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last two quarters and missed once, the average earnings surprise being 106.61%. CDE currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1. Avino Silver is slated to report fourth-quarter results on March 11. The consensus estimate for ASM’s earnings is pegged at 6 cents. ASM, presently carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), beat the consensus estimate in the last four quarters, the average earnings surprise being 150%.Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2026Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2026. Handpicked by Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful.From inception in 2012 through November, 2025, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,530.8%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +570.3%.Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2026. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential.See New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD): Free Stock Analysis Report Albemarle Corporation (ALB): Free Stock Analysis Report Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE): Free Stock Analysis Report Avino Silver (ASM): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks