Corteva Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Corteva reported a decrease in net sales by 8% and a decrease in EPS to $0.53. Seed sales increased by 2%, while Crop Protection sales decreased by 20%. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 guidance.
Net sales decreased by 8% compared to the prior year.
Seed net sales increased by 2% driven by price increases.
Crop Protection net sales decreased by 20% due to industry headwinds.
The company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 guidance.
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Forward Guidance
Corteva reaffirmed its full-year 2024 guidance and expects net sales in the range of $17.4 billion to $17.7 billion. Operating EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $3.5 billion to $3.7 billion. Operating EPS is expected to be in the range of $2.70 to $2.90 per share.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales are expected to grow by 2% at the mid-point.
- Operating EBITDA is expected to grow by 6% at the mid-point.
- Operating EPS is expected to be up 4% at the mid-point.
- Cash provided by operating activities is expected to be in the range of $2.1 billion to $2.6 billion.
- Free Cash Flow is expected to be in the range of $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion.
Challenges Ahead
- Growth is partially offset by interest expense
- Growth is partially offset by a higher base tax rate.
- Global Crop Protection market remains imbalanced after the significant destocking in 2023
- Normalization of commodity prices
- Industry continues to work through residual inventory imbalances in key regions and farmers are shifting to just-in-time purchasing
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