Corteva reported a strong third quarter with net sales increasing by 27% and organic sales rising by 24%. Volume gains and strong price execution drove Operating EBITDA improvement of 72%. The company has increased its net sales and Operating EPS guidance for the full year.
Net sales increased by 27% versus prior year, driven by Latin America and North America.
Crop Protection net sales grew 22% and Seed net sales increased 41%.
GAAP income and earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations were $36 million and $0.05 per share, respectively.
The company increased its net sales guidance to be in the range of $15.5 billion and $15.7 billion and increased Operating EPS guidance to be in the range of $2.05 and $2.15 per share.
The Company increased its previously provided net sales guidance for the full year 2021 and now expects net sales in the range of $15.5 billion to $15.7 billion. Operating EBITDA guidance was affirmed in the range of $2.5 billion to $2.6 billion. Operating EPS guidance was increased to $2.05 to $2.15 per share.
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