DuPont reported strong second-quarter results with net sales of $4.1 billion, up 26% year-over-year, and organic sales up 23%. GAAP EPS was $1.04, and adjusted EPS was $1.06. The company raised its full-year guidance for net sales, operating EBITDA, and adjusted EPS.
Net sales increased by 26% year-over-year to $4.1 billion, with organic sales up 23%.
GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $1.04, while adjusted EPS reached $1.06.
Operating EBITDA rose by 53% compared to the previous year, reaching $1.06 billion.
Approximately $800 million of capital was returned to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.
The Company estimates third quarter 2021 net sales to be between $4.18 billion and $4.23 billion, operating EBITDA between $1.06 billion and $1.08 billion and adjusted EPS on the new basis between $1.11 and $1.13 per share. For full year 2021, we now estimate net sales to be between $16.45 billion and $16.55 billion and operating EBITDA between $4.21 billion and $4.26 billion. Our outlook for full year adjusted EPS on the new basis is now in the range of $4.24 to $4.30 per share, and includes a full year benefit estimated at $0.27 per share related to the amortization reporting change.