DuPont Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
DuPont reported a 4% increase in net sales to $3.2 billion, with organic sales up 3%. GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $1.13, and adjusted EPS was $1.18. The company raised its full-year 2024 operating EBITDA and adjusted EPS guidance.
Net sales increased by 4%, with organic sales up 3% year-over-year.
GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $1.13, while adjusted EPS reached $1.18.
Operating EBITDA stood at $857 million, with a margin of 26.8%.
Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $737 million, and transaction-adjusted free cash flow was $640 million.
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Forward Guidance
For Q4 2024, DuPont estimates net sales of approximately $3.070 billion, operating EBITDA of about $790 million, and adjusted EPS of $0.98 per share. For the full year 2024, the company now expects operating EBITDA of about $3.125 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.90 per share, with net sales of approximately $12.365 billion.
Positive Outlook
- Continued momentum including sales and earnings growth assumptions for both E&I and W&P.
- Full year operating EBITDA is expected to be about $3.125 billion.
- Full year adjusted EPS is expected to be about $3.90 per share.
- Full year net sales are now expected to be about $12.365 billion.
- Fourth quarter guidance reflects continued momentum including sales and earnings growth assumptions for both E&I and W&P.
Challenges Ahead
- Fourth quarter guidance assumes normal seasonal declines in electronics and construction markets.
- The company is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain future events.
- These events include, among others, the impact of portfolio changes, including asset sales, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; contingent liabilities related to litigation, environmental and indemnifications matters; impairments and discrete tax items.
- These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on U.S. GAAP results for the guidance period.
- Adverse changes in worldwide economic, political, regulatory, international trade, geopolitical, capital markets and other external conditions.
Revenue & Expenses
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