DuPont Stock Falls 2.73% Amid 425th-Ranked Trading Volume as Earnings Outlook Bolsters Buy Consensus

DuPont (DD) closed 2.73% lower on August 1, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.3 billion, ranking 425th in market activity for the day. Analysts anticipate the company will report Q2 2025 earnings of $1.06 per share and revenue of $3.241 billion, reflecting a 2.2% year-over-year increase. This aligns with the firm’s May 2 guidance of $3.2 billion in revenue and $1.05 in earnings per share. The stock maintains a "buy" consensus rating, with 14 "buy" or "strong buy" recommendations and no "sell" calls, while the median 12-month price target of $87.50 implies 17.8% upside from its latest close.

Historical performance highlights consistent outperformance, with the company exceeding earnings estimates in seven of the last eight quarters. The most recent quarterly beats ranged from 2.5% to 22.2%, underscoring strong operational execution. Despite near-term volatility, the stock’s technical profile suggests resilience, supported by favorable analyst sentiment and a clear revenue trajectory. Market participants are likely focused on whether August 5 earnings will confirm these expectations and catalyze a reversal in the short-term downtrend.

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