DuPont Stock Surges 0.95% on 61.54% Volume Spike Ranks 474th in Market Activity

On August 20, 2025, DuPont (DD) rose 0.95% to $74.48, with a trading volume of $210 million—a 61.54% surge from the previous day—ranking 474th in market activity. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus, supported by 11 buy ratings and a 12-month price target range of $85–$94. Recent upgrades from RBC Capital and Keybanc highlight confidence, though technical indicators show mixed signals. The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 39.17 remains elevated compared to the S&P 500 average, while its short interest has declined by 4.55%, indicating improving sentiment.

Despite a 4.21% recent price gain, bearish technical patterns like RSI oversold and a bearish engulfing candle suggest potential short-term volatility. Institutional ownership at 73.96% underscores strong institutional backing, but liquidity metrics such as the quick ratio (0.90) and debt-to-equity ratio (0.57) reveal moderate leverage. Earnings estimates project 10.27% growth for FY2025, though revenue forecasts remain cautiously optimistic at $12.84 billion.

A backtested strategy of buying top 500 volume stocks and holding for one day from 2022 to 2025 yielded a 31.52% total return, with 0.98% average daily gains. Performance peaked at 7.02% in June 2023 but faced a -4.20% decline in September 2022, reflecting market volatility. The approach captured short-term momentum but remains sensitive to broader market swings.