QM · rank #2 · 2026-09-04
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NYSE · $18.74B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +391.95% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +1.8% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +0.8% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required. | $18.74B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-05 | $146.72 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-05 | $29.82 |
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Summary
DuPont operates as a specialty materials and advanced solutions provider with key market exposure to healthcare, water technologies, and diversified industrials [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS, BUSINESS_STATUS].
Rationale
Strong price momentum is supported by high-quality operational metrics, including 24.6% operating EBITDA margins, 127% free cash flow conversion, and an upgraded FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $7.17–$7.32 [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS].
Material risks
- 1Persistent regional weakness in the Middle East water business and FX headwinds, which have already forced management to narrow its annual sales forecast [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS, TOP_RISKS].
- 2High cyclical exposure to advanced end markets like semiconductors and aerospace, compounded by a lack of long-term contracted backlog to buffer against macro downturns [TOP_RISKS].
AI verdict council
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