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DuPont de Nemours Inc. · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
DuPont's Q4 2020 financial performance was reported, showcasing mixed results with sales up 1% and strategic portfolio moves.
DuPont reported Q4 2020 results with net sales of $5.3 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year. GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.37, and adjusted EPS was $0.95. The company highlighted strong performance in Electronics & Imaging and progress in cost savings, while also focusing on strategic priorities such as the separation of the Nutrition & Biosciences business.
- GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.37; adjusted EPS was $0.95.
- Net Sales reached $5.3 billion, up 1 percent; organic sales were flat compared to the previous year.
- GAAP Income from continuing operations totaled $279 million, with an Operating EBITDA of $1.3 billion.
- The company achieved ~$130 million in non-manufacturing costs savings during the quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
DuPont · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.25B
Forward guidance
DuPont anticipates net sales between $15.4 and $15.6 billion for 2021, representing an 8% increase at the mid-point compared to 2020. Operating EBITDA is projected to be between $3.83 and $3.93 billion, a 13% increase at the mid-point versus 2020. Adjusted EPS is expected to range from $3.30 to $3.45 per share, a 68% increase at the mid-point compared to 2020.
Tailwinds
- Expect net sales between $15.4 and $15.6 billion for 2021, an 8% increase at the mid-point versus 2020 net sales of $14.3 billion
- Operating EBITDA between $3.83 and $3.93 billion, a 13% increase at the mid-point versus 2020 operating EBITDA of $3.4 billion.
- Full year adjusted EPS is in the range of $3.30 to $3.45 per share, an increase of 68% at the mid-point versus 2020 adjusted EPS of $2.01 per share
- Expect a strong first quarter of 2021 with net sales between $3.75 and $3.85 billion
- Adjusted EPS in the range of $0.75 to $0.77 per share for Q1 2021
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.0%
Avg return
30 days after
63%
40 / 64 earnings
Positive
+12.5%
Q3 2021
Best reaction
-11.3%
Q4 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.1% | +9.6% | +4.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | +4.9% | +6.6% | -3.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.1% | +1.9% | +2.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.7% | -2.3% | +1.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.8% | +9.2% | -1.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +3.0% | +2.8% | -0.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | +2.8% | -3.2% | +4.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | +7.2% | +8.3% | +13.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | +8.6% | -15.0% | -6.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -6.5% | -4.6% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.1% | +1.3% | +1.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | -7.2% | -5.6% | -2.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +6.3% | +4.8% | -2.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +8.6% | +14.7% | +13.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.4% | -2.2% | -8.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | +4.4% | -0.7% | +4.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +8.1% | +5.2% | -4.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | +12.5% | +12.9% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.5% | +1.9% | -1.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +3.4% | +5.8% | +9.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | -7.2% | -2.3% | -14.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.7% | +6.6% | +15.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | -3.7% | -4.3% | +3.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.5% | +4.9% | +22.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | -11.3% | -8.6% | -25.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +6.2% | +10.4% | -1.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | -4.3% | -5.0% | -5.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | -6.5% | -13.9% | -18.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | -9.8% | -8.5% | -10.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | +7.1% | +7.6% | +7.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.7% | +0.3% | +3.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.5% | +1.2% | +4.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -6.2% | -4.9% | -9.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -3.0% | -3.0% | -3.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.3% | -0.8% | -2.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.4% | -0.0% | -3.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | +5.4% | +7.3% | +10.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.9% | -0.6% | -0.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | +0.7% | +0.8% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -9.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.8% | — | — |
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