NYSEMaterialsSpecialty ChemicalsSnapshot 2026-07-31
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Specialty Chemicals is in recovery. Describes the industry's cycle state, not a call on this stock.
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Primary pillar under pressure — Raise full year EPS to $2.35 - $2.40 in 2026: FY26 EPS guidance raised to $2.35-$2.40 vs target $2.35.
View ThesisRevenue is growing steadily — about 3% over the past year.
View GrowthMiddle-of-the-pack quality for its industry.
View QualityManagement screens strong on earnings delivery, margins, the balance sheet, guidance credibility.
View ManagementExpectations look high — the market is pricing in about 83% growth a year, above the roughly 5% analysts expect, leaving little room for error.
View ValuationModerate volatility — typically moves about 1% a day.
View RiskDuPont's growth in lithium extraction products must continue to justify its price. Revenue grew 4% year over year, and the last quarter beat expectations by 14%. It trades at 14× P/E versus an 18× peer median, indicating high expectations. If DuPont cuts guidance after raising it, that could hurt credibility. Peer multiples imply a price about 85% below where it trades. This read is provisional.
Trailing returns as of 2026-07-31. DD is total return (includes dividends); the S&P 500 benchmark is price return (the index excludes dividends).
Based on 17 analysts currently covering DD (as of Jul 2026).
Based on 3 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for DD in the last 4 months.
A consensus fair price across 10 valuation methods, at three horizons. As of 2026-08-01. Estimates are diagnostics, not price targets. Short-horizon estimates are close to coin-flips, so confidence is a method-agreement read, not a prediction.
Today's peer multiple on trailing earnings, with no growth credited. This is the headline read.
Adds projected growth, so it leans optimistic by design. Read it as upside context, not a base case.
A price-focused, side-by-side fair-value read versus Specialty Chemicals — fair value, gap to price, and forward P/E.
Advances: Achieve 4% organic growth in 2026
New products align with growth objectives and battery demand.
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End-of-day figures as of 2026-07-31. EPS is implied from price ÷ P/E. Not investment advice.
Current $137.00
The last 12 months of price, then the range of analyst 12-month targets from today’s $137.00.
Analyst ratings and price targets are third-party Wall Street estimates, not QuarterlyIQ’s view. Not investment advice.
A long-thesis check that carries the widest uncertainty of the three horizons.
Above average on quality vs scored peers
Direction of the business behind the multiple. Bands are backend reads; trailing-12-month basis.
Legal issues could impact growth and reputation.
PFAS lawsuit could impact financial performance and growth objectives.
Legal issues could impact growth and capital allocation.
Legal issues could impact growth and capital allocation.
Threatens: Raise full year 2026 EPS guidance
Concerns about Q3 guidance may impact EPS expectations.
Advances: Achieve 4% organic growth in 2026
New product launch supports growth in targeted markets.
Advances: Align 2026 guidance with medium-term targets
Achieving renewable electricity aligns with sustainability goals.
