DuPont Reports 1Q 2026 Results

DuPont announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 and raised financial guidance for the full year 2026.

Net sales were $1,681 million, up 4% from 1Q 2025. Net sales increased 4% on a 2% increase in organic sales and a 2% currency benefit. GAAP income from continuing operations was $150 million, up 88% over the same period. Operating EBITDA was $414 milion, up 15%. Operating EBITDA increased on organic growth, favorable mix and productivity.

Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $232 million; transaction-adjusted free cash flow was $147 million. DuPont completed the previously announced divestiture of the Aramids business on April 1^, 2026.

“We delivered a strong start to the year, exceeding our financial guidance through disciplined commercial and operational execution,” says Lori Koch, DuPont CEO. “Our teams remained focused on our customers and delivered organic growth, margin expansion, and double-digit adjusted EPS growth, along with solid cash flow generation in the quarter.

“Our strategic priorities are clear and we remain focused on value creation by serving our customers, driving commercial and operational excellence and allocating capital thoughtfully to deliver consistent performance to our shareholders,” Koch concluded.

“For the second quarter 2026, we estimate net sales of about $1.8 billion, operating EBITDA of about $430 million and adjusted EPS of approximately $0.59 per share,” says Antonella Franzen, DuPont CFO. “Our second quarter guidance estimates organic sales growth of about 3%, with currency a slight tailwind in the quarter.

“We are raising our full year 2026 guidance given our strong start to the year and the interest income benefit from the Aramids transaction. In addition, our full year net sales guidance now assumes about 4% organic growth, including about 1% of pricing due to actions taken to fully offset higher input costs related to the Middle East conflict,” Franzen concludes.