DuPont reports strong first quarter
Wilmington, DE — DuPont de Nemours Inc. reported higher first-quarter 2026 earnings and revenue on Wednesday, driven by organic sales growth, improved margins and gains in its healthcare and water technologies businesses.
The specialty materials company said net income from continuing operations rose to $150 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with $80 million a year earlier. Earnings per share from continuing operations increased to $0.36 from $0.19.
On an adjusted basis, earnings per share rose to $0.55, up from $0.36 in the prior-year period.
Net sales increased 4% to $1.68 billion, supported by 2% organic sales growth and a 2% currency benefit. The company said healthcare and water technologies saw 3% organic growth, while diversified industrials posted about flat organic sales.
DuPont reported operating EBITDA of $414 million, up 15% from a year earlier, with margins expanding to 24.6%, an increase of 230 basis points.
Chair and CEO Lori Koch said the company’s results reflected stronger execution across key segments and continued demand in growth markets.
“We delivered solid first-quarter results ahead of our previously communicated guidance,” Koch said, according to prepared remarks.
The company also said it benefited from lower interest expense and improved segment earnings. Those gains were partially offset by the absence of a prior-year gain tied to interest rate swaps.
Cash from continuing operations totaled $232 million in the quarter, while operating cash flow improved compared with the same period last year. DuPont also completed the divestiture of its Aramids business during the quarter, part of its ongoing portfolio restructuring.
The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook, citing stronger-than-expected performance and improved demand trends. It now expects adjusted earnings of $2.35 to $2.40 per share and net sales between $7.16 billion and $7.22 billion.
DuPont also highlighted ongoing restructuring actions and portfolio simplification efforts as it focuses on core growth markets including healthcare, water, electronics and industrial applications.