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DuPont de Nemours, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 4 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales rose 4%, all organic: Net sales were $1.8 billion, up 4% from the year-ago quarter. Organic sales also rose 4%, and the total table shows no currency or portfolio effect. Source
  • Operating EBITDA rose on productivity: Operating EBITDA was $448 million against $423 million. Management attributed the increase to organic growth and productivity. Source
  • Healthcare sales grew mid-single digits: Healthcare Technologies organic sales rose mid-single digits on broad-based growth, led by personal protection and biopharma. Source
  • Consolidated margin up 40 basis points: Consolidated operating EBITDA margin was 24.6%, up 40 basis points from 24.2%. Source
  • Second-half growth tied to end-markets: The CFO expects mid-single digit organic sales growth in the second half and cites continued strength in healthcare, industrial water and aerospace end-markets. Source
  • Transaction-adjusted conversion 127%: Transaction-adjusted free cash flow was $326 million, a 127% conversion for the quarter and 98% for six months. Source
  • Aramids sale closed April 1: Aramids was sold to Arclin for about $1.2 billion pre-tax cash, a $300 million note receivable and a non-controlling equity interest valued at $325 million. Source

“We delivered another strong quarter, exceeding our financial guidance and demonstrating our focus on consistent execution”

Lori Koch, DuPont Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales SourceFull year 2026$7,160 - $7,190 million
Operating EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$1,750 - $1,770 millionRaised from $1,730 - $1,760 million
Adjusted EPS SourceFull year 2026$7.17 - $7.32 per shareRaised from $2.35 - $2.40 per share
Organic sales growth SourceFull year 2026slightly above 4%Raised from about 4%
Net sales SourceSecond half 2026$3,660 - $3,690 millionNew
Operating EBITDA SourceSecond half 2026$890 - $910 millionNew
Adjusted EPS SourceSecond half 2026$3.65 - $3.80 per shareNew
Amortization of intangibles SourceFull year 2026about $275 million pre-tax, or approximately $1.54 per shareKept
Share repurchase SourceThird quarter 2026$250 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year operating EBITDA guidance raised to $1,750 - $1,770 million from $1,730 - $1,760 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year adjusted EPS guidance raised to $7.17 - $7.32 from $2.35 - $2.40, the earlier range being set before the reverse split. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year organic sales growth expectation raised to slightly above 4%, from about 4%. Source
  • New guidance: Second-half 2026 ranges given for net sales, operating EBITDA and adjusted EPS. Source
  • Guidance kept: Full-year 2026 intangibles amortization estimate kept at about $275 million pre-tax. Source
  • New: Reverse stock split at 1-for-3 became effective June 24, 2026, with share figures restated retroactively. Source
  • New: Global Industry Classification Standard code changed to Industrials effective July 31, 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales rose 4%, all organic: Net sales were $1.8 billion, up 4% from the year-ago quarter. Organic sales also rose 4%, and the total table shows no currency or portfolio effect. Source
  • Operating EBITDA rose on productivity: Operating EBITDA was $448 million against $423 million. Management attributed the increase to organic growth and productivity. Source
  • GAAP income rose on segment earnings: GAAP income from continuing operations was $191 million against $24 million, and GAAP EPS was $1.37 against $0.17. Management cited higher segment earnings and lower interest expense and transaction costs. Source
  • Adjusted EPS up 48%: Adjusted EPS was $1.88 against $1.27. Management attributed the rise to higher segment earnings, lower net interest expense and a lower tax rate. Source

Healthcare and Water Technologies

  • Healthcare sales grew mid-single digits: Healthcare Technologies organic sales rose mid-single digits on broad-based growth, led by personal protection and biopharma. Source
  • Segment net sales up 5%: Segment net sales were $856 million, up 5%, on 4% organic growth and a 1% currency benefit. Source
  • Water sales grew, Middle East a partial offset: Water Technologies organic sales rose low-single digits on industrial water and semiconductor markets. Middle East sales were a partial offset. Source
  • Segment margin eased on mix and investment: Segment operating EBITDA margin was 30.1%, down 30 basis points. Organic growth and productivity were more than offset by less favorable mix and growth investments. Source

“We are delivering on our commitments, creating value for all of our key stakeholders and further strengthening the foundation for sustainable, long-term profitable growth”

Lori Koch, DuPont Chief Executive Officer

Diversified Industrials

  • Segment net sales up 3% organically: Segment net sales were $963 million, up 3% on organic growth, with no currency or portfolio effect shown. Source
  • Aerospace and EVs lifted Industrial Technologies: Industrial Technologies organic sales rose mid-single digits, with continued aerospace strength and growth in electric vehicle applications. Source
  • Construction lifted Building Technologies: Building Technologies organic sales rose low-single digits on residential and non-residential construction growth. Source
  • Segment margin rose 70 basis points: Segment operating EBITDA was $213 million against $199 million, with margin at 22.1% against 21.4%, on organic growth, favorable mix and productivity. Source

Costs, margins and productivity

  • Acquisition and separation costs fell: Acquisition, integration and separation costs were $7 million in the quarter against $55 million a year earlier, and $7 million for six months against $105 million. Source
  • R&D eased while SG&A rose: R&D expense was $42 million against $53 million. SG&A was $269 million against $262 million. Source
  • Corporate charge slightly smaller: The Corporate operating EBITDA line was a $23 million charge against $24 million, and $53 million against $72 million for six months. Source
  • Consolidated margin up 40 basis points: Consolidated operating EBITDA margin was 24.6%, up 40 basis points from 24.2%. Source

“Our strong execution and market-driven growth continue to translate into higher earnings and free cash flow generation”

Antonella Franzen, DuPont Chief Financial Officer

Full-year and second-half guidance

  • Second-half growth tied to end-markets: The CFO expects mid-single digit organic sales growth in the second half and cites continued strength in healthcare, industrial water and aerospace end-markets. Source
  • Raise tied to second-quarter results: Management tied the full-year raise to second-quarter results and said the midpoint of full-year operating EBITDA guidance was raised. Source
  • Second-half ranges replace quarterly estimate: The first-quarter release gave a second-quarter estimate. The second-quarter release gives second-half ranges and full-year ranges instead. Source

Cash flow and cash conversion

  • Operating cash flow $400 million in quarter: Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $400 million. Capital expenditures were $76 million and separation-related payments were $2 million. Source
  • Transaction-adjusted conversion 127%: Transaction-adjusted free cash flow was $326 million, a 127% conversion for the quarter and 98% for six months. Source
  • Cash balance rose; borrowings repaid: Cash and cash equivalents were $1,740 million at June 30, against $715 million at December 31. Short-term borrowings were nil against $60 million. Source

Share count and shareholder payments

  • Dividends paid fell: Dividends paid to stockholders were $163 million for six months, against $343 million a year earlier. Source
  • Diluted share count reflects split: Diluted weighted-average shares were 136.8 million for the quarter, against 139.9 million a year earlier. Share data was retroactively adjusted for the reverse split. Source
  • Stock issuance proceeds rose: Proceeds from issuance of company stock were $107 million for six months, against $4 million a year earlier. Source

Portfolio and corporate actions

  • Aramids sale closed April 1: Aramids was sold to Arclin for about $1.2 billion pre-tax cash, a $300 million note receivable and a non-controlling equity interest valued at $325 million. Source
  • Investments and receivables rose: Investments and noncurrent receivables were $981 million at June 30, against $432 million at December 31. Source
  • Industry classification changed to Industrials: The company's GICS code changed to Industrials effective July 31, 2026. Source
  • Reverse split effective June 24: The board set a 1-for-3 reverse stock split, with authorized shares reduced by the same ratio. It took effect June 24, 2026. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 August 2026

  • Third-quarter share repurchase planned: Management intends to repurchase $250 million of shares in the third quarter of 2026. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Middle East business was a regional drag on Water Technologies organic growth this quarter. Source
  • Operational: Healthcare & Water Technologies segment margin came under pressure from less favorable product mix and growth investment spending. Source
  • Regulatory: Legal costs of $8 million pre-tax for personal injury cases on Corian Quartz were recorded in the quarter's significant items. Source
  • Regulatory: A pending intellectual property matter in Healthcare & Water Technologies carried $7 million pre-tax legal costs in the quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: The first-quarter release estimated second-quarter net sales of about $1,800 million, operating EBITDA of about $430 million and adjusted EPS of about $0.59 per share. The second-quarter release says results exceeded guidance. Source
  • Met: The sale of the Aramids business was completed on April 1, 2026, as previously announced. Source
  • Met: The board set the ratio at 1-for-3, and the split became effective June 24, 2026. Source
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release said the repurchase was expected to be launched imminently. The second-quarter cash flow statement shows $275 million of purchases of common stock and forward contracts for six months.

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Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.