CEO Of DuPont de Nemours Makes $355K Sale

Disclosed on December 1, Lori Koch, CEO at DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD), executed a substantial insider sell as per the latest SEC filing.

What Happened: According to a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, Koch sold 9,011 shares of DuPont de Nemours. The total transaction value is $355,574.

As of Tuesday morning, DuPont de Nemours shares are up by 0.43%, currently priced at $40.08.

Unveiling the Story Behind DuPont de Nemours

DuPont is a diversified global specialty chemicals company created in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. Its portfolio includes specialty chemicals and downstream products that serve the healthcare, water, construction, automotive, aerospace, and printing and packaging industries. Healthcare and water will generate the majority of profits.

Financial Milestones: DuPont de Nemours's Journey

Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, DuPont de Nemours showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 7.34% as of 30 September, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.

Insights into Profitability:

• Gross Margin: The company maintains a high gross margin of 38.9%, indicating strong cost management and profitability compared to its peers.

• Earnings per Share (EPS): DuPont de Nemours's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of -0.29.

Debt Management: DuPont de Nemours's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.39, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.

Exploring Valuation Metrics Landscape:

• Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 23.07 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.

• Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 1.3, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.

• EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 9.01 is below the industry average, indicating that it may be relatively undervalued compared to peers.

Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.

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Delving Into the Significance of Insider Transactions

Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however an insider transaction can be an important factor in the investing decision.

Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.

The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.

However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.

A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes

When analyzing transactions, investors tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.

Check Out The Full List Of DuPont de Nemours's Insider Trades.

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