DuPont falls 7% despite $2B buyback, cuts sales outlook
DuPont (DD) shares fell over 7% Thursday despite announcing a $2 billion share repurchase plan, including a $500 million accelerated buyback. The company slightly lowered its 2025 sales forecast to $6.84 billion from $6.87 billion. Q3 revenue rose 7% to $3.1 billion, while adjusted EPS of $1.09 was flat year-over-year, sparking investor concern over slowing growth momentum.