Corteva Q1 2026 sales rise 11% to $4.9 billion; 2026 guidance reaffirmed
Corteva reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $4.9 billion, up 11% from a year earlier, and GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.07 versus $0.97. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, which keeps Operating EBITDA at $4.0 billion to $4.2 billion and Operating EPS at $3.45 to $3.70, while the planned separation remains on track for the second half of 2026.
Key points
- Net sales were $4.9 billion, up 11%; organic sales rose 7%.
- GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $1.07, up from $0.97; Operating EPS was $1.50, up 33%.
- Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: Operating EBITDA $4.0 billion to $4.2 billion; Operating EPS $3.45 to $3.70.
- The company plans to repurchase about $500 million of shares in the first half of 2026.
The filing
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