Agriculture Giant Corteva Shows Seed Strength, Latin America Revenue Spikes 7%
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Corteva, Inc. (NYSE:CTVA) reported mixed second-quarter 2024 results with net sales of $6.11 billion missing estimates but adjusted EPS of $1.83 beating expectations. Revenue saw regional variances with Latin America up 7% and EMEA down 6%. Operating EBITDA increased by 10% Y/Y. The company plans a $1 billion share repurchase in 2024 and announced a new CFO appointment.
August 01, 2024 | 1:40 pm
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Corteva reported mixed Q2 2024 results with net sales missing estimates but adjusted EPS beating expectations. Regional revenue varied, with Latin America up 7% and EMEA down 6%. Operating EBITDA increased by 10% Y/Y. The company plans a $1 billion share repurchase and announced a new CFO.
The mixed earnings report, with sales missing but EPS beating estimates, along with regional revenue variances, creates a neutral short-term outlook. The planned share repurchase and new CFO appointment add positive elements but are balanced by the sales miss.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF (KROP) may see minor impact due to Corteva's mixed Q2 2024 results. The ETF's exposure to Corteva could lead to slight fluctuations in its price.
KROP's exposure to Corteva means it could experience slight price fluctuations due to Corteva's mixed earnings report. However, the overall impact is expected to be minor.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
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iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF (VEGI) may experience minor impact from Corteva's mixed Q2 2024 results. The ETF's exposure to Corteva could lead to slight price movements.
VEGI's exposure to Corteva means it could see slight price movements due to Corteva's mixed earnings report. The overall impact is expected to be minor.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50