DuPont (DD) Tops Q3 EPS by 14c; Boosts FY16 EPS Outlook; Says Continuing to Work with Regulators

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DuPont Reports Third-Quarter 2016 Results

October 25, 2016 6:00 AM EDT

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Third-Quarter Highlights

GAAP1 earnings per share totaled $0.01 versus $0.14 in prior year. Operating earnings2 per share increased to $0.34 from $0.13 in prior year. Sales of $4.9 billion increased 1 percent. Volumes grew 3 percent on increased demand primarily in Performance Materials, Agriculture, Nutrition & Health, and Industrial Biosciences. Local prices declined by 2 percent. Total company gross margins expanded 45 basis points. GAAP (loss) from continuing operations before taxes was $(56) million, including charges of $(280) million related to an asset impairment and transaction costs. Prior year GAAP income of $227... More