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Corteva Inc (CTVA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: CTVA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
24 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $74.44
1 Year Target Price $74.44
| 13 | Strong Buy |
| 5 | Buy |
| 6 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -16.85% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 52.61B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 46.46 | 1Y Target Price 74.44 |
Price to earnings Ratio 46.46 | 1Y Target Price 74.44 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 24 | Beta 0.75 | 52 Weeks Range 49.75 - 77.41 | Updated Date 07/5/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 49.75 - 77.41 | Updated Date 07/5/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.91% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.66 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 6.77% | Operating Margin (TTM) 18.59% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.08% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.66% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 46.46 | Forward PE 27.17 | Enterprise Value 54682950400 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.13 |
Enterprise Value 54682950400 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.13 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.25 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.1 | Shares Outstanding 682169984 | Shares Floating 680560079 |
Shares Outstanding 682169984 | Shares Floating 680560079 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.09 | Percent Institutions 87.23 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Corteva Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Corteva, Inc. was formed in 2019 from the merger of Dow Chemical and DuPont. It combines the agricultural businesses of both companies. Its roots extend back to the agricultural innovations of the early 20th century.
Core Business Areas
- Seed: Develops and sells seeds, traits, and seed-applied technologies for crops like corn, soybeans, and sunflowers. Includes seed brands such as Pioneer.
- Crop Protection: Offers a range of products to protect crops from weeds, insects, and diseases. Includes herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.
Leadership and Structure
Corteva is led by a CEO and an executive leadership team. The organizational structure is based on business units and functional departments, such as R&D, sales, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Pioneer Brand Seeds: Pioneer is a leading brand of corn and soybean seeds. Corteva has a large share of the corn and soybean seed market in the United States. Key Competitors: Bayer (Monsanto), Syngenta, BASF.
- Crop Protection Herbicides (e.g., Enlist): Corteva offers a range of crop protection products, including herbicides such as Enlist, which is designed for use with Enlist-enabled crops. Key Competitors: Bayer, Syngenta, BASF.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The agricultural industry is driven by increasing global food demand, technological advancements in seeds and crop protection, and regulatory changes.
Positioning
Corteva is a major player in the agricultural inputs market, with a strong position in seeds and crop protection. Its competitive advantages include its R&D capabilities, extensive product portfolio, and strong relationships with farmers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global crop protection and seed market is estimated to be several hundred billion USD. Corteva is positioned as one of the top competitors, with significant market share.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition (Pioneer)
- Extensive product portfolio
- Significant R&D investment
- Global distribution network
- Strong market position in North America
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Dependence on regulatory approvals
- Potential liabilities related to legacy products
- Integration challenges from merger
- Sensitivity to weather patterns and climate change
Opportunities
- Expanding into emerging markets
- Developing new technologies and products
- Increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices
- Strategic acquisitions and partnerships
- Leveraging digital agriculture solutions
Threats
- Increasing competition from generic products
- Changes in government regulations
- Economic downturns
- Shifting consumer preferences
- Environmental concerns and litigation
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BAYRY (Bayer)
- SYT (Syngenta)
- BASF
Competitive Landscape
Corteva competes with other major agricultural companies on price, product performance, innovation, and distribution. Its competitive advantages include its strong brand recognition and R&D capabilities.
Major Acquisitions
Stoller
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1200
- Strategic Rationale: Broadens biologicals portfolio and expands Corteva's presence in key growth markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Corteva's growth has been driven by innovation in seeds and crop protection, as well as strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to come from expanding into new markets, developing sustainable agricultural solutions, and leveraging digital technologies.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investing in R&D, expanding its digital agriculture offerings, and focusing on sustainable agriculture.
Summary
Corteva is a significant player in the agriculture industry with strengths in seeds and crop protection. The company benefits from a strong brand and R&D, but faces challenges from commodity price volatility and regulations. Growth opportunities exist in emerging markets and sustainable agriculture. The company should monitor competition and environmental concerns closely.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Corteva Investor Relations
- Industry reports
- Financial databases
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Corteva Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Indianapolis, IN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2019-05-24 | CEO & Director Mr. Charles Victor Magro B.Sc. (Chem), MBA | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Agricultural Inputs | Full time employees 22000 | Website https://www.corteva.com |
Full time employees 22000 | Website https://www.corteva.com | ||
Corteva, Inc. operates in the agriculture business. It operates through two segments, Seed and Crop Protection. The Seed segment develops and supplies advanced germplasm and traits that produce optimum yield for farms. It offers trait technologies that enhance resistance to weather, disease, insects, and herbicides used to control weeds, as well as food and nutritional characteristics. This segment also provides digital solutions that assist farmer decision-making with a view to optimize product selection, and maximize yield and profitability. The Crop Protection segment offers products that protect against weeds, insects and other pests, and diseases, as well as enhances crop health above and below ground through nitrogen management and seed-applied technologies. This segment provides herbicides, insecticides, nitrogen stabilizers, and pasture and range management herbicides. It serves agricultural input industry. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Corteva, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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