Overview
- DuPont reported Q1 adjusted earnings per share of $1.03, surpassing analysts' estimates of $0.95, with total sales rising 4.6% to $3.07 billion.
- Electronics segment sales increased 14% year-over-year to $1.12 billion, fueled by demand for advanced AI applications and strong orders from China.
- The company anticipates a $60 million tariff impact in 2025 but reaffirmed its full-year adjusted profit guidance of $4.30–$4.40 per share, excluding tariff costs.
- A $768 million non-cash impairment in the Aramids unit resulted in a $548 million loss from continuing operations during the quarter.
- DuPont remains on track to spin off its high-margin electronics division by November 1, 2025, as part of its strategic focus on specialized business portfolios.