The return of President Trump to the White House in 2025 comes with all kinds of speculation regarding his trade policies and import tariffs. The United States agriculture industry is bracing for change.

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INDIANAPOLIS , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) today announced it will release its fourth quarter 2024 earnings on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, after the stock market close via press release and its website. The earnings will be presented in a live webcast on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Share buybacks are important for the stock market because, all else being equal, they increase earnings and equity per share. With earnings per share and equity rising, the stock price has little else to do but follow the leader to new highs.

Numerous stock buyback or repurchase authorization announcements were made throughout 2024. For the most part, they have become commonplace.

Corteva highlights its financial framework through 2027. The company approves a new $3-billion share repurchase authorization.

Pipeline of disruptive technology poised to transform future of agriculture, create value for farmers, shareholders  INDIANAPOLIS , Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, at its 2024 Investor Day, Corteva outlined its strategy to continue to deliver value to shareholders by helping the world address three global challenges: food security, driven by a growing global population coupled with finite arable land; climate change and the resulting intensification of extreme weather and pressures from insects, weeds and diseases; and the energy transition away from fossil fuels, leading to increased demand for biofuels. Corteva believes innovation is the answer to addressing each.

Reflects Company's Focus on Disciplined Capital Deployment INDIANAPOLIS , Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) today announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new $3 billion share repurchase program. The authorization is immediately effective, does not expire, and gives management discretion in determining the conditions under which shares may be purchased.

Proprietary hybrid system marks crucial step-change, expected to deliver new floor for future growth in wheat yield, productivity INDIANAPOLIS , Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of its Investor Day, Corteva today announced a revolutionary breakthrough in one of the world's most important staple crops – wheat – a first-of-its kind, proprietary non-GMO hybrid technology. While other crops like corn have exponentially benefited from hybrid technology over the years, challenges with wheat production systems have presented barriers to consistently and cost-effectively leveraging such game-changing technology – ultimately limiting the ability to deliver meaningful yield improvements.

INDIANAPOLIS , Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced today a collaboration with bp (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.L) on the companies' shared intent to form a crop-based biofuel feedstock joint venture (JV). The JV envisaged by Corteva and bp would produce and deliver crop-based biofuel feedstocks to help meet the anticipated growth in demand for 'sustainable aviation fuel' (SAF).

Corteva, Dole, Adecoagro and Calavo Growers have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

The Agriculture - Operations industry is set to grow on innovation and rising demand for healthy products despite challenges from increasing costs and trade uncertainties. Companies such as CTVA, DOLE, AGRO and CVGW are well-positioned to benefit from these trends.

I reiterate a 'Buy' rating for Corteva with a fair value target of $68 per share, driven by anticipated margin expansion and end-market recovery. Corteva's Q3 results showed weak growth in Latin America, but benefits from raw material cost deflation and cost management are expected to enhance margins in FY25. Management forecasts a flat crop protection market for FY25, with significant cost reductions from lower seed commodity costs and deflationary raw materials.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.49 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.31. This compares to loss of $0.23 per share a year ago.

3Q YTD performance reflects Seed price / mix gains and ongoing benefits from controllables 3Q results and Full Year 20243 impacted by Latin America planted area and market dynamics Preliminary 2025 outlook3 for strong Operating EBITDA1 growth and margin expansion INDIANAPOLIS , Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) ("Corteva" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024. 3Q  2024  Results  Overview   Net Sales   Loss from Cont.

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Evaluate the expected performance of Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) for the quarter ended September 2024, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

INDIANAPOLIS , Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) today announced its Board of Directors has authorized a common stock dividend of $0.17 cents per share, payable Dec. 16, 2024, to the Company's shareholders of record on Dec. 2, 2024. EIDP, Inc. Announces Preferred Stock Dividend The Board of Directors of EIDP, Inc. (formerly known as E.

INDIANAPOLIS , Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced today that it has appointed Judd O'Connor as its new Executive Vice President (EVP) of its Seed Business Unit, effective December 1, 2024. He will succeed Tim Glenn, current Corteva EVP, Seed Business Unit, who will serve as a Strategic Advisor to the executive leadership team until his retirement in the first quarter of 2025, allowing for a seamless transition.

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #agriculture--Micropep Technologies (Micropep), the global leader in micropeptide crop protection technologies, today announced it has successfully closed its Series B funding round with an additional $11 million commitment. This investment, from new investors Corteva Inc. through its Corteva Catalyst platform, Sparkfood SA, as well as all existing investors brings the total Series B round to $40 million and elevates the company's total funding to over $60 million. The capital.

INDIANAPOLIS , Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announces that Chief Executive Officer, Chuck Magro, will speak at the 2024 BMO Ag-Apalooza event at 12:00 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Time is running out to apply to participate in the Mark Cuban Foundation Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp hosted by Corteva in Indianapolis.

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Corteva to invest $25 million to acquire equity stake in gene editing innovator, Pairwise Strategic collaboration to also form a joint venture to accelerate gene editing solutions INDIANAPOLIS and DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc.  (NYSE: CTVA), a global leader in agricultural technology and Pairwise , a technology company pioneering the application of gene editing in food and agriculture, announced a collaboration today to accelerate the delivery of advanced gene editing solutions to farmers, ultimately benefitting both the environment and everyday consumers.

Corteva, Inc.'s preferred stocks ($3.50 Series and $4.50 Series) offer diversification away from financials, despite low yields and thin trading volumes. Corteva is a profitable agriculture company with global operations, mitigating default risk for its preferred stocks. Preferred stocks' small size and low coupon rates make them unlikely to be called or default, despite ongoing legal risks from the DuPont legacy.

The Agriculture - Operations industry is poised to grow on innovation and healthy product demand amid rising costs and trade uncertainties. Companies like CTVA, DOLE, AGRO, and ALCO are expected to benefit from innovations and increased consumer demand.

This week, 15 companies, including Dividend King Stanley Black & Decker, are set to increase dividends, with SWK extending its 57-year streak by 1.2%. My strategy focuses on buying, holding, and adding companies that consistently increase dividends and outperform benchmarks, using SCHD as a performance gauge. The list of dividend increases is curated by merging data from the "U.S. Dividend Champions" spreadsheet and NASDAQ, emphasizing companies with at least five years of dividend growth.

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Register for the Virtual Event and Get Updated on Company's Strategy, Innovation and Roadmap for Growth INDIANAPOLIS , Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is hosting an Investor Day on November 19, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS , Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) today announced it will release its third quarter 2024 earnings on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, after the stock market close via press release and its website. The earnings will be presented in a live webcast on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

Corteva, Inc. (NYSE:CTVA ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Kim Booth - Vice President, Investor Relations Chuck Magro - Chief Executive Officer Dave Anderson - Executive Vice President and CFO Tim Glenn - Executive Vice President, Seed Business Unit Robert King - Executive Vice President, Crop Protection Unit Conference Call Participants Vincent Andrews - Morgan Stanley Joel Jackson - BMO Chris Parkinson - Wolfe Research Kevin McCarthy - Vertical David Begleiter - Deutsche Bank Josh Spector - UBS Frank Mitsch - Fermium Research Steve Byrne - Bank of America Jeff Zekauskas - JPMorgan Kristen Owen - Oppenheimer Edlain Rodriguez - Mizuho Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Kayla, and I will be your conference operator today.

The headline numbers for Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.83 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.74 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.60 per share a year ago.

Solid first half results led by the strength of the Seed business and operational execution Crop Protection industry impacted by residual destocking and competitive pressures Updated 2024 revenue and operating EBITDA1 guidance lowered to reflect market dynamics Share buyback program and dividend increase demonstrate strong balance sheet and cash flow INDIANAPOLIS , July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) ("Corteva" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024. 2Q 2024 Results Overview   Net Sales   Income from Cont.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced today that it has appointed David Johnson as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 16, 2024. David, who will be based at Corteva headquarters in Indianapolis, joins Corteva from Atkore, a publicly traded company and leader in electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions, where he also served as CFO.

Evaluate the expected performance of Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) for the quarter ended June 2024, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

INDIANAPOLIS , July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) today announced its Board of Directors has authorized a common stock dividend of $0.17 per share, representing an annual increase of more than 6% over the company's previous quarterly dividend and payable September 17, 2024 to the company's shareholders of record on September 3, 2024. This is Corteva's fourth dividend increase since its 2019 spin-off and a result of the company's firm focus on driving margin expansion and sustainable long-term growth through industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement, together with disciplined operational execution.

Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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INDIANAPOLIS , June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) today announced it will release its second quarter 2024 earnings on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, after the stock market close via press release and its website. The earnings will be presented in a live webcast on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

Food tech is becoming increasingly relevant in the global shift towards more sustainable practices and diets. To fight climate change and its adverse effects on our planet, consumers strongly prefer plant-based and vegan diets and brands that use sustainable sources.

CAMDEN, Maine — Suspicious deaths in an idyllic seaside community and detective work that points to poison sound like themes from a classic murder mystery. But the victims in this Maine whodunnit were trees that stood in the way of a wealthy family's oceanfront view, allegedly felled by well-heeled killers who, while ostracized and publicly shamed, remain free.

Corteva, Inc. (NYSE:CTVA ) 2024 Wells Fargo Industrials Conference June 11, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Dave Anderson - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Richard Garchitorena - Wells Fargo Securities Richard Garchitorena Good morning, everyone, and thank you for attending today's session. My name is Richard Garchitorena.

INDIANAPOLIS , June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announces that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Dave Anderson will speak at the 2024 Wells Fargo Industrials Conference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Delivering breakthrough innovation to help farmers safely, sustainably feed and fuel the world INDIANAPOLIS , June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Five years ago, Corteva, Inc. launched as a public company with one mission: to consistently deliver cutting-edge solutions to help farmers feed and fuel the world. Since then, the company has helped farmers increase their yields—grow more food—by ramping up innovative products, including: Enlist E3®[1] soybeans, the #1 soybean trait system in the U.S.; Vorceed® Enlist® corn, which better protects against corn rootworm; proprietary winter canola hybrids to help meet the growing demand for biofuels while providing farmers with an additional revenue source; Reklemel™ active, a first-of-its-kind, selective nematicide that protects crops and maintains a healthy balance of beneficial organisms in the soil; Adavelt™ active, providing highly effective defense against more than 20 diseases in more than 30 crops; and Utrisha™ N, a biostimulant capturing supplemental nitrogen from the air.

While agriculture stocks to buy have seen better days, a possible sector resurgence could rejuvenate dormant demand. Industry insiders have seen record-setting demand for grain, oilseeds and other sector-related commodities.

The Agriculture - Operations industry participants are witnessing higher costs due to fluctuating commodity prices, rising input costs and trade uncertainties. Innovations and improved consumer demand are likely to aid companies like CTVA, ADM, ALCO and AGRO.