DuPont

Who owns DuPont?
DuPont is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DD. The company is owned by its shareholders, including institutional investors, mutual funds, and individual investors. The company is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors led by Executive Chairman Edward D. Breen and CEO Lori Koch.

Is DuPont publicly traded?
Yes, DuPont is publicly traded on NYSE under the ticker symbol DD. The company reported FY2025 continuing operations net sales of $6.85 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.68. In Q2 2026, net sales were $1.82 billion with adjusted EPS of $1.88. A 1-for-3 reverse stock split became effective on June 24, 2026.

Who is the CEO of DuPont?
Lori Koch has served as CEO of DuPont since June 2024, succeeding Edward D. Breen, who transitioned to Executive Chairman. Koch has guided the company through its Electronics separation into Qnity Electronics (completed November 2025) and the sale of its Aramids business (completed April 2026).

When was DuPont founded?
DuPont was founded in 1802 by Eleuthere Irenee du Pont, a French-American chemist who established a gunpowder mill on the Brandywine Creek near Wilmington, Delaware. The company has operated for over 220 years and is one of America's oldest continuously operating industrial companies.

What is DuPont's annual revenue?
DuPont reported FY2025 continuing operations net sales of $6.85 billion, up 2% from $6.72 billion in FY2024. Operating EBITDA was $1.63 billion with a 23.8% margin. For FY2026, the company guides to net sales of $7.16 to $7.19 billion and adjusted EPS of $7.17 to $7.32. In Q2 2026, net sales were $1.82 billion, up 4% year-over-year.

What brands does DuPont own?
DuPont's brand portfolio includes Tyvek (protective materials and building wraps), FilmTec (water treatment membranes), AmberLite (ion exchange resins), BETAMATE (structural adhesives), BETATECH (thermal interface materials), Pyralux (flexible circuit materials), Kalrez (perfluoroelastomer seals), and Vamac (elastomers). The company sold its Aramids brands including Kevlar and Nomex to Arclin in April 2026.

What happened to DuPont's Electronics business?
DuPont completed the separation of its Electronics business into Qnity Electronics, Inc. on November 1, 2025, through a tax-free distribution of Qnity common stock to DuPont shareholders of record as of October 22, 2025. Qnity now operates as an independent public company. DuPont initially planned to separate into three companies but decided in January 2025 to retain its Water business.

What controversies has DuPont faced?
DuPont has faced significant PFAS-related litigation, resulting in a settlement with the State of New Jersey totaling $875 million over 25 years (shared with Chemours and Corteva). The company also faces ongoing environmental compliance scrutiny related to historical chemical manufacturing. The Electronics separation and Aramids divestiture involved complex liability allocations, including certain PFAS liabilities assumed by Qnity Electronics.

DuPont was founded in 1802 by Eleuthere Irenee du Pont, a French-American chemist and industrialist, who established a gunpowder mill on the Brandywine Creek near Wilmington, Delaware. The company began as a manufacturer of gunpowder and explosives, supplying the United States military and becoming a major supplier during the War of 1812.

Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, DuPont evolved from an explosives manufacturer into one of the world's largest and most diversified chemical companies. The company pioneered numerous innovations including nylon, Teflon, Kevlar, Nomex, Tyvek, Lycra, and many other materials that became household names and industrial staples. DuPont's research laboratories produced breakthroughs in polymers, synthetic fibers, and specialty chemicals that transformed multiple industries.

In 2015, DuPont merged with Dow Chemical Company to form DowDuPont, which was intended as a temporary combination. The merged entity subsequently separated into three independent public companies in 2019: Dow Inc. (materials science), DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (specialty products), and Corteva, Inc. (agriculture).

In May 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate into three publicly traded companies: an electronics company, a water company, and a remaining diversified industrial company. However, in January 2025, the company reversed its plan to separate the Water business, concluding that retaining it within the DuPont portfolio would provide greater strategic flexibility and value. The company accelerated the Electronics separation and completed it on November 1, 2025, creating Qnity Electronics, Inc. as an independent public company.

In August 2025, DuPont announced a definitive agreement to sell its Aramids business (including Kevlar and Nomex) to Arclin, a portfolio company of TJC LP. The transaction closed on April 1, 2026, with DuPont receiving approximately $1.2 billion in cash, a $300 million note receivable, and a $325 million non-controlling equity interest in the new Arclin holding company.

On May 26, 2026, DuPont's Board of Directors announced a 1-for-3 reverse stock split, which became effective on June 24, 2026. The company's GICS classification changed from Materials to Industrials effective July 31, 2026.

DuPont has established comprehensive sustainability initiatives focused on environmental responsibility, circular economy principles, and ethical manufacturing practices. The company published its 2025 Sustainability Report detailing progress across multiple areas.

Environmental Performance: DuPont achieved a 55% reduction in total Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions from respective baselines. The company reduced Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 66% from the 2019 baseline, exceeding its 2030 goal for the second consecutive year. Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and end-of-life of sold products were reduced by 60% from the 2020 baseline, surpassing the 2030 goal of 25% reduction. Approximately 61% of electric power to DuPont's operations comes from renewable sources, with 41 sites operating on 100% renewable electricity. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Water Treatment and Conservation: DuPont was named "Best Implementer of UN SDG 6: Water for All" by the International Desalination and Reuse Association. More than 13 million people have improved drinking water access or quality since 2019 due to water treatment expansions using DuPont technology. The company's AmberLite P2X110 ion exchange resin received a Sustainability Product of the Year Award from Business Intelligence Group.

Circular Economy and Sustainable Products: DuPont launched Tyvek with Renewable Attribution, which uses certified bio-circular feedstock to reduce healthcare packaging's carbon footprint. The company commercialized 20 innovative products that avoided or eliminated substances of concern, including DuPont UV 26GNF photoresist that substitutes non-fluorine alternatives for PFAS in semiconductor manufacturing. In 2025, DuPont launched more than 30 new product offerings delivering sustainability and performance advantages.

Safety Performance: DuPont achieved its safest year on record in 2025, with approximately 84% of manufacturing sites at zero injury performance and 26 sites qualifying for American Chemistry Council Site Safety Awards.

Employee Engagement: The annual IMPACT employee survey revealed that 89% of responding employees say the work they do matters and feel connected to the company's purpose. Employees volunteered over 3,800 hours at 166 DuPont-sponsored events. The company achieved Great Place To Work Certification in the United States and South Korea and was recognized as a Top Employer in China for the third consecutive year.

DuPont has received extensive recognition for scientific innovation, sustainability leadership, and corporate responsibility:

• 2025 R&D 100 Awards: Three awards in the Mechanical/Materials category recognizing the year's most innovative technologies
• 2025 Edison Awards: Two Gold Edison Awards for Kevlar EXO (Critical Safety Materials Advancement) and Tyvek Trifecta A2 building wrap (High Performance Engineering Materials), plus a Bronze Edison Award for Ikonic 9000 polishing pads (Semiconductor Innovations)
• 2025 EcoVadis Silver Medal: Sustainability rating placing DuPont in the 91st percentile and among the top 15% of all companies evaluated globally
• CDP Climate Award: Received CDP Climate score of A- for the second consecutive year
• 2024 Sustainable Product of the Year: Awarded by Business Intelligence Group for AmberLite P2X110 ion exchange resin
• 2024 Altair Enlighten Award: First place in Sustainable Product Category for BETAMATE structural adhesive
• 2024 CLEPA Top Innovator Award: Honored in Green Product category by European Association of Automotive Suppliers for BETATECH thermal interface materials
• 2025 New Product Introduction Award: Received from Circuits Assembly magazine for Pyralux ML laminate series
• Samsung Electronics 2024 Best Partner Award for Innovation: Recognition for achievements in enabling advanced node technology development
• American Chemical Society 2025 Heroes of Chemistry: Thirteen DuPont scientists and engineers named for innovative semiconductor lithography program

PFAS Litigation and Resolution: DuPont, along with Chemours and Corteva, has faced significant litigation related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The three companies reached an agreement with the State of New Jersey to comprehensively resolve all environmental claims including PFAS contamination. The settlement involves payments totaling $875 million over 25 years, with a pre-tax net present value of approximately $500 million. DuPont is responsible for 35.5% of settlement payments (approximately $177 million on a present value basis), Chemours for 50% (approximately $250 million), and Corteva for 14.5% (approximately $72 million). The companies also established a Remediation Funding Source and Reserve Fund secured by surety bonds.

The cost-sharing arrangement among DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva was established under a January 2021 Memorandum of Understanding. As part of the Electronics Separation, Qnity Electronics assumed certain legacy PFAS liabilities, which could result in disputes or unanticipated costs.

Corporate Restructuring: DuPont's separation of its Electronics business and sale of its Aramids business required regulatory approvals and generated shareholder scrutiny. The company's decision to reverse its plan to separate the Water business, announced in January 2025, was a notable strategic shift. The 1-for-3 reverse stock split approved in May 2026 also drew attention from investors.

Environmental Compliance: DuPont faces ongoing regulatory oversight related to chemical manufacturing standards, environmental impact, and compliance with chemical industry regulations. The company must maintain strict adherence to chemical safety regulations and environmental protection standards across its global operations.