KeyCorp Predicts Corteva's Q3 Earnings (NYSE:CTVA)

Key Points

• KeyCorp forecasts a $0.33-per-share loss for Corteva’s Q3 2026, followed by $0.31 EPS in Q4. The firm projects earnings of $4.00 per share in fiscal 2027 and $4.20 in fiscal 2028.
• Corteva’s latest quarterly results exceeded expectations, with EPS of $2.30 versus the $2.24 consensus, although revenue fell 1.2% year over year to $6.38 billion. The company reaffirmed 2026 EPS guidance of $3.60 to $3.80.
• Analysts maintain a favorable outlook, with a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $91.50 versus the stock’s $84.43 opening price. Corteva also pays a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, yielding about 0.9%.

Corteva, Inc. (NYSE:CTVA - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at KeyCorp issued their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Corteva in a research report issued on Thursday, September 10th. KeyCorp analyst S. Tiano anticipates that the company will post earnings of ($0.33) per share for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Corteva's current full-year earnings is $3.72 per share. KeyCorp also issued estimates for Corteva's Q4 2026 earnings at $0.31 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $4.00 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $4.20 EPS.

Corteva (NYSE:CTVA - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $2.30 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.24 by $0.06. Corteva had a net margin of 5.66% and a return on equity of 10.18%. The business had revenue of $6.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.60 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.20 EPS. The business's quarterly revenue was down 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Corteva has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.600-3.800 EPS.

CTVA has been the subject of a number of other reports. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on Corteva from $84.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, May 28th. Mizuho upped their price objective on Corteva from $96.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on Corteva from $77.00 to $83.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an "overweight" rating on shares of Corteva in a report on Friday, August 28th. Finally, Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Corteva from $84.00 to $91.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $91.50.

Corteva Trading Down 0.4%

Shares of CTVA stock opened at $84.43 on Friday. Corteva has a 12-month low of $60.53 and a 12-month high of $90.97. The company has a current ratio of 1.52, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $83.54 and its 200-day moving average price is $81.31. The stock has a market capitalization of $56.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 55.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.60 and a beta of 0.57.

Institutional Trading of Corteva

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. EFG International AG purchased a new position in shares of Corteva during the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Compass Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Corteva during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Corteva during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Corteva during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust bought a new position in shares of Corteva during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. 81.54% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Corteva Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. Corteva's payout ratio is currently 47.68%.

Corteva News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Corteva this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Long-term earnings outlook improved: KeyCorp projects $4.00 in fiscal 2027 EPS and $4.20 in fiscal 2028 EPS, above the current-year consensus estimate of $3.72. The forecasts suggest expectations for continued earnings growth beyond 2026.
• Positive Sentiment: New crop-protection venture: Corteva and Globachem agreed to form a joint venture focused on developing and commercializing formulated crop-protection products in high-growth markets. The partnership could expand Corteva’s product pipeline and commercial reach, although financial details were not disclosed. Corteva and Globachem joint venture announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Near-term estimates are mixed: KeyCorp expects a $0.33 per-share loss in the third quarter of 2026 but $0.31 in EPS for the fourth quarter. The estimates are broadly consistent with Corteva’s seasonal earnings pattern and do not change the current full-year consensus of $3.72 EPS.
• Negative Sentiment: PFAS settlement adds a legal cost: Corteva, DuPont and Chemours agreed to pay $455 million to North Carolina and 11 local entities over contamination claims associated with the Fayetteville Works plant and historical discharges. The settlement removes some litigation uncertainty but may pressure cash flow and reinforces environmental-liability concerns. Reuters PFAS settlement report

Corteva Company Profile

Corteva, Inc is a global agricultural science company that develops and supplies seed, crop protection and digital agriculture solutions. Its products are designed to help farmers improve crop productivity, manage pests and weeds, and address changing environmental and agricultural conditions.

The company's seed portfolio includes corn, soybean, wheat, sunflower, canola, cotton and other crop varieties marketed under brands such as Pioneer and Brevant. Corteva also provides herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and biological products, including solutions associated with its Enlist weed-control system and other crop protection technologies.

Corteva serves farmers, agricultural retailers and other customers across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and other international markets.

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