JP Morgan cuts DuPont rating to Neutral and lowers price target to $145

JP Morgan downgraded DuPont de Nemours (DD) from Overweight to Neutral on October 9, 2026. The firm reduced its price target from $172 to $145. DuPont reported Q2 2026 earnings of $1.88 per share on revenue of $1.82 billion, beating estimates, but the outlook prompted the downgrade. BMO Capital kept an Outperform rating with a $186 target, highlighting the mixed analyst views.

The lower target suggests a reduced valuation ceiling for DD, which may pressure the stock price. JP Morgan’s downgrade signals concerns about growth and profitability, prompting investors to reassess exposure.

  • 1JP Morgan downgraded DuPont to Neutral from Overweight on October 9, 2026.
  • 2The price target was cut from $172 to $145, a 15.70% decline.
  • 3DuPont posted adjusted earnings of $1.88 per share for Q2 2026.
  • 4Q2 2026 revenue was $1.82 billion, slightly above the $1.81 billion estimate.
  • 5BMO Capital reiterated an Outperform rating with a $186 price target.
  • 6GuruFocus estimates DD is 83.5% overvalued, with a GF Value of $70.97 versus the current price of $130.24.

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