BUZZ - DuPont shares rise as full-year outlook is raised and share buyback announced

November 3 - ** The share price of industrial materials manufacturer DuPont (DD.N) rose by 2.55% in pre-market trading to $144.9

** Driven by strong demand in healthcare, aerospace, and industrial water markets, the company raised its adjusted earnings per share forecast for 2026 from the previously estimated $7.17–$7.32 to $7.47–$7.52 (link)

** Plans to buy back an additional $250 million in shares during the fourth quarter, after completing a $250 million accelerated share repurchase program in the third quarter

** Expects adjusted earnings per share for the fourth quarter to be $1.90–$1.95, higher than analysts' expectations of $1.87—according to data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

** The report shows that adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter was $2.09, above analysts’ expectations of $1.87—data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

** As of the close of the previous trading day, the stock had risen 17.2% year-to-date

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