What is KeyCorp’s Estimate for Corteva Q3 Earnings?

Corteva, Inc. (NYSE:CTVA) – 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 forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of ($0.33) 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.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Zacks Research lowered Corteva from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Bank of America lifted their target price on Corteva from $90.00 to $96.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Corteva from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. UBS Group cut their price target on Corteva from $89.00 to $85.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Corteva in a research note on Friday, August 28th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Corteva has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $91.50.

Corteva Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:CTVA opened at $84.43 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $56.33 billion, a PE ratio of 55.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.60 and a beta of 0.57. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $83.54 and its 200-day simple moving average is $81.31. Corteva has a one year low of $60.53 and a one year high of $90.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a current ratio of 1.52.

Corteva (NYSE:CTVA) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $2.30 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.24 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $6.38 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.60 billion. Corteva had a net margin of 5.66% and a return on equity of 10.18%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.20 EPS. Corteva has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.600-3.800 EPS.

Corteva Announces Dividend

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in CTVA. EFG International AG purchased a new stake in shares of Corteva during the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. Compass Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in Corteva in the second quarter valued at about $25,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Corteva in the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in Corteva in the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust bought a new position in Corteva in the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. 81.54% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Corteva News Roundup

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.