
3 Diversified Chemical Stocks to Watch Amid Demand Woes
Sluggish demand in key end markets and softness in Europe and China have put a dent in the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry. APD, ALB and DD are poised to navigate the industry challenges.
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Sluggish demand in key end markets and softness in Europe and China have put a dent in the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry. APD, ALB and DD are poised to navigate the industry challenges.

DuPont's MemCor MBR selected by United Utilities to expand three UK wastewater plants, making Wigan the nation's largest MBR facility.

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--duPont REGISTRY Group (DRG), the world's leading ecosystem for the high-end automotive lifestyle, today announced the appointment of Cristina Cheever as Chief Marketing Officer. Cheever brings a distinguished track record of elevating world‑class luxury and automotive brands and will lead the Group's global marketing strategy as the company accelerates its evolution into the premier ecosystem for the ultra‑luxury automotive lifestyle. “Adding Cristina to our leadership t.

Starbucks is downgraded to a sell as returns on tangible assets and earnings yield have deteriorated, with valuation now well above historical norms. Applying the DuPont framework, SBUX shows notable declines in asset efficiency, profitability, and leverage, despite early signs of progress from the Back to Starbucks plan. The China joint venture with Boyu Capital reflects a shift to an asset-light model, expected to boost margins but reduce reported international revenues.

WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of twenty cents ($0.20) per share on the outstanding Common Stock of the Company (par value $0.01 per share) payable on March 16, 2026, to holders of record of said stock at the close of business on March 2, 2026.

United Utilities announced MemCor™ MBR systems will be key technology for three of its largest sites in the North West of England WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United Utilities, the water and wastewater services provider for the North West of England, has selected DuPont Water Solutions to supply MemCor™ membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems for wastewater treatment plant expansions at three facilities.

Insight into Mark Hillman (Trades, Portfolio)'s Fourth Quarter 2025 Investment Moves Mark Hillman (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted the 13F filing for the

AlphaQuest LLC lowered its stake in shares of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE: DD) by 92.8% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 925 shares of the basic materials company's stock after selling 11,874 shares

Insight into the Fourth Quarter 2025 13F Filing Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney and Strauss (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted their 13F filing for the fourth quar

WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) is proud to announce that its FilmTec™ Fortilife™ XC160UHP reverse osmosis elements for industrial wastewater treatment and reuse, has been honored as a finalist in the 2026 Edison Awards in the Water, Food and Agriculture category.

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. delivered Q4 results and 2026 guidance modestly ahead of consensus, but near-term growth and demand remain unexciting. DD's transformation into a leaner company post-divestitures may help eliminate its conglomerate discount if execution is strong. Management guides for 3%-5% organic growth in Healthcare & Water Technologies, stabilization in Diversified Industrials, and 60-80 bps margin expansion in 2026.

Full-Year Organic Sales Growth: 2% increase.Operating EBITDA Growth: 6% increase.Margin Expansion: 100 basis points improvement.Adjusted EPS: $1.68 per share,

DD beats Q4 earnings and sales estimates on growth in Healthcare & Water, issued 2026 guidance and narrowed losses.

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

DuPont de Nemours (NYSE: DD) released its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on February 10, 2026, revealing a complex financial picture as the company navigates its latest structural transformation.

DuPont de Nemours recorded flat fourth-quarter sales as its building technologies business was hurt by weak construction activity.

The company reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of 46 cents. Wall Street was looking for 43 cents.

Exceeds Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Guidance Initiates First Quarter and Full Year 2026 Guidance Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights Net Sales of $1.7 billion were flat; organic sales decreased 1% versus year-ago period including a $30 million, or 2%, headwind from the third quarter timing shift GAAP Loss from continuing operations of $(108) million; operating EBITDA of $409 million GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $(0.27); adjusted EPS of $0.46 Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations of $87 million, including $228 million of separation-related transaction cost and other payments; transaction-adjusted free cash flow of $228 million Full Year 2025 Highlights Net Sales of $6.8 billion increased 2%; organic sales increased 2% versus year-ago period GAAP Income from continuing operations of $98 million; operating EBITDA of $1.63 billion GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.21; adjusted EPS of $1.68 Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations of $560 million, including $462 million of separation-related transaction cost and other payments; transaction-adjusted free cash flow of $689 million WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) announced its financial results(1) for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025 and initiated financial guidance for the first quarter and full year 2026.

Oppenheimer and Co. Inc. lifted its position in shares of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE: DD) by 39.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 104,565 shares of the basic materials company's stock after purchasing an additional 29,473 shares during the quarter. Oppenheimer

Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lowered its stake in shares of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE: DD) by 2.0% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 643,971 shares of the basic materials company's stock after selling 13,217