Corteva Considers Dividing Its Seed and Pesticide Divisions, According to WSJ
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Reuters
Corteva's Potential Breakup: Corteva is considering separating its seed and pesticide businesses into two distinct companies to mitigate potential liabilities associated with its pesticide products, with plans expected to be announced soon.
Market Response and Industry Context: Following the news, Corteva's shares rose 1.6%, reflecting investor interest in the potential restructuring, which aligns with a broader trend of corporate separations among major companies responding to investor demands for focused growth.
Analyst Views on CTVA
Wall Street analysts forecast CTVA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CTVA is 79.17 USD with a low forecast of 68.00 USD and a high forecast of 86.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 71.560
Low
68.00
Averages
79.17
High
86.00
Current: 71.560
Low
68.00
Averages
79.17
High
86.00
About CTVA
Corteva, Inc. is a global pure-play agriculture company. It is a global provider of seed and crop protection solutions focused on the agriculture industry and contributing to a healthier, secure and sustainable food supply. The Seed segment is engaged in developing and supplying commercial seed combining advanced germplasm and traits that produce optimum yield for farms around the world. It operates in various key seed markets, including North American corn and soybeans, European corn and sunflower, as well as Brazil, India, South Africa and Argentina corn. The Crop Protection segment serves the global agricultural input industry with products that protect against weeds, insects and other pests, and disease, and that support overall crop health both above and below ground via nitrogen management and seed-applied technologies. Its crop protection solutions and digital solutions provide farmers with tools to improve productivity and help keep fields free of weeds, insects and diseases.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
