Corteva (CTVA)
NYSEMaterialsAgricultural InputsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$87.86-0.86%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEMaterialsAgricultural InputsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · CTVA
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance dropped from the top half to the bottom half of its industry over the past month — the reason to own it has weakened.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | 25.1% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 3.9% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
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Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 21.2 percentage points more one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 6 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
CTVA — debt issuance
Dated 2026-08-31
Other Events. Vylor Inc. Notes Offering As previously disclosed, on October 1, 2025, Corteva, Inc. (the “Company” or “Corteva”) announced that its Board of Directors is pursuing a plan to separate Corteva into two independent, publicly traded companies, one comprising its current crop protection business and the other comprising its current seed business to be owned and conducted, directly or indirectly, by Vylor Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Vylo…
Why it matters: This separation is key for Corteva's strategy. It will create two focused companies. Investors will want to see if it happens as planned.
Supportive ifThe separation will finish on or before October 1, 2026. There will be no delays.
Worry ifThe separation will be delayed past October 1, 2026.
Why it matters: Share buybacks can signal confidence in the company's financial health and may support stock price.
Supportive ifCorteva announces a big share buyback program that is done as planned.
Worry ifCorteva cancels or greatly cuts the announced share buyback program.
Why it matters: This guidance shows strong performance and confidence in growth.
Supportive ifOperating EBITDA guidance remains at $4.1 to $4.3 billion for the full year.
Worry ifOperating EBITDA guidance is now below $4.1 billion for the full year.
Why it matters: The separation will create two focused companies. This could unlock value for shareholders.
Supportive ifCorteva will finish the planned separation by Q4 2026.
Worry ifThe separation is delayed beyond Q4 2026.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$103 on $10,000 · ±1.0% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $249 loss on $10,000 · 2.5% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $1,789 loss on $10,000 · 17.9% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: The separation will impact Corteva's structure and future growth. Key milestones are crucial.
Supportive ifKey milestones are completed. This includes the Form 10 filing and new board members.
Worry ifThere are delays in milestones. The separation may not be finalized by Q4 2026.
Why it matters: Better volume growth in Crop Protection shows good demand for new products. This is true even with pricing pressures.
Supportive ifCrop Protection sales volume growth stays the same or goes up from last quarter.
Worry ifCrop Protection sales volume continues to decline or remains flat.
Why it matters: Improvements will show good management of competition. It will show if the company can grow.
Supportive ifCrop Protection segment net sales increase year over year in Q3 2026.
Worry ifCrop Protection segment net sales decline year over year in Q3 2026.
Why it matters: Keeping costs in check is important for making money. Good cost control can raise margins.
Supportive ifOperating expenses in Q2 decrease year over year by more than 5%.
Worry ifOperating expenses in Q2 increase year over year or decrease less than 2%.
Why it matters: Successful exchanges will help Corteva's finances. This will show that investors trust the company.
Supportive ifMost EIDP Notes are exchanged by the September 29 deadline.
Worry ifLess than 80% of EIDP Notes are exchanged by the deadline.
Why it matters: Growth in the Seed segment shows good execution of technology and pricing strategies. It shows strong demand for Corteva's products.
Supportive ifSeed segment net sales grow more than 4% year over year.
Worry ifSeed segment net sales decline or grow less than 2% year over year.