Corteva Inc [NYSE: CTVA] loss -1.23% or -0.9 points to close at $71.98 with a heavy trading volume of 4975462 shares.
It opened the trading session at $72.85, the shares rose to $72.85 and dropped to $71.72, the range by which the price of stock traded the whole day. The daily chart for CTVA points out that the company has recorded 11.98% gains over the past six months.
If we look at the average trading volume of 3.92M shares, CTVA reached to a volume of 4975462 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about Corteva Inc [CTVA]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for CTVA shares is $79.57 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on CTVA stock is a recommendation set at 1.69. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Argus have made an estimate for Corteva Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Buy, with their previous recommendation back on March 31, 2025. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, Goldman raised their target price to Buy. The new note on the price target was released on March 13, 2025, representing the official price target for Corteva Inc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $68, while Citigroup analysts kept a Buy rating on CTVA stock. On October 16, 2024, analysts increased their price target for CTVA shares from 59 to 67.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 2.02, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 3.37. Price to Free Cash Flow for CTVA in the course of the last twelve months was 23.36 with Quick ratio for the last quarter at 1.00.
Trading performance analysis for CTVA stock
Corteva Inc [CTVA] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -2.60. With this latest performance, CTVA shares dropped by -3.42% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 11.98% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 26.37% in the past year of trading.
Corteva Inc [CTVA]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Corteva Inc [CTVA] shares currently have an operating margin of 13.46% and a Gross Margin at 40.88%. Corteva Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at 6.77%.
Corteva Inc (CTVA) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Corteva Inc. ( CTVA), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 4.66%, suggesting modest shareholder returns. The Return on Assets (ROA) is 2.66%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Corteva Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 4.37%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Corteva Inc (CTVA) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Corteva Inc’s (CTVA) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 0.17%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Corteva Inc (CTVA) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Corteva Inc. (CTVA) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of $51818.18 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 1.44% and a Quick Ratio of 1.00%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Corteva Inc [CTVA]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis
The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for CTVA. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Corteva Inc go to 16.31%.
An analysis of Institutional ownership at Corteva Inc [CTVA]
There are presently around $87.94%, or 88.02% of CTVA stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of CTVA stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 78.39 million shares, which is approximately 11.2651%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 53.66 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$2.89 billion in CTVA stocks shares; and BLACKROCK INC., currently with $$1.81 billion in CTVA stock with ownership which is approximately 4.817%.
