On Oct. 24, DuPont (NYSE:DD) released third-quarter earnings for the period ended Sept. 30.

  • Revenues and EPS beat analyst estimates.
  • Revenues grew 5.3%, reflecting 3% higher local prices, 3% higher volume, and a 1% currency effect.
  • Improved local pricing, lower fixed costs (as a percentage of sales), and reduction in diluted share count led to EPS of $0.52.
  • The performance materials and coatings & color technologies segments reported strong growth in operating income.

(Figures in millions, except per-share data)

Income Statement Highlights

Avg. Est.

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Sales*

$6,131

$6,645

$6,308

5.3%

Net Profit

--

$485

($82)

N/A

EPS

$0.45

$0.52

($0.09)

N/A

Diluted Shares

--

927

995

(6.9%)

* Sales includes other income.

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Margin Checkup

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change*

Gross Margin

28.34%

25.35%

2.99

Operating Margin

9.57%

5.55%

4.02

Net Margin

7.30%

(1.30%)

8.60

*Expressed in percentage points.

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Balance Sheet Highlights

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Cash Flow Highlights

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