Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, Corteva Inc. (CTVA) trades at $77.87, up 14.9% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $60.54 to $90.97; the price is 14.4% below that high. It sits 1.0% below its 200-day average of $78.63, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 25.1% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 47.2 and a dividend yield of 0.93%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Corteva Inc. (CTVA) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/ctva
Where it trades today
trading 57% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Corteva Inc. should be monitored through the lens of its industry cycle, capital allocation, and relative positioning against listed peers.
- CTVA trades at 47.2x earnings, well above the basic materials average of 14.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- CTVA carries a beta of 0.58, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- CTVA remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 14.4% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- CTVA is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside basic materials than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in CTVA.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as LIN, APD, ECL start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for CTVA come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Basic Materials so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as LIN, APD, ECL.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for CTVA. Last refresh: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as LIN, APD, ECL.
What Corteva Inc. does
Corteva, Inc. operates in the agriculture business. The company operates through two segments, Seed and Crop Protection. The Seed segment develops and supplies advanced germplasm and traits that produce optimum yield for farms. It offers trait technologies that enhance resistance to weather, disease, insects, and herbicides used to control weeds, as well as food and nutritional characteristics. This segment also provides digital solutions that assist farmer decision-making with a view to optimize product selection, and maximize yield and profitability. The Crop Protection segment offers products that protect against weeds, insects and other pests, and diseases, as well as enhances crop…
What analysts expect
CTVA carries a buy consensus from 20 analysts, with an average price target of $92.60 versus $77.87 today (+18.9%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
CTVA generated $17.81B in trailing revenue (-1.2% year over year), with a 5.7% net margin, and $2.42B of free cash flow, against $2.51B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17.40B | $8.23B | $2.62B | $1.09B | $1.60 | $2.81B |
| 2024 | $16.91B | $7.38B | $2.10B | $907.00M | $1.31 | $1.55B |
| 2023 | $17.23B | $7.31B | $2.11B | $735.00M | $1.04 | $1.17B |
| 2022 | $17.45B | $7.02B | $1.93B | $1.15B | $1.59 | $267.00M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in basic materials
Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.
The companies it competes with
CTVA beside the basic materials names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 5.2% below its 50-day average and 1.0% below its 200-day.
- RSI at 37 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $78.56 (+0.9%), the nearest floor $76.69 (-1.5%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is CTVA a good buy right now?
Corteva Inc. trades at 47.2x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 25.1% volatility.
Does CTVA pay dividends?
Yes, Corteva Inc. offers a dividend yield of 0.93%. That is roughly $0.72 per share a year.
How volatile is CTVA?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 25.1% and beta of 0.58, CTVA is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for CTVA?
The average analyst price target for Corteva Inc. (CTVA) is $92.60 based on 20 analyst estimates, about 18.9% above the current price of $77.87. The published range runs from $78.00 to $103.00.
How much revenue does CTVA generate?
Corteva Inc. reported $17.81B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at -1.2% year over year. Net margin sits at 5.7%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
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