
Seven materials stocks beat EPS estimates this week: earnings scorecard

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This week, seven materials stocks, including DuPont, Albemarle, and Corteva, exceeded EPS and revenue expectations, highlighting strong performance in the sector. Albemarle's shares rose 9% after reporting $1.43B in revenue and adjusted earnings of $2.95 per share, driven by lithium demand. DuPont's net sales reached $1.68B, with adjusted earnings of $0.55 per share, prompting an optimistic full-year outlook. Corteva reported $4.91B in revenue and non-GAAP EPS of $1.50, reaffirming its growth guidance. The materials sector has gained over 14.4% this year, outperforming the S&P 500.

