CTVA Stock Surges 7.2% With A 7-day Winning Spree On JP Morgan PT Hike
Corteva (CTVA) – a provider of advanced seeds and crop protection products. – hit a 7-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 7.2%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $3.4 Bil over the last 7 days and currently stands at $50 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 10.2% compared to 1.8% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] JP Morgan Price Target Increase
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- Price target raised to $75.00 from $70.00
- Overweight rating maintained
- Impact: Increased Investor Confidence, Bullish Analyst Sentiment
[2] Zacks Research Upgrade
- Upgraded from ‘hold’ to ‘strong-buy’
- Contributed to a consensus ‘Moderate Buy’ rating
- Impact: Positive Rating Change, Heightened Buying Interest
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is a near-equal mix of good and bad in CTVA stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s Moderate valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (For details, see Buy or Sell CTVA).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for CTVA stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | CTVA | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| 1M (21D) | 9.2% | 0.9% |
| 3M (63D) | 16.7% | 1.1% |
| YTD 2026 | 10.2% | 1.8% |
| 2025 | 18.9% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -17.5% | 24.2% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 60 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 87 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 26 | 43 |
| 4D | 25 | 20 |
| 5D | 6 | 14 |
| 6D | 1 | 8 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 60 | 87 |
Key Financials for Corteva (CTVA)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $17.2 Bil | $16.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.1 Bil | $2.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $735.0 Mil | $907.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.5 Bil | $2.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.8 Bil | $-270.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $1.3 Bil | $-320.0 Mil |
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