The stock of Corteva Inc (NYSE: CTVA) has decreased by -0.09 when compared to last closing price of 67.96. Despite this, the company has experienced a 8.73% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. prnewswire.com reported 2025-05-12 that INDIANAPOLIS, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Corteva, Inc. (“Corteva”) (NYSE: CTVA) today announced the pricing of a public offering by its direct subsidiary, EIDP, Inc. (“EIDP”) of $500 million principal amount of its 5.125% Senior Notes due in 2032 (the “Notes”). The Notes will pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 5.125% per year and will mature on May 15, 2032.
Is It Worth Investing in Corteva Inc (NYSE: CTVA) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for Corteva Inc (NYSE: CTVA) is 41.40x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for CTVA is 0.73. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 13 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 6 as “overweight,” 6 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for CTVA is 680.85M and currently, short sellers hold a 1.37% of that float. On May 14, 2025, CTVA’s average trading volume was 3.53M shares.
CTVA’s Market Performance
CTVA’s stock has seen a 8.73% increase for the week, with a 14.54% rise in the past month and a 7.83% gain in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.54%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.16% for Corteva Inc The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 8.60% for CTVA’s stock, with a 14.40% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of CTVA
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for CTVA stocks, with Argus repeating the rating for CTVA by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for CTVA in the upcoming period, according to Argus is $69 based on the research report published on March 31, 2025 of the current year 2025.
Goldman, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see CTVA reach a price target of $71. The rating they have provided for CTVA stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on March 13th, 2025.
Citigroup gave a rating of “Buy” to CTVA, setting the target price at $68 in the report published on October 23rd of the previous year.
CTVA Trading at 10.78% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought CTVA to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -1.99% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.16%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.54%, as shares surge +12.62% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +12.42% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, CTVA rose by +8.73%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +22.83% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $62.53. In addition, Corteva Inc saw 19.21% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at CTVA starting from FUERER CORNEL B, who proposed sale 55,242 shares at the price of $68.13 back on May 13 ’25. After this action, FUERER CORNEL B now owns shares of Corteva Inc, valued at $3,763,637 using the latest closing price.
TITUS BRIAN, the of Corteva Inc, sale 26,560 shares at $63.74 during a trade that took place back on Feb 20 ’25, which means that TITUS BRIAN is holding 11,347 shares at $1,692,934 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for CTVA
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.12 for the present operating margin
- 0.31 for the gross margin
The net margin for Corteva Inc stands at 0.07. The total capital return value is set at 0.07. Equity return is now at value 4.66, with 2.66 for asset returns.
Based on Corteva Inc (CTVA), the company’s capital structure generated 0.14 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.96. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.17. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 9.11.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 2.73 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 0.81. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 2.87. The receivables turnover for the company is 2.03for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.4. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.44.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of Corteva Inc (CTVA) has been better in recent times. The stock has received a mixed of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
