15 Stocks Set to Explode in 2026

12. DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 49

Upside Potential: 92.43%

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD) is one of the 15 stocks set to explode in 2026.

On November 6, 2025, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD) released its third-quarter results.

With net sales of $3.1 billion (up 7% YoY), DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD) exceeded prior guidance and reinforced confidence in its post-spin-off trajectory. The top-line growth was driven by 4% and 10% organic sales growth in the IndustrialCo and ElectronicsCo segments, respectively. As a result, the company recorded $840 million in operating EBITDA and adjusted EPS of $1.09.

Strong operational execution in the quarter helped DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD) raise full-year operating EBITDA guidance to $1.6 billion. Furthermore, the company’s management announced a new $2 billion share repurchase authorization during the quarter, which includes a $500 million accelerated buyback. DuPont also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share.

Following the results, KeyBanc analyst Aleksey Yefremov marginally raised his price target to $45 from $44 and maintained his “Overweight” rating. He viewed the results update positively, despite second-half average growth rates decreasing compared to the first half. He also acknowledged that the second-half comparisons have become less clear due to the post-spin changes.

In his previous update before the results, Yefremov had reduced his price target on DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD) from $93 to $44, while maintaining an “Overweight” rating. The target revision reflected updates to the company’s capital structure and standalone EBITDA following the Qnity Electronics spin-off. Still, the investment firm remained optimistic about the company’s outlook as it realigns its strategy to drive sustainable shareholder value.

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD), a global innovation leader, delivers advanced solutions to transform industries across healthcare, water, construction, and transportation sectors.