Is DuPont (DD) a risky stock?
As of July 21, 2026, Clavix grades DuPont (DD) C- for risk, a composite score of 54 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts DD in the "average" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.
Grade as of July 21, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.
The five risk dimensions behind DD's grade
Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how DD scores on each, as of July 21, 2026.
What's moving DD's risk right now
Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind DD's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 21, 2026.
New York is suing DuPont and 3M over PFAS cleanup costs, adding to a wave of litigation that could hit earnings through settlements, fines, and cleanup expenses.
Short bets on DuPont have cooled sharply, easing pressure on the stock. A new direct lithium extraction business targets growing EV and battery storage demand, though near-term investment costs are a factor.
DuPont and Dow are both pursuing strategic growth plans while the chemical industry faces ongoing demand and cost pressures.
What a C- grade means
On the Clavix A+ to F scale, DD's composite of 54 falls in the C band (50–64), read as "average." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.
This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell DD or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.