Franklin Resources Boosts Stake in DuPont de Nemours

Institutional investor increases holdings in basic materials company by 1.4% in Q3

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:34am

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Franklin Resources Inc. increased its stake in DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD) by 1.4% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The institutional investor now owns 7,096,122 shares of the basic materials company's stock, worth approximately $552.8 million.

Why it matters

This transaction highlights the continued institutional investor interest in DuPont de Nemours, a major player in the specialty chemicals and advanced materials industries. The increase in Franklin Resources' stake suggests confidence in the company's long-term prospects.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Franklin Resources acquired an additional 98,590 shares of DuPont de Nemours in the third quarter, bringing its total ownership to approximately 1.69% of the company's outstanding stock. DuPont de Nemours is a global science and engineering firm that develops and supplies specialty materials, chemicals, and industrial biosciences for a wide range of markets.

  • The transaction occurred in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Franklin Resources Inc.

An American multinational holding company that provides investment management and related services.

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

A global science and engineering company that develops and supplies specialty materials, chemicals, and industrial biosciences.

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The takeaway

The increased stake by Franklin Resources in DuPont de Nemours suggests continued institutional confidence in the company's ability to navigate industry challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities in its core specialty materials and chemicals businesses.