DuPont Earnings Edge Down, Revenues Rise

Wilmington, DE, Jan. 24, 2012 -- DuPont Co. reported that fourth-quarter net income edged down 0.8% on 13% higher revenue.

Earnings were $373 million, or $0.40 a share compared to $376 million, or $0.40 in the year-earlier period.

Revenue reached $8.77 billion from $7.74 billion.