Dow Inc. (dow)
DOW — Company Overview
Dow Inc. (DOW) trades on NYQ as part of the Basic Materials peer group (Chemicals).
| Ticker | DOW |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $20.70B |
| Last price | $28.65 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
DOW — Business Description
DOW represents a Chemicals business in the Basic Materials segment. Dow Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides various materials science solutions for packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company operates through Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings segments. The Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment provides ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, and aromatics products; and other ethylene derivatives, such as polyolefin elastomers, ethylene vinyl acetate, and ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber. The Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment offers polyureth…
Official website: https://www.dow.com.
DOW — Investment Thesis
At a high level, DOW offers exposure to Basic Materials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 19.7% year-over-year (public data).
- Dividend yield near 5.0% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $20.70B.
See the free estimates and earnings pages for public targets and growth metrics. Ownership, live news, and deeper models remain in Vest Terminal.
DOW — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Dow Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Negative profit margin (-3.1%) signals near-term profitability pressure. Positive free cash flow of $237.62M supports balance-sheet flexibility. Debt-to-equity of 111.91 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.
| Forward P/E | 16.10× |
| Price / Sales | 0.50× |
| Price / Book | 1.30× |
| Gross margin | 9.8% |
| Operating margin | 11.6% |
| Profit margin | -3.1% |
| Return on equity | -5.5% |
| Debt / Equity | 111.91 |
| Free cash flow | $237.62M |
DOW — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Dow Inc. (DOW) depends on demand trends in Chemicals and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 19.7% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Price is 33.0% below the 52-week high.
DOW — Competitive Position
Dow Inc. (DOW) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Basic Materials.
- Competes within Basic Materials, specifically in Chemicals.
- Market capitalization of $20.70B places DOW among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 9.8% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
DOW — Strengths
Strengths for Dow Inc. (DOW) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 19.7% year-over-year.
- Positive free cash flow ($237.62M).
- Dividend yield of 5.0% for income-oriented holders.
- Large Cap scale ($20.70B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
DOW — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Dow Inc. (DOW) based on available data:
- Thin profit margin (-3.1%).
- Price 33% below the 52-week high — sustained negative sentiment.
DOW — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (19.7%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Dividend yield of 5.0% appeals to total-return investors.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
DOW — Risks
- Thin margins leave less room for operational missteps.
DOW — Summary
Dow Inc. (DOW) is a large-cap Basic Materials company focused on Chemicals, listed on NYQ. Last price $28.65 with market cap $20.70B. Revenue grew 19.7% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 19.7% year-over-year. Key watch items include thin profit margin (-3.1%). Premium Terminal tools for Dow Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Dow Inc. FAQ
What does Dow Inc. (DOW) do?
Dow Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides various materials science solutions for packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company operates thr…
What is DOW's P/E ratio?
Dow Inc. has a trailing P/E of N/A× based on publicly available market data.
Does DOW pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 5.0%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is DOW in?
Dow Inc. is classified in Basic Materials (Chemicals) on NYQ.
What is DOW's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $20.70B.
What are the main risks for DOW?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of DOW?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 19.7% year-over-year, positive free cash flow ($237.62m).
Where can I get analyst estimates for DOW?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Dow Inc. are on the free /stocks/dow/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.