Dow Inc
About: Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets.
Employees: 36,000
0
Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
5% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 498 | Existing positions reduced: 524
5% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $550M | Put options by funds: $581M
1.15% less ownership
Funds ownership: 66.84% [Q4 2024] → 65.69% (-1.15%) [Q1 2025]
6% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,395 [Q4 2024] → 1,311 (-84) [Q1 2025]
14% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q4 2024] → 6 (-1) [Q1 2025]
15% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $19B [Q4 2024] → $16.1B (-$2.87B) [Q1 2025]
32% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 120 | Existing positions closed: 177
Research analyst outlook
8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$22
26%
downside
Avg. target
$29
3%
downside
High target
$34
15%
upside
8 analyst ratings
0 positive
0%
6 neutral
75%
2 negative
25%
UBS Joshua Spector | 12%downside $26 | Neutral Maintained | 9 Jul 2025 |
Citigroup Patrick Cunningham | 5%downside $28 | Neutral Maintained | 8 Jul 2025 |
BMO Capital John McNulty | 26%downside $22 | Underperform Downgraded | 23 Jun 2025 |
Fermium Research Frank Mitsch | 2%upside $30 | Hold Downgraded | 19 Jun 2025 |
Goldman Sachs Duffy Fischer | 15%upside $34 | Neutral Maintained | 29 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 12 articles about DOW published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
10 hours ago
Dogs Of The S&P 500: 14 Ideal 'Safer' July Dividend Buys
High-yield S&P 500 stocks can be risky, but 14 "safer" S&P 500 dividend dogs have strong free cash flow to support payouts and are attractive buys. Analyst forecasts suggest top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs could deliver 27% to 53% net gains by July 2026, with lower-than-market volatility. A market correction could make more high-yield stocks fairly priced; currently, only a select few meet the 'dogcatcher' ideal of yield from $1K invested exceeding share price.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Why Dow Inc. (DOW) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
In the closing of the recent trading day, Dow Inc. (DOW) stood at $30.23, denoting a +1.31% move from the preceding trading day.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
June Readers Tagged 13 Ideal Dividend Dogs From 16 "Safer" Out Of 38 ReFa/Ro
My contrarian yield-based strategy spotlights high-yield 'ReFa/Ro Dogs' with analyst forecasts suggesting 19-33% net gains by June 2026. All top ten ReFa/Ro Dogs offer annual dividends from $1,000 invested that exceed their share prices, meeting my 'ideal' stock criteria. Caution: Fourteen of thirty-eight ReFa/Ro stocks show negative free cash flow margins, so dividend safety varies—focus on the thirteen 'safer' picks.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Dow to Close Down 3 Upstream European Assets Amid Regional Headwinds
DOW plans to shut three European upstream assets by 2027 to cut costs, boost margins and streamline operations.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
DOW: Wait Until The Volatility Reversion Happens
DOW's revenue could hit bottom in 2025 and rebounding, with volatility expected to subside as tariff uncertainties cool off. DOW offers an attractive near-10% dividend yield, but the payout ratio exceeds 200%, raising sustainability concerns for a dividend trap. Selling PUT options is a viable strategy for income or conservative entry, given recent price levels and upcoming ex-dividend date.
Negative
Reuters
4 days ago
Dow to close three European chemical plants, cut 800 jobs
Chemicals company Dow will shut down three upstream plants in Europe and cut around 800 jobs in response to structural challenges in the region, it said on Monday.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 days ago
Dow will shut down three upstream European assets in response to structural challenges in the region
Right-sizing upstream regional capacity, reducing merchant sale exposure, and removing higher-cost, energy-intensive assets Building on April 2025 announcement through actions across the Company's three operating segments to support European profitability Asset shutdowns will result in Op. EBITDA uplift beginning in 2026, ramping to 50% of the ~$200 million target by end-2027 and full delivery by 2029 MIDLAND, Mich.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Dow: Don't Chase For The Yield, Not Yet
Dow's valuation looks cheap, but tangible book value erosion signals real downside risk if stress persists or losses emerge. Dividend sustainability is in question, as current payouts are funded by debt or cash depletion, risking further equity erosion or a necessary dividend cut. Even with a 60% dividend cut, price support depends on investor sentiment and confidence in an earnings turnaround, which remains uncertain.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Dow Inc. (DOW) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
The latest trading day saw Dow Inc. (DOW) settling at $27.15, representing a +1.23% change from its previous close.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500?
It's hard to argue with dividend investing. Many assume dividends are mainly for retirees, and it's true that dividend income can be critically important when you're living on a fixed or semi-fixed income.
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