Dow, Inc. (DOW)

Dow Inc.'s stock price has significantly declined, decreasing by 47.92% between July 2024 and July 2025. This decline is attributed to slowing sales, margin pressures, oversupply, weak demand, an unplanned event at a Texas ethylene cracker, higher input costs, and seasonal declines. In response, Dow announced plans to cut up to $500 million in capital spending and reduce approximately 1,500 jobs. Despite challenges, Dow anticipated a positive impact in Q4 2024 from lower turnaround costs and increased seasonal demand.

Demand for Dow Inc.'s products exhibits seasonality, particularly in the Performance Materials & Coatings segment, which experiences seasonally lower demand. The Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment sees seasonal increases in demand for de-icing fluid in the fourth quarter. Dow generally anticipates typical seasonal demand fluctuations and expected Performance Materials & Coatings to grow in Q1 2025 due to high demand from seasonality.

Dow Inc. is a global materials science company focused on developing innovative solutions and is among the largest chemical producers globally. It operates through three main segments: Packaging & Specialty Plastics, which accounts for 51% of revenue and produces polyethylene materials; Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, contributing 30% of revenue and supplying foundational chemicals; and Performance Materials & Coatings, accounting for 19% of revenue and focusing on specialty chemicals and materials.

Dow Inc. has a significant global presence, operating in approximately 160 countries and employing around 36,000 people worldwide. North America is a strong market, generating 36% of its revenue in the U.S. and Canada. The company's global footprint influences its diversity and inclusion strategy.

Dow Inc. has received numerous awards and recognitions, including Edison Awards, recognition as a Great Place to Work and one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, an Artificial Intelligence Award, and being named a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator. Dow also received Business Intelligence Group (BIG™) Sustainability Awards and SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Business Sustainability Awards. No specific negative events significantly impacting Dow Inc.'s brand reputation in the past year were found in the provided search results.

Dow Inc. is primarily owned by institutional shareholders, who hold 65.41% of the company, while retail investors own 34.26%, and Dow insiders hold 0.33%. The largest individual shareholder is Vanguard Group Inc., owning 11.74% of the company. Institutional investors holding over 50% of the company can significantly influence board decisions.