Dow, Inc. (DOW)

Over the past six months, Dow's stock price has experienced a decline. As of July 1, 2025, the stock price was $27.00, representing a decline of 49.10% from June 28, 2024, when it was $53.05. In the last three months, the DOW stock has fallen by 22.68%, and over the last year, it has shown a 48.7% decrease. The stock price has decreased by 31.54% in the last six months. Dow's stock price experienced a 24% decline in the second quarter of 2025. In the first quarter of 2025, net sales were $10.4 billion, down 3% year-over-year, and operating EBIT was $230 million, down $444 million year-over-year. In the fourth quarter of 2024, net sales were $10.4 billion, down 2% year-over-year, and operating earnings per share was $0.00.

Dow's product demand exhibits seasonality in certain segments, with higher demand for architectural coatings in the Performance Materials & Coatings segment. The Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment experiences higher demand for building & construction materials and deicing fluids, particularly in the U.S. and Canada. The Performance Materials & Coatings segment can see seasonal declines in demand. Sequential net sales can be influenced by seasonally higher demand in certain end markets, such as building & construction, and summer holidays can also contribute to demand seasonality.

Dow Inc. is a global leader in the chemicals, materials science, and agricultural sectors, specializing in the manufacturing and marketing of performance, intermediate, and plastic products. The company operates through three primary segments: Packaging & Specialty Plastics, which addresses the demand for sustainable packaging solutions; Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, which provides essential chemicals and intermediates; and Performance Materials & Coatings, which focuses on solutions for consumer goods, industrial, and infrastructure markets. Dow's products include materials for various industries, and it is often referred to as the 'chemical companies' chemical company' because its sales are primarily to other industries.

Dow Inc. has a significant global presence, operating manufacturing facilities in 31 countries and regions worldwide, with approximately 106 manufacturing sites. The company employs around 36,000 to 37,800 people globally. Its net sales are geographically distributed, with the United States and Canada accounting for 38.2%, Europe/Middle East/Africa/India for 32.5%, Asia/Pacific for 17.9%, and Latin America for 11.4%.

Dow has received positive recognition for its workplace culture, innovation, and sustainability efforts, including being named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For and earning multiple Edison Awards. Dow was also named to Clarivate's Top 100 Global Innovators list and FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies list. Dow advanced to the #3 placement on the Fair360 2024 Top 50 Companies list and remains in the top 10 for the second consecutive year. There are no specific negative events impacting Dow's brand reputation within the past year mentioned in the provided search results, but historical controversies are noted as part of its legacy.

Dow Inc. is primarily owned by institutional shareholders, who hold 65.41% of the company's stock. Retail investors own 34.26%, and Dow insiders hold 0.33%. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock Inc., and State Street Corp.