Dow, Inc. (DOW)

In the past six months, Dow Inc.'s stock has experienced several notable events. As of May 8, 2026, the stock price had increased by 27.33% over the last 12 months, with a year-to-date return of 59.13%, but decreased by 5.04% in the past month. On April 23, 2026, Dow Inc. released its Q1 2026 earnings report, reporting an operating loss of $0.14 per share and revenue of $9.79 billion, exceeding expectations. In early May 2026, Dow's shares declined due to falling oil prices. On April 28, 2026, Fintel increased Dow's price target by 13.60% to $43.12.

Demand for products within the chemical industry, including those offered by Dow, Inc., can exhibit seasonality. Agricultural chemicals experience seasonal spikes in demand, typically aligning with planting seasons. Chemicals used in construction may also see increased demand during peak building periods. Products like propylene glycol see increased demand as warmer months approach. Pool chemicals experience a sharp increase in sales from late spring to summer in temperate climates. Consumer products generally tend to exhibit clearer seasonal patterns compared to industrial products.

Dow, Inc. is a global materials science company headquartered in Midland, Michigan. It is a publicly traded holding company and was among the three largest chemical producers globally in 2021. The company focuses on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for customers in high-growth market segments such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Dow's operations are structured into three primary segments: Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings. Major products include a wide range of plastics, performance chemicals, and industrial intermediates. The agricultural sciences business unit was spun off into Corteva Inc. in June 2019.

Dow, Inc. operates manufacturing sites, R&D facilities, and sales offices in approximately 31 countries, with a presence in around 160 countries worldwide. Its headquarters are located in Midland, Michigan, USA. Key global operational hubs include Terneuzen, Netherlands; Shanghai, China; and Horgen, Switzerland. Significant operations in the United States are also found in Freeport, Texas, and La Porte, Texas.

Dow Inc. has received several positive recognitions for its brand reputation in the past year. The company was named to FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies list for 2023 and 2024. In May 2024, Dow advanced to the #3 placement on the Fair360 2024 Top 50 Companies list. Dow has been honored with multiple Edison Awards for innovation, including six wins in 2026. In 2023, Dow was also recognized as a 2023 honoree and the Materials Sector leader of The Civic 50 by Points of Light. Despite these positive recognitions, a Reddit discussion from October 2025 indicated some negative sentiment surrounding Dow Inc. due to a prolonged downturn in the chemical sector.

The ownership structure of Dow, Inc. is primarily dominated by institutional investors, who hold approximately 67.16% of the company's shares as of June 2025. Insider ownership represents a much smaller portion, around 0.15%. Major institutional owners include The Vanguard Group, Inc., BlackRock, Inc., State Street Global Advisors, Inc., Pzena Investment Management, Inc., and Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.