Zacks Investment Research·Oct 27, 2026
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Dow's quarterly revenue has rebounded from $9.5B in 2025Q4 to $11.3B in 2026Q3, with year-over-year growth swinging to +13.0% and gross margin recovering to 12.2% from a 5.4% trough in 2025Q2, suggesting an early-stage cyclical recovery amplified by meaningful operating leverage as quarterly SG&A fell to $339M.
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Revenue rebounded to $11.3B in 2026Q3 with +13.0% year-over-year growth and gross margin recovered to 12.2% from a 5.4% trough, though the swing down from 17.9% in 2026Q2 suggests margin volatility rather than a settled recovery.
Dow Inc.'s forward P/E of 13.61 suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings potential.
Multiple bullish theses from value investing communities highlight positive outlooks on Dow Inc.'s prospects.
Record-high closes in the Dow Jones Industrial Average indicate broader market strength that may benefit Dow Inc.
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 22, 2026 | $0.71+11.3% vs $0.64 | $11.3B+0.4% vs $11.2B |
Q3 2026 Jul 23, 2026 | $1.44+12.5% vs $1.28 | $12.1B+0.5% vs $12.0B |
Q2 2026 Apr 23, 2026 | -$0.14+51.9% vs -$0.29 | $9.8B+1.4% vs $9.7B |
Q1 2026 Jan 29, 2026 | -$0.34+26.7% vs -$0.46 | $9.5B-0.0% vs $9.5B |
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Dow slashed its quarterly payout by 50% as cash flow collapsed and debt climbed past $19 billion. Now that operating cash has rebounded, the real question is whether shareholders or creditors collect first.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Dow Inc. (DOW)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31.40 | $22.68B | -28.23 | -6.97% | -1.9% | -4.16% | 6.67% | |
| $60.72 | $19.6B | 15.06 | -25.18% | 4.07% | 12.31% | 9.02% | |
| $9.45 | $1.66B | -9.91 | -5.85% | -2.68% | -5.64% | 8.95% | |
| $63.49 | $8.13B | -18.18 | -8.01% | -3.91% | -4.87% | 3.32% | |
| $17.31 | $1.97B | -11.88 | 3.68% | -2.49% | -9.53% | 4.62% | |
| $2.51 | $400.41M | -0.79 | -6.08% | -15.88% | -50.98% | 12.07% |
Dow Inc. (DOW) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Dow Inc. (DOW) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 22, 2026·SEC
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Dow Inc. (DOW) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Dow Inc. (DOW) reported $42.61B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $39.97B in fiscal year 2025. That is 9% less than the $43.73B of fiscal year 2017.
Dow Inc. (DOW) grew revenue by 4.2% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. Dow Inc. (DOW) reported a net loss of $809.0M over the trailing twelve months.
Yes. Dow Inc. (DOW) pays a dividend that yields 6.67% at the current price, a high yield.
Dow Inc. (DOW) had a return on equity (ROE) of -4.2% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
Dow Inc. (DOW) generated $1.00B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
