Dow Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides various materials science solutions for packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company operates through Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings segments. The Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment provides ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, and aromatics products; and other ethylene derivatives, such as polyolefin elastomers, ethylene vinyl acetate, and ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber. The Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment offers polyurethanes, including propylene oxide, propylene glycol, and polyether polyols; aromatic isocyanates and fully formulated polyurethane systems; and chlor-alkali and vinyl comprising chlorine and caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, and vinyl chloride monomer; and construction chemicals consisting of cellulose ethers, redispersible latex powders, and acrylic emulsions, as well as coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and composites. The Performance Materials & Coatings segment provides architectural paints and coatings, and industrial coatings; and acrylics-based building blocks, silicon metals, siloxanes, and intermediates. The company also engages in the property and casualty insurance, as well as reinsurance business. Dow Inc. was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan.
Market Headwinds | Explore Dow's struggle with weakening demand in key segments, particularly in building and construction, impacting its financial performance and outlook |
Strategic Resilience | Delve into Dow's $1 billion cost reduction plan and strategic initiatives, including the 'Path2Zero' project, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency |
Financial Projections | Analyst EBITDA estimates for FY2025 range from $5.4B to $7.1B, with EPS forecasts between $3.00 and $3.10, reflecting varied recovery expectations |
Analyst Perspectives | Price targets span from $38 to $64, with an average around $55, highlighting diverse views on Dow's ability to navigate current challenges and future growth |
Metrics to compare | DOW | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Basic Materials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipDOWPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 24.7x | 18.2x | −0.1x | |
PEG Ratio | 0.27 | 0.40 | 0.00 | |
Price/Book | 1.6x | 1.0x | 1.6x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 0.6x | 0.6x | 1.2x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 16.4% | 9.4% | 29.6% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 17.7% | 4.5% | Unlock |