| Factor | Score | Distribution | Value | Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valuation | 75 | — | 17.8x | Top tier | |
Growth | 18 | -1.2% | 7.1% | Bottom tier | |
Quality | 20 | 2.4% | 4.5% | Bottom tier | |
Safety | 37 | 7.5x | 2.6x | Bottom tier | |
Capital Return | 33 | 7.23% | 2.12% | Bottom tier | |
Momentum | 44 | 27.5% | 2.9% | Around median | |
Sentiment | 71 | 13 | 3 | Top tier |
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Dow Inc. operates through three interconnected operating segments. The Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment sells polyethylene and packaging products and also includes hydrocarbons and energy businesses; the Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment serves the polyurethane, construction chemicals, and industrial solutions markets; while the Performance Materials & Coatings segment focuses on silicones, coatings, acrylic materials, and consumer, electronics, and home care applications. Revenue depends on chemical product prices, sales volumes, and integration margins between feedstocks and finished products, in addition to higher-value specialty products.
In fiscal Q2 2026, net sales reached $12.1 billion, up 20% year over year, and operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization reached $2.3 billion, equivalent to a margin of approximately 19%. The Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment generated sales of $6.4 billion, or about 53% of company sales, representing growth of 27%, and its operating profit was approximately $1.3 billion. Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure sales also rose 14%, with operating profit reaching $246 million, while Performance Materials & Coatings sales increased 11%, but its operating profit declined to $133 million due to higher costs, planned maintenance, and the closure of the Barry unit.
The latest available EDGAR filings present a weaker picture than the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings call results; in fiscal Q1 2026, Dow recorded revenue of $9.8 billion, a net loss of $533 million, and a loss per share of $0.74. Gross profit was $640 million, equivalent to a gross margin of approximately 6.5%, while the net loss margin was about 5.4%. For the twelve-month period ended in 2026, revenue was $39.3 billion and the net loss was $2.7 billion, explaining the lack of a meaningful price-to-earnings ratio.
The average analyst price target is $36.17, compared with a high target of $45 and a low target of $28, while the average target stands approximately 15% below the top of the 52-week range of $42.74. Consensus remains neutral, and no positive price-to-earnings ratio is available because of the loss per share of approximately $3.70 during the twelve-month period ended in 2026; therefore, the valuation depends more on the realization of cost savings and margin recovery than on stable accounting earnings. The wide 52-week range between $20.65 and $42.74, along with the divergence in analyst targets, confirms that the market is balancing the operational recovery against cyclical risks and recent losses.
Figures in the text are as of 2026-08-28; the live price is shown at the top of the page.
Net sales rose 20% to $12.1 billion, and operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization reached $2.3 billion. The Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment was the largest driver, with sales increasing 27% to $6.4 billion after the domestic polyethylene price rose by more than 40%. Results also benefited from improved integrated margins and self-help actions that delivered more than $300 million of benefits during the quarter. Improvement in the Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment partially offset weaker performance in Performance Materials & Coatings.
Management expects operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of approximately $1.7 billion, compared with $2.3 billion in fiscal Q2 2026. The estimate assumes a decline of $0.10 per pound in global integrated polyethylene margins, including the impact of the June 2026 reduction of $0.15 per pound in North America. The company also expects seasonal pressures in construction and coatings, along with planned maintenance. In contrast, self-help actions are expected to add $130 million sequentially.
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Dow expects the program to deliver approximately $700 million of benefits during fiscal 2026, an increase of $200 million from the previous estimate. The program generated $190 million in the first half, compared with an initial commitment of $100 million. The company implemented approximately 55% of the targeted 4,500 role reductions and expects them to provide more than $200 million of earnings support during the second half of fiscal 2026. It also completed the site transformation plan at six of its largest sites, with an expected benefit of $50 million during the same period.
The company is focusing on data centers, specialty silicones, home care, pharmaceuticals, energy, and electric mobility. Dow serves data centers through closed-loop cooling solutions, advanced thermal fluids, decarbonization technologies, and acoustic materials, and launched the Dow Coolant Care Network in fiscal Q1 2026. Management also cited double-digit growth in electric vehicle and electronics applications related to silicones, with expected returns of 20% or more on volumes sold. Long-term agreements with P&G and Univar support demand for low-carbon products across several end markets.
Management reported approximately $14 billion of total available liquidity and no significant debt maturities until 2029. The company also extended its revolving credit facility through 2031 and expects to release more than $500 million of working capital during the second half of fiscal 2026. Dow repaid approximately $80 million of debt in fiscal Q2 2026 and affirmed that deleveraging is the top priority for excess cash. Nevertheless, the net loss of $2.7 billion during the twelve-month period ended in 2026 remains an important factor when assessing the strength of the financial position.
