Dow Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of 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, and propylene and aromatics products; and polyethylene, polyolefin elastomers, ethylene vinyl acetate, and ethylene propylene diene monomer rubbers for mobility and transportation, consumer, wire and cable, and construction end-markets. The Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment offers purified ethylene, ethylene and ethanol amines, propylene glycol and polyether polyols, aromatic isocyanates and coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and composites. This segment also provides caustic soda, and ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride monomers; and cellulose ethers, redispersible latex powders, and acrylic emulsions. The Performance Materials and Coatings segment provides architectural paints and coatings, and industrial coatings that are used in maintenance and protective industries, wood, metal packaging, traffic markings, thermal paper, and leather; and silicon metal, siloxanes, and intermediates used as key materials in manufacturing differentiated downstream silicone products. It also engages in property and casualty insurance, as well as reinsurance business. Dow Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan.

Dow Inc.

Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Быки в растерянности.

Strong index, significantly down. The bulls are confused.

Средний индекс, незначительно вырос. Рынок не поддерживает быков.

Medium index, slightly up. The market does not support the bulls.

Слабый индекс, незначительно упал. Приток средств в лонги остался положительным, но снизился.

Weak index, slightly down. The inflow of funds into longs remained positive, but decreased.

Investors looking for stocks in the Chemical - Diversified sector might want to consider either Dow Inc. (DOW) or Air Products and Chemicals (APD). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.
The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style Scores work to identify stocks with specific traits.
Currently, Dow Inc. has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), while Air Products and Chemicals has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Investors should feel comfortable knowing that DOW likely has seen a stronger improvement to its earnings outlook than APD has recently. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.
Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
Our Value category grades stocks based on a number of key metrics, including the tried-and-true P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share, as well as a variety of other fundamentals that value investors frequently use.
DOW currently has a forward P/E ratio of 12.87, while APD has a forward P/E of 21.07. We also note that DOW has a PEG ratio of 0.23. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. APD currently has a PEG ratio of 2.44.
Another notable valuation metric for DOW is its P/B ratio of 1.45. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, APD has a P/B of 3.41.
Based on these metrics and many more, DOW holds a Value grade of B, while APD has a Value grade of D.
DOW sticks out from APD in both our Zacks Rank and Style Scores models, so value investors will likely feel that DOW is the better option right now.
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DOW vs. APD: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – June 11, 2026 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Dow Inc. DOW and Global Partners GLP.
2 Highly Ranked Stocks to Consider After May's Hot CPI Report
Inflation concerns returned to center stage on Wednesday after May's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that U.S. consumer prices have continued to soar.
Headline CPI rose 4.2% year over year, marking the largest annual increase since 2023. Much of the acceleration was driven by higher energy costs, with the energy index surging 3.9% month over month and 23.5% from a year ago.
The latest inflation data comes amid growing geopolitical tensions and commodity supply concerns in the Middle East, which have pushed energy prices higher and reignited fears about supply chain disruptions across several industries.
While rising commodity prices can pressure many businesses, some companies stand to benefit from the shifting landscape.
Investors looking to capitalize on these trends may want to consider Dow Inc. and Global Partners stock, both of which currently hold spots on the coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list.
Dow: Higher Chemical Prices Could Support Margins
Dow is one of the world's largest materials science companies, producing a broad range of chemicals, plastics, and industrial products used across multiple industries.
Commodity disruptions in the Middle East have affected global petrochemical markets by tightening supply and increasing feedstock costs. While higher energy prices can create cost pressures for Dow, they can also lead to stronger pricing for many of the company's products, particularly when global supply conditions become constrained.
The company has already been navigating a cyclical recovery in chemical markets, and any sustained increase in commodity prices could help improve industry pricing dynamics. As customers seek reliable supply sources outside of geopolitically sensitive regions, major diversified producers like Dow may be well positioned to capture additional demand.
Supporting the bullish narrative, analysts have become very optimistic about Dow's earnings outlook. To that point, FY26 EPS estimates have continued to soar over the last 90 days, jumping from projections that called for an adjusted loss of -0.09 a share three months ago to $2.54.
Plus, FY27 EPS estimates have experienced a similar trend, and Dow's current earnings outlook has its stock trading at an attractive 13X forward earnings multiple while offering an enticing 4.21% annual dividend yield.
Global Partners: A Direct Beneficiary of Higher Energy Prices
Global Partners has a direct connection to rising energy prices as the company operates a large network of fuel distribution, including retail energy assets and fuel storage terminals throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
When geopolitical tensions disrupt crude oil and refined product markets, fuel prices often move higher, creating opportunities for distributors and marketers to benefit from increased volumes and favorable market conditions.
Notably, May's CPI report showed a 7% MoM increase in gasoline prices and a 40% surge YoY.
Middle East supply concerns have historically contributed to higher oil prices, as seen during the conflict in Iran, boosting demand for storage, transportation, and fuel distribution services. As a result, Global Partners stands to benefit from heightened volatility in energy markets and tighter supply conditions.
Making a sharp spike in GLP's FY26 and FY27 EPS estimates more attractive is that it trades at just 10X forward earnings and has a very enticing annual dividend yield of 6.35%.
More intriguing for income investors is that GLP has increased its dividend 17 times in the last five years with an annualized growth rate of over 7% during this period.
Bottom Line
May's hot CPI report highlighted the growing impact of higher energy prices and commodity market disruptions. With inflation pressures resurfacing and commodity markets reacting to geopolitical developments, Dow Inc. and Global Partners may be well positioned to navigate the current macroeconomic environment.
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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Dow and Global Partners

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Chicago, IL – June 11, 2026– Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian says, "Total Q2 earnings for the S&P 500 index are currently expected to be up +21.8% from the same period last year on +10.9% higher revenues."
Q2 Earnings Season Preview: What to Expect
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Here are the key points:
Total Q2 earnings for the S&P 500 index are currently expected to be up +21.8% from the same period last year on +10.9% higher revenues, with 11 of the 16 Zacks sectors expected to enjoy positive earnings growth.
Q2 earnings estimates have been steadily going up since the quarter got underway, with the current +21.8% growth rate up from +18% at the start of April. Estimates have increased for 5 of the 16 Zacks sectors, including the Tech, Energy, Basic Materials, Utilities, and Business Services sectors.
Q2 earnings are expected to be above the year-earlier level for 11 of the 16 Zacks sectors, with strong growth expected at the Energy (+114.0% earnings growth), Basic Materials (+47.1%), Tech (+43.6%), Utilities (+14.6%), Aerospace (+10.8%), and Industrial Products (+10.2%) sectors.
The Tech sector has been a critical growth pillar since 2023 Q3 and is expected to continue playing that role in 2026 Q2, with earnings growth of +43.6%. Excluding the Tech sector's substantial contribution, Q2 earnings growth for the rest of the S&P 500 index would be +11.4% (vs. +21.8% otherwise).
The Revisions Trend Remains Positive
The overall earnings picture continues to be of all-around strength and a steadily improving outlook. This favorable earnings backdrop is evident in the revisions trend, as seen in how expectations for 2026 Q2 have evolved in recent weeks.
We should note that Q2 estimates have resumed their upward trajectory in recent days, after modestly declining in the days prior to that, even though the overall revisions trend remains positive.
The sectors enjoying positive estimate revisions since the start of April include Energy, Tech, Basic Materials, Utilities, and Business Services. Aggregate Q2 earnings estimates would still be positive since the start of the period, even without favorable revisions for the Energy sector, but aggregate estimates would be down if we exclude the increases in the Energy and Tech sector estimates.
The Tech sector has been enjoying positive estimate revisions for more than a year now, so the sector's ongoing positive revisions trend is basically more of the same. We have discussed in this space the positive revisions that the Mag 7 group has been experiencing. The Energy sector's improved earnings outlook is a direct result of the Iran war, as is the upgraded earnings outlook for parts of the Basic Materials sector, particularly the Chemicals industry.
Take, for example, the evolution of Q2 EPS estimates for Dow DOW, LyondellBasell Industries LYB, Methanex MEOH, and others. For Dow and LyondellBasell, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimates for Q2 have more than doubled over the past month, while the same for Methanex has increased by more than 30%.
On the negative side, Q2 estimates have come under renewed pressure since the start of the period for the Transportation, Autos, Medical, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.
Full-year 2026 earnings estimates have increased for 11 of the 16 Zacks sectors since the start of March, with the most pronounced gains at the Energy, Basic Materials, Tech, Industrials, Utilities, and Business Services sectors. On the negative side, estimates have been under pressure for the Transportation, Autos, Medical, and Consumer Discretionary sectors since the start of March.
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Zacks Earnings Trends Highlights: Dow, LyondellBasell and Methanex

Methanex Corporation MEOH shares have soared 47.7% year to date. The company has also outperformed the Zacks Chemical - Diversified industry’s 22.8% growth over the same time frame.
The rally is driven by an improvement in methanol market fundamentals and growing expectations for stronger profitability. The company is expected to benefit from higher methanol prices as significant supply disruptions in the Middle East have tightened global methanol markets and pushed prices sharply higher.
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Let’s take a look at the factors that are driving MEOH stock.
What’s Aiding MEOH Stock?
Methanex is expected to enhance its asset portfolio and future cash generation, deliver long-term value to shareholders and reduce the carbon dioxide intensity of its asset portfolio. Methanex produced 2,391,000 tons of methanol in the first quarter, up from 1,619,000 tons a year ago. With full-year production of the G3 plant, an incremental supply is expected. In the first quarter, production from Geismar increased more than 50% year over year, supporting higher sales for the quarter.
Methanex's Chile operations improved in the first quarter as gas supply normalized following a pipeline outage in late 2025, supporting production of 398,000 tons. While gas availability from Chile and Argentina remains supportive, the company expects to idle one Chile plant during part of the second quarter due to seasonal winter gas constraints.
The OCI acquisition, completed in June 2025, expanded Methanex’s presence in Texas with two world-scale methanol facilities benefiting from low-cost natural gas feedstock. The acquired assets performed strongly in the first quarter, producing 195,000 tons at Beaumont and 203,000 tons from the company’s share of Natgasoline.
Middle East supply disruptions, which have significantly reduced exports from a region that normally supplies around 20 million tons of methanol annually, have tightened global markets and driven methanol prices sharply higher.
MEOH's average realized price was $351 per ton in the first quarter of 2026. Management expects the average realized price of $500-$525 per ton in April and May, supporting expectations for significantly stronger second-quarter earnings and adjusted EBITDA. The company is well-positioned to benefit from higher prices, supported by its diversified global production network and owned shipping fleet.
Methanex ended the first quarter with nearly $380 million in cash and repaid $60 million of debt. The company expects to retire the remaining $290 million term loan in the second quarter, further strengthening its balance sheet while maintaining flexibility for potential share repurchases.
MEOH’s Zacks Rank & Other Key Picks
MEOH currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Other top-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space include Nexa Resources S.A. NEXA, DOW Inc. DOW and Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. ASM.
At present, NEXA and DOW sport a Zacks Rank #1, while ASM carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NEXA’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at $2.6 per share, indicating a 214.1% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters while missing once, with an average surprise of 59.9%. Its shares have popped around 36.8% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DOW’s current-year earnings is pegged at $2.54 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 370.2%. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters while missing once. DOW shares have gained 46.4% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ASM’s current-year earnings stands at 39 cents per share, reflecting a 34.5% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates in all of the trailing four quarters, with the average earnings surprise of 125%. ASM’s shares have plunged 11.7% year to date.
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Methanex Stock Soars 48% YTD: What's Powering the Rally?

Note: The following is an excerpt from this week’sEarnings Trends report. You can access the full report that contains detailed historical actual and estimates for the current and following periods, please click here>>>
Here are the key points:
Total Q2 earnings for the S&P 500 index are currently expected to be up +21.8% from the same period last year on +10.9% higher revenues, with 11 of the 16 Zacks sectors expected to enjoy positive earnings growth.
Q2 earnings estimates have been steadily going up since the quarter got underway, with the current +21.8% growth rate up from +18% at the start of April. Estimates have increased for 5 of the 16 Zacks sectors, including the Tech, Energy, Basic Materials, Utilities, and Business Services sectors.
Q2 earnings are expected to be above the year-earlier level for 11 of the 16 Zacks sectors, with strong growth expected at the Energy (+114.0% earnings growth), Basic Materials (+47.1%), Tech (+43.6%), Utilities (+14.6%), Aerospace (+10.8%), and Industrial Products (+10.2%) sectors.
The Tech sector has been a critical growth pillar since 2023 Q3 and is expected to continue playing that role in 2026 Q2, with earnings growth of +43.6%. Excluding the Tech sector’s substantial contribution, Q2 earnings growth for the rest of the S&P 500 index would be +11.4% (vs. +21.8% otherwise).
The Revisions Trend Remains Positive
The overall earnings picture continues to be of all-around strength and a steadily improving outlook. This favorable earnings backdrop is evident in the revisions trend, as seen in how expectations for 2026 Q2 have evolved in recent weeks.
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We should note that Q2 estimates have resumed their upward trajectory in recent days, after modestly declining in the days prior to that, even though the overall revisions trend remains positive.
The sectors enjoying positive estimate revisions since the start of April include Energy, Tech, Basic Materials, Utilities, and Business Services. Aggregate Q2 earnings estimates would still be positive since the start of the period, even without favorable revisions for the Energy sector, but aggregate estimates would be down if we exclude the increases in the Energy and Tech sector estimates.
The Tech sector has been enjoying positive estimate revisions for more than a year now, so the sector’s ongoing positive revisions trend is basically more of the same. We have discussed in this space the positive revisions that the Mag 7 group has been experiencing. The Energy sector’s improved earnings outlook is a direct result of the Iran war, as is the upgraded earnings outlook for parts of the Basic Materials sector, particularly the Chemicals industry.
Take, for example, the evolution of Q2 EPS estimates for Dow DOW, LyondellBasell Industries LYB, Methanex MEOH, and others. For Dow and LyondellBasell, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimates for Q2 have more than doubled over the past month, while the same for Methanex has increased by more than 30%.
On the negative side, Q2 estimates have come under renewed pressure since the start of the period for the Transportation, Autos, Medical, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.
The chart below shows S&P 500 expectations for 2026 Q2 in terms of what was achieved in the preceding four periods and what is currently expected for the following three quarters.
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The chart below shows the overall earnings picture for the S&P 500 index on an annual basis.
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As with estimates for Q2, estimates for full-year 2026 have also been steadily going up, particularly since the start of March. The chart below shows the evolution of aggregate S&P 500 earnings estimates since last July.
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Full-year 2026 earnings estimates have increased for 11 of the 16 Zacks sectors since the start of March, with the most pronounced gains at the Energy, Basic Materials, Tech, Industrials, Utilities, and Business Services sectors. On the negative side, estimates have been under pressure for the Transportation, Autos, Medical, and Consumer Discretionary sectors since the start of March.
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Q2 Earnings Season Preview: What to Expect

Inflation concerns returned to center stage on Wednesday after May's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that U.S. consumer prices have continued to soar.
Headline CPI rose 4.2% year over year, marking the largest annual increase since 2023. Much of the acceleration was driven by higher energy costs, with the energy index surging 3.9% month over month and 23.5% from a year ago.
The latest inflation data comes amid growing geopolitical tensions and commodity supply concerns in the Middle East, which have pushed energy prices higher and reignited fears about supply chain disruptions across several industries.
While rising commodity prices can pressure many businesses, some companies stand to benefit from the shifting landscape.
Investors looking to capitalize on these trends may want to consider Dow Inc. DOW) and Global Partners GLP) stock, both of which currently hold spots on the coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list.
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Dow: Higher Chemical Prices Could Support Margins
Dow is one of the world's largest materials science companies, producing a broad range of chemicals, plastics, and industrial products used across multiple industries.
Commodity disruptions in the Middle East have affected global petrochemical markets by tightening supply and increasing feedstock costs. While higher energy prices can create cost pressures for Dow, they can also lead to stronger pricing for many of the company’s products, particularly when global supply conditions become constrained.
The company has already been navigating a cyclical recovery in chemical markets, and any sustained increase in commodity prices could help improve industry pricing dynamics. As customers seek reliable supply sources outside of geopolitically sensitive regions, major diversified producers like Dow may be well positioned to capture additional demand.
Supporting the bullish narrative, analysts have become very optimistic about Dow's earnings outlook. To that point, FY26 EPS estimates have continued to soar over the last 90 days, jumping from projections that called for an adjusted loss of -0.09 a share three months ago to $2.54.
Plus, FY27 EPS estimates have experienced a similar trend, and Dow’s current earnings outlook has its stock trading at an attractive 13X forward earnings multiple while offering an enticing 4.21% annual dividend yield.
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Global Partners: A Direct Beneficiary of Higher Energy Prices
Global Partners has a direct connection to rising energy prices as the company operates a large network of fuel distribution, including retail energy assets and fuel storage terminals throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
When geopolitical tensions disrupt crude oil and refined product markets, fuel prices often move higher, creating opportunities for distributors and marketers to benefit from increased volumes and favorable market conditions.
Notably, May’s CPI report showed a 7% MoM increase in gasoline prices and a 40% surge YoY.
Middle East supply concerns have historically contributed to higher oil prices, as seen during the conflict in Iran, boosting demand for storage, transportation, and fuel distribution services. As a result, Global Partners stands to benefit from heightened volatility in energy markets and tighter supply conditions.
Making a sharp spike in GLP’s FY26 and FY27 EPS estimates more attractive is that it trades at just 10X forward earnings and has a very enticing annual dividend yield of 6.35%.
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More intriguing for income investors is that GLP has increased its dividend 17 times in the last five years with an annualized growth rate of over 7% during this period.
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Bottom Line
May's hot CPI report highlighted the growing impact of higher energy prices and commodity market disruptions. With inflation pressures resurfacing and commodity markets reacting to geopolitical developments, Dow Inc. and Global Partners may be well positioned to navigate the current macroeconomic environment.
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2 Highly Ranked Stocks to Consider After May's Hot CPI Report: DOW, GLP

Dow Inc. DOW has entered into a landmark agreement with Xylem to develop and operate advanced water systems at the Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada, manufacturing complex. The initiative further expands the collaboration of these companies, supporting the advancement of the Path2Zero initiative of DOW.
Under the agreement, Xylem will design, engineer, and operate the water systems by providing high-quality water supply, treatment and reuse capabilities across the site. Expected to be operational by August 2028, the project will be a major milestone as the companies strengthen a long-standing partnership while supporting efficient water management by introducing one seamless solution for supply, treatment and reuse.
A key component of the system is its ability to treat raw water for industrial use and convert processed water into high-quality reusable water. This integrated approach is expected to significantly reduce freshwater demand, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen long-term system operation. The project underscores Dow’s commitment to sustainability while supporting growth through innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact and enhance operational performance.
DOW has gained 8.3% over the past year compared with the industry’s 2.3% growth.
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DOW’s Zacks Rank & Other Key Picks
DOW currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Some other top-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are CF Industries Holdings, Inc. CF,Albemarle Corporation ALB and Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. ASM.
While ALB sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present, CF and ASM carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CF’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $17.16 per share, indicating a rise of 83.14% year over year. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 11.42%. CF’s shares have soared 14% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALB’s 2026 earnings is pinned at $12.39 per share, indicating a 1,668.35% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, with an average surprise of 74.5%. ALB’s shares have jumped 134.0038% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ASM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at 39 cents per share, indicating a 34.48% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 125%.
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This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.
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DOW Partners With Xylem to Advance Path2Zero Project

In early trading on Tuesday, shares of J.M. Smucker topped the list of the day's best performing components of the S&P 500 index, trading up 8.6%. Year to date, J.M. Smucker registers a 13.0% gain.
And the worst performing S&P 500 component thus far on the day is Dow, trading down 3.4%. Dow is showing a gain of 41.4% looking at the year to date performance.
Two other components making moves today are ServiceNow, trading down 3.0%, and SanDisk, trading up 5.7% on the day.
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S&P 500 Movers: DOW, SJM

Dow Inc.’s DOW shares have popped 39.1% over the past six months, outperforming the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry’s rise of 22.9%. It has been benefiting from its cost and productivity initiatives, growth actions in attractive markets and advantaged feedstock positions amid a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.
We are positive about DOW’s prospects and believe that the time is right for you to add the stock to the portfolio, as it looks promising and is poised to carry the momentum ahead.
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Let's see what makes DOW stock an attractive investment option at the moment.
Positive Analyst Sentiment for DOW Stock
Earnings estimates for DOW have been going up over the past 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 has increased by 693.8%. The consensus estimate for second-quarter 2026 has also been revised 844.4% upward over the same time frame. The favorable estimate revisions instill investor confidence in the stock.
DOW’s Strong Growth Prospects
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DOW’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.54, suggesting a 370.2% increase from the previous year’s tally. Earnings are projected to increase by 302.4% in second-quarter 2026.
DOW’s Valuation Looks Attractive
DOW’s shares are currently trading at a level that is lower than the industry average, suggesting that the stock still has upside potential. Going by the EV/EBITDA (Enterprise Value/ Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization) multiple, which is often used to value chemical stocks, DOW is currently trading at a trailing 12-month EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.38, cheaper compared with the industry average of 14.48. DOW also has a Value Score of B.
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Strategic Growth & Self-help Actions Aid Dow
DOW benefits from its differentiated portfolio and feedstock advantage in the Americas. It remains focused on investing in attractive areas. Its broad portfolio, significant low-cost feedstock positions, global footprint and market reach place it in an advantageous position against competitors. While Dow faces headwinds from heightened macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties, it remains focused on growth actions in attractive end markets and executing high-return incremental growth projects in cost-advantaged regions.
Dow is taking action to cut costs by $1 billion to drive margins. It expects to achieve the majority of the cost savings through reductions in direct and labor costs. Dow realized more than $400 million of benefits from these actions in 2025, with the remaining benefits expected by 2026.
DOW has launched the “Transform to Outperform” initiative to improve productivity, reduce complexity, streamline its end-to-end processes and enable improved returns. The plan targets at least $2 billion near-term operating EBITDA improvement, with two-thirds of the benefits expected to be realized from productivity improvements. The company expects EBITDA benefits of roughly $500 million from this program in 2026. It expects to deliver roughly $1.1 billion in benefits from self-help actions this year.
Dow, on its first-quarter call, stated that it is already witnessing strong positive momentum from its recently implemented pricing actions across all businesses and regions, along with supportive improvements in operating rates. The company added that it is leveraging its purpose-built asset base, established supply chain networks and strong operational reliability to continue prioritizing customers while navigating challenges related to the Middle East conflict.
DOW’s Solid Financial Health Supports Capital Allocation
DOW has a strong balance sheet and generates substantial cash flows, which enable it to finance its growth investments in higher-value businesses and regions, and drive shareholder value. It ended the first quarter with solid liquidity of around $14 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of roughly $4.1 billion. It generated solid cash flow from operating activities of roughly $1.1 billion in the first quarter.
DOW returned $1.5 billion to shareholders through dividends in 2025. Dow has a policy of returning roughly 45% of its operating net income through dividends. It paid $252 million in dividends in the first quarter. It has no substantial long-term debt maturities until 2029.
DOW’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
DOW currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Other top-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Nucor Corporation NUE, L.B. Foster Company FSTR and Albemarle Corporation ALB, each carrying a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Nucor’s current-year earnings stands at $14.84 per share, implying an 92.5% year-over-year increase. NUE’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters and missed twice, with an average surprise of 8.1%.
The consensus estimate for L.B. Foster’s current-year earnings is pegged at $1.74 per share, implying a 152.2% year-over-year increase. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FSTR’s current-year earnings has been revised 12.3% higher over the past 60 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Albemarle’s current-year earnings is pegged at $12.39 per share, indicating a 1,668.4% year-over-year increase. ALB’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, with an average surprise of 54.1%.
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