Dow Inc. Stock Rises on Optimistic U.S. Plastics Market Analysis
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 21 Jan 26
Source: Fool
Dow Inc. shares rose by 5.00% as it crossed above its 5-day SMA, reflecting positive market sentiment.
The stock's increase is attributed to a report indicating that the U.S. plastics market is expected to grow significantly, projected to reach $266 billion by 2033, which bodes well for Dow's business. This optimism is further supported by rising demand in key sectors such as automotive and construction, enhancing Dow's sales outlook.
Despite the positive market analysis, Dow faces ongoing challenges, including oversupply and rising costs, which investors should monitor closely as they assess the company's future performance.
Analyst Views on DOW
Wall Street analysts forecast DOW stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DOW is 25.71 USD with a low forecast of 20.00 USD and a high forecast of 32.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
13 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 27.780
Low
20.00
Averages
25.71
High
32.00
Current: 27.780
Low
20.00
Averages
25.71
High
32.00
About DOW
Dow Inc. serves as a holding company for The Dow Chemical Company and its subsidiaries. The Company conducts its operations through six global businesses, which are organized into segments, such as Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure and Performance Materials & Coatings. Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment consists of two integrated global businesses: Hydrocarbons & Energy and Packaging and Specialty Plastics. This segment employs a polyolefin product portfolio. Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment consists of two customer-centric global businesses: Industrial Solutions and Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals that develop intermediate chemicals that are essential to manufacturing processes, as well as downstream, customized materials and formulations that use advanced development technologies. Performance Materials & Coatings segment consists of two global businesses: Coatings & Performance Monomers and Consumer Solutions.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
