Dow Reports Mixed Results for Q3
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 23 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Earnings Performance: Dow reported a Q3 Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.19, beating expectations by $0.11, while revenue of $10 billion fell short by $230 million, marking an 8.1% year-over-year decline.
Volume Trends: Overall volume decreased by 1% year-over-year, with declines in EMEAI regions offset by gains in the U.S., Canada, and Asia Pacific; however, there was a sequential increase of 1% due to new assets in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Price Changes: Local prices dropped 8% compared to the previous year and 3% sequentially, impacting revenue from Packaging & Specialty Plastics.
Market Outlook: Despite a significant 56% drop in stock value, analysts suggest Dow is positioned for a potential rebound, with ongoing discussions about the company's ability to navigate current market challenges.
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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.
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