Dow Inc [NYSE: DOW] jumped around 0.02 points on Friday, while shares priced at $25.04 at the close of the session, up 0.08%.
Compared to the average trading volume of 15.11M shares, DOW reached a trading volume of 14727553 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
What do top market gurus say about Dow Inc [DOW]?
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for DOW shares is $27.22 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on DOW stock is a recommendation set at 2.80. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
BofA Securities have made an estimate for Dow Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Neutral, with their previous recommendation back on August 14, 2025. The new note on the price target was released on August 05, 2025, representing the official price target for Dow Inc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $32, while Evercore ISI analysts kept a In-line rating on DOW stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 1.03, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 3.98.
How has DOW stock performed recently?
Dow Inc [DOW] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 2.20. With this latest performance, DOW shares gained by 9.25% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -30.89% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -37.60% in the past year of trading.
Dow Inc [DOW]: Deeper insight into the fundamentals
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Dow Inc [DOW] shares currently have an operating margin of 2.01% and a Gross Margin at 7.41%. Dow Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at -2.38%.
Dow Inc (DOW) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Dow Inc. ( DOW), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at -5.59%, highlighting a negative impact on investor capital. The Return on Assets (ROA) is -1.69%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Dow Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is -2.88%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Dow Inc (DOW) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Dow Inc’s (DOW) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 1.05%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Dow Inc (DOW) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Dow Inc. (DOW) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of -$27611.11 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 1.69% and a Quick Ratio of 1.05%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Earnings analysis for Dow Inc [DOW]
With the latest financial reports released by the company, Dow Inc posted 0.47/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at 0.47/share. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for DOW. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Dow Inc go to -10.48%.
Insider trade positions for Dow Inc [DOW]
There are presently around $69.17%, or 69.29%% of DOW stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of DOW stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 81.86 million shares, which is approximately 11.6306%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 51.06 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$2.71 billion in DOW stocks shares; and BLACKROCK INC., currently with $$1.83 billion in DOW stock with ownership which is approximately 4.9025%.
