Last Updated: 12 Nov 2024
Executive Summary
Dow Inc. (DOW) is a leading commodity chemical company with a market capitalization of $325.47 billion. The company has a strong financial position with an EBITDA of $4.85 billion and a profit margin of 2.46%. DOW's stock price has experienced a moderate decline in the past year, trading at $46.27 as of the latest update. Despite this, analysts remain optimistic about the company's long-term prospects, with a consensus target price of $56.42.
Company Overview
Dow Inc. is an American multinational chemical corporation headquartered in Midland, Michigan. The company produces a wide range of products, including plastics, chemicals, and agricultural products. Dow has a global presence with operations in over 150 countries.
Fundamental Analysis
Earnings: Dow's earnings per share (EPS) for the latest quarter was $1.5, a 0.286% decrease year-over-year.
Revenue: Revenue for the latest quarter was $43.18 billion, a 0.014% increase year-over-year.
Profitability: Dow's profit margin is 2.46%, while its operating margin is 4.15%.
Return on Equity: The company's return on equity (ROE) is 5.86%.
Debt: Dow has a moderate level of debt, with an EV/EBITDA ratio of 10.3.
Technical Analysis
Trend: Dow's stock price has been trending down in the past year.
Moving Averages: The stock's 50-day moving average is $51.8, while its 200-day moving average is $54.65.
Support and Resistance: The stock has support at $46.17 and resistance at $59.17.
Short Term Outlook
In the short term, Dow's stock price is likely to continue to trade within its current range. The company's earnings and revenue growth are expected to remain modest, and the overall market sentiment is cautious.
Long Term Outlook
Analysts are bullish on Dow's long-term prospects. The company is a leader in the commodity chemical industry, and its products are essential to a wide range of industries. Dow's strong financial position and global presence give it a competitive advantage.
Analyst Recommendations
The consensus analyst recommendation for Dow is "Hold." Out of 26 analysts, 1 rates the stock as a "Strong Buy," 3 rate it as a "Buy," 20 rate it as a "Hold," and 0 rate it as a "Sell" or "Strong Sell."
