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Despite a powerful 22% surge in the S&amp;P 500 since the April lows—driven by easing U.S.-China trade tensions and a 90-day pause on new tariffs—only half of the index&#8217;s stocks have managed to rise above their 200-day moving average, indicating a market rally <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">that remains potentially incomplete.</a>
This technical indicator, often used to gauge long-term trends and market breadth, currently shows that just 49.9% of S&amp;P 500 components are in what traders would consider a bullish trend. 
That figure remains below both the five- and 10-year averages of 60%, suggesting a wide swath of the market has yet to participate in the rebound.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Breadth Gauge Shows Room To Run</h3>
Over the past four years, the percentage of stocks above their 200-day moving average has moved within a wide 10% to 92% range. The extreme lows—seen in June and September 2022 at just 10%—came during periods of heightened recession fears and monetary tightening. 
The recent cycle bottom occurred just last month, when the figure dipped to 15% following April's sharp, tariff-driven selloff.
The highest reading in the last four years came in May 2021, at 92%, during a time of peak post-pandemic optimism. More recently, a high of 82% was recorded in September 2024, following the start of Federal Reserve policy easing. 
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="529" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/14083211/image-161-1024x529.png" alt="" class="wp-image-914932" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/14083211/image-161-1024x529.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/14083211/image-161-300x155.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/14083211/image-161-768x397.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/14083211/image-161-1536x793.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/14083211/image-161-2048x1058.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Analysts Say About The Tariff Pause and Market Reaction</h3>
Analysts say that the 90-day tariff truce announced in April and this week&#8217;s truce between the U.S. and China helped revive risk appetite, but they remain cautious about its long-term effects.
In a note on Wednesday, Peter Oppenheimer, strategist at Goldman Sachs, said the outcome was "much better than we had expected," noting that the tariff levies of 30 percentage points by the U.S. and +5 points by China were significantly lower than prior worst-case estimates.
Oppenheimer also highlighted that the new U.S.-UK trade agreement contributes to a more constructive global growth outlook and has mitigated fears of long-term economic damage from the April drawdown.
He added that the market has begun to price out recession risks. 
"Certainly, recent news has been supportive for risk in three respects: it has shown the U.S. Administration to be pragmatic and keen to de-escalate&#8230; it suggests a lower likely outcome for the average effective tariff rate&#8230; and it has led to a number of growth upgrades," he said.
Rick Gardner, chief investment officer at RGA Investments, said markets are already "pricing in an environment where the U.S. and China are able to trade with each other," even if some economic weakness persists.
"Even if we see a continued economic slowdown, the stock market may have already priced that in during the April selloff," Gardner said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 20 Laggards – Price vs. 200-Day Moving Average</h3>
More than 20 S&amp;P 500 stocks are still trading over 20% below their 200-day moving averages, highlighting substantial technical room for recovery among the index's biggest underperformers during the tariff-relief rally. 
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<th>Company</th>
<th>% Below 200-Day Moving Average</th>
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<td>UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>-42.20%</td>
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<td>Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</td>
<td>-41.52%</td>
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<td>Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>)</td>
<td>-30.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARE#NYSE">ARE</a>)</td>
<td>-29.88%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>)</td>
<td>-28.40%</td>
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<td>Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>)</td>
<td>-27.11%</td>
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<td>IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQV#NYSE">IQV</a>)</td>
<td>-26.14%</td>
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<td>Bio-Techne Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECH#NASDAQ">TECH</a>)</td>
<td>-24.95%</td>
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<td>Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>)</td>
<td>-24.89%</td>
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<td>LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>)</td>
<td>-24.88%</td>
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<td>Lennar Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>)</td>
<td>-24.48%</td>
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<td>Teradyne Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>)</td>
<td>-24.35%</td>
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<td>West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>)</td>
<td>-24.06%</td>
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<td>Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>)</td>
<td>-23.67%</td>
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<td>Merck &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)</td>
<td>-23.18%</td>
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<td>ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>)</td>
<td>-23.06%</td>
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<td>Becton, Dickinson and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>)</td>
<td>-22.80%</td>
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<td>Halliburton Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>)</td>
<td>-22.30%</td>
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<td>Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>)</td>
<td>-21.76%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data as of May 13, 2025</figcaption></figure>
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Shares of companies within the broader materials sector are trading higher amid overall market strength after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. A decrease of trade tensions could reduce demand uncertainty for materials.

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in DOW often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Dow. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 62% bullish and 25% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $29,680, and 7 calls, totaling $215,265.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $27.5 to $32.5 for Dow over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Dow options trades today is 4565.0 with a total volume of 2,013.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Dow's big money trades within a strike price range of $27.5 to $32.5 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Dow Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746464495_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>DOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td align="right">105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$4.32</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>557</td>
<td align="right">81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
<td align="right">160</td>
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<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td align="right">789</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dow</h3>
Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets.
In light of the recent options history for Dow, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Dow</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 3,898,100, the price of DOW is down by -3.47%, reaching $29.36.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 80 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Dow</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $33.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Dow, which currently sits at a price target of $35. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Dow, which currently sits at a price target of $29. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Dow, maintaining a target price of $32. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Dow, which currently sits at a price target of $37. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Fermium Research upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $35. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Dow, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Dow's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.49% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 29.38 million shares sold short, which is 4.71% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.1 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Dow Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746216019_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Dow has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Dow's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Dow's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.18%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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<ul>
<li>Dow sold an initial 40% equity stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, a dedicated infrastructure company with assets across the U.S. Gulf Coast, to a fund managed by&nbsp;Macquarie Asset Management</li>
<li>Macquarie Asset Management has an option to increase its equity stake to 49% within six months of closing</li>
<li>Dow received initial cash proceeds of approximately $2.4 billion, with potential to receive up to approximately $3.0 billion in total if the option is exercised</li>
<li>Proceeds will be used to support Dow's balanced capital allocation approach&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4418489-1&amp;h=3891913936&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.dow.com%2Fen-us%2F&amp;a=Dow">Dow</a>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) today announced the completion of the sale of a 40% equity stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, a dedicated infrastructure company with select U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets, to a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management, a leading global infrastructure and energy asset manager.
"This growth-focused transaction to create a new infrastructure business entity represents a strategic partnership between Dow and Macquarie Asset Management that has been several years in the making," said&nbsp;<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4418489-1&amp;h=1700979997&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.dow.com%2Fen-us%2Fabout-dow%2Fleadership%2Fjim-fitterling.html&amp;a=Jim+Fitterling">Jim Fitterling</a>, chair and chief executive officer of Dow. "With key assets strategically placed across the U.S. Gulf Coast, Diamond Infrastructure Solutions will provide safe and reliable operations for its existing customers while focusing on customer growth."&nbsp;
Dow has received initial cash proceeds of approximately $2.4&nbsp;billion from the sale of a 40% minority equity stake. Macquarie Asset Management has the option to increase its equity share to 49% within six months of closing for an additional approximately $600&nbsp;million – which would increase total cash proceeds to approximately $3&nbsp;billion for Dow in 2025 if exercised.
<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4418489-1&amp;h=4150333880&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diamondinfra.com%2Fen-us.html%23xd_co_f%3DMmE2ZDdjM2MtOGUyMC00ODE0LWIyNTMtZmJhZmEwN2RlYWI2%7E&amp;a=Diamond+Infrastructure+Solutions">Diamond Infrastructure Solutions</a>&nbsp;("Diamond") was stood up by Dow in 2023 and <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4418489-1&amp;h=1098686265&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcorporate.dow.com%2Fen-us%2Fnews%2Fpress-releases%2Fdow-announces-partnership-with-macquarie-asset-management-to-lau.html&amp;a=announced">announced</a>&nbsp;in December 2024 as a dedicated infrastructure company to focus on operational efficiencies and new customer acquisition. Over the last several months, the Diamond leadership team has progressed a comprehensive growth strategy, focusing on several key areas to ensure Diamond's success including a strong focus on safety, employee alignment, and proactive engagement with new customers.
Dow will maintain control as the majority owner of Diamond to ensure the safety and reliability of its U.S. Gulf Coast operations. Profitable growth for Diamond is expected to benefit both Dow and Macquarie Asset Management's future bottom-line results.
This transaction is another step in Dow's continued actions to unlock value from non-product producing assets and improve balance sheet effectiveness across its global portfolio.
Citi and Goldman Sachs acted as financial advisors to Dow, and Linklaters provided legal support.

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Dow Enters Strategic Partnership With Macquarie Asset Management As An Investor In Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, Its Dedicated Infrastructure Company

Goldman Sachs analyst Duffy Fischer maintains Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $45 to $34.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Dow, Lowers Price Target to $34

Fermium Research analyst Frank J. Mitsch upgraded Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) from Hold to Buy <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOW/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">at a price forecast of $35</a>.
On Thursday, the company reported better-than-expected&nbsp;first-quarter 2025 sales of $10.431 billion, beating the consensus of $10.24 billion, and adjusted EPS of $0.02, beating the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44978321/dow-posts-surprise-profit-as-volumes-rise-in-q1-but-cash-flow-and-capex-outlook-signal-market-caution" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of a $0.01 loss</a>.
The analyst views Dow&#8217;s decision to postpone the Ft. Saskatchewan Path2Zero project, which is expected to yield an additional $600 million in capex savings in 2025, as a significant positive.
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Mitsch believes that this, coupled with the Macquarie infrastructure sale(s) and anticipated NOVA litigation proceeds, should ease dividend concerns for 2025 and 2026.
Nevertheless, the anticipated negative free cash flow of up to $1 billion in the first half of 2025 is a point of concern, adds the analyst.
The analyst anticipates a reversal in the second half, driven by working capital inflows, reduced maintenance spending, and increased EBITDA from new projects and cost reductions.
Amid the continued weak macroeconomics, the analyst lowered 2025 EPS estimates from $1.61 to $0.29 (consensus $1.40) and EBITDA estimates from $5.20 billion to $4.05 billion (consensus $4.82 billion).
Also, Mitsch cuts second-quarter EPS and EBITDA estimates from $0.48 and $1.39 billion to $0.00 and $960 million (vs. consensus of $0.33 and $1.25 billion), respectively.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Materials Select Sector SPDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) and Invesco S&amp;P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPHD#NYSE">SPHD</a>).
Price Action: DOW shares are up 0.37% at $29.87 at the last check Friday.
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Analyst Upgrades Dow, Calls Capex Cut And Asset Sales Positive

Ratings for Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) were provided by 16 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $37.31, with a high estimate of $50.00 and a low estimate of $28.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 15.57%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745582454_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Dow among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Frank Mitsch &#x7C;Fermium Research &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $35.00&#x7C;$35.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Leithead &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $32.00&#x7C;$38.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Steve Byrne &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Underperform &#x7C; $28.00&#x7C;$44.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Sison &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $35.00&#x7C;$40.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joshua Spector &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $29.00&#x7C;$41.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Charles Neivert &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $37.00&#x7C;$46.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Sison &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $40.00&#x7C;$50.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Patrick Cunningham &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $31.00&#x7C;$39.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jeffrey Zekauskas &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $31.00&#x7C;$40.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Leithead &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $38.00&#x7C;$44.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Charles Neivert &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $46.00&#x7C;$53.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jeffrey Zekauskas &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $40.00&#x7C;$47.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Arun Viswanathan &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $38.00&#x7C;$41.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Sison &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$55.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Vincent Andrews &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $43.00&#x7C;$46.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Leithead &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $44.00&#x7C;$48.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Dow. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Dow compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Dow's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Dow's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Dow's Background</h2>
Dow Inc is a diversified chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a key producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets. The Company conducts its operations through six businesses, which are organized into segments, such as Packaging &amp; Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates &amp;and Infrastructure and Performance Materials and Coatings. Packaging and Specialty.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Dow's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Dow's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -2.03%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Dow's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -0.54%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Dow's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -0.31%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Dow's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of -0.1%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.02, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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The Analyst Verdict: Dow In The Eyes Of 16 Experts

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul>
<li>Fermium Research analyst Frank Mitsch upgraded the rating for Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) from Hold to Buy and maintained the price target of $35. Dow shares closed at $29.76 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Bradley Thomas upgraded Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) from Sector Weight to Overweight and maintained the price target of $266. Lowe&#8217;s shares closed at $222.05 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LOW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst James Hardiman upgraded the rating for Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announced a $72 price target. Hasbro shares closed at $60.37 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HAS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Bradley Thomas upgraded the rating for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) from Sector Weight to Overweight and maintained the price target of $181. Williams-Sonoma shares closed at $151.40 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Faham Baig upgraded Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) from Sell to Neutral and raised the price target from $130 to $170. Philip Morris shares closed at $170.07 on Thursday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
</ul>
Considering buying LOW stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Pre-Market Outlook

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Fermium Research analyst Frank Mitsch upgrades Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) from Hold to Buy and maintains the price target from $35 to $35.

Fermium Research Upgrades Dow to Buy, Maintains Price Target to $35

Barclays analyst Michael Leithead maintains Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $38 to $32.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Dow, Lowers Price Target to $32

U.S. equities are pushing higher for a third straight session, eyeing the longest winning streak since the Trump tariff announcement on April 2, as optimism over corporate earnings and easing trade <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">tensions boosts risk sentiment.</a>
Positive quarterly results and robust guidance from U.S. firms is fueling hopes the economy can weather the ongoing tariff headwinds and avoid a recession.
Meanwhile, signs of a potential thaw in the U.S.-China trade conflict emerged, with the White House reportedly considering exceptions for certain Chinese auto parts.
At midday trading in New York, the Nasdaq 100 surged 2.2%, climbing above the 19,000 mark for the first time in two weeks. The S&amp;P 500 advanced 1.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average underperformed, rising 0.9%.
Technology stocks broadly outperformed, with strength concentrated in the Magnificent Seven and the semiconductor space.
Among major movers, ServiceNow Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>) soared 15% after reporting results that beat Wall Street expectations and issuing bullish forward guidance. In contrast, shares of International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) slumped 8% as the tech giant showed lower-than-expected non-GAAP earnings. 
In the consumer staples sector, Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) dropped more than 5% after missing revenue estimates.
Treasury yields continued to ease, with yields on the 10-year Treasury down 5 basis points to 4.33%. 
Gold rebounded modestly after suffering a 2.7% slide on Wednesday. Natural gas prices extended their losing streak, plunging 4.9% and heading for a tenth consecutive negative session. 
In the crypto market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) eased 0.5% to trade at $93,300. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,095.73</td>
<td>2.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,456.36</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,943.95</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,944.47</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:15 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.5% up to $543.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.9% to $399.51.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 2.1% to $464.72.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.5% to $193.08.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 3%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
Stocks reacting to earnings included: 
<ul>
<li>Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>): up 0.6%</li>
<li>O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>): down 6.4%</li>
<li>Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>): up 6.0%</li>
<li>FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FE#NYSE">FE</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>ServiceNow, Inc. up 14.9%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>): up 5.5%</li>
<li>ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>): up 10.0%</li>
<li>Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): down 7.6%</li>
<li>Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROL#NYSE">ROL</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>): up 8.9%</li>
<li>Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>): down 3.0%</li>
<li>Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>): up 7.1%</li>
<li>Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>): up 5.2%</li>
<li>Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): down 4.1%</li>
<li>CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>): up 2.5%</li>
<li>Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>The Procter &amp; Gamble Company: down 5.3%</li>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): down 5.3%</li>
<li>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>): down 5.2%</li>
<li>Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>): down 4.8%</li>
<li>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>): up 16.1%</li>
<li>CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMS#NYSE">CMS</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XEL#NASDAQ">XEL</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNP#NYSE">CNP</a>): up 1.8%</li>
<li>LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKQ#NASDAQ">LKQ</a>): down 10.7%</li>
<li>PG&amp;E Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>): up 5.5%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>): down 0.4%</li>
<li>L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">POOL</a>): down 6.1%</li>
<li>Dover Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOV#NYSE">DOV</a>): up 1.8%</li>
<li>West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>): down 2.2%</li>
<li>Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>): down 16.4%</li>
<li>The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>): up 3.4%</li>
<li>Allegion plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLE#NYSE">ALLE</a>): up 9.7%</li>
<li>Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>): down 3.1%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>), Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMN#NYSE">EMN</a>), Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>), Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOC#NYSE">DOC</a>), The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>), Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WY#NYSE">WY</a>), Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSG#NYSE">RSG</a>), Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
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Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) shares are trading lower on Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44973635/dow-reports-first-quarter-2025-results+" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter 2025 results</a>. Sales declined 3% year over year to $10.431 billion, beating the consensus of $10.24 billion, reflecting decreases across all business segments.
Sales remained steady compared to the previous quarter, with seasonal gains in Performance Materials &amp; Coatings offset by price drops in Industrial Intermediates &amp; Infrastructure.
Volume rose 2% year over year and quarter over quarter, while local prices fell 3% annually and 1% sequentially, as increases in Packaging &amp; Specialty Plastics were outweighed by declines in other segments.
Adjusted EPS came in at $0.02, beating the consensus estimate of a $0.01 loss. This figure excludes significant items totaling $0.46 per share, mainly related to restructuring and efficiency initiatives.
Operating cash flow from continuing operations dropped to $104 million, down $356 million year-over-year and $707 million sequentially. This was impacted by soft demand and seasonal working capital needs. The company returned $494 million to shareholders through dividends.
Operating EBIT declined to $230 million from $674 million a year ago, while the margin contracted by 406 bps to 2.2% for the quarter.
Packaging &amp; Specialty Plastics sales fell 2% YoY to $5.31 billion, and the operating EBIT margin of 6.4% was down by 470 bps.
Industrial intermediates and infrastructure sales were down 5% year over year to $2.85 billion. Operating EBIT fell by $215 million year over year to negative $128 million, impacted by lower prices, higher energy costs and reduced equity earnings, partially offset by volume gains in Industrial Solutions.
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Performance Materials &amp; Coatings sales fell 4% Y/Y to $2.07 billion, and the operating EBIT margin was 2.4%, up 46 bps from the prior-year quarter.
&#8220;We are on track to close Dow&#8217;s sale of a minority stake in select U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets by May 1. This strategic move to create a new infrastructure-focused entity has been several years in the making, and is expected to generate proceeds of up to $3 billion in 2025,&#8221; said Jim Fitterling, Dow chair and CEO.         
&#8220;Markets worldwide are awaiting additional clarity into how the tariff and global trade negotiations will land. In the meantime, we remain focused on managing a disciplined and balanced capital allocation approach over the cycle. These collective actions help to ensure Dow&#8217;s financial flexibility and our long-term competitiveness,&#8221; added Fitterling.
Dow is postponing construction of its Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero project in response to soft market conditions, lowering its 2025 capital expenditure outlook to $2.5 billion from the originally planned $3.5 billion.
In addition, Dow is expanding its previously announced European asset review to address persistent demand challenges and regulatory headwinds. The review, expected to conclude by mid-2025, now includes three additional upstream assets across all operating segments identified for potential strategic action.
These new and ongoing initiatives are expected to generate approximately $6 billion in near-term cash support to help navigate the prolonged downcycle. This includes up to $3 billion from the sale of a minority stake in select Gulf Coast infrastructure assets through the newly formed Diamond Infrastructure Solutions. The first $2.4 billion tranche is anticipated to close on May 1. The company expects over $1 billion from the NOVA judgment in 2025.
Price Action: DOW shares are trading lower by 0.31% at $28.91 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Dow Posts Surprise Profit As Volumes Rise In Q1, But Cash Flow And CapEx Outlook Signal Market Caution

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the materials sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 9.66%</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $40 to $35 on April 9, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral and cut the price target from $40 to $31 on April 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Dow posted better-than-expected first-quarter results on Thursday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Chemours Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CC#NYSE">CC</a>)</h3>
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<li>Mizuho analyst John Roberts upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform with a price target of $19 on March 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews maintained an Equal-Weight rating and slashed the price target from $25 to $22 on Jan. 13, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Chemours Company will issue its first quarter financial results after the closing bell on Tuesday, May 6.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUN#NYSE">HUN</a>)</h3>
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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $20 to $17 on April 9, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $25 to $22 on Feb. 19, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Huntsman will hold a conference call on Friday, May 2, to discuss its first quarter financial results.</li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Materials Stocks With Over 7% Dividend Yields

Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) sees Q2 sales of $10.400 billion vs $10.81 billion analyst estimate.

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Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.02 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.01) by 300 percent. This is a 96.43 percent decrease over earnings of $0.56 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $10.43 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $10.24 billion by 1.86 percent. This is a 3.10 percent decrease over sales of $10.77 billion the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For April 24, 2025

Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-04-24. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Dow to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.04.
Anticipation surrounds Dow's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.24, which was followed by a 1.3% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Dow's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.24</td>
<td>0.46</td>
<td>0.71</td>
<td>0.45</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.47</td>
<td>0.68</td>
<td>0.56</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745420668_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of Dow Shares</h3>
Shares of Dow were trading at $29.0 as of April 22. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 46.92%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on Dow</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Dow.
Analysts have given Dow a total of 14 ratings, with the consensus rating being Neutral. The average one-year price target is $37.86, indicating a potential 30.55% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
In this analysis, we delve into the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Westlake, Cabot and Hawkins, three key industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Westlake, with an average 1-year price target of $128.24, suggesting a potential 342.21% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Cabot, with an average 1-year price target of $84.0, suggesting a potential 189.66% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Hawkins, with an average 1-year price target of $141.0, suggesting a potential 386.21% upside.</li>
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<h3>Comprehensive Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for Westlake, Cabot and Hawkins, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

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<td>Dow</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-2.03%</td>
<td>$935M</td>
<td>-0.31%</td>
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<td>Westlake</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>0.60%</td>
<td>$328M</td>
<td>0.07%</td>
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<td>Cabot</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-0.31%</td>
<td>$235M</td>
<td>6.59%</td>
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<td>Hawkins</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>8.49%</td>
<td>$48.42M</td>
<td>3.34%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
Dow ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth with a decrease of 2.03%. It also ranks lowest for Gross Profit at $935M. In terms of Return on Equity, Dow is at the bottom with a negative 0.31%.
<h3>Get to Know Dow Better</h3>
Dow Inc is a diversified chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a key producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets. The Company conducts its operations through six businesses, which are organized into segments, such as Packaging &amp; Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates &amp;and Infrastructure and Performance Materials and Coatings. Packaging and Specialty.
<h3>Breaking Down Dow's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Dow's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -2.03% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Materials sector.
Net Margin: Dow's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of -0.54%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Dow's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -0.31%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Dow's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of -0.1%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Dow's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.02. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOW/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Dow visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Examining the Future: Dow's Earnings Outlook

Bank of America Securities analyst Steve Byrne downgraded Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) to Underperform from Buy, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOW/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowering the price forecast from $44 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOW/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to $28</a>.</a>
The analyst cited a combination of weakening macroeconomic conditions, rising U.S. feedstock costs, and increasing trade barriers as factors creating a &#8220;perfect storm&#8221; for the company.
As a result, Byrne has significantly reduced EBITDA forecasts for 2025 and 2026 by 17% and 23%, respectively. He now expects $4.8 billion and $5.4 billion.
The company&#8217;s current valuation is less &#8220;attractive,&#8221; the analyst writes.
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Adding to the pressure, Dow&#8217;s annual dividend of around $2 billion is now seen as increasingly at risk. Projected free cash flow shortfalls for 2025-26 will widen to $2.6 billion from the previously estimated $1.25 billion, Byrne says.
Net leverage is also expected to approach 3x through 2027.
Byrne expressed concerns that Dow&#8217;s reliance on sectors like housing, construction, and automotive could significantly pressure its earnings amid a slowing global economy.
While roughly 30% of Dow&#8217;s revenue stems from the more resilient packaging segment, the company&#8217;s strong dependence on polyethylene exports poses a notable risk, the analyst writes.
The U.S. is a major net exporter of polyethylene—accounting for 40%-50% of Dow&#8217;s sales—with China alone representing over 20% of these exports.
However, recent steep tariffs imposed by China threaten this critical revenue stream, Byrne adds.
The analyst has revised estimates downward due to anticipated lower volumes and weaker profit margins across Dow's key segments. Specifically for U.S. polyethylene, the analyst now expects more modest price gains—projecting increases of just 1 cent per pound over the next three months, compared to a previously expected 3 cents—followed by price declines later in the year.
This more cautious outlook stems from concerns about weakening demand and already high inventory levels.
Price Action: DOW shares are trading lower by 3.6% to $27.84 at last check Tuesday.
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