Dow (NYSE:DOW) Stock

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 & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates &and Infrastructure and Performance Materials and Coatings. Packaging and Specialty.

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In the current market session, Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) price is at $38.96, after a 0.10% spike. However, over the past month, the stock fell by 6.15%, and in the past year, by 30.84%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Evaluating Dow P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 28.92 in the Chemicals industry, Dow Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 24.79. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Dow

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DOW usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Dow. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 20% leaning bullish and 80% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $572,822, and 3 are calls, amounting to $79,000.
<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 $45.0 for Dow over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Dow options trades today is 1241.0 with a total volume of 3,199.00.
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 $45.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Dow Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739986223_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<thead>
<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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$164.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$118.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>147</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$113.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$84.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>319</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$2.88</td>
<td>$2.87</td>
<td>$2.87</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>26</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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Dow, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Dow's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,054,029, the price of DOW is down by -1.8%, reaching $39.01.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 64 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Dow</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $43.4.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Dow, targeting a price of $50. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Dow with a target price of $40. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Dow, maintaining a target price of $43. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Dow, maintaining a target price of $38. 
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Dow Unusual Options Activity For February 19

Piper Sandler analyst Charles Neivert 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 $53 to $46.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Dow, Lowers Price Target to $46

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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>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 7.22%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $47 to $40 on Jan. 31, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $46 to $43 on Jan. 31, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Jan. 30, Dow reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">FMC Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMC#NYSE">FMC</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 6.51%</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $70 to $46 on Feb. 5, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Patrick Cunningham maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $55 to $61 on Jan. 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 4, FMC issued weak guidance.</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>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.80%</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Kieran De Brun maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $23 to $21 on Jan. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Patrick Cunningham maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $22 to $19 on Dec. 18, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Huntsman will release its fourth quarter 2024 financial results after the closing bell on Feb. 17.</li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Materials Stocks With Over 5% Dividend Yields

In the latest quarter, 15 analysts provided ratings for Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over 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">0</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</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">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $47.4, a high estimate of $60.00, and a low estimate of $38.00. A 10.92% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $53.21. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738360833_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The perception of Dow by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Zekauskas</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Viswanathan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Sison</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vincent Andrews</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Leithead</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vincent Andrews</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Neivert</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Viswanathan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Cunningham</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Boyes</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Duffy Fischer</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Sison</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Roberts</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Zekauskas</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Neivert</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<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: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Dow compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Dow's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Dow's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOW/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Dow analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Dow: A Closer Look</h2>
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.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Dow's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Dow displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 1.39%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: Dow's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 1.94%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Dow's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.15%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal 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 0.36%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Dow's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.98. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
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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Expert Outlook: Dow Through The Eyes Of 15 Analysts

JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintains Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $47 to $40.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Dow, Lowers Price Target to $40

RBC Capital analyst Arun Viswanathan maintains Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $41 to $38.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Dow, Lowers Price Target to $38

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintains Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $55 to $50.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Dow, Lowers Price Target to $50

Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/01/43333833/dow-misses-q4-estimates-as-packaging-segment-struggles-announces-cost-cuts-job-reductions">results on Thursday.</a>
Sales declined 2% year over year to $10.4 billion, missing the consensus of $10.51 billion, on weakness in Packaging &amp; Specialty Plastics segments.
Sequentially, net sales fell 4%, led by seasonal declines in Performance Materials &amp; Coatings. Local prices fell 3% year-over-year and sequentially due to declines in all operating segments.
Operating EBIT declined to $454 million from $559 million a year ago, while the margin contracted by 90 bps to 4.4% for the quarter. Adjusted EPS was $0.00, missing the consensus of $0.24.
Jim Fitterling, chair and chief executive officer, said, "Despite persistently weak macroeconomic conditions, Team Dow delivered our fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year volume growth, leveraging our cost-advantaged footprint to capture resilient demand for high-value applications."
To navigate the economic downturn, the company expects to reduce 2025 capital expenditures by $300 million-$500 million.
Dow shares fell 6.1% to close at $38.55 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Dow following earnings announcement.
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<li>Barclays analyst Michael Leithead maintained Dow with an Equal-Weight rating and lowered the price target from $48 to $44.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews maintained Dow with an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $46 to $43.</li>
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Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews 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 $46 to $43.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Dow, Lowers Price Target to $43

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 $48 to $44.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Dow, Lowers Price Target to $44

Wall Street is struggling to find risk-on momentum, with major indexes stuck near the flatline at midday as investors assess the latest earnings reports from mega-cap tech stocks and weaker-than-expected U.S. economic growth in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43336153/us-economy-grows-below-q4-estimates-as-consumer-spending-hits-7-quarter-high"> final quarter of 2024.</a>
After Tuesday's rally — which followed a selloff triggered by DeepSeek&#8217;s impact earlier in the week — caution has taken hold, signaling the wounds from the downturn are still fresh.
Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) is among the hardest-hit stocks, plunging more than 6%, which could mark its worst daily decline<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43333060/msft-stock-declines-over-4-in-premarket-after-q2-results-ceo-satya-nadella-says-deepseek-has-some-r"> since October 2022</a>.
Despite reporting overall stronger-than-expected earnings, Microsoft&#8217;s cloud segment, Azure, fell short of growth expectations, and the company slightly missed its revenue guidance for the ongoing quarter.
In contrast, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) climbed 1.7% post-earnings, reaching new all-time highs.
Another major laggard was United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), which plummeted 15%, potentially heading for its worst single-day drop <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43335015/ups-q4-earnings-major-customer-volume-cut-raises-jitters-stock-tanks">since going public in 2002</a>.
UPS Chief Financial Officer Brian Dykes revealed during the earnings call the company reached an agreement in principle with Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) to significantly cut the volume of packages it handles for the e-commerce giant, aiming for a 50% reduction by the second half of 2026.
The U.S. dollar and bond yields remained stable following the Federal Reserve's decision Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5%.
Among commodities, precious metals stood out, with gold rising 1.4% to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/01/43348204/gold-hits-record-high-as-central-banks-ease-stance-5-mining-stocks-rally">new all-time highs </a>and silver climbing 2.4%.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up 1% to around $105,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
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<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,306.29</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
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<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,866.30</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,054.43</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,420.81</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent012925&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.2% higher to $603.10.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) edged up by 0.2% to $448.22.</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;edged 0.1% lower to $521.30.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1.2% to $228.50.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 1.7%; the&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>), lagged down 0.4%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rose 4.4% in reaction to quarterly earnings results. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings include:
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<li>ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) down 12.6%</li>
<li>International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) up 12.3%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) up 7.96%</li>
<li>Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) down 1.15%</li>
<li>Ameriprise Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>) down 3.08%</li>
<li>Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) up 4.53%</li>
<li>Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>) up 10.4%</li>
<li>Lazard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAZ#NYSE">LAZ</a>) up 3.58%</li>
<li>Kirby Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEX#NYSE">KEX</a>) up 7.22%</li>
<li>Flagstar Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLG#NYSE">FLG</a>) up 16.46%</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) down 4.43%</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) down 2.04%</li>
<li>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) down 6.09%</li>
<li>Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) down 2.5%, </li>
<li>Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) down 8.46%,</li>
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<li>Major companies slated to report earnings after the close are Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>), PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>), ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>), Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>), Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) and LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>). </li>
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Dow share are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 financial results.

Dow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported fourth-quarter results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43330167/dow-reports-fourth-quarter-2024-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">disclosed cost-saving targets</a>.
Sales declined 2%&nbsp;year over year to&nbsp;$10.4&nbsp;billion,&nbsp;missing the consensus of&nbsp;$10.51 billion, on weakness in Packaging &amp; Specialty Plastics segments.
Sequentially, net sales fell 4%, led by seasonal declines in Performance Materials &amp; Coatings. Local prices fell 3% year-over-year and sequentially due to declines in all operating segments.
Volume rose by 1% Y/Y on increases across most regions. However, volume fell 1% sequentially, owing to seasonally weak demand in Performance Materials &amp; Coatings.
Operating EBIT declined to&nbsp;$454&nbsp;million&nbsp;from&nbsp;$559 million&nbsp;a year ago, while the margin contracted by 90 bps to&nbsp;4.4% for the quarter.
Adjusted EPS was $0.00, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">missing the consensus of $0.24.</a> Adjusted EPS included higher-than-expected non-cash tax adjustments of $0.27, mainly related to Argentina, amplified by inflation.
Packaging &amp; Specialty Plastics sales fell 6% Y/Y to $5.3 billion, and the operating EBIT margin of 8.4% was down by 340 bps.
Industrial Intermediates &amp; Infrastructure sales remained flat Y/Y at $2.95 billion, and the operating EBIT margin expanded to 2.8% from 0.5%&nbsp;in the year-ago quarter.
Performance Materials &amp; Coatings sales rose 4% Y/Y&nbsp;to&nbsp;$1.97 billion, and the operating EBIT margin was (0.5)% vs. (3.2)% in the prior-year quarter.
Operating cash flow from continuing operations for the quarter was $811 million, and free cash flow was $44 million. Dow returned $2.5 billion to the shareholders in the year, including $2 billion in dividends and $0.5 billion in share repurchases.
In December 2024, Dow entered into a definitive agreement to sell a 40% equity stake in select U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets to a&nbsp;fund <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42392953/dow-sells-40-stake-in-gulf-coast-assets-eyes-up-to-3b-in-proceeds" rel="noreferrer noopener">managed by&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42392953/dow-sells-40-stake-in-gulf-coast-assets-eyes-up-to-3b-in-proceeds" rel="noreferrer noopener">Macquarie Asset Management</a>.
Jim Fitterling, chair and chief executive officer, said, &#8220;Despite persistently weak macroeconomic conditions, Team Dow delivered our fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year volume growth, leveraging our cost-advantaged footprint to capture resilient demand for high-value applications.&#8221;
&#8220;We remain confident that Dow will benefit from the completion of our near-term incremental growth projects and an enhanced focus on operational discipline in 2025. In addition, we are optimistic that we will see further demand growth in attractive end markets such as packaging, energy and electronics.&#8221;
To navigate the economic downturn, the company expects to reduce 2025 capital <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">expenditures by $300 million-$500&nbsp;million</a>.
Cost Saving Target: Dow targets cost savings of $1&nbsp;billion on an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43330255/dow-announces-targeted-actions-to-deliver-1b-in-cost-savings" rel="noreferrer noopener">annual run-rate basis</a>.
The company plans to achieve this goal through a headcount reduction of around 1,500 roles globally and a direct cost cut of $500&nbsp;million to $700&nbsp;million.
Dow expects to incur a charge of $250 million to $325 million in the first quarter of 2025 for costs primarily related to severance and associated benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The company recognizes expenses for implementing these actions, as incurred, ranging from $20 million to $30 million.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight Materials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSPM#NYSE">RSPM</a>) and&nbsp;&nbsp;FT Vest&nbsp;DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOGG#BATS">DOGG</a>).
Price Action: DOW shares are down 2.58% at $39.99 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Dow share are trading higher after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 financial results and announced a $1 billion cost savings plan for 2025.

"We remain confident that Dow will benefit from the completion of our near-term incremental growth projects and an enhanced focus on operational discipline in 2025. In addition, we are optimistic that we will see further demand growth in attractive end markets such as packaging, energy and electronics," said Fitterling. "Our differentiated portfolio and strong balance sheet enable us to deliver on all our capital allocation priorities, including an industry-leading dividend. Until we see more definitive indications of a true recovery taking hold – and in order to deliver improved margins – we are taking actions to reduce our costs by $1&nbsp;billion as well as our 2025 CapEx plans by $300&nbsp;-&nbsp;500&nbsp;million. We will complete these actions while staying the course on our long-term strategic priorities. Our proactive interventions are necessary for Dow to continue to successfully navigate this economic downcycle."

Dow To Reduce 2025 CapEx By $300M-$500M To Navigate Economic Downcycle

The proactive actions will further reduce the Company's costs in response to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, while reinforcing its long-term competitiveness across the economic cycle.
Specifically, Dow expects to achieve the majority of the $1&nbsp;billion in cost savings on an annual run-rate through:
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<li>$500&nbsp;million to $700&nbsp;million reduction in direct costs, primarily focused on purchased services and third-party contract labor.</li>
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Dow  Reveals Targeted Actions To Deliver $1B In Cost Savings; Plans Workforce Reduction Of Approximately 1,500 Dow Roles Globally

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<li>GAAP net loss was $35 million, or $0.08 per share, including significant items totaling $0.08, primarily from restructuring and efficiency costs. Operating earnings per share¹ was $0.00. Both earnings per share and operating earnings per share include higher-than-expected non-cash tax adjustments of $0.27, primarily related to Argentina, amplified by inflation.</li>
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Dow Q4 EPS Included Higher-Than-Expected Non-Cash Tax Adjustments Of $0.27, Primarily Related To Argentina, Amplified By Inflation

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