In the latest market close, Dow Inc. (DOW) fell by -1.95% to $27.20, trailing the S&P 500’s 0.41% gain. The Dow rose by 0.08%, while the Nasdaq increased by 0.67%. Over the past month, DOW shares dropped by 8.81%, while the Basic Materials sector gained 2.3% and the S&P 500 gained 6.13%.

Investors are eagerly awaiting Dow Inc.’s upcoming earnings release. Expected EPS is $0, a 100% decrease from the same quarter last year. Consensus estimates project revenue at $10.38 billion, a 4.91% decline from the previous year. For the whole year, forecasts predict earnings of $0.33 per share and revenue of $41.61 billion.

Recent analyst estimate revisions for Dow Inc. indicate evolving short-term business trends. Positive revisions suggest optimism about the company’s outlook, with direct impacts on stock prices. The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), currently rates Dow Inc. as a #4 (Sell).

Dow Inc. is trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 84.03, higher than the industry average of 14.41. Its PEG ratio is 9.61, indicating expected earnings growth. The Chemical – Diversified industry has a Zacks Industry Rank of 205, placing it in the bottom 18% of industries. Stay updated with Zacks.com for more stock metrics.

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