Dow (DOW) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
DOW Stock Forecast
Dow stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $58.56 (represents a 13.69% upside from DOW’s last price of $51.51) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 15 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
DOW Price Target
The average price target for Dow (DOW) is $58.56 based on 1-year price targets from 15 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $81.00 to $49.00. This represents a potential 13.69% upside from DOW's last price of $51.51.
DOW Analyst Ratings
According to 15 Wall Street analysts, Dow's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for DOW stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 5 'Buy' (33.33%), 9 'Hold' (60.00%), 1 'Sell' (6.67%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Dow Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2024 | Pat Cunningham | Citigroup | $52.00 | $50.15 | 3.69% | 0.95% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Arun Viswanathan | RBC Capital | $55.00 | $50.26 | 9.43% | 6.78% |
| Sep 12, 2024 | David Begleiter | Deutsche Bank | $53.00 | $50.04 | 5.92% | 2.89% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $57.00 | $52.98 | 7.59% | 10.66% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Charles Neivert | Piper Sandler | $64.00 | $53.06 | 20.62% | 24.25% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Arun Viswanathan | RBC Capital | $57.00 | $53.06 | 7.43% | 10.66% |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Laurence Alexander | Jefferies | $55.00 | $55.44 | -0.79% | 6.78% |
| May 17, 2024 | Stephen Richardson | Evercore ISI | $62.00 | $58.70 | 5.62% | 20.36% |
| May 16, 2024 | John Roberts | UBS | $61.00 | $58.70 | 3.92% | 18.42% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Charles Neivert | Piper Sandler | $68.00 | $57.61 | 18.04% | 32.01% |
The latest Dow stock forecast, released on Sep 13, 2024 by Pat Cunningham from Citigroup, set a price target of $52.00, which represents a 3.69% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($50.15), and a 0.95% increase from DOW last price ($51.51).
Dow Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| Avg Price Target | $53.33 | $56.14 | $58.92 |
| Last Closing Price | $51.51 | $51.51 | $51.51 |
| Upside/Downside | 3.53% | 8.99% | 14.39% |
In the current month, the average price target of Dow stock is $53.33, according to 3 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 3.53% increase as opposed to Dow's last price of $51.51. This month's average price target is down -5.01% compared to last quarter, and down -9.49% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2024 | Citigroup | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Sep 13, 2024 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Aug 01, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Jul 26, 2024 | BMO Capital | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Jul 26, 2024 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Jul 02, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Jefferies | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| May 16, 2024 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
Dow's last stock rating was published by Citigroup on Sep 13, 2024. The company gave DOW a "Neutral" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Dow Financial Forecast
Dow Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $11.86B | - | $11.42B | $11.85B | $11.86B | $14.12B | - | $15.26B | $14.36B | $14.84B | $13.88B | $11.88B | $10.71B | $9.71B | $8.35B | $9.77B | $10.20B | $10.76B |
| Avg Forecast | $12.12B | $12.23B | $12.33B | $12.01B | $11.38B | $11.47B | $11.43B | $11.17B | $10.85B | $10.80B | $11.01B | $10.71B | $10.38B | $10.36B | $11.27B | $11.35B | $12.01B | $13.06B | $15.55B | $14.52B | $14.30B | $14.33B | $13.13B | $11.09B | $10.02B | $9.50B | $8.04B | $9.74B | $10.05B | $10.74B |
| High Forecast | $12.35B | $12.47B | $12.57B | $12.25B | $11.60B | $11.69B | $11.65B | $11.39B | $11.06B | $10.88B | $11.22B | $10.92B | $10.50B | $10.59B | $11.49B | $11.57B | $12.24B | $13.31B | $15.55B | $14.96B | $14.73B | $14.77B | $13.53B | $11.43B | $10.33B | $9.79B | $8.28B | $10.03B | $10.36B | $11.06B |
| Low Forecast | $11.78B | $11.90B | $11.99B | $11.69B | $11.07B | $11.15B | $11.11B | $10.87B | $10.55B | $10.72B | $10.71B | $10.42B | $10.27B | $9.87B | $10.97B | $11.04B | $11.68B | $12.70B | $15.55B | $13.96B | $13.75B | $13.78B | $12.62B | $10.66B | $9.64B | $9.14B | $7.73B | $9.36B | $9.66B | $10.32B |
| # Analysts | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.14% | - | 1.01% | 1.04% | 0.99% | 1.08% | - | 1.05% | 1.00% | 1.04% | 1.06% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 1.02% | 1.00% |
Dow's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 3 analysts is $10.71B, with a low forecast of $10.42B, and a high forecast of $10.92B. DOW's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -9.65% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $11.86B (Dec 23).
Dow EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $865.00M | - | $711.00M | $1.25B | $1.63B | $1.82B | - | $3.16B | $2.92B | $3.13B | $3.36B | $2.22B | $2.74B | $941.00M | $709.00M | $1.32B | $-1.27B | $1.40B |
| Avg Forecast | $2.00B | $2.02B | $2.03B | $1.98B | $1.88B | $1.89B | $1.89B | $1.84B | $1.79B | $1.78B | $1.82B | $3.13B | $1.71B | $1.71B | $1.86B | $2.84B | $1.98B | $3.19B | $2.57B | $2.58B | $2.76B | $2.90B | $3.03B | $1.79B | $2.17B | $501.87M | $803.53M | $1.32B | $-1.21B | $1.05B |
| High Forecast | $2.04B | $2.06B | $2.07B | $2.02B | $1.91B | $1.93B | $1.92B | $1.88B | $1.82B | $1.79B | $1.85B | $3.75B | $1.73B | $1.75B | $1.90B | $3.41B | $2.02B | $3.82B | $2.57B | $3.10B | $3.31B | $3.48B | $3.64B | $2.15B | $2.60B | $602.24M | $964.24M | $1.58B | $-964.11M | $1.26B |
| Low Forecast | $1.94B | $1.96B | $1.98B | $1.93B | $1.83B | $1.84B | $1.83B | $1.79B | $1.74B | $1.77B | $1.77B | $2.50B | $1.69B | $1.63B | $1.81B | $2.27B | $1.93B | $2.55B | $2.57B | $2.07B | $2.21B | $2.32B | $2.43B | $1.43B | $1.73B | $401.49M | $642.83M | $1.05B | $-1.45B | $840.82M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.51% | - | 0.38% | 0.44% | 0.82% | 0.57% | - | 1.22% | 1.06% | 1.08% | 1.11% | 1.24% | 1.26% | 1.88% | 0.88% | 1.00% | 1.06% | 1.33% |
3 analysts predict DOW's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $3.13B, with a high of $3.75B and a low of $2.50B. This is 261.53% upper than Dow's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $865.00M.
Dow Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $647.00M | - | $501.00M | $-73.00M | $613.00M | $739.00M | - | $1.57B | $1.76B | $1.68B | $1.90B | $991.00M | $1.24B | $-28.00M | $-225.00M | $239.00M | $-2.32B | $333.00M |
| Avg Forecast | $777.55M | $817.37M | $843.05M | $759.57M | $631.33M | $686.44M | $681.39M | $560.04M | $420.44M | $403.73M | $502.41M | $1.64B | $284.33M | $313.35M | $496.34M | $1.49B | $404.69M | $1.71B | $1.51B | $1.36B | $1.64B | $1.56B | $1.72B | $799.75M | $983.27M | $-14.93M | $-255.00M | $239.00M | $-2.20B | $250.89M |
| High Forecast | $797.05M | $837.86M | $864.18M | $778.62M | $647.16M | $703.65M | $698.47M | $574.09M | $430.98M | $421.28M | $515.00M | $1.97B | $312.77M | $363.20M | $508.78M | $1.79B | $414.84M | $2.06B | $1.51B | $1.63B | $1.97B | $1.87B | $2.06B | $959.71M | $1.18B | $-11.95M | $-204.00M | $286.80M | $-1.76B | $301.07M |
| Low Forecast | $749.83M | $788.23M | $812.99M | $732.49M | $608.81M | $661.97M | $657.09M | $540.08M | $405.45M | $392.03M | $484.49M | $1.31B | $270.12M | $249.25M | $478.64M | $1.19B | $390.26M | $1.37B | $1.51B | $1.08B | $1.31B | $1.25B | $1.37B | $639.80M | $786.61M | $-17.92M | $-306.00M | $191.20M | $-2.64B | $200.71M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.28% | - | 1.01% | -0.05% | 1.51% | 0.43% | - | 1.16% | 1.07% | 1.08% | 1.11% | 1.24% | 1.26% | 1.88% | 0.88% | 1.00% | 1.06% | 1.33% |
Dow's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $1.64B, with a range of $1.31B to $1.97B. DOW's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 153.55% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $647.00M (Dec 23).
Dow SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $386.00M | - | $408.00M | $428.00M | $386.00M | $356.00M | - | $498.00M | $436.00M | $403.00M | $440.00M | $366.00M | $408.00M | $372.00M | $357.00M | $434.00M | $431.00M | $488.00M |
| Avg Forecast | $414.38M | $418.34M | $421.78M | $410.93M | $389.27M | $392.27M | $390.86M | $382.16M | $370.98M | $369.34M | $376.61M | $520.68M | $354.90M | $354.34M | $385.60M | $473.34M | $410.74M | $410.40M | $531.96M | $430.31M | $412.49M | $373.09M | $397.42M | $295.37M | $322.75M | $198.40M | $404.60M | $434.00M | $407.70M | $367.67M |
| High Forecast | $422.37M | $426.41M | $429.91M | $418.85M | $396.78M | $399.84M | $398.40M | $389.53M | $378.13M | $372.03M | $383.87M | $624.81M | $359.03M | $362.17M | $393.04M | $568.01M | $418.66M | $492.48M | $531.96M | $516.37M | $494.99M | $447.71M | $476.90M | $354.44M | $387.30M | $238.08M | $485.52M | $520.80M | $489.24M | $441.21M |
| Low Forecast | $403.01M | $406.86M | $410.21M | $399.66M | $378.59M | $381.51M | $380.14M | $371.68M | $360.80M | $366.66M | $366.28M | $416.54M | $351.12M | $337.61M | $375.03M | $378.67M | $399.47M | $328.32M | $531.96M | $344.25M | $329.99M | $298.47M | $317.94M | $236.29M | $258.20M | $158.72M | $323.68M | $347.20M | $326.16M | $294.14M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.09% | - | 1.06% | 0.90% | 0.94% | 0.87% | - | 1.16% | 1.06% | 1.08% | 1.11% | 1.24% | 1.26% | 1.88% | 0.88% | 1.00% | 1.06% | 1.33% |
Dow's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $520.68M, based on 3 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $416.54M to $624.81M. The forecast indicates a 34.89% rise compared to DOW last annual SG&A of $386.00M (Dec 23).
Dow EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.91 | - | $0.71 | $-0.10 | $0.86 | $1.03 | - | $2.12 | $2.39 | $2.25 | $2.53 | $1.32 | $1.66 | $-0.04 | $-0.31 | $0.32 | $-3.14 | $0.45 |
| Avg Forecast | $1.10 | $1.16 | $1.20 | $1.08 | $0.90 | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.79 | $0.60 | $0.57 | $0.71 | $0.45 | $0.40 | $0.44 | $0.70 | $0.36 | $0.57 | $1.06 | $2.14 | $2.07 | $2.03 | $2.56 | $2.47 | $1.14 | $0.67 | $0.32 | $-0.25 | $0.59 | $0.73 | $0.72 |
| High Forecast | $1.13 | $1.19 | $1.23 | $1.10 | $0.92 | $1.00 | $0.99 | $0.81 | $0.61 | $0.60 | $0.73 | $0.46 | $0.44 | $0.51 | $0.72 | $0.37 | $0.59 | $1.09 | $2.14 | $2.15 | $2.11 | $2.66 | $2.57 | $1.19 | $0.70 | $0.33 | $-0.23 | $0.61 | $0.76 | $0.75 |
| Low Forecast | $1.06 | $1.12 | $1.15 | $1.04 | $0.86 | $0.94 | $0.93 | $0.77 | $0.57 | $0.56 | $0.69 | $0.44 | $0.38 | $0.35 | $0.68 | $0.35 | $0.55 | $1.03 | $2.14 | $1.96 | $1.93 | $2.43 | $2.35 | $1.09 | $0.64 | $0.30 | $-0.26 | $0.56 | $0.69 | $0.69 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.26% | - | 1.01% | -0.28% | 1.50% | 0.97% | - | 1.03% | 1.18% | 0.88% | 1.02% | 1.15% | 2.48% | -0.13% | 1.26% | 0.54% | -4.30% | 0.62% |
According to 3 Wall Street analysts, Dow's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $0.45, with a low estimate of $0.44 and a high estimate of $0.46. This represents a -50.42% decrease compared to DOW previous annual EPS of $0.91 (Dec 23).
Dow Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPRE | Green Plains | $13.37 | $28.80 | 115.41% | Buy |
| LXU | LSB Industries | $7.66 | $14.46 | 88.77% | Buy |
| TROX | Tronox | $12.40 | $20.43 | 64.76% | Buy |
| HUN | Huntsman | $22.13 | $35.23 | 59.20% | Buy |
| ASIX | AdvanSix | $28.57 | $43.00 | 50.51% | - |
| MEOH | Methanex | $39.32 | $56.29 | 43.16% | Hold |
| WLKP | Westlake Chemical Partners LP | $22.16 | $29.00 | 30.87% | Buy |
| CE | Celanese | $125.76 | $161.61 | 28.51% | Hold |
| BAK | Braskem | $6.91 | $8.50 | 23.01% | Buy |
| DOW | Dow | $51.51 | $58.56 | 13.69% | Hold |
| UNVR | Univar Solutions | $36.14 | $36.00 | -0.39% | Buy |
DOW Forecast FAQ
Is Dow a good buy?
No, according to 15 Wall Street analysts, Dow (DOW) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 5 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 33.33% of DOW's total ratings.
What is DOW's price target?
Dow (DOW) average price target is $58.56 with a range of $49 to $81, implying a 13.69% from its last price of $51.51. The data is based on 15 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Dow stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for DOW stock, the company can go up by 13.69% (from the last price of $51.51 to the average price target of $58.56), up by 57.25% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -4.87% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Dow stock reach $80?
DOW's highest twelve months analyst stock price target of $81 supports the claim that Dow can reach $80 in the near future.
What is Dow's current price target trend?
3 Wall Street analysts forecast a $53.33 price target for Dow (DOW) this month, up 3.53% from its last price of $51.51. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 8.99% and increased by 14.39%, respectively.
What are Dow's analysts' financial forecasts?
Dow's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $45.45B (high $46.33B, low $44.21B), average EBITDA is $7.5B (high $7.64B, low $7.29B), average net income is $2.56B (high $2.62B, low $2.47B), average SG&A $1.55B (high $1.58B, low $1.51B), and average EPS is $3.63 (high $3.72, low $3.5). DOW's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $48.69B (high $49.63B, low $47.36B), average EBITDA is $8.03B (high $8.19B, low $7.81B), average net income is $3.2B (high $3.28B, low $3.08B), average SG&A $1.67B (high $1.7B, low $1.62B), and average EPS is $4.53 (high $4.65, low $4.37).
Did the DOW's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Dow's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $56.9B, beating the average analysts forecast of $55.14B by 3.19%. Apple's EBITDA was $9.63B, missing the average prediction of $10.32B by -6.68%. The company's net income was $4.58B, missing the average estimation of $4.99B by -8.09%. Apple's SG&A was $1.68B, missing the average forecast of $1.78B by -6.08%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $6.32, beating the average prediction of $5.85 by 8.08%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Dow's revenue was $11.86B, beating the average analysts' forecast of $10.38B by 14.28%. The company's EBITDA was $865M, missing the average prediction of $1.71B by -49.47%. Dow's net income was $647M, beating the average estimation of $284.33M by 127.55%. The company's SG&A was $386M, beating the average forecast of $354.9M by 8.76%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.91, beating the average prediction of $0.403 by 125.73%