Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) is included among the 15 Extreme Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.
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On October 29, Goldman Sachs raised its price target on Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) to $27 from $24, while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock, as reported by The Fly.
The move followed the company’s third-quarter 2025 earnings report. Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) reported net sales of $10.0 billion, down 8% year-over-year, reflecting declines across all operating segments and missing analysts’ estimates by more than $255 million. Volumes fell 1% compared to last year, with decreases in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India partially offset by gains in the US, Canada, and Asia Pacific.
Despite the revenue decline, Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) maintained a strong cash position. Cash from operating activities from continuing operations reached $1.1 billion, up $330 million year-over-year, driven by improvements in working capital. The company returned $249 million to shareholders in dividends during the quarter.
Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) emphasized that it remains on track to deliver over $6.5 billion in near-term cash support, with more than half already achieved. This includes a $1 billion reduction in capital expenditures for 2025 and the accelerated implementation of $1 billion in planned cost savings by the end of 2026.
Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) is a leading materials science company, serving high-growth markets including packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications.
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