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Dow (NYSE: DOW) has announced a significant dividend adjustment, reducing its quarterly dividend by 50% to 35 cents per share. The decision comes in response to a prolonged industry downturn and challenging macroeconomic conditions.
CEO Jim Fitterling emphasized that this adjustment aims to enhance financial flexibility while maintaining a competitive dividend policy. The company's capital allocation strategy remains focused on prioritizing high-return opportunities and delivering long-term shareholder value. The dividend will be paid on September 12, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 29, 2025, marking the company's 456th consecutive dividend payment since 1912.
Dow (NYSE:DOW) reported challenging second quarter 2025 results, with net sales of $10.1 billion, down 7% year-over-year. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $801 million and operating loss per share of $0.42, compared to earnings of $0.68 in 2Q24.
Key performance indicators showed broad weakness: volume decreased 1% year-over-year, local price declined 7%, and operating EBIT was a loss of $21 million, down $840 million from the previous year. Cash flow from operations was negative $470 million.
In response to the challenging environment, Dow announced aggressive actions targeting over $6 billion in improvements by 2026, including portfolio optimization, particularly in Europe, and a dividend adjustment to maintain financial flexibility. The company has also completed several growth projects, including the Poly-7 polyethylene asset startup in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
[ "Completion and startup of strategic Poly-7 polyethylene asset in U.S. Gulf Coast", "Implementation of cost reduction program targeting over $6 billion in improvements by 2026", "Performance Materials & Coatings segment showed improved Op. EBIT, up $6 million year-over-year", "Downstream silicones business demonstrated volume growth" ]Dow (NYSE: DOW) has announced significant restructuring actions in Europe, including the shutdown of three major upstream assets to address structural challenges. The closures include an ethylene cracker in Böhlen, chlor-alkali & vinyl assets in Schkopau (both in Germany), and a basics siloxanes plant in Barry, UK.
The shutdowns, beginning mid-2026 through 2027, will require a $500 million cash outlay over four years but are expected to deliver an Operating EBITDA uplift of approximately $200 million by 2029. The company will record charges between $630-790 million and approximately 800 Dow roles will be impacted, in addition to the previously announced 1,500 global workforce reduction.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) has completed the sale of its Telone™ soil fumigation product line to TriCal Soil Solutions for $121 million, representing approximately 10x 2024 Operating EBITDA. The transaction aligns with Dow's best-owner mindset strategy, enabling the company to concentrate on its core, high-value downstream markets. Marco ten Bruggencate, president of Dow's Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure operating segment, stated that the divestiture will allow the Telone product line to benefit from focused investments in agricultural market segments under its new ownership.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) reported first quarter 2025 results with net sales of $10.4 billion, down 3% year-over-year. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $290 million and operating earnings per share of $0.02, compared to $0.56 in the year-ago period.
Key financial metrics include:
- Volume increased 2% year-over-year
- Local price declined 3% across all segments
- Operating EBIT was $230 million, down $444 million year-over-year
- Cash from operations was $104 million, down $356 million
The company announced a comprehensive action plan targeting $6 billion in cash support, including:
- Delaying the Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero project
- Expanding European asset review
- Creating Diamond Infrastructure Solutions partnership worth up to $3 billion
- Targeting $1 billion in cost savings by 2026
- Reducing 2025 CapEx by $1 billion
Dow (NYSE: DOW) held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where thirteen directors were elected to the Board for one-year terms. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share, payable June 13, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 30, 2025, marking the company's 455th consecutive dividend since 1912.
Stockholders approved an advisory resolution on executive compensation and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Dow's independent auditor for 2025. Richard K. Davis was re-elected as independent lead director for a one-year term, having served in this role since April 2021.
The Board maintains an average tenure of 7 years and combines both new and experienced directors with expertise in capital allocation, financial acumen, risk management, technology, marketing, and operational experience.
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