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Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) is a materials science company active in plastics material and resin manufacturing and the broader manufacturing sector. News about Dow often reflects its role in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, as well as its global footprint with manufacturing sites in 30 countries.
On this page, readers can follow DOW stock news related to quarterly earnings, capital allocation decisions, restructuring actions, product launches and strategic partnerships. Recent releases include detailed third-quarter 2025 results with segment performance for Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings, along with commentary on pricing, volume and cost reduction actions. Dow also issues announcements on dividend declarations, noting a long history of consecutive dividend payments dating back to 1912.
Dow’s news flow highlights developments in materials science and sustainability, such as the launch of DOWSIL™ EG-4175 Silicone Gel for high-voltage power electronics in electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies, and a collaboration with Gruppo Fiori to recover polyurethane foam from end-of-life vehicles for potential depolymerization and circular use. Strategic and financial news includes updates on Dow’s partnership with Macquarie Asset Management through Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, a dedicated infrastructure company with U.S. Gulf Coast assets, and related proceeds from equity stake sales.
Technology and operations updates appear as well, including an expanded collaboration with Kyndryl to modernize Dow’s application landscape using AI and automation. Investors and observers can use this news feed to track how Dow manages its asset footprint, including European asset shutdowns, and how it positions its materials portfolio across key end markets.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) reported 1Q26 results: net sales $9.8B (down 6% YoY), GAAP net loss $445M, operating EBIT $154M, and operating EPS loss $0.14. Cash from operations—continuing was $1.1B, up $1.0B YoY driven by a payment from NOVA and working capital improvements.
Volume declined 2% and local price fell 7%. Company suspended Sadara equity loss recognition and returned $252M in dividends.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced a planned leadership transition effective July 1, 2026: Jim Fitterling will move from CEO to Executive Chair and Karen S. Carter, currently COO, will become CEO and join the Board. The Board describes the change as the outcome of multi-year succession planning to support continuity and strategy execution.
Carter brings 30+ years at Dow with operational leadership of Packaging & Specialty Plastics; Fitterling will continue to chair the Board and focus on long-term strategy and external relationships.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) reported outcomes from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held April 9, 2026. All director nominees were re-elected to one-year terms and stockholders approved advisory executive-compensation votes, a one-year frequency for future advisory votes, an amendment to the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor.
The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, payable June 12, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 29, 2026; this represents the company’s 459th consecutive dividend since 1912. A webcast replay will be available on the company website.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) will participate in a fireside chat at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. ET. Investors may watch a live webcast on Dow's investor site; a replay and transcript will be posted after the event.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, payable March 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 27, 2026.
This represents the 458th consecutive dividend paid by the company or its affiliates since 1912, continuing a long history of shareholder distributions.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) reported 4Q25 net sales of $9.46B (down 9% YoY) and GAAP net loss of $1.5B. Operating EBIT was $33M, Op. EPS was a loss of $0.34, and cash from operations was $298M. Full-year 2025 net sales were $40.0B with GAAP net loss $2.4B. The company cited price declines, lower volumes and idling of a cracker in EMEAI, and highlighted ongoing cost actions under its Transform to Outperform program aimed at near-term earnings improvement.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced Transform to Outperform, a company-wide simplification and productivity program targeting at least $2 billion of near-term Op. EBITDA uplift and building on a prior $1 billion cost savings program. The plan expects $1.1–1.5 billion of one-time costs, including $600–800 million severance for about 4,500 roles.
A phased timeline targets $500M in-year for 2026, $1.2B incremental in 2027, and $300M incremental in 2028; estimated cash costs peak in 2026.
Lake City Bank (Nasdaq: LKFN) promoted Senior Vice President Donald J. Robinson-Gay to Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, effective with the announcement dated Jan 15, 2026. Robinson-Gay has served as the bank’s Chief Credit Officer for the past three years and joined the management committee in 2023. His responsibilities include management of the loan portfolio, overseeing credit quality and policies, and participation on Corporate Loan Committee, Loan Review Committee and Risk Management Committee.
Robinson-Gay previously held regional credit and special assets roles, began his career at Accenture and held banking roles at M&I Bank and BMO Harris. Lake City Bank is a $6.9 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, with 55 branches.
Valtris Specialty Chemicals (DOW) announced on January 13, 2026 that Mike McGaugh has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, in Independence, Ohio.
McGaugh succeeds Simon Medley, who is retiring after three years as CEO and will continue to advise the company. Valtris is a portfolio company of SK Capital. McGaugh was most recently CEO of Myers Industries (NYSE:MYE) and spent nearly 25 years in senior leadership at Dow (NYSE:DOW); he holds a chemistry degree and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) announced on November 10, 2025 an expanded collaboration with Dow (NYSE: DOW) to modernize Dow's infrastructure applications using AI and automation. The multi-decade relationship will extend Kyndryl's application management, consulting and infrastructure services—including cloud, network, digital workplace, security and resiliency—to boost operational agility, enhance efficiency and accelerate innovation across Dow's global technology stack. The companies said the engagement has delivered measurable cost savings during prior phases.