What were Dow Inc.'s adjusted earnings per share for the quarter, and how did they compare to analyst expectations and the prior-year period?

Dow Inc. reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.44, up from a loss of $0.42 in the year-ago quarter and well ahead of the analysts’ consensus estimate of $1.28 as compiled by S&P Capital IQ.

What key factors drove Dow's improved financial performance in the quarter, according to the company?

Dow attributed its strong performance to a 20% increase in local pricing—led by polyethylene—which offset a 1% decline in volume, along with a cost-cutting program that is ahead of schedule and now expected to deliver over $1.3 billion in in-year benefits under its 'Transform to Outperform' initiative.

Dow Beats Estimates Amid Strong Polyethylene Margins

Jul 23, 2026

Dow Inc. reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.44, beating estimates driven by a 20% pricing increase led by polyethylene. The company forecasts third-quarter operating EBITDA of $1.7 billion despite anticipated margin compression.

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Dow Beats Estimates Amid Strong Polyethylene Margins

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2026-07-23

Dow Beats Estimates Amid Strong Polyethylene Margins

Dow Beats Estimates Amid Strong Polyethylene Margins

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