Why did Dow Inc.'s operating EBIT fall in the Performance Materials & Coatings segment despite higher sales?

Operating EBIT fell due to higher costs and the shutdown of Dow's Barry, UK, siloxanes plant.

Dow posts higher silicone sales on downstream demand

Q: What drove Dow Inc.'s higher second-quarter sales in its Performance Materials & Coatings business?

Dow Inc.'s higher second-quarter sales in its Performance Materials & Coatings business were driven by increased demand for downstream silicones.

Jul 28, 2026

Dow Inc reported higher second-quarter sales in its Performance Materials & Coatings segment driven by silicone demand, despite an operating EBIT decline due to costs and a UK plant shutdown. Transformation program benefits are expected to accelerate in H2.

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