- Dow Inc. (DOW, Financial) beats first-quarter earnings expectations and shows a volume increase despite a revenue decline.
- Analyst consensus indicates a potential upside of over 41% for Dow Inc.'s stock price.
- GuruFocus estimates an even higher upside based on GF Value metrics.
Dow Inc. (DOW) recently announced its first-quarter earnings, reporting a profit of $0.02 per share, which surpassed market expectations by $0.03. Despite a year-over-year revenue decline of 3.2%, the company posted $10.43 billion in revenue, outperforming analysts' predictions by $170 million. Notably, DOW saw a 2% increase in volume, although local prices fell by 3% from the previous year.
Wall Street Analysts' Predictions
According to the projections from 19 analysts, the average one-year price target for Dow Inc. (DOW, Financial) stands at $41.16. This forecast ranges from a high estimate of $65.00 to a low of $28.00. The average target price suggests a potential upside of 41.95% from its current trading price of $29.00. For more in-depth data and insights, visit the Dow Inc (DOW) Forecast page.
Based on comprehensive analysis from 23 brokerage firms, the consensus recommendation for Dow Inc. (DOW, Financial) is a "Hold," with an average brokerage rating of 2.9 on a scale where 1 implies a Strong Buy and 5 indicates a Sell.
GuruFocus Evaluation with GF Value
GuruFocus estimates Dow Inc's (DOW, Financial) GF Value to be $45.75, reflecting a potential upside of 57.76% from its current price of $29. The GF Value represents GuruFocus' calculated fair value based on historical trading multiples, past business growth, and projected future performance. More comprehensive data can be accessed on the Dow Inc (DOW) Summary page.
In summary, while Dow Inc. faces challenges such as declining local prices, its recent earnings report, analyst forecasts, and GF Value assessment point to potential positive movements in its stock valuation, suggesting attractive opportunities for investors seeking long-term growth.
