Dow Earnings Reports

Dow reported Q4 2024 net sales of $10.4 billion, a 2% decrease year-over-year. The company experienced a GAAP net loss of $35 million, or $0.08 per share, while operating earnings per share were $0.00. Dow is implementing cost reduction measures and focusing on growth projects to navigate the economic downcycle.

Dow reported a 1% increase in net sales year-over-year, reaching $10.9 billion, driven by growth in the U.S. & Canada. Operating EPS was $0.47, slightly below the previous year's $0.48. The company managed an unplanned cracker outage in Texas and optimized its global asset footprint, while focusing on high-return investments.

Dow's Q2 2024 results showed sequential earnings improvement driven by gains in Performance Materials & Coatings and Packaging & Specialty Plastics, but were down year-over-year due to lower integrated margins and higher planned maintenance activity. Net sales were $10.9 billion, a 4% decrease compared to the year-ago period.

Dow reported a GAAP earnings per share of $0.73 and an operating earnings per share of $0.56. Net sales were $10.8 billion, a 9% decrease year-over-year, but up 1% sequentially. Volume increased 1% year-over-year, with gains in all regions except EMEAI.

Dow reported Q4 2023 results with net sales of $10.6 billion, a GAAP net loss of $95 million, and operating EPS of $0.43. The company achieved $1 billion in targeted cost actions for the year and returns to shareholders totaled $616 million in the quarter. The company delivered 2023 full year net sales of $44.6 billion.

Dow's Q3 2023 net sales reached $10.7 billion, a 24% decrease compared to the previous year, while GAAP earnings per share stood at $0.42. The company focused on cost savings and cash flow management, achieving $1.7 billion in operating cash flow and returning $617 million to shareholders.

Dow Inc. reported Q2 2023 results with an operating EPS of $0.75, down from $2.31 in the year-ago period but up from $0.58 in the prior quarter. Net sales were $11.4 billion, a 27% decrease year-over-year. The company generated over $1.3 billion in operating cash flow and returned $743 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Dow reported a GAAP loss per share of $0.13 and operating earnings per share of $0.58. Net sales were $11.9 billion, a 22% decrease compared to the year-ago period. The company focused on cost savings and aligned operating rates with market dynamics to maximize cash flow generation.

Dow's Q4 2022 net sales were $11.9 billion, a 17% decrease year-over-year, with GAAP earnings per share (EPS) at $0.85 and operating EPS at $0.46. The company focused on cash generation, achieving $2.1 billion in cash flow from operations, and returned $620 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Dow reported a decrease in net sales and operating EBIT compared to the year-ago period, driven by higher raw material and energy costs, as well as lower equity earnings. However, the company focused on cash flow generation and returned $1.3 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.

Dow reported a 13% increase in net sales compared to the year-ago period, with gains in all operating segments and regions. However, operating EBIT was down due to higher raw material and energy costs, as well as lower equity earnings. The company returned $1.3 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.

Dow reported strong first-quarter 2022 results, with net sales up 28% year-over-year and operating EPS significantly higher than the year-ago period. The company benefited from healthy end-market demand, disciplined execution, and its differentiated portfolio.

Dow reported strong Q4 2021 results with net sales of $14.4 billion, up 34% year-over-year, and GAAP earnings per share of $2.32. The company overcame supply and logistics constraints and higher raw material and energy costs due to underlying demand strength and operating discipline.

Dow reported strong Q3 2021 results with net sales of $14.8 billion, up 53% year-over-year, and operating EPS of $2.75, compared to $0.50 in the year-ago period. The company saw gains across all operating segments and regions, driven by tight supply and demand dynamics. Cash flow from operating activities was $2.7 billion, and free cash flow was $2.3 billion.

Dow reported strong second-quarter results with significant growth in sales and earnings, driven by robust demand across all value chains and regions. The company reduced gross debt, advanced high-growth investments, and returned cash to shareholders.

Dow's first quarter 2021 results showed significant growth in net sales and earnings per share compared to the year-ago period. The company swiftly responded to industry-wide disruption and saw demand growth as the economic recovery continued to broaden.

Dow's Q4 2020 results showed a GAAP earnings per share of $1.65 and an Operating EPS of $0.81. Net sales were $10.7 billion, a 5% increase compared to the previous year. The company's performance reflected a continued global economic recovery and strategic cash management.

Dow reported Q3 2020 results with net sales of $9.7 billion, a decrease of 10% year-over-year, but a 16% increase sequentially. The company reported a GAAP loss per share of $0.04, but an operating EPS of $0.50. Dow achieved a net debt improvement of more than $1.8 billion year-to-date and completed the divestiture of its North American rail infrastructure assets.

Dow's first quarter 2020 results reflect a challenging environment with net sales down 11% year-over-year due to lower prices and a 2% volume decline. The company saw demand growth in specific sectors like food packaging and cleaning products, but overall earnings were impacted by margin compression and equity losses. Despite these challenges, Dow generated solid cash flow and maintained a strong liquidity position.