Dow Q2 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
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.
GAAP earnings per share was $0.62; operating earnings per share (EPS) was $0.68, compared to $0.75 in the year-ago period.
Net sales were $10.9 billion, down 4% versus the year-ago period but up 1% sequentially.
Volume increased 1% versus the year-ago period, with gains led by the U.S. & Canada.
Cash provided by operating activities was $832 million, down $515 million year-over-year but up $372 million compared to the prior quarter.
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Forward Guidance
Dow is focused on continuing to deliver sequential earnings improvements while navigating through the slower macro environment. Near-term demand in many markets is growing, but building & construction and consumer durables are unlikely to significantly change in 2024.
Positive Outlook
- Team Dow is focused on continuing to deliver sequential earnings improvements.
- Near-term demand in many markets that we serve is growing.
- Driving higher sales through our innovation portfolio and diverse product mix.
- Leveraging our global scale.
- Strategically advantaged cost positions.
Challenges Ahead
- Slower macro environment remains.
- Building & construction are unlikely to significantly change in 2024.
- Consumer durables are unlikely to significantly change in 2024.
- The pace of the global macroeconomic recovery has been slower than expected.
- Remain focused on working capital, reducing costs, and matching our operating rates to current demand.
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