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Sep 30, 2021
Dow Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Dow's Q3 2021 results were released, demonstrating sequential and year-over-year growth in both top and bottom-line performance.
Key Takeaways
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.
GAAP earnings per share (EPS) was $2.23; Operating EPS was $2.75, compared to $0.50 in the year-ago period.
Net sales were $14.8 billion, up 53% versus the year-ago period and 7% sequentially, with gains in all operating segments and regions.
Cash provided by operating activities – continuing operations was $2.7 billion, up $958 million year-over-year and an increase of $698 million compared to the prior quarter. Free cash flow was $2.3 billion.
Returns to shareholders totaled $918 million in the quarter, comprised of $518 million in dividends and $400 million in share repurchases.
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Forward Guidance
Dow anticipates robust end-market demand extending into 2022, alongside ongoing logistics constraints and low inventory levels. The company is focused on increasing earnings, cash flow, and returns by decarbonizing its footprint and achieving carbon emissions reduction targets. Dow plans to leverage higher-margin, sustainability-driven solutions and value-accretive investments to drive long-term shareholder value.
Positive Outlook
- Robust end-market demand expected to extend into 2022.
- Well-positioned to increase earnings, cash flow and returns.
- Focus on decarbonizing footprint and achieving carbon emissions reduction targets.
- Growth from higher-margin, sustainability-driven, downstream solutions.
- Value-accretive investments to replace end-of-life assets with carbon-efficient and higher-ROIC production.
Challenges Ahead
- Near-term logistics constraints.
- Low inventory levels across value chains.
- Higher energy costs.
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