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Dec 31, 2020

Dow Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Dow reported mixed Q4 2020 results with EPS of $1.65 and revenue up 5% year over year.

Key Takeaways

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.

GAAP earnings per share was $1.65; Operating EPS was $0.81, excluding significant items.

Net sales were $10.7 billion, up 5% versus the year-ago period.

Equity earnings were $106 million, up $127 million compared to the year-ago period, primarily driven by continued improvement in financial results at the Sadara joint venture.

Cash provided by operating activities was $1.7 billion and free cash flow was $1.4 billion.

Total Revenue
$10.7B
Previous year: $10.2B
+4.9%
EPS
$0.81
Previous year: $0.78
+3.8%
Operating EBIT Margin
9.8%
Previous year: 10.1%
-3.0%
Gross Profit
$1.57B
Previous year: $1.49B
+5.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.1B
Previous year: $2.37B
+115.6%
Free Cash Flow
$1.4B
Total Assets
$61.5B
Previous year: $60.5B
+1.6%

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Forward Guidance

Dow anticipates continued profitable growth in the ongoing economic recovery and improving industry cycle, focusing on capital allocation, cost structure, and innovation.

Positive Outlook

  • Sequential momentum entering 2021.
  • Well-positioned for continued profitable growth.
  • Disciplined focus on capital allocation priorities.
  • Improving cost structure and financial flexibility.
  • Increasing margins as differentiated parts of portfolio see improving demand.

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