Dow Q3 adjusted EPS beats estimates 

By Reuters News


Overview

  • US materials science firm's Q3 net sales rose 13%, meeting analyst expectations

  • Adjusted EPS for Q3 rose to $0.71, beating analyst expectations

  • Revenue growth driven by higher prices, offset by lower Asia Pacific volumes due to Middle East conflict


Outlook

  • Dow expects more than $1 bln of EBITDA uplift in both 2026 and 2027

  • Company says demand is growing above GDP in AI infrastructure, home care, electronics, packaging and mobility


Result Drivers

  • HIGHER PRICES - Co said local price increased 14% year-over-year, led by gains in Packaging & Specialty Plastics and higher polyethylene prices in all regions

  • MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT IMPACT - Co said Asia Pacific volumes declined due to supply constraints and demand impacts from the Middle East conflict


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Net Sales

Meet

$11.27 bln

$11.27 bln (14 Analysts)

Q3 Adjusted EPS

Beat

$0.71

$0.64 (17 Analysts)

Q3 EPS

$0.62


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