Recent Updates — DOW
Dow Inc. reported third-quarter 2026 results with net sales of $11.3 billion, a 13% increase from the prior year period. GAAP net income was $525 million, and diluted earnings per share came in at $0.62 compared to $0.08 in the year-ago quarter. Operating EBIT rose significantly to $887 million, driven by higher local prices across all segments and benefits from self-help initiatives that offset increased raw material costs. Cash provided by operating activities was $1.8 billion, while free cash flow totaled $1.1 billion. The company operates in the global materials science industry.
Dow Inc. reported second quarter 2026 results with net sales of $12.1 billion, a 20% year-over-year increase, and GAAP net income of $802 million. Operating EPS of $1.44 compared to a loss of $0.42 in the prior year period. The company'4s results reflect stronger higher prices and higher integrated margins in the0s segments. Dow Inc. is a materials science company serving customers in packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications.
Dow Inc. is registering 5,410,000 shares of common stock under its existing Form S-3 registration statement to facilitate the issuance of shares upon the exercise, settlement, or vesting of awards under the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan. Dow Inc. operates in the chemical industry and produces various chemical products and materials.
Dow Inc. amended its previous 8-K filing to disclose the finalized compensation package for new CEO Karen S. Carter, effective July 1, 2026. The Board approved an annual base salary increase to $1,500,000 and increased her target annual cash incentive from 120% to 165% of base salary. Additionally, her aggregate target value for annual long-term incentive compensation was raised to $14,025,000, alongside a one-time long-term incentive award of $4,350,000. Dow Inc. is a chemical manufacturing company.
Dow Inc. announced that Karen S. Carter will succeed Jim Fitterling as Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2026, at which time Fitterling will transition to Executive Chair. Additionally, stockholders approved an amendment to the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, increasing the number of shares available for issuance from 125 million to 185 million.