Dow Inc. (DOW) Stock Forecast
DOW analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.35 / 5 from 20 analysts
- Price target
- $33.29 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +11.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $0.65
- 52-week range
- $20.95 – $41.87
DOW analyst ratings
20 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
DOW price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
DOW earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.63 | $0.57 | $0.70 | −$0.19 | +432.3% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.42 | $2.18 | $2.75 | −$0.94 | +357.6% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.72 | $1.10 | $2.75 | $2.42 | −28.8% | 18 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
DOW revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $11.20B | $9.97B | $11.91B | +12.3% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $43.69B | $41.61B | $45.35B | +9.3% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $42.71B | $39.67B | $45.05B | −2.2% | 16 |
DOW EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
DOW revenue: reported and forecast
DOW EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.98 | $0.78 | $0.74 | $0.66 | $0.63 | −35.3% | 1 up · 10 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.65 | $2.53 | $2.44 | $2.42 | $2.42 | −8.5% | 4 up · 7 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.94 | $1.84 | $1.82 | $1.73 | $1.72 | −11.1% | 1 up · 7 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
DOW earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; DOW beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from DOW
20 analysts cover Dow; their consensus rating is hold (3.35 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $33.29, 11.2% above the latest close of $29.93. Analysts expect earnings of $2.42 per share for 2026, +357.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.72 per share on revenue of $42.7 billion. Dow beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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DOW forecast FAQ
What is Dow's price target?
The average analyst price target for Dow is $33.29, 11.2% above the latest close of $29.93.
Is Dow a buy, hold or sell?
Of 20 analysts covering Dow, 4 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 13 a hold, 2 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Dow's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.42 per share for 2026 (range $2.18 to $2.75); for 2027 the estimate is $1.72.
What is Dow's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $43.7 billion, growth of 9.3%; for 2027 it is $42.7 billion.
When does Dow report earnings?
Dow is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.65.
Does Dow usually beat earnings estimates?
Dow reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.