DOW (DOW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$41.04 +0.18 (+0.43%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

DOW - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
11

Buy
3

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for DOW in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 14 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for DOW.

Consensus Price Target

$50.46
22.94% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for DOW, the average price target is $50.46. The highest price target for DOW is $57.00, while the lowest price target for DOW is $41.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.94% from the current price of $41.05.

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DOW Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$50.46	$52.08	$58.20	$56.64
Forecasted Upside	22.94% Upside	30.39% Upside	11.77% Upside	7.26% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

DOW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

DOW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

DOW Stock vs. The Competition

Type	DOW	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.21	2.76	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	22.94% Upside	130.24% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent DOW News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/13/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Vincent Andrews Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$59.00 ➝ $46.00	+17.29%
1/7/2025	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	C. Neivert Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$60.00 ➝ $53.00	+33.33%
12/19/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$55.00 ➝ $44.00	+11.59%
12/18/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$51.00 ➝ $41.00	-0.19%
12/18/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Richardson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$56.00	+38.03%
12/12/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$56.00 ➝ $48.00	+15.55%
12/10/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$60.00 ➝ $55.00	+29.84%
12/9/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$50.00 ➝ $46.00	+6.83%
12/6/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$55.00 ➝ $47.00	+11.77%
10/25/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$57.00 ➝ $54.00	+5.90%
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10/7/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$58.00 ➝ $57.00	+5.01%
9/12/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$57.00 ➝ $53.00	+5.45%
7/9/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$61.00 ➝ $56.00	+8.57%
3/1/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
1/16/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$57.00 ➝ $60.00	+12.42%
10/27/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
10/3/2023	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Sector Weight
2/6/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Outperform	$68.00	+13.33%

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Should I Buy DOW Stock? DOW Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, January 10, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these DOW pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

DOW
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Dow Inc.:

Strong financial performance: Dow Inc. has demonstrated robust earnings growth, which is a positive indicator for potential investors looking for companies with solid fundamentals.
Attractive dividend yield: The company offers a competitive dividend yield, making it appealing for income-focused investors seeking regular cash flow from their investments.
Established market position: Dow Inc. holds a significant position in the chemical industry, which can provide stability and resilience against market fluctuations.
Current stock price: As of now, the stock price of Dow Inc. is favorable for entry, allowing investors to potentially capitalize on future growth.
Recent product innovations: Dow Inc. has been actively developing and launching new products that cater to evolving market demands, enhancing its competitive edge.

DOW
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Dow Inc. for these reasons:

Market volatility: The chemical industry can be subject to significant price fluctuations, which may impact Dow Inc.'s stock performance and investor returns.
Regulatory challenges: Dow Inc. faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny, which could lead to increased compliance costs and potential operational disruptions.
Global economic uncertainty: Economic downturns or geopolitical tensions can adversely affect demand for Dow Inc.'s products, posing risks to revenue stability.
Competition: The company operates in a highly competitive environment, and any loss of market share to rivals could negatively impact its financial performance.
Dependence on raw materials: Dow Inc.'s profitability is closely tied to the prices of raw materials, which can be volatile and affect margins.

DOW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for DOW is $50.46, with a high forecast of $57.00 and a low forecast of $41.00.
: 14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for DOW in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" DOW shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in DOW, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, DOW's stock has a predicted upside of 22.94% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, DOW's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: DOW has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like DOW less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for DOW is Hold while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how DOW compares to other companies.

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DOW (DOW) Stock Forecast & Price Target