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$44.55 +0.62 (+1.41%)
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DOW - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
4

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for DOW.

Consensus Price Target

$57.27
28.56% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for DOW, the average price target is $57.27. The highest price target for DOW is $60.00, while the lowest price target for DOW is $53.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 28.56% from the current price of $44.55.
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DOW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
10 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$57.27$58.20$59.60$56.79
Forecasted Upside28.56% Upside11.77% Upside11.34% Upside10.48% 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.
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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.
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DOW Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDOWBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.31
2.76
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside30.37% Upside123.37% Upside9.83% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/8/2024Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$62.00 ➝ $60.00+25.16%
10/25/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$57.00 ➝ $54.00+5.90%
10/25/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$62.00 ➝ $60.00+17.67%
10/7/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$58.00 ➝ $57.00+5.01%
9/13/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $55.00+9.15%
9/13/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$57.00 ➝ $55.00+8.59%
9/12/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$57.00 ➝ $53.00+5.45%
7/26/2024Evercore ISI
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S. Richardson
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7/26/2024Mizuho
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$62.00 ➝ $60.00+13.46%
7/9/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$61.00 ➝ $56.00+8.57%
4/10/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$56.00 ➝ $60.00+2.04%
3/1/2024Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
1/16/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$57.00 ➝ $60.00+12.42%
10/27/2023Argus
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
10/3/2023KeyCorp
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7/19/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$54.00+2.37%
2/6/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ 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, November 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these DOW pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

DOW
Bull Case

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

  • Dow Inc. has recently announced a strategic partnership with a leading renewable energy company to enhance its sustainability efforts, potentially attracting environmentally conscious investors.
  • The current stock price of Dow Inc. is showing a steady upward trend, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for capital appreciation.
  • Recent innovations in Dow Inc.'s product portfolio, such as the launch of advanced materials for electric vehicle batteries, position the company well in the growing EV market.
  • Dow Inc. has successfully implemented cost-saving measures in its operations, leading to improved profitability and potential for increased shareholder returns.
  • The company's strong focus on research and development has resulted in the introduction of cutting-edge solutions that cater to evolving consumer demands, enhancing long-term growth prospects.

DOW
Bear Case

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

  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Dow Inc.'s financial performance, leading to fluctuations in stock prices and potential investment risks.
  • Increased competition in the chemical industry may put pressure on Dow Inc.'s market share and pricing power, affecting its revenue growth potential.
  • Fluctuations in raw material prices, such as crude oil and natural gas, could impact Dow Inc.'s production costs and profit margins, posing challenges to profitability.
  • Global trade tensions and geopolitical risks may disrupt Dow Inc.'s supply chain and international operations, potentially affecting its overall business performance.
  • Regulatory changes and environmental regulations could impose additional compliance costs on Dow Inc., impacting its operational efficiency and financial results.

DOW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for DOW is $57.27, with a high forecast of $60.00 and a low forecast of $53.00.

13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for DOW in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 4 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 28.56% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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.


This page (NYSE:DOW) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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