Dow reports 13% sales growth and $0.71 adjusted EPS in third quarter

Dow reported Q3 2026 net sales of $11.3B, up 13% YoY, with GAAP net income of $525M. Adjusted EPS was $0.71, reversing a $0.19 loss from the prior year. The company attributed growth to stronger pricing and cost-saving measures, despite higher raw material and logistics expenses. Dow expects $700M in growth and productivity benefits for 2026, targeting $2B by 2027.

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Published Oct 22, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The earnings beat suggests a positive re-rating for Dow, potentially lifting its stock and related sector peers.

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Market read

Dow's strong earnings could act as a catalyst for the chemicals sector and broader market sentiment.

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What to watch

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Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after market close

Background

Dow's Q3 2026 earnings release provides the first public disclosure of its latest financial performance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Dow reported Q3 2026 net sales up 13% YoY and adjusted EPS of $0.71, a turnaround from a loss a year earlier.

Expected impact

upside as market prices in the earnings beat and guidance lift

Evidence & confidence

Revenue and EPS beat expectations; guidance indicates continued growth, prompting bullish sentiment.

Market effects

Chemicals sector may see broader rally on Dow's strong performance.

North American markets could benefit from Dow's earnings lift.

Dow's results may influence global commodity and materials sentiment.

Counterpoint

Higher raw material and logistics costs could pressure margins despite top-line growth.

Key entities

  • Dow

    Global materials and chemicals company.

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Why is Dow stock rallying today?

Dow Inc. stock rose 2.7% to $33.49 after better-than-expected Q3 earnings, with $11.27B revenue and $0.71 EPS. Analysts raised price targets. The company guided Q4 EBITDA at $1.5B. Broader market recovery and cost-saving initiatives supported the rally.