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Quarterly ResultOct 22, 2026, 07:01 AM

Dow Inc. Q3 2026 Net Sales $11.3B, Up 13%; Net Income $525M

AI Summary

Dow Inc. announced its third quarter 2026 financial results, reporting a 13% year-over-year increase in net sales to $11.3 billion. The company saw significant improvements in profitability, with GAAP net income rising to $525 million ($0.62 EPS) from $124 million ($0.08 EPS) in the prior year period. Operating EBIT also saw a substantial increase to $887 million. All operating segments reported sales growth, with Packaging & Specialty Plastics leading at an 18% increase. The company generated $1.8 billion in operating cash flow and $1.1 billion in free cash flow.

Key Highlights

  • Dow Inc. reported Q3 2026 net sales of $11.3 billion, up 13% year-over-year.
  • GAAP net income was $525 million, or $0.62 per share, compared to $124 million, or $0.08 per share, in Q3 2025.
  • Operating EBIT increased to $887 million from $180 million year-over-year.
  • Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment net sales increased 18% to $5.8 billion.
  • Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment net sales increased 8% to $3.1 billion.
  • Performance Materials & Coatings segment net sales increased 8% to $2.3 billion.
  • Cash provided by operating activities was $1.8 billion, up $709 million year-over-year.
  • Free cash flow was $1.1 billion.