Quarterly ResultJul 23, 2026, 07:01 AM
Dow Q2 Net Sales +20% to $12.1B; Operating EPS $1.44
AI Summary
Dow Inc. reported strong second quarter 2026 results, with net sales increasing 20% year-over-year to $12.1 billion. GAAP net income reached $802 million, and operating EPS significantly improved to $1.44 from a loss in the prior year. The company's self-help initiatives, 'Transform to Outperform,' are expected to generate an additional $200 million in benefits this year, bringing the total to over $1.3 billion. All operating segments contributed to the sales growth, driven by higher local prices.
Key Highlights
- Net sales increased 20% year-over-year to $12.1 billion.
- GAAP net income was $802 million, with GAAP EPS of $0.99.
- Operating EPS was $1.44, up from a loss of $0.42 in prior year.
- Operating EBIT rose $1.7 billion year-over-year to $1.6 billion.
- Cash from operating activities was $1.3 billion.
- Packaging & Specialty Plastics net sales grew 27% to $6.4 billion.
- Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure net sales increased 14% to $3.2 billion.
- Dividends returned to shareholders totaled $253 million.
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