About Dow Inc. (DOW)
Dow Inc. is a Chemicals company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
DOW trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $36.04
- Market Cap
- $25.94B
- 52-Week High
- $38.58
- 52-Week Low
- $20.40
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
$1,000 Invested in Dow Inc. (DOW)
How much would $1,000 invested in DOW be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in DOW 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Dow Inc. (DOW) in 2025 would be worth $1,064 as of May 2026, representing a +6.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DOW 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Dow Inc. (DOW) in 2023 would be worth $861 as of May 2026, representing a -13.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DOW 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Dow Inc. (DOW) in 2021 would be worth $717 as of May 2026, representing a -28.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DOW at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Dow Inc. (DOW) at IPO would be worth $1,068 as of May 2026, representing a +6.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 7+ years (84 months), Dow Inc. (DOW) has averaged a monthly return of +0.48% with a median return of +0.32%. The stock had 42 positive months (50%) and 42 negative months (50%). The best month in DOW's history was April 2020 with a +25.5% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -27.6%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.1%), and June the weakest (-3.4%).
DOW's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 10 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2020 with a cumulative return of +19.8%, and the worst was 2025 at -43.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 7 years of trading history, Dow Inc. (DOW) has delivered an average annual return of +2.65% with a median return of +6.81%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -1.02%. The stock posted gains in 4 years (57%) and losses in 3 years (43%).
DOW's best year was 2026 with a +55.97% gain, while the worst was 2025 at -37.38%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 2, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. DOW achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 2 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 2 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +55.97% | $23.11 | $36.04 |
| 2025 | -37.38% | $36.90 | $23.11 |
| 2024 | -22.79% | $47.79 | $36.90 |
| 2023 | +14.71% | $41.67 | $47.79 |
| 2022 | -6.65% | $44.63 | $41.67 |
| 2021 | +6.81% | $41.79 | $44.63 |
| 2020 | +7.88% | $38.73 | $41.79 |
Frequently Asked Questions: DOW
What sector is DOW in? ▼
DOW operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Chemicals industry.
How has DOW performed historically? ▼
Over 7 years of trading history, DOW has posted gains in 4 years (57% of the time). The best year was 2026 with a +56.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in DOW? ▼
You can invest in DOW through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold DOW.
Last updated: 3/24/2026