Dow Inc.

DOW · Basic Materials

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 .

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals

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)

1 Year
$1,064
+6%
3 Years
$861
+-14%
5 Years
$717
+-28%
Since IPO
$1,068
+7%

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

Avg Monthly Return
+0.48%
Positive Months
42
50% of 84
Negative Months
42
50% of 84
Data Period
7+ years
84 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2020 (+25.5%)
Best month on avg: November (+5.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-27.6%)
Worst month on avg: June (-3.4%)

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.

Avg Return
+2.65%
Best Year
2026 (+55.97%)
Worst Year
2025 (-37.38%)
Positive Years
4/7
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