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
- $34.70
- Market Cap
- $25.12B
- 52-Week High
- $42.74
- 52-Week Low
- $20.93
- 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 $1,530 as of November 2026, representing a +53.0% 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 $859 as of November 2026, representing a -14.1% 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 $777 as of November 2026, representing a -22.3% 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 $1,051 as of November 2026, representing a +5.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 7+ years (91 months), Dow Inc. (DOW) has averaged a monthly return of +0.55% with a median return of -0.10%. The stock had 45 positive months (49%) and 46 negative months (51%). The best month in DOW's history was March 2026 with a +35.5% 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 (-5.3%).
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 +2.29% with a median return of +6.81%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -1.25%. The stock posted gains in 4 years (57%) and losses in 3 years (43%).
DOW's best year was 2026 with a +53.46% 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 | +53.46% | $22.61 | $34.70 |
| 2025 | -37.38% | $36.11 | $22.61 |
| 2024 | -22.79% | $46.77 | $36.11 |
| 2023 | +14.71% | $40.77 | $46.77 |
| 2022 | -6.65% | $43.68 | $40.77 |
| 2021 | +6.81% | $40.89 | $43.68 |
| 2020 | +7.88% | $37.90 | $40.89 |
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 +53.5% 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: 11/1/2026