Dow Stock Holds Below Analyst Targets Amid Stable Earnings
The Dow Inc. stock price remains below analyst targets despite stable earnings and a balanced outlook on demand and pricing across its core chemicals and materials businesses.
As of August 17, 2026, the average analyst target price for Dow is $35.69, implying a potential upside of 13.87% from the last close of $31.34.
However, individual targets range from a low of $29.00 to a high of $48.00, with the top target being 53.16% above the latest closing price.
The company's shares have gained 3.84% since the start of 2026 as of August 17, 2026, which is more muted compared to the broader US equity market that has delivered a double-digit gain year-to-date.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 53,459.78 on August 17, 2026, down 0.51%, while the S&P 500 index fell 0.52% and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.32% due to rising crude prices and higher long-term bond yields.