Mizuho cuts target for Dow stock from USD 35.00 to USD 32.00

Published on 10/08/2026 at 19:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Q2 revenue reached USD 12.09 billion, up 19.70 percent year over year. Dow stock costs EUR 25.41 on October 8, 2026. NYSE range spans USD 20.65 to USD 42.74.

Key points in brief

Mizuho cut its Dow price target from USD 35.00 to USD 32.00 while maintaining a Neutral rating on October 1, 2026.
Dow guided for third-quarter operating EBITDA of USD 1.5 billion to USD 1.6 billion on September 16, 2026.
Second-quarter 2026 revenue reached USD 12.09 billion, up 19.70 percent year over year, while adjusted earnings per share beat consensus.
Dow stock was trading at EUR 25.41 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 7:09 p.m. CEST.
Dow trades on the NYSE in the Basic Materials sector and Chemicals industry.

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Dow Inc. (ISIN US2605571031) faced a lower analyst valuation after Mizuho cut its price target from USD 35.00 to USD 32.00 and maintained a Neutral rating on October 1, 2026, according to Futunn. Dow stock was trading at EUR 25.41 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 7:09 p.m. CEST.

Dow's recent earnings path

Dow reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 12.09 billion, up 19.70 percent from USD 10.10 billion a year earlier, while adjusted earnings per share reached USD 1.44 against a consensus estimate of USD 1.25. Zacks reported the figures for the quarter ended June 2026 and put the earnings surprise at 15.20 percent.

What does the guidance mean for EBITDA?

Dow's September 16, 2026 update placed third-quarter operating EBITDA guidance at USD 1.5 billion to USD 1.6 billion, down from earlier guidance of USD 1.7 billion. ICIS attributed the lower range to early-quarter polyethylene price declines, while Dow cited mixed demand signals and volatile geopolitical conditions.

Three dated developments

On July 23, 2026, Dow delivered second-quarter revenue of USD 12.09 billion and adjusted earnings per share of USD 1.44, according to Zacks. On September 16, 2026, operating EBITDA guidance for the third quarter was reduced to USD 1.5 billion to USD 1.6 billion from USD 1.7 billion. On October 1, 2026, Mizuho reduced its target from USD 35.00 to USD 32.00 while keeping a Neutral rating.

Next date for Dow investors

Dow's next earnings date is October 22, 2026, according to the company investor calendar and market listings. The date gives investors a defined checkpoint for testing whether the lower EBITDA range reflects temporary polyethylene pressure or a wider demand problem.

Stock valuation and trading status

Dow's primary listing is on the NYSE, where the stock was last quoted at USD 28.48 on October 8, 2026 at 1:20 p.m. UTC, during the regular session. The finance data showed a market capitalization of USD 20.6 billion and a 52-week range of USD 20.65 to USD 42.74 on the same date.

Dow operates in the Basic Materials sector and Chemicals industry, supplying materials for packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. The company reported 2025 net sales of USD 40.0 billion on its investor-relations home page, while its second-quarter revenue growth shows how sharply results can change with chemical pricing.

At Lang & Schwarz, Dow stock was trading at EUR 25.41 on October 8, 2026 at 7:09 p.m. CEST. The quote had no valid prior-close comparison in the displayed data, so the article uses the dated intraday price without a daily percentage. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Dow stock.