Dow Inc. (DOW)
Materials ยท Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers
Dow Inc. (DOW) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since March 20, 2019. SentiSense covers Dow Inc. in the Materials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers. Karen S. Carter is its chief executive officer. The company reports 31,600 employees, and its corporate website is www.dow.com.
About Dow Inc.
Dow is one of the largest plastics and chemicals producers in the world, ranking in the top five for upstream plastics production, such as polyethylene, or PE, and polypropylene, or PP. It has three reportable segments: packaging and specialty plastics (P&SP), industrial intermediates and infrastructure (II&I), and performance materials and coatings (PM&C). The company traces its roots to 1897 with the founding of the Dow Chemical Company. After a long history of chemical production, Dow strategically merged with DuPont in 2017. In 2019, Dow, DuPont, and Corteva were split to enhance operational focus on the assets of the chemical conglomerate.
Latest reported results
Dow Inc. reported revenue of $11.27 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 13.0% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,187 institutions reported holding DOW, with 558.9 million shares worth $15.3 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, all 5 added shares during the quarter.
More on DOW
- DOW sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Dow Inc. leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- DOW ownership: all 1,187 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- DOW financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dow Inc. do?
Dow is one of the largest plastics and chemicals producers in the world, ranking in the top five for upstream plastics production, such as polyethylene, or PE, and polypropylene, or PP.
What sector is DOW in?
SentiSense classifies Dow Inc. in the Materials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers.
Where does DOW stock trade?
Dow Inc. (DOW) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since March 20, 2019.
Who is the CEO of Dow Inc.?
Karen S. Carter is the chief executive officer of Dow Inc..