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[Financial Highlights & Overview](index=1&type=section&id=2Q25%20FINANCIAL%20HIGHLIGHTS) [CEO Quote and Strategic Actions](index=1&type=section&id=CEO%20QUOTE) CEO Jim Fitterling outlined aggressive actions to generate over **$6 billion** in cash and earnings growth by 2026, focusing on margin improvement and portfolio optimization - The company is taking aggressive actions to deliver near-term cash support and earnings growth levers, targeting a total of more than **$6 billion** by 2026[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Actions include improving margins, optimizing the global portfolio, and adjusting the dividend to maintain financial flexibility and shareholder value amidst weak macroeconomic conditions[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Q2 2025 Financial Performance Summary](index=1&type=section&id=SUMMARY%20FINANCIAL%20RESULTS) Q2 2025 saw a broad decline in financial performance, with net sales down 7% to **$10.1 billion**, a **GAAP net loss of $801 million**, and negative operating cash flow Q2 2025 Key Financial Metrics | In millions, except per share | 2Q25 | 2Q24 | vs. SQLY | 1Q25 | vs. PQ | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Sales (in millions)** | $10,104 | $10,915 | $(811) | $10,431 | $(327) | | **GAAP Income (Loss), Net of Tax (in millions)** | $(801) | $458 | $(1,259) | $(290) | $(511) | | **Operating EBIT (in millions)** | $(21) | $819 | $(840) | $230 | $(251) | | **Operating EBITDA (in millions)** | $703 | $1,501 | $(798) | $944 | $(241) | | **GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Share** | $(1.18) | $0.62 | $(1.80) | $(0.44) | $(0.74) | | **Operating Earnings Per Share** | $(0.42) | $0.68 | $(1.10) | $0.02 | $(0.44) | | **Cash from Operating Activities (in millions)** | $(470) | $832 | $(1,302) | $104 | $(574) | - Net sales decreased **7% YoY**, with local prices down **7%** and volume down **1%**; sequentially, net sales were down **3%**[4](index=4&type=chunk) - GAAP net loss was **$801 million**, and operating EPS was a loss of **$0.42**, excluding **$0.76** per share of significant items, primarily restructuring and asset-related charges[4](index=4&type=chunk) - Cash provided by operating activities was negative **$470 million**, down **$1.3 billion** YoY, led by lower earnings from margin compression[4](index=4&type=chunk) [Segment Performance](index=2&type=section&id=SEGMENT%20HIGHLIGHTS) [Packaging & Specialty Plastics](index=2&type=section&id=Packaging%20%26%20Specialty%20Plastics) Packaging & Specialty Plastics saw net sales fall **9%** to **$5.0 billion** and Operating EBIT plummet to **$71 million** due to severe margin compression Packaging & Specialty Plastics Financials (in millions) | Metric | 2Q25 | 2Q24 | vs. SQLY | 1Q25 | vs. PQ | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Sales (in millions)** | $5,025 | $5,515 | $(490) | $5,310 | $(285) | | **Operating EBIT (in millions)** | $71 | $703 | $(632) | $342 | $(271) | - Net sales decreased **9% YoY**, driven by a **10%** decline in local prices, while volume increased **1%**[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Operating EBIT fell by **$632 million** YoY, primarily due to lower integrated margins; sequentially, EBIT decreased by **$271 million** due to lower margins and higher planned maintenance[6](index=6&type=chunk) - The startup of the Poly-7 asset led to lower merchant ethylene sales, impacting sequential results but is expected to drive future margin uplift through full downstream integration[5](index=5&type=chunk)[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure](index=2&type=section&id=Industrial%20Intermediates%20%26%20Infrastructure) Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure net sales decreased **6%** to **$2.8 billion**, resulting in an Operating EBIT loss of **$185 million** due to lower prices and higher maintenance Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure Financials (in millions) | Metric | 2Q25 | 2Q24 | vs. SQLY | 1Q25 | vs. PQ | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Sales (in millions)** | $2,786 | $2,951 | $(165) | $2,855 | $(69) | | **Operating EBIT (in millions)** | $(185) | $7 | $(192) | $(128) | $(57) | - Net sales fell **6% YoY**, with local price down **5%** and volume down **2%**; sequentially, sales declined **2%** due to seasonally lower deicing fluid demand[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Operating EBIT decreased by **$192 million** YoY, driven by lower prices in both businesses and higher planned maintenance activity[11](index=11&type=chunk) - The Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals business saw a YoY sales decrease due to lower volume and price in EMEAI[12](index=12&type=chunk) [Performance Materials & Coatings](index=3&type=section&id=Performance%20Materials%20%26%20Coatings) Performance Materials & Coatings net sales declined **5%** to **$2.1 billion**, but Operating EBIT increased to **$152 million** due to margin expansion from lower input costs Performance Materials & Coatings Financials (in millions) | Metric | 2Q25 | 2Q24 | vs. SQLY | 1Q25 | vs. PQ | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Sales (in millions)** | $2,129 | $2,243 | $(114) | $2,071 | $58 | | **Operating EBIT (in millions)** | $152 | $146 | $6 | $49 | $103 | - Operating EBIT increased by **$6 million** YoY, driven by margin expansion from lower input costs, which offset lower volumes[15](index=15&type=chunk) - Sequentially, Operating EBIT grew by **$103 million**, driven by lower input costs, seasonal volume gains, and continued downstream silicones growth[15](index=15&type=chunk) - The Coatings & Performance Monomers business saw a YoY sales decrease due to lower demand in a challenged housing market, but increased sequentially on seasonal demand for architectural coatings[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Outlook and Corporate Information](index=4&type=section&id=OUTLOOK) [Outlook](index=4&type=section&id=OUTLOOK) Dow's outlook focuses on mitigating oversupply through strategic actions, commissioning Q3 growth projects, and structurally improving cost base and asset footprint for resilient earnings - The company is facing signs of oversupply from new market entrants exporting at anti-competitive prices, requiring broader industry and regulatory engagement[18](index=18&type=chunk) - Near-term growth projects are all becoming operational in the third quarter, aiming to increase Dow's position in higher-value applications and less exposed end markets[18](index=18&type=chunk) - The company is focused on structurally improving its cost base, optimizing its global asset footprint, and maintaining operational excellence to strengthen its competitive position[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Disclosures](index=5&type=section&id=Disclosures) [Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements](index=5&type=section&id=Cautionary%20Statement%20about%20Forward-Looking%20Statements) This section provides a standard legal disclaimer that forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially - Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors beyond Dow's control, which may cause actual results to differ materially[23](index=23&type=chunk) - Key risk factors include sanctions, supply chain disruptions, inflation, interest rates, raw material prices, competition, and changes in laws and regulations[23](index=23&type=chunk) [Non-GAAP Financial Measures](index=6&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) Dow explains its use of non-GAAP financial measures like Operating EBIT and Free Cash Flow to provide a more relevant view of ongoing operational performance - The company uses non-GAAP measures to better reflect ongoing performance and provide a more useful comparison of year-over-year results[26](index=26&type=chunk) - Key non-GAAP measures are defined, including Operating EBIT (earnings before interest and significant items), Operating EBITDA (Operating EBIT plus D&A), and Free Cash Flow (cash from operations less capex)[27](index=27&type=chunk)[28](index=28&type=chunk)[29](index=29&type=chunk) [Financial Statements & Reconciliations](index=7&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements%20%26%20Reconciliations) [Consolidated Statements of Income](index=7&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) Q2 2025 consolidated income statement shows net sales of **$10.1 billion**, a pre-tax loss of **$659 million**, and a net loss of **$801 million** Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (in millions, except EPS) | Metric | Three Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net sales (in millions)** | $10,104 | $10,915 | | **Restructuring and asset related charges - net (in millions)** | $591 | $— | | **Income (loss) before income taxes (in millions)** | $(659) | $608 | | **Net income (loss) (in millions)** | $(801) | $458 | | **Earnings (loss) per common share - diluted** | $(1.18) | $0.62 | [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of June 30, 2025, Dow's balance sheet shows total assets of **$59.0 billion**, total liabilities of **$40.4 billion**, and total equity of **$18.6 billion** Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in millions) | Metric | Jun 30, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total current assets (in millions)** | $17,712 | $16,590 | | **Total Assets (in millions)** | $58,991 | $57,312 | | **Total current liabilities (in millions)** | $10,486 | $10,288 | | **Long-Term Debt (in millions)** | $16,247 | $15,711 | | **Total Liabilities (in millions)** | $40,399 | $39,461 | | **Total Equity (in millions)** | $18,592 | $17,851 | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) For H1 2025, cash used for operating activities was **$366 million**, a sharp decline from prior year, driven by a **$1.1 billion** net loss Consolidated Cash Flow Highlights (Six Months Ended Jun 30, in millions) | Metric | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Cash provided by (used for) operating activities (in millions)** | $(379) | $1,300 | | **Cash used for investing activities (in millions)** | $(962) | $(765) | | **Cash provided by (used for) financing activities (in millions)** | $1,341 | $(129) | [Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures](index=10&type=section&id=Selected%20Financial%20Information%20and%20Non-GAAP%20Measures) This section details financial breakdowns and reconciliations, showing Q2 2025 total Operating EBIT loss of **$21 million** and negative free cash flow of **$1.1 billion** Operating EBIT by Segment (Q2, in millions) | Segment | 2Q25 (in millions) | 2Q24 (in millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Packaging & Specialty Plastics** | $71 | $703 | | **Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure** | $(185) | $7 | | **Performance Materials & Coatings** | $152 | $146 | | **Corporate** | $(59) | $(37) | | **Total** | **$(21)** | **$819** | - Significant items in Q2 2025 reduced reported results by **$538 million** net (**$0.76** per share), primarily driven by **$474 million** in net costs from the 2025 Restructuring Program[43](index=43&type=chunk) Free Cash Flow Reconciliation (Q2, in millions) | Metric | 2Q25 (in millions) | 2Q24 (in millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Cash from operating activities (GAAP, in millions)** | $(470) | $832 | | **Capital expenditures (in millions)** | $(662) | $(723) | | **Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP, in millions)** | **$(1,132)** | **$109** |

Core Viewpoint - Dow has declared a dividend of 35 cents per share, reflecting a balanced capital allocation approach to enhance financial flexibility amid a challenging macroeconomic environment [1][2]. Group 1: Dividend Announcement - The dividend is set at 35 cents per share and is payable on September 12, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 29, 2025 [1][2]. - This marks the 456th consecutive dividend paid by Dow or its affiliates since 1912 [2]. Group 2: Strategic Rationale - The adjustment in the dividend payout aims to maximize long-term shareholder value during a prolonged industry downturn and a lower-for-longer earnings environment [2][6]. - Dow's capital allocation approach remains unchanged, focusing on prioritizing high return-generating opportunities while maintaining a competitive dividend [2][6]. Group 3: Company Overview - Dow is a leading materials science company with a global presence, operating manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employing approximately 36,000 people [3]. - The company reported sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024, serving high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications [3].

Core Insights - The company is facing a challenging earnings environment due to prolonged low earnings and trade uncertainties, prompting aggressive actions to enhance cash support and earnings growth, targeting over $6 billion by 2026 [2][22] - The company is adjusting its dividend to maintain a balanced capital allocation framework while focusing on margin improvement and optimizing its global portfolio [2][22] Financial Highlights - Net sales for Q2 2025 were $10.1 billion, a decrease of 7% year-over-year and down 3% sequentially [3][6] - GAAP net loss was $801 million, with operating EBIT at a loss of $21 million, down $840 million year-over-year [3][6] - Operating EBITDA was $703 million, down $798 million from the previous year [3][6] - Operating earnings per share were a loss of $0.42, compared to earnings of $0.68 in the same period last year [3][6] Segment Performance - **Packaging & Specialty Plastics**: Net sales decreased by 9% year-over-year to $5 billion, with local prices down 10% [7][10] - **Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure**: Net sales were $2.8 billion, down 6% year-over-year, with operating EBIT at a loss of $185 million [13][15] - **Performance Materials & Coatings**: Net sales were $2.1 billion, down 5% year-over-year, but operating EBIT increased by $6 million due to margin expansion [18][19] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - Cash provided by operating activities was negative $470 million, down $1.3 billion year-over-year [6][34] - Returns to shareholders totaled $496 million in dividends during the quarter [6][34] Outlook - The company is focused on mitigating industry challenges through strategic actions and aims to enhance its position in higher-value applications [22] - Upcoming growth projects are expected to operationalize in Q3, contributing to more resilient earnings [22]

Market Overview - The main U.S. equity indexes experienced modest gains, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average increasing by 1.1% to 45,010, the S&P 500 rising by 0.8% to 6,358, and the Nasdaq Composite up by 0.6% to 21,020 [7][8] - The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting is set for July 29-30, during which the latest policy statement will be released [6] Housing Market - The National Association of Realtors reported a decline in housing sales as home prices reached record highs in June, indicating affordability challenges [5] - President Trump criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell for the slow housing market, attributing it to the refusal to lower interest rates [2] Treasury Yields - The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note increased to 4.388% from 4.336%, while the 2-year note rose to 3.886% from 3.831% [6][7] - The 30-year yield approached the significant 5% level, rising to 4.944% from 4.903% [7] Company Highlights - GE Vernova (GEV) stock surged by 14.6% after reporting second-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations and raising its full-year guidance [10] - Analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith raised the 12-month target price for GEV from $427 to $565, despite previous concerns about valuation [10] - Among analysts tracked by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 24 rate GEV a Buy, 8 a Hold, and 1 a Sell, with an average 12-month target price of $511.75 [11] Automotive Sector - Japanese automakers Honda Motor (HMC) and Toyota Motor (TM) saw significant gains of 13.1% and 13.7%, respectively, following a tariff deal announced by President Trump [12] - Domestic automakers also benefited, with GM stating it would not raise prices to offset tariff impacts [13] Nuclear Energy Investment - Oklo (OKLO) stock rose by 9.3% after announcing a partnership with Vertiv Holdings (VRT) to develop power and cooling systems for AI data centers [14] - Oklo is focused on developing advanced fission power plants to provide clean energy at scale [15]

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Core Viewpoint - Dow Inc. (DOW) is expected to report second-quarter 2025 results on July 24, with anticipated challenges from weak demand and pricing pressures despite productivity initiatives [1][6]. Revenue Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DOW's revenues in the upcoming quarter is $10,445.6 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of 4.6% [4]. - Revenue estimates for specific segments include: - Packaging & Specialty Plastics: $5,197.9 million, a decline of 5.8% year over year [4]. - Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure: $2,884.6 million, a decline of 2.3% year over year [4]. - Performance Materials & Coatings: $2,142.1 million, a decline of 4.5% year over year [7]. Factors Affecting Performance - DOW is facing headwinds from soft demand in Europe and China, with lower consumer spending and weak construction and manufacturing activities impacting performance [8][9]. - Inflationary pressures are affecting demand in consumer durables and construction, while automotive demand in Europe is also weak [9]. - The Performance Materials & Coatings segment is challenged by weak siloxane prices due to increased supply in Asia, particularly from China [10]. Cost-Saving Initiatives - DOW is implementing cost-saving measures aimed at reducing direct and labor costs, targeting $1 billion in savings to improve margins [11]. - The company expects to realize around $300 million in benefits from these actions in 2025, with full benefits anticipated by 2026 [11]. Earnings Prediction - The Earnings ESP for DOW is -53.04%, indicating a low likelihood of an earnings beat this quarter, with a consensus estimate of a loss of 8 cents [12][13]. - DOW currently holds a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) [13].

Core Viewpoint - S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Research, enhancing its capabilities in the private wealth market through access to extensive investment performance data and benchmarking solutions [1][3]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition will allow S&P DJI to provide innovative benchmarks and data solutions tailored to wealth managers, private banks, and financial advisers [3]. - ARC Research holds the world's largest proprietary dataset of over 500,000 private client portfolios, collected over more than two decades [2]. - The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals [5]. Group 2: Strategic Importance - The acquisition is seen as a significant step in S&P DJI's commitment to meet the evolving needs of the wealth management industry [4]. - ARC Research is recognized for its high-integrity data and trusted benchmarks, which are essential for assessing and comparing portfolio performance [3][4]. - The integration of ARC Research's expertise is expected to enhance transparency and benchmarking across wealth portfolios, aiding clients in making informed decisions [4].

Group 1: Market Overview - The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up nearly 5% in 2025, with many components rising by 20% to 30% [1] - Some stocks within the index have significantly declined, presenting potential bargain opportunities for investors [1] Group 2: Salesforce Performance - Salesforce has experienced a nearly 25% decline in stock value in 2025, marking a shift from its previous double-digit growth rates [2] - The company anticipates only 7% to 8% revenue growth for the fiscal year, its first single-digit growth rate in years, raising concerns about its future performance [2] - Analysts suggest that Salesforce may be a mature business in a mature market, with high expectations potentially leading to disappointment [2] Group 3: UnitedHealth Group Situation - UnitedHealth Group's stock has dropped approximately 40% in value, primarily over the last 90 days [4] - Earnings forecasts have been significantly reduced due to increased costs and claims, alongside an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice for overbilling [4] - The departure of the company's CEO in May coincided with changes in earnings projections by Wall Street analysts [4] Group 4: Investment Considerations for UnitedHealth - UnitedHealth's stock is currently valued at 12.2 times earnings, which may appear attractive to investors [5] - Investors are advised to consider the complexities surrounding the company before making investment decisions [5]