Dow(US:DOW) ZACKSยท2025-01-30 15:36Core Insights - Dow Inc. reported $10.41 billion in revenue for Q4 2024, a 2% decline year-over-year, with an EPS of $0.00 compared to $0.43 a year ago, indicating a significant drop in profitability [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.43 billion by 0.22%, and the EPS was 100% below the consensus estimate of $0.23 [1] Revenue Performance by Segment - Performance Materials & Coatings generated $1.97 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.94 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 3.8% [4] - Corporate revenues reached $177 million, surpassing the average estimate of $135.01 million, marking a year-over-year growth of 28.3% [4] - Packaging & Specialty Plastics reported $5.32 billion, below the average estimate of $5.55 billion, showing a year-over-year decline of 5.8% [4] - Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure achieved $2.95 billion, slightly above the average estimate of $2.90 billion, with no change year-over-year [4] Operating EBITDA Performance - Operating EBITDA for Packaging & Specialty Plastics was $832 million, lower than the average estimate of $927.98 million [4] - Corporate operating EBITDA was -$56 million, better than the average estimate of -$66.88 million [4] - Performance Materials & Coatings had an operating EBITDA of $189 million, below the average estimate of $224.78 million [4] - Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure reported an operating EBITDA of $240 million, significantly above the average estimate of $136.21 million [4] Stock Performance - Dow Inc. shares have returned +2.3% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.2% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), suggesting potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]