DOW INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Dow Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action Lawsuit

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a class action lawsuit against Dow Inc. for alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with claims of misleading statements regarding the company's financial health and ability to manage macroeconomic challenges [1][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The class action lawsuit is titled Sarti v. Dow Inc., and it involves purchasers of Dow securities from January 30, 2025, to July 23, 2025, with a deadline of October 28, 2025, for lead plaintiff applications [1]. - Allegations include that Dow overstated its ability to handle macroeconomic and tariff-related challenges, and understated the negative impacts on its business, particularly regarding competitive pressures and declining global sales [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance - On June 23, 2025, BMO Capital downgraded Dow's stock from "Market Perform" to "Underperform," reducing the price target from $29.00 to $22.00 due to ongoing weakness in key markets [4]. - Dow reported a non-GAAP loss per share of $0.42 for Q2 2025, significantly worse than the expected loss of approximately $0.17 to $0.18, with net sales of $10.1 billion, a 7.3% year-over-year decline [5]. - Following the disappointing earnings report, Dow announced a dividend cut from $0.70 to $0.35 per share, citing the need for financial flexibility in a challenging macroeconomic environment, which led to a stock price drop of over 17% [5]. Group 3: Legal Process - The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 allows any investor who purchased Dow securities during the class period to seek lead plaintiff status, representing the interests of the class [6]. Group 4: Law Firm Background - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is a leading law firm in securities fraud and shareholder litigation, having recovered over $2.5 billion for investors in 2024 alone [7]. - The firm has been recognized for securing significant monetary relief for investors, including the largest recovery in history of $7.2 billion in the Enron case [8].