DOW (DOW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$38.48 -2.32 (-5.68%)

Closing price 05/6/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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$38.40 -0.08 (-0.21%)

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DOW - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
9

Buy
11

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for DOW in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for DOW.

Consensus Price Target

$41.22
7.12% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for DOW, the average price target is $41.22. The highest price target for DOW is $51.00, while the lowest price target for DOW is $30.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.12% from the current price of $38.48.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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DOW Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/7/25 to 5/7/26	1 Month Ago 4/7/25 to 4/7/26	3 Months Ago 2/6/25 to 2/6/26	1 Year Ago 5/7/24 to 5/7/25
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	15 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$41.22	$35.68	$29.22	$35.25
Forecasted Upside	7.12% Upside	-13.64% Downside	-8.25% Downside	23.92% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold	Hold

DOW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

DOW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

DOW Stock vs. The Competition

Type	DOW	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.56	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.12% Upside	216.01% Upside	14.01% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent DOW News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
4/27/2026	Weiss Ratings Not Rated		Upgrade	Sell (D) ➝ Sell (D+)
4/27/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Hold	$40.00	+4.49%
4/24/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Joshua Spector 5 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Neutral	$40.00 ➝ $39.00	+1.64%
4/24/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
4/24/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$29.00 ➝ $42.00	+8.68%
4/24/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Arun Viswanathan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$47.00 ➝ $51.00	+31.97%
4/24/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jeffrey Zekauskas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$40.00 ➝ $42.00	+8.57%
4/24/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John McNulty Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform	$42.00 ➝ $46.00	+20.85%
4/23/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Roberts Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$39.00 ➝ $43.00	+10.81%
4/22/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$32.00 ➝ $33.00	-14.96%
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4/21/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Vincent Andrews Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$27.00 ➝ $41.00	+10.34%
4/17/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold
4/16/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$39.00 ➝ $44.00	+11.43%
4/9/2026	Alembic Global Advisors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Hassan Ahmed Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Overweight	$50.00	+28.79%
4/8/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Cunningham Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$40.00 ➝ $48.00	+16.17%
4/6/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew DeYoe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Underperform	$31.00 ➝ $35.00	-15.20%
3/30/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Sison Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$45.00 ➝ $48.00	+14.97%
3/9/2026	Fermium Researc Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/9/2026	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$37.00	+11.26%
3/4/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Aleksey Yefremov Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sector Weight ➝ Overweight	$38.00	+23.60%
12/18/2025	Tudor Pickering Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$32.00 ➝ $30.00	+28.77%
9/12/2025	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$40.00 ➝ $35.00	+39.36%
4/30/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	C. Neivert Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$37.00 ➝ $34.00	+11.07%
4/24/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Cautious

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Should I Buy DOW Stock? DOW Pros and Cons Explained

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DOW
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Dow Inc.:

The current stock price is around $50, reflecting a stable market position and potential for growth.
Dow Inc. has a strong focus on innovative solutions in materials science, which positions it well in a growing industry.
The company operates through diverse segments, including Packaging and Specialty Plastics, which helps mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
Recent advancements in sustainable materials have enhanced Dow Inc.'s reputation and appeal to environmentally conscious investors.
With a history dating back to 1897, Dow Inc. has a proven track record of resilience and adaptability in the chemical industry.

DOW
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Dow Inc. for these reasons:

Market volatility can impact the stock price, and recent trends show fluctuations that may concern risk-averse investors.
As a materials science company, Dow Inc. is subject to regulatory changes that could affect operational costs and profitability.
Competition in the diversified chemicals sector is intense, which may pressure margins and limit growth potential.
Economic downturns can lead to reduced demand for industrial solutions, impacting revenue streams.
Investors should be cautious of potential supply chain disruptions that could affect production and delivery timelines.

DOW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for DOW is $41.22, with a high forecast of $51.00 and a low forecast of $30.00.
: 22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for DOW in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DOW shares.
: According to analysts, DOW's stock has a predicted upside of 7.12% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, DOW's stock had 11 upgrades by analysts.
: DOW has been rated by research analysts at Alembic Global Advisors, Argus, Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore, Fermium Researc, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Vertical Research, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like DOW less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for DOW is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.56. Learn more on how DOW compares to other companies.

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DOW - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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DOW - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

DOW Analyst Ratings Over Time

DOW Analyst Recommendations By Month

DOW Price Targets by Month

DOW Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy DOW Stock? DOW Pros and Cons Explained

DOW Bull Case

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