These numbers can be found on their 8-K report and will cover the fourth quarter results. Fourth quarter loss per share of $0.03 was reported and operating earnings per share were up 6% at $0.99. Fourth quarter sale climbed to $13B, up 14% with gains in all operating segments. Lastly, fourth quarter EBITDA came in at $783MM and operating earnings per share increased 7% to $3.72. These are pretty decent numbers, now let us take a look at the chat and see how price movement is going.
Price is currently breaking into new highs and could be headed higher from the chart. It is important to take a look back and see how much volume there was on the highs and compare it to the volume now to determine if momentum is high or low. Of course that is not the end all be all, but it can certainly point you in the right direction. There’s healthy movement and nothing really stands out as a reason to avoid the stock. But be sure to use technical analysis in conjunction with fundamental analysis to formulate your opinion.
Typically, a company's
financial statements are the reports that show the
financial position of the company. There are three main documents that fall into the category of financial statements. These documents include Dow income statement, its balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows. Potential Dow investors and stakeholders use financial statements to determine how well the company is positioned to perform in the future. Although Dow investors may use each financial statement separately, they are all related. The changes in Dow's assets and liabilities, for example, are also reflected in the revenues and expenses that we see on Dow's income statement, which results in the company's gains or losses. Cash flows can provide more information regarding cash listed on a balance sheet, but not equivalent to net income shown on the income statement. Please read more on our
technical analysis and
fundamental analysis pages.
The goal of Dow
fundamental analysis is to do accurate financial forecasts. There are several possible objectives to fundamental analysis, such as projecting of Dow performance into the future periods or doing a reasonable stock valuation. The intrinsic value of Dow shares is the value that is considered the true value of the share. If
the intrinsic value of Dow is higher than its market price, buying is generally recommended. If it is equal to the market price, it is recommended to hold; and if it is less than the market price, then one should sell all shares Dow. Please read more on our
fundamental analysis page.
How effective is Dow in utilizing its assets?
Dow Inc reports assets on its Balance Sheet. It represents the amount of Dow resources that either has an existing economic value or will provide some form of benefits in the future. By effectively utilizing its assets, Dow aims to generate revenue, control costs, drive operational efficiency, and enhance profitability. Optimizing asset utilization helps maximize shareholder value and maintain a competitive position in the Commodity Chemicals space. To get a better handle on how balance sheet or income statements item affect Dow volatility, please check the breakdown of all its
fundamentals.
Are Dow Earnings Expected to grow?
The
future earnings power of Dow involves the interaction of many company-specific, industry, and economic forces. Earnings estimates embody investors' opinions of Dow factors such as sales growth, product demand, competitive industry environment, profit margins, and cost controls. Dow
stock prices adjust as these expectations change or are proven wrong. The main thing to remember is that equities with high expected earnings growth tend to underperform the market because it is usually difficult to meet the market's high expectations. Companies with low earnings expectations tend to do better than expected. Please use our latest analysis of Dow
expected earnings.
And What about dividends?
A dividend is the distribution of a portion of Dow earnings, decided and managed by the company's board of directors and paid to a class of its shareholders. Note, announcements of dividend payouts are generally accompanied by a proportional increase or decrease in a company's stock price. Dow dividend payments follow a chronological order of events, and the associated dates are important to determine the shareholders who qualify for receiving the dividend payment. Dow one year expected dividend income is about USD1.87 per share.
At this time, Dow's
Dividends Paid is fairly stable compared to the past year.
Dividend Yield is likely to climb to 0.07 in 2024, whereas
Dividend Payout Ratio is likely to drop 1.78 in 2024.
Investing in dividend-paying stocks, such as Dow Inc is one of the few strategies that are good for long-term investment. Ex-dividend dates are significant because investors in Dow must own a stock before its ex-dividend date to receive its next dividend.
This type of analysis is very useful when you want to generate a past dividend schedule and payout information for Dow. Then that information in the form of graph and calendar can be used to fully explain how Du Pont dividends can provide a real clue to its valuation.
Dow Gross Profit
Dow Gross Profit growth is one of the most critical measures in evaluating the company. The Gross Profit growth rate is calculated simply by comparing Dow previous period's values with its current period's values. Each time period you're measuring should be of equal lengths the increase or decrease, in a company's Gross Profit between two periods. Here we show Dow Gross Profit growth over the last 10 years. Please check Dow's
gross profit and other
fundamental indicators for more details.
A Deeper look at Dow
Risks
You can take a look at the most recent 10-K filing for a full set of risks and explanations, but here are a couple to keep in mind while you’re doing your research. First, as mentioned above, the company is subject to price fluctuations and this could have a negative affect on the business, which in turn could affect the stock price. Secondly, there is a supply and demand balance that the company has to maintain, and if that becomes one sided, it could have a negative affect on the company.
Conclusion
This type of company certainly takes some time to inspection because there are many different aspects. As the old phrase goes, do not invest in what you do not know. Be sure to compare this company against others and compare the ratios to see which one is providing the best value. If at the end you still have questions, consult an investing professional as they can give you insights you may have missed and can help point you in the right direction.
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