Dow Reports Q4 Results, Says Strong Balance Sheet Ready To Invest And Capitalize On Economic Upswing
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Dow Inc (NYSE:DOW) reported Q4 fiscal 2023 sales of $10.62 billion, a 10.4% decrease Y/Y but beating consensus estimates. Adjusted EPS was $0.43, above the $0.40 consensus. Despite a Y/Y decline in sales across all segments, the company saw a volume increase of 2% and a strong operating cash flow of $1.63 billion. DOW returned $616 million to shareholders through dividends and repurchases. The company's CEO expressed optimism for 2024, citing a strong balance sheet and cash generation, and projects expected to deliver significant earnings by 2030. DOW shares rose 2.5% to $54.42.
January 25, 2024 | 3:00 pm
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Dow Inc reported better-than-expected Q4 results with strong cash flow and shareholder returns. The company's optimistic outlook and strategic growth plans may positively influence investor sentiment.
Dow Inc's Q4 performance exceeded expectations, which typically has a positive impact on investor sentiment and stock price. The company's strong balance sheet and cash generation, along with its commitment to returning value to shareholders and investing in growth projects, are likely to be viewed favorably by the market. The share price increase on the day of the announcement reflects this positive reception.
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