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Dow Inc. Equity Research Summary: June 2025

Company Update and Joint Venture Disposition

• Dow sold its 50% stake in the DowAksa Advanced Composites joint venture for $125m, reflecting 10x 2025 EBITDA enterprise value. The net proceeds will strengthen the balance sheet. This move is part of ongoing efforts to divest non-core assets and reduce costs following previous actions like suspending a Canadian project, idling European plants, and implementing a $1bn cost savings plan.
• Current response to a soft demand environment includes a European asset review ongoing, with potential announcements soon.

Financial and Market Outlook

• Dow's portfolio is slimming, with focus on leveraging U.S. natural gas and global demand for consumer goods. Earnings show volatility; 2025E EBITDA projects $5.1bn, down from 4.3bn in 2024. Cost cuts and productivity measures are key drivers.
• Market conditions remain challenging: feedstock costs mixed, polyethylene prices down, and demand near a trough. Tariffs affect exports to China, with any recovery likely by late 2026 via credit easing. If 2026 is tough, further actions may be needed.

Valuation and Analyst Recommendations

• Jefferies holds a "HOLD" rating and sets a 12-month price target of $30 (7.3x 2026E EBITDA). Key risks include end-market trends, energy volatility, and interest rates. Rewards come from cost savings, growth investments, and potential demand restocking.
• Previous price targets have oscillated, with a historical HOLD rating dominating recent outlooks.

Key Catalysts and Future Outlook

• Upside could come from cost reductions (aiming $4.54bn EBITDA in 2026), growth projects, and demand recovery. Downside risks recession or further market deterioration.
• Sustainability targets include reducing carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 and investments in net-zero infrastructure, but technical hurdles for projects like the Alberta cracker may impact costs.

Analyst Notes and Disclosures

• Summarized by Laurence Alexander, Daniel Rizzo, Kevin Estok, Xianrao Zhu, and Carol Jiang. This summary excludes detailed financial tables and full disclosures, focusing on core analysis.