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DOW

Dow Inc.

DOW

Basic Materials · Chemicals · Stock · quarterly payer

$33.99

Undervalued · +68% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.12%

Annual Dividend

$1.40

Payout Ratio

700%

5-Yr Growth

-5.6%

Ex-Date

Nov 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about DOW's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Dow Inc. (DOW) has a forward dividend yield of 4.12%, based on an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and a share price of $33.99.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, DOW's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (46 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • DOW last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
  • DOW's next ex-dividend date is Nov 30, 2026, with payment on Dec 11, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • DOW's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 5.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, DOW's 4.12% yield is 26% below its five-year average yield of 5.54%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for DOW is $57.24 per share, 68% above the $33.99 share price, so DOW screens as undervalued.
  • Dow Inc. (DOW) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Dow Inc. (DOW) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 1 time across the 30 payments on record since 2019. Its most recent change was a 50.0% cut to $0.350 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 29, 2025.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "DOW Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/DOW

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Dow Inc. (DOW) yields 4.12% ($1.40 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of D (46/100).

Is DOW a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Dow Inc. (DOW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.12% ($1.40/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2025
    • Elevated payout ratio (700%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    4.12%
    Payout Ratio
    700%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.40
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -5.6%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 30, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.41
    Market Cap
    $24.6B
    P/E Ratio
    —
    5-Yr Total Return
    -41%
    52-Week Range
    $20.93 – $42.74
    Dividend Safety
    D · 46/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2025)

    DOW dividend raises and cuts

    Dow Inc. (DOW) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 1 time across the 30 payments on record since 2019. Its most recent change was a 50.0% cut to $0.350 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 29, 2025.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Aug 29, 2025Cut$0.700 → $0.350−50.0%
    Every DOW payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    DOW ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →DOW dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is DOW a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Dow Inc. (DOW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.12% ($1.40/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is DOW undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, DOW's fair value is about $57.24 versus a $33.99 share price — so it looks undervalued (+68% vs. fair value).

    Is DOW's dividend safe?

    DOW has a dividend-safety grade of D (46/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is DOW's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for DOW is about $57.24 per share, roughly 68% above the current $33.99 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is DOW a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DOW screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Dow Inc. (DOW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.12% ($1.40/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will DOW cut its dividend?

    DOW earns a dividend-safety grade of D (46/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does DOW pay a dividend?

    Yes. Dow Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.40 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.12%.

    What is DOW's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, DOW's forward dividend yield is 4.12%, based on a $1.40 annual dividend and a $33.99 share price.

    What is DOW's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, DOW pays $1.40 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is DOW's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, DOW's payout ratio is 700% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has DOW grown its dividend?

    DOW does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next DOW ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for DOW is Nov 30, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.40 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$35.00
    Annual$140.00
    Monthly avg$11.67

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