Dow Inc. (DOW) Jumps 9.3%: Can This Momentum Continue?
Dow Inc. Shares Surge on Heavy Trading
Dow Inc. (DOW) experienced a significant upswing in its latest trading session, climbing 9.3% to finish at $37.58. This notable increase was accompanied by unusually high trading volume, far surpassing the typical session's activity. Over the past month, the stock had only risen by 1.1%.
Factors Behind the Rally
The recent spike in Dow Inc.'s share price appears to be driven by a sharp rise in oil prices, fueled by concerns over supply chain disruptions stemming from ongoing conflict in the Middle East. These developments have strengthened Dow's cost advantage in the market. Additionally, Citigroup has upgraded its rating on Dow from “Neutral” to “Buy” and raised its price target to $40.
Upcoming Earnings Outlook
Dow Inc. is projected to report a quarterly loss of $0.34 per share in its next earnings release, marking a dramatic year-over-year decline of 1800%. Revenue is anticipated to reach $9.46 billion, representing a 9.3% decrease compared to the same quarter last year.
Analyst Revisions and Stock Performance
While growth in earnings and revenue is crucial for assessing a stock’s potential, research indicates that changes in analysts’ earnings estimates are closely linked to short-term price movements. For Dow Inc., the consensus earnings per share estimate for the quarter has been reduced by 2.5% over the past month. Typically, downward revisions in earnings forecasts do not support sustained price gains. Investors should monitor Dow Inc. to see if this recent momentum can be maintained.
Currently, Dow Inc. holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Industry Comparison: Methanex Corporation
Dow Inc. is part of the Zacks Chemical - Diversified sector. Another company in this industry, Methanex (MEOH), saw its shares rise 8.6% in the last session, closing at $58.06. Over the past month, Methanex has also posted an 8.6% return.
For Methanex, the consensus earnings estimate for the upcoming quarter remains steady at $0.92 per share, which is a 29.2% decrease from the previous year. Methanex also carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
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