**Dow Inc. (DOW)** reported solid liquidity of approximately $14 billion at the end of Q1 2025, which includes cash and cash equivalents of about $4.1 billion. The company generated around $1.1 billion in cash flow from operating activities during the same period and returned $1.5 billion to shareholders through dividends. In contrast, **LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)** reported cash and cash equivalents of $2.64 billion and total liquidity of $7.3 billion, alongside a cash generation of $2.6 billion from operating activities for the year ending March 31, 2026.
**Eastman Chemical Company (EMN)** concluded Q1 2025 with cash and cash equivalents of $665 million, a significant increase from $418 million a year earlier, while generating around $1 billion in operating cash flow. Despite these results, DOW’s stock has decreased by 5.9% over the past year, with a forward 12-month earnings multiple of 11.72, a 13.1% discount to the industry average. According to earnings estimates, DOW’s projected growth for 2026 and 2027 reflects a year-over-year rise of 395.7% followed by a decline of 31.6%.
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