Dow's Stock Performance: A Chemical Freeze

Dow (DOW) stock has underperformed the market over the past year, with a negative 46.3% price change and a total return of negative 42.1%. The company's dividend yield remains high at 8.8%, but the stock has struggled due to industrywide slowdowns, higher raw material costs, and uneven demand. The three-year return is negative 53.4%, and the five-year return is negative 55.5%. The broader market has seen significant gains during this time, with the S&P 500 up 67.4% over three years and 86.3% over five years.