Mizuho downgrades Dow to Neutral, cuts PT to $30 from $31.
Mizuho Securities has downgraded Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) to a "neutral" rating from "hold" and reduced its price target to $30 from $31, according to a research report issued on July 2, 2025 [1]. The downgrade reflects the analyst's concerns about the company's financial performance and the broader market conditions.
Dow Inc. has faced significant challenges in recent months, with analysts expressing mixed opinions on the company's prospects. While some analysts maintain a positive outlook, others have downgraded their ratings due to concerns over revenue challenges and macroeconomic uncertainties. The company's stock price has been volatile, with analyst targets ranging from $27 to $37 [2].
Despite the challenges, Dow Inc. continues to operate in the basic materials sector, offering a diverse range of products and services. The company's strategic initiatives, including asset sales and cost reductions, have been cited as potential positive factors for the stock's performance [3].
Mizuho's decision to downgrade Dow Inc. comes as other analysts have also expressed concerns about the company's financial health. For instance, Morgan Stanley reissued an "equal weight" rating and set a $28.00 price objective on shares of Dow Inc., while Goldman Sachs cut the stock from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $31.00 price objective [3].
Institutional investors have been active in trading Dow Inc.'s shares. Generali Investments CEE investicni spolecnost a.s. raised its stake in the company by 5,166.3% during the 2nd quarter, and other institutional investors have also increased their holdings in the basic materials company [1].
References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/mizuho-downgrades-dow-inc-nasdaqdow-to-neutral-2025-07-02/
[2] https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/dow/forecast
[3] https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/jpmorgan-lowers-dow-inc-stock-price-target-to-20-from-28-93CH-4143380
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