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DOW (DOW) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 23, 2026
DOW (DOW) reported revenue of $11.3B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +13% from a year earlier. Operating margin was 5.7%, net earnings $458M (4.1% of revenue).
DOW, Q3 2026: revenue $11.3B (+13% year over year), operating margin 5.7%, net earnings $458M, operating cash flow $1.8B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.3B | — | +13% |
| Operating profit | $642M | — | +817% |
| Net earnings | $458M | — | +639% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.8B | — | +63% |
| Free cash flow | $1.1B | — | +101% |
What changed
Revenue was $11.3B in Q3 2026, up 13% year over year. Packaging & Specialty Plastics was the largest line at 51% of revenue. Packaging & Specialty Plastics added $0.89B year over year (up 18%), 69% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.64B, a 5.7% margin (up 5.0 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 44% reached operating profit, above the 1% margin then. Total costs grew 7% against revenue growth of 13%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+20%). Net earnings were $0.46B, up 639% year over year. The effective tax rate was 18.2%.
Operating cash flow was $1.8B (up 63% year over year), 350% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.67B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $0.65B. Capital expenditures of $0.71B left free cash flow of $1.1B.
Questions
What was DOW's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
DOW (DOW) reported revenue of $11.3B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +13% from a year earlier.
Was DOW profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $642M (5.7% of revenue) and net earnings $458M.
Source: DOW 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.