Dow Inc. (DOW) Yield on Cost (YOC): 4.14%
The yield on cost (YOC) for Dow Inc. (DOW) is 4.14%.
DOW Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
4.14%
Yield on Cost for DOW
DOW now pays $1.40 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 5 years ago(2021-06-11) | $68.00 | 2.06% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-13) | $53.14 | 2.63% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-11) | $30.68 | 4.56% |
| Buying today(at $33.85) | $33.85 | 4.14% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 4.14% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical -5.6% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
4.14%
In 3 years
3.10%
In 5 years
2.56%
In 10 years
1.59%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Dow Inc. (DOW).
Starting Yield
4.14%
Ending YOC
1.75%
Year 15 Dividend
$0.59
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$13.67
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $1.40 | — | 4.14% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $1.32 | +-5.59% | 3.90% | $1.32 |
| Year 2 | $1.25 | +-5.59% | 3.69% | $2.57 |
| Year 3 | $1.18 | +-5.59% | 3.48% | $3.75 |
| Year 4 | $1.11 | +-5.59% | 3.29% | $4.86 |
| Year 5 | $1.05 | +-5.59% | 3.10% | $5.91 |
| Year 6 | $0.99 | +-5.59% | 2.93% | $6.90 |
| Year 7 | $0.94 | +-5.59% | 2.77% | $7.84 |
| Year 8 | $0.88 | +-5.59% | 2.61% | $8.72 |
| Year 9 | $0.83 | +-5.59% | 2.46% | $9.56 |
| Year 10 | $0.79 | +-5.59% | 2.33% | $10.34 |
| Year 11 | $0.74 | +-5.59% | 2.20% | $11.09 |
| Year 12 | $0.70 | +-5.59% | 2.07% | $11.79 |
| Year 13 | $0.66 | +-5.59% | 1.96% | $12.45 |
| Year 14 | $0.63 | +-5.59% | 1.85% | $13.08 |
| Year 15 | $0.59 | +-5.59% | 1.75% | $13.67 |
Dow Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Dow Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for DOW stock is 4.14%.
About Dow Inc.
Dow Inc. is a global leader in materials science, delivering diverse solutions for key industries such as packaging, infrastructure development, mobility, and consumer products. The company's reach extends across numerous regions, including the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings. The Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment is responsible for producing foundational chemicals like ethylene, propylene, and aromatics, along with a range of polymers including polyethylene, polyolefin elastomers, ethylene vinyl acetate, and ethylene propylene diene monomer rubbers. The Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment offers a broad spectrum of products, from ethylene and propylene oxides, propylene glycol, and polyether polyols to aromatic isocyanates and comprehensive polyurethane systems. This division also provides coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and composite materials, alongside essential chemicals such as caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, and vinyl chloride monomers. Additionally, it supplies specialized products like cellulose ethers, redispersible latex powders, and acrylic emulsions. The Performance Materials & Coatings division focuses on architectural and industrial paint and coating solutions, catering to diverse applications including maintenance, protective finishes, wood, metal packaging, traffic markings, thermal paper, and leather goods. This segment also develops high-performance silicones, specialty materials, and the necessary feedstocks and intermediates for silicone production. In addition to its core materials science endeavors, Dow Inc. also engages in the property and casualty insurance, and reinsurance businesses. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- CEO
- James R. Fitterling