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Dow Inc. (DOW) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $-1.40B

The free cash flow (FCF) for Dow Inc. (DOW) is $-1.40B. It is below its 12-month average by 74.59% ($-799.00M).

DOW Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

DOW Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$-1.45B-858.28% 1Y
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DOW Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

DOW Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

DOW Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$-1.40B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$-799.00M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$1.63B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$2.81B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$1.09B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$1.09B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$1.09B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-74.59%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-185.35%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-149.57%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-227.93%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-227.93%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-227.93%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$-1.40B

FCF Yield

N/A

Price/FCF

N/A

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Dow Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Dow Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for DOW stock is $-1.40B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for DOW stock is $-799.00M.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DOW stock is $1.63B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DOW stock is $2.81B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DOW stock is $1.09B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DOW stock is $1.09B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Dow Inc. (DOW)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DOW stock is $1.09B.

Dow Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$-1.45B
2024-12-31$-151.00M
2023-12-31$2.72B
2022-12-31$5.42B
2021-12-31$5.51B
2020-12-31$4.84B
2019-12-31$3.96B
2018-12-31$2.12B
2017-12-31$-7.92B
2016-12-31$-6.95B
2015-12-31$3.90B

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.

Midland, MI
36,000 employees
Basic Materials / Chemicals
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
CEO
James R. Fitterling