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Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets.

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주식과 옵션을 볼 때 투자자들은 섹터 회전, 실적 강세, 다가오는 촉매제 등 여러 가지 전략을 사용한다. 가치 투자자들은 종종 배당주에서 강력한 실적 강세를 찾는다. 다우존스 산업평균지수에는 배당금을 지급하는 주식이 많이 포함되어 있으며, 꾸준히 배당금을 인상해 온 블루칩 기업들이 많다.

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다우존스 산업평균지수는 12월에 45,000포인트를 넘는 사상 최고치를 기록했다. 이는 도널드 트럼프가 2024년 대통령 선거에서 승리한 후 여러 주식 시장 지수가 기록을 경신한 것 중 하나이다. 2024년 다우존스 산업평균 지수 구성 요소 중 가장 실적이 좋은 주식과 가장 실적이 저조한 주식을 살펴보고, 2025년에는 지수의 리더가 어떻게 달라질 수 있는지 알아보겠다.

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Wall Street is struggling to find risk-on momentum, with major indexes stuck near the flatline at midday as investors assess the latest earnings reports from mega-cap tech stocks and weaker-than-expected U.S. economic growth in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43336153/us-economy-grows-below-q4-estimates-as-consumer-spending-hits-7-quarter-high"> final quarter of 2024.</a>
After Tuesday's rally — which followed a selloff triggered by DeepSeek&#8217;s impact earlier in the week — caution has taken hold, signaling the wounds from the downturn are still fresh.
Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) is among the hardest-hit stocks, plunging more than 6%, which could mark its worst daily decline<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43333060/msft-stock-declines-over-4-in-premarket-after-q2-results-ceo-satya-nadella-says-deepseek-has-some-r"> since October 2022</a>.
Despite reporting overall stronger-than-expected earnings, Microsoft&#8217;s cloud segment, Azure, fell short of growth expectations, and the company slightly missed its revenue guidance for the ongoing quarter.
In contrast, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) climbed 1.7% post-earnings, reaching new all-time highs.
Another major laggard was United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), which plummeted 15%, potentially heading for its worst single-day drop <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43335015/ups-q4-earnings-major-customer-volume-cut-raises-jitters-stock-tanks">since going public in 2002</a>.
UPS Chief Financial Officer Brian Dykes revealed during the earnings call the company reached an agreement in principle with Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) to significantly cut the volume of packages it handles for the e-commerce giant, aiming for a 50% reduction by the second half of 2026.
The U.S. dollar and bond yields remained stable following the Federal Reserve's decision Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5%.
Among commodities, precious metals stood out, with gold rising 1.4% to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/01/43348204/gold-hits-record-high-as-central-banks-ease-stance-5-mining-stocks-rally">new all-time highs </a>and silver climbing 2.4%.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up 1% to around $105,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,306.29</td>
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<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,866.30</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,054.43</td>
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<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,420.81</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent012925&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.2% higher to $603.10.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) edged up by 0.2% to $448.22.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;edged 0.1% lower to $521.30.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1.2% to $228.50.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 1.7%; the&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>), lagged down 0.4%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rose 4.4% in reaction to quarterly earnings results. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings include:
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<li>ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) down 12.6%</li>
<li>International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) up 12.3%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) up 7.96%</li>
<li>Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) down 1.15%</li>
<li>Ameriprise Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>) down 3.08%</li>
<li>Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) up 4.53%</li>
<li>Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>) up 10.4%</li>
<li>Lazard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAZ#NYSE">LAZ</a>) up 3.58%</li>
<li>Kirby Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEX#NYSE">KEX</a>) up 7.22%</li>
<li>Flagstar Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLG#NYSE">FLG</a>) up 16.46%</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) down 4.43%</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) down 2.04%</li>
<li>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) down 6.09%</li>
<li>Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) down 2.5%, </li>
<li>Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) down 8.46%,</li>
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<li>Major companies slated to report earnings after the close are Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>), PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>), ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>), Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>), Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) and LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>). </li>
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Wall Street Remains Flat, Microsoft Eyes Heaviest Drop Since Late 2022, Gold Sets Fresh Records: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

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Dow share are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 financial results.

Dow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported fourth-quarter results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43330167/dow-reports-fourth-quarter-2024-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">disclosed cost-saving targets</a>.
Sales declined 2%&nbsp;year over year to&nbsp;$10.4&nbsp;billion,&nbsp;missing the consensus of&nbsp;$10.51 billion, on weakness in Packaging &amp; Specialty Plastics segments.
Sequentially, net sales fell 4%, led by seasonal declines in Performance Materials &amp; Coatings. Local prices fell 3% year-over-year and sequentially due to declines in all operating segments.
Volume rose by 1% Y/Y on increases across most regions. However, volume fell 1% sequentially, owing to seasonally weak demand in Performance Materials &amp; Coatings.
Operating EBIT declined to&nbsp;$454&nbsp;million&nbsp;from&nbsp;$559 million&nbsp;a year ago, while the margin contracted by 90 bps to&nbsp;4.4% for the quarter.
Adjusted EPS was $0.00, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">missing the consensus of $0.24.</a> Adjusted EPS included higher-than-expected non-cash tax adjustments of $0.27, mainly related to Argentina, amplified by inflation.
Packaging &amp; Specialty Plastics sales fell 6% Y/Y to $5.3 billion, and the operating EBIT margin of 8.4% was down by 340 bps.
Industrial Intermediates &amp; Infrastructure sales remained flat Y/Y at $2.95 billion, and the operating EBIT margin expanded to 2.8% from 0.5%&nbsp;in the year-ago quarter.
Performance Materials &amp; Coatings sales rose 4% Y/Y&nbsp;to&nbsp;$1.97 billion, and the operating EBIT margin was (0.5)% vs. (3.2)% in the prior-year quarter.
Operating cash flow from continuing operations for the quarter was $811 million, and free cash flow was $44 million. Dow returned $2.5 billion to the shareholders in the year, including $2 billion in dividends and $0.5 billion in share repurchases.
In December 2024, Dow entered into a definitive agreement to sell a 40% equity stake in select U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets to a&nbsp;fund <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42392953/dow-sells-40-stake-in-gulf-coast-assets-eyes-up-to-3b-in-proceeds" rel="noreferrer noopener">managed by&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42392953/dow-sells-40-stake-in-gulf-coast-assets-eyes-up-to-3b-in-proceeds" rel="noreferrer noopener">Macquarie Asset Management</a>.
Jim Fitterling, chair and chief executive officer, said, &#8220;Despite persistently weak macroeconomic conditions, Team Dow delivered our fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year volume growth, leveraging our cost-advantaged footprint to capture resilient demand for high-value applications.&#8221;
&#8220;We remain confident that Dow will benefit from the completion of our near-term incremental growth projects and an enhanced focus on operational discipline in 2025. In addition, we are optimistic that we will see further demand growth in attractive end markets such as packaging, energy and electronics.&#8221;
To navigate the economic downturn, the company expects to reduce 2025 capital <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">expenditures by $300 million-$500&nbsp;million</a>.
Cost Saving Target: Dow targets cost savings of $1&nbsp;billion on an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43330255/dow-announces-targeted-actions-to-deliver-1b-in-cost-savings" rel="noreferrer noopener">annual run-rate basis</a>.
The company plans to achieve this goal through a headcount reduction of around 1,500 roles globally and a direct cost cut of $500&nbsp;million to $700&nbsp;million.
Dow expects to incur a charge of $250 million to $325 million in the first quarter of 2025 for costs primarily related to severance and associated benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The company recognizes expenses for implementing these actions, as incurred, ranging from $20 million to $30 million.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight Materials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSPM#NYSE">RSPM</a>) and&nbsp;&nbsp;FT Vest&nbsp;DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOGG#BATS">DOGG</a>).
Price Action: DOW shares are down 2.58% at $39.99 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Dow Inc. Q4: Earnings Miss, Packaging Segment Struggles, Job Cuts And More

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Dow share are trading higher after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 financial results and announced a $1 billion cost savings plan for 2025.

"We remain confident that Dow will benefit from the completion of our near-term incremental growth projects and an enhanced focus on operational discipline in 2025. In addition, we are optimistic that we will see further demand growth in attractive end markets such as packaging, energy and electronics," said Fitterling. "Our differentiated portfolio and strong balance sheet enable us to deliver on all our capital allocation priorities, including an industry-leading dividend. Until we see more definitive indications of a true recovery taking hold – and in order to deliver improved margins – we are taking actions to reduce our costs by $1&nbsp;billion as well as our 2025 CapEx plans by $300&nbsp;-&nbsp;500&nbsp;million. We will complete these actions while staying the course on our long-term strategic priorities. Our proactive interventions are necessary for Dow to continue to successfully navigate this economic downcycle."

Dow To Reduce 2025 CapEx By $300M-$500M To Navigate Economic Downcycle

The proactive actions will further reduce the Company's costs in response to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, while reinforcing its long-term competitiveness across the economic cycle.
Specifically, Dow expects to achieve the majority of the $1&nbsp;billion in cost savings on an annual run-rate through:
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Dow  Reveals Targeted Actions To Deliver $1B In Cost Savings; Plans Workforce Reduction Of Approximately 1,500 Dow Roles Globally

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<li>GAAP net loss was $35 million, or $0.08 per share, including significant items totaling $0.08, primarily from restructuring and efficiency costs. Operating earnings per share¹ was $0.00. Both earnings per share and operating earnings per share include higher-than-expected non-cash tax adjustments of $0.27, primarily related to Argentina, amplified by inflation.</li>
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Dow Q4 EPS Included Higher-Than-Expected Non-Cash Tax Adjustments Of $0.27, Primarily Related To Argentina, Amplified By Inflation

Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.00 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.24 by 99.58 percent. This is a 99.77 percent decrease over earnings of $0.43 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $10.40 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $10.51 billion by 1.01 percent. This is a 2.03 percent decrease over sales of $10.62 billion the same period last year.

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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) is a quantum stock. &#8220;If you want to participate in a short squeeze, this is better <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RGTI">than most,&#8221; he added</a>.
Shares of quantum stocks, including Rigetti Computing, rose sharply on Tuesday amid strength in tech and AI stocks as investors assessed the new administration&#8217;s policies and AI efforts.
Cramer recommended buying ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), adding that it is a &#8220;remarkably great&#8221; company.
Supporting his view, Wells Fargo analyst Joseph Quatrochi, on Jan. 13, maintained ASML with an Overweight and raised the price target from $790 to $860.
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) is a &#8220;great&#8221; company, Cramer said. &#8220;I do think that there's a lot of people who believe that they will not be able to deliver on this quarter. I, therefore, am reluctant to get in ahead of the quarter.&#8221;
AMD will report fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after the closing bell on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $1.09 per share, up from 77 cents per share in the year-ago period.
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The &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host recommended to hold on to Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>). &#8220;I don't want to sell it here, we might be at some sort of trough at this very moment in Dow pricing,&#8221; he added.
Recently, on Jan. 13, Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews also maintained Dow with an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $59 to $46.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Discusses His View On Health Care Stocks</h3>
Cramer said Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELAN#NYSE">ELAN</a>) is not his favorite and considers Chewy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) as the better bet for this group.
Adding support to Cramer's view, Stifel analyst Jonathan Block, on Jan. 7, lowered the price target on the stock from $20 to $18.
Clover Health Investments, Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLOV#NASDAQ">CLOV</a>) is losing a lot of money and is &#8220;just a total spec,&#8221; Cramer said.
On Nov. 6, Clover Health Investments reported worse-than-expected third-quarter revenue results.
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<li>Rigetti Computing shares jumped 42.2% to settle at $13.98 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>ASML shares gained 0.9% to close at $763.00 during the session.</li>
<li>AMD shares gained 0.7% to close at $122.28.</li>
<li>Dow shares gained 1.3% to settle at $41.58 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Elanco Animal Health shares gained 0.2% to close at $12.04.</li>
<li>Clover Health Investments shares rose 3.9% to settle at $4.24 on Tuesday.</li>
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Jim Cramer: AMD Is A 'Great' Company, Hold Onto Dow Inc.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DOW, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Dow.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 66%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $185,635, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $135,608.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $32.5 to $50.0 for Dow during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Dow's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Dow's whale activity within a strike price range from $32.5 to $50.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Dow Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736799328_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.67</td>
<td>$1.64</td>
<td>$1.67</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$55.2K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td align="right">506</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.83</td>
<td>$2.77</td>
<td>$2.77</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$48.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.66</td>
<td>$2.62</td>
<td>$2.62</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$46.3K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td align="right">395</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.81</td>
<td>$1.81</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td align="right">737</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.18</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">113</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dow</h3>
Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Dow, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Dow</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 5,383,632, the price of DOW is up 2.53% at $39.48. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 17 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Dow</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $48.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Dow, which currently sits at a price target of $46. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group upgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $56. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Piper Sandler lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $53. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Neutral rating on Dow with a target price of $41. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Dow, maintaining a target price of $44. 
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Options

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Dow

Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews maintains Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $59 to $46.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Dow, Lowers Price Target to $46

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the materials sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 7.10%</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $60 to $55 on Dec. 10, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst John Roberts maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $50 to $46 on Dec. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Dec. 18, Dow and Innventure agreed to collaborate on waste-to-value platform.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUN#NYSE">HUN</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.90%</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Kieran De Brun maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $23 to $21 on Jan. 7. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintained an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $26 to $25 on Nov. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 4, Huntsman reported worse-than-expected third-quarter sales results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Chemours Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CC#NYSE">CC</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.33%</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst John Roberts maintained a Neutral rating and decreased the price target from $22 to $21 on Jan. 7. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $30 to $25 on Nov. 5, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Jan. 7, Chemours named Google executive Joseph Kava to its Board of Directors.</li>
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Pre-Market Outlook

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Materials Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst David Palmer downgraded the rating for The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) from Outperform to In-Line and lowered the price target from $38 to $35. Kraft Heinz shares closed at $30.05 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KHC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Charles Neivert downgraded Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowered the price target from $60 to $53. Dow shares closed at $39.75 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett downgraded the rating for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) from Neutral to Sell and slashed the price target from $202 to $188. Apple shares closed at $245.00 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Turrin downgraded ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZI#NASDAQ">ZI</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $14 to $11. ZoomInfo shares closed at $10.48 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jimmy Bhullar downgraded the rating for Unum Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNM#NYSE">UNM</a>) from Overweight to Neutral but raised the price target from $74 to $79. Unum shares closed at $73.27 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Piper Sandler analyst Charles Neivert downgrades Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowers the price target from $60 to $53.

Piper Sandler Downgrades Dow to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $53

Investors have many strategies when looking at stocks and options, including sector rotation, earnings strength and upcoming catalysts. Value investors often look for strong earnings strength <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dividend-stocks">from dividend stocks.</a>
The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes many dividend-paying stocks, including many blue-chip companies that have consistently raised their dividends.
Here&#8217;s a look at the top-yielding Dow Jones stocks heading into 2025.
What Happened: The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average"> Dow Jones Industrial Average</a> hit a record high of 45,000 in December as one of many stock indexes to post gains after the 2025 presidential election.
As of Dec. 27, 18 of the Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks have gained year-to-date, while 12 components are trading lower compared to the start of 2024.
While investors can bet on the entire Dow Jones Industrial Average through ETFs like the Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), investors can also pick individual stocks from the 30 components of the index. Through Dec. 27, the ETF is up 13.4% year-to-date.
One popular strategy is to look at the &#8220;Dogs of the Dow,&#8221; which often coincides with the beaten-down stocks of the index that also offer high dividend payouts.
Here are the highest-yielding Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks to start 2025, with the dividend yield and stock performance in 2024 listed below.
<ol>
<li>Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>): 6.79% yield, +5.9% in 2024</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): 4.53% yield, -3.5% in 2024</li>
<li>Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>): 3.62% yield, -8.8% in 2024</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>): 3.42% yield, -7.5% in 2024</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): 3.25% yield, -8.5% in 2024</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): 3.11% yield, +6.0% in 2025</li>
<li>International Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): 3% yield, +36.2% in 2024</li>
<li>Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>): 2.68% yield, +18.0% in 2024</li>
<li>McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>): 2.41% yield, -1.0% in 2024</li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): 2.37% yield, +15.7% in 2024</li>
</ol>
Seven of the top 10 highest-yielding stocks heading into 2025 also appeared on the top 10 list to start 2024 with Merck, McDonald's and Procter &amp; Gamble the newcomers to the Dogs of the Dow list for the new year.
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Component Changes Impact Yields: It's worth noting that dividend investors will have to look elsewhere to chase some of the higher-yielding stocks they have become accustomed to.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>), which yields 10.40% and Dow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>), which yields 6.99% have been replaced and removed from the index.
New 2024 Dow Jones Industrial Average components don't come with high dividend yields. Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) has a dividend yield of 0.80%, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has a dividend yield of 0.03% and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) does not pay a dividend.
This means that the yield on ETFs that track the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be lower, with the goal of potentially stronger returns by replacing the underperforming stocks with stocks that have performed better over the past five years.
The latest 30 Dow Jones Industrial Average components see 28 stocks paying out dividends with Amazon and Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) the exceptions.
The average dividend yield of the Dow Jones Industrial Average is around 2%.
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Dogs Of The Dow: Top 10 High-Yield Stocks Offering Dividends Up To 6.8% In 2025

Editor&#8217;s Note: This article was updated to correct the rankings to account for Walmart&#8217;s 2024 stock split.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an all-time high of over 45,000 points in December, one of several stock market indexes to hit records after Donald Trump won the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41857971/trumps-win-sends-wall-street-to-record-highs-small-caps-tesla-outperform-fed-cuts-interest-rates-this-week-in-the-market">2024 presidential election.</a>
Here's a look at the top-performing and worst-performing Dow Jones Industrial Average components in 2024 and how the index's leaders could look much different in 2025.
2024 Performance: In 2024, 18 of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average">Dow Jones component stocks </a>were up, with 12 stocks declining for the full year. This includes the original Dow Jones members at the start of 2024 and does not factor in the index changes made throughout the year.
Here's a look at the top five gainers for the full year, based on Dec. 27 closing prices:
<ol>
<li>Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>): +70.6%</li>
<li>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>): +60.7%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>): +49.4%</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>): +41.8%</li>
<li>International Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): +36.2%</li>
</ol>
Here are the top five losers for the full year, based on Dec. 27 closing prices:
<ol>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDSSQ:WBA): -63.2%</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>): -59.6%</li>
<li>Boeing Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>): -30.7%</li>
<li>Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>): -29.6%</li>
<li>Dow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) -27.0%</li>
</ol>
For comparison, 19 of the Dow Jones components stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36455419/5-biggest-winners-5-biggest-losers-from-dow-jones-industrial-average-in-2023">were up in 2023</a>, with 11 down for the full year.
A quick look at the losers list shows two stocks that are no longer part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, thanks to several changes that took place in 2024 to the 30 core components.
Apple is the only stock to appear on the top gainers list for both 2023 and 2024, ranking fourth in 2023 and fifth in 2024.
Intel was the second-biggest gainer in 2023 before falling in 2024 and turning in the second-worst performance of the 30 stocks. Boeing also flipped from being a top performer, ranking fifth in 2023 to turning in a poor performance in 2024.
Walgreens was the worst-performing Dow Jones stock for the second straight year, but that will be a thing of the past heading into 2025.
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 What's Next in 2025: After several years of no changes to the 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the well-known market index made multiple changes in 2024.
The index replaced underperforming Walgreens with Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) in February. The index also replaced Intel and Dow Inc with NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) respectively.
With the changes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will now have four of the seven Magnificent 7 stocks heading into 2025 with Amazon, Nvidia, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) all included in the Dow.
The stocks that left the Dow Jones in 2024 were among the biggest losers in 2024 for the index, with Walgreens ranking worst for yearly performance, Intel ranking second worst and Dow ranking sixth worst at -27.0%.
The underperformance of several Dow Jones components kept the index down compared to other market barometers. The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is up 14.0% year-to-date in 2024.
For comparison, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, is up 23.8% year-to-date.
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>), which tracks the Magnificent 7 stocks, is up 68.5% year-to-date.
Having Amazon, Nvidia and Sherwin Williams as components to start 2024 would have made the index's returns look significantly different. While the three stocks that left the index were each down over 25% year-to-date in 2024, here are the year-to-date returns of the replacement stocks in 2024:
<ul>
<li>Amazon: +46.6%</li>
<li>Nvidia: +179.8%</li>
<li>Sherwin-Williams: +11.8%</li>
</ul>
The Dow Jones Industrial Average will look significantly different in 2025 than in previous years, and more changes could be ahead for stocks that have underperformed in the index.
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Dow Jones 2024 Scoreboard: Top 5 Winners, Losers — And How Amazon, Nvidia Could Reshape 2025 (CORRECTED)

In the current market session, Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) price is at $40.09, after a 0.30% spike. However, over the past month, the stock fell by 8.76%, and in the past year, by 27.41%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735153208_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Dow P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 29.31 in the Chemicals industry, Dow Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 26.65. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735153208_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Dow

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DOW, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Dow.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 11% bullish and 88%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $743,378, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $283,023.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $45.0 to $50.0 for Dow over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Dow options trades today is 3337.2 with a total volume of 8,234.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Dow's big money trades within a strike price range of $45.0 to $50.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Dow Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734984928_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$283.0K</td>
<td>953</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$257.3K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>470</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$183.7K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$67.8K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$59.1K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>147</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dow</h3>
Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Dow, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Dow</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 4,189,600, the price of DOW is down -0.29% at $39.83. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 38 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Dow</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $48.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Dow, maintaining a target price of $44. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Dow, targeting a price of $47. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on Dow, maintaining a target price of $41. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Dow, which currently sits at a price target of $55. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group has upgraded their rating to Outperform and adjusted the price target to $56. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Dow, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on DOW Options

RBC Capital analyst Arun Viswanathan maintains Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $55 to $44.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Dow, Lowers Price Target to $44

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