Rating Change
Barclays analysts initiated coverage on Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) with a rating of Underweight on October 13, 2026.
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Barclays Initiates Coverage on Dow Inc. (DOW) with Underweight
Barclays analysts initiated coverage on Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) with a rating of Underweight on October 13, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) · new coverage
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Underweight
- Price at event
- $28.27
- Market capitalization
- $17.4B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays initiated coverage of Dow Inc. with an Underweight rating on October 13, 2026.
- Dow Inc. trades at $28.27 with a $17.4 billion market capitalization and has gained 23.2% over the past 52 weeks.
Market Context
Dow Inc. operates in the Basic Materials sector. The stock currently trades at $28.27 with a market capitalization of $17.4B. The stock has gained 23.2% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Barclays provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Dow Inc.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Dow Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 1 Buy, 8 Hold, 1 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Barclays | Underweight | N/A |
| Oct 01, 2026 | Mizuho | Neutral | N/A |
| Sep 30, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | N/A |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | N/A |
| Sep 25, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View DOW Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Underweight rating mean for DOW?
A rating of Underweight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the DOW forecast page.
