Option trading activity for Dow (DOW, Financial) has seen a significant uptick, with 7,177 call options being traded, which is double the usual volume. This surge has also led to an increase in implied volatility, which has risen by nearly two points to reach 43.62%. The most active options are the Sep-25 32.5 calls and the Jul-25 30 calls, together accounting for approximately 1,800 contracts. The Put/Call Ratio is currently at 0.49, indicating a preference for call options over puts. Dow is anticipated to announce its earnings on July 24th.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 17 analysts, the average target price for Dow Inc (DOW, Financial) is $36.83 with a high estimate of $65.00 and a low estimate of $22.00. The average target implies an upside of 36.99% from the current price of $26.89. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Dow Inc (DOW) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 22 brokerage firms, Dow Inc's (DOW, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 3.0, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Dow Inc (DOW, Financial) in one year is $43.19, suggesting a upside of 60.65% from the current price of $26.885. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Dow Inc (DOW) Summary page.
