How does Dow (DOW) make money?

Dow (DOW) primarily makes money through Packaging & Specialty Plastics, which accounts for 50.6% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, Dow generated $39.33B in total revenue with a net profit margin of -7%.

What is Dow (DOW) gross profit margin?

Dow (DOW) reported a gross profit margin of 6.2% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $2.42B in gross profit. This means Dow retains 6.2% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is Dow (DOW) operating profit margin?

Dow (DOW) reported an operating profit margin of -2.3% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to −$907.00M in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is Dow (DOW) net profit margin?

Dow (DOW) reported a net profit margin of -7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to −$2.76B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does Dow (DOW) invest in R&D?

Dow (DOW) invested $733.00M in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (1.9% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.

How much does Dow (DOW) spend on capital expenditures?

Dow (DOW) spent $4.21B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (10.7% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is Dow (DOW) free cash flow?

Dow (DOW) generated −$1.40B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (-3.5% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

How Dow (DOW) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

Dow (DOW) generated $39.33B in revenue but reported a net loss of $2.76B. Its largest revenue source is Packaging & Specialty Plastics (50.6% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

Dow (DOW) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 31, 2026 (reported April 24, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does Dow (DOW) make money?: Dow (DOW) primarily makes money through Packaging & Specialty Plastics, which accounts for 50.6% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, Dow generated $39.33B in total revenue with a net profit margin of -7%.
What is Dow (DOW) gross profit margin?: Dow (DOW) reported a gross profit margin of 6.2% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $2.42B in gross profit. This means Dow retains 6.2% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is Dow (DOW) operating profit margin?: Dow (DOW) reported an operating profit margin of -2.3% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to −$907.00M in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is Dow (DOW) net profit margin?: Dow (DOW) reported a net profit margin of -7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to −$2.76B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does Dow (DOW) invest in R&D?: Dow (DOW) invested $733.00M in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (1.9% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.
How much does Dow (DOW) spend on capital expenditures?: Dow (DOW) spent $4.21B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (10.7% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is Dow (DOW) free cash flow?: Dow (DOW) generated −$1.40B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (-3.5% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q1 2026.