Dividend Cut at Dow Inc. Signals Caution for Investors
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Dow Inc. slashed its dividend by 50% in a MOVE to conserve cash, marking a stark reversal for a company whose yield had hovered around 10% since April. The chemical giant's shares had already plummeted by more than half before the cut, underscoring deeper financial strains.
CEO Jim Fitterling framed the decision as necessary for flexibility in a challenging market. Yet the reduction erodes confidence in what was once a high-yield darling. Income investors now face a stark reality: prudence doesn’t always translate to opportunity.
The stock’s fundamentals remain weak, with no clear path to recovery. While the adjusted payout aligns better with free cash flow, Dow’s trajectory suggests it’s still too early to call a bottom.
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