Dow Half-Year Report 2022
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Net sales were $15.7 billion, up 13% versus the year-ago period with gains in all operating segments and
regions. Sequentially, sales were up 3% with gains in all regions except Asia Pacific, which was impacted by
pandemic-related lockdowns in China. - Local price increased 16% versus the year-ago period, reflecting gains in all operating segments, businesses, and regions. Currency decreased net sales by 3% year-over-year due to broad-based strength of the U.S. dollar. Sequentially, local price increased 6% with gains in all operating segments and regions.
- Volume was consistent with the year-ago period, as gains in Packaging & Specialty Plastics were primarily
offset by declines in Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure. Sequentially, volume declined 2%, driven by
declines primarily in Europe and China. - GAAP Net Income was $1.7 billion. Operating EBIT1 was $2.4 billion, down $453 million versus the year-ago
period. Gains in the Performance Materials & Coatings segment were more than offset by higher raw material
and energy costs across the company as well as lower equity earnings. Sequentially, operating EBIT decreased
2%, as gains in Packaging & Specialty Plastics were more than offset by declines in Industrial Intermediates &
Infrastructure. - Cash provided by operating activities – continuing operations was $1.9 billion, down $165 million year-overyear and up $244 million compared to the prior quarter. Free cash flow1 was $1.4 billion.
Jim Fitterling, chairman and chief executive officer, commented on the quarter:
“Team Dow once again delivered net sales growth both year-over-year and sequentially with price increases across
all operating segments and regions. Our competitive advantages and relentless focus on disciplined execution
enabled us to navigate the impacts of pandemic-related lockdowns in China, continued logistics constraints, and
higher energy and raw material costs. As a result, we increased our cash flow and our share buybacks sequentially.”
