Adjusting dividend by 50% in response to prolonged industry downturn Aligning payout size to ensure capital allocation flexibility and a balanced framework that enables higher returns for shareholders ...

Dow made a bold move in Q2, announcing a 50% reduction in its quarterly dividend from $0.70 to $0.35 per share — its first cut since becoming an independent company. The move, which slashes Dow’s ...

Dow's weak performance is driven by global demand softness, excess supply, and margin pressure, forcing aggressive cash preservation and a surprise dividend cut. Management's decisive actions—dividend ...

Verizon, Chevron, and Merck are the highest-yielding stocks among the Dow 30. Verizon leads the pack with its 6.3% yield, and it hiked its dividend last month. Chevron and Merck have near-term margin ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is boosting income and growth at networking giant Cisco Systems. McDonald's, with nearly a half-century of rising dividends, will continue to enrich investors. Challenges ...

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MIDLAND, Mich., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE: DOW) has declared a dividend of 35 cents per share, payable December 12, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 28, 2025. This marks the ...