If you'd invested in Dow Inc. (DOW): performance and returns
Looking for Dow Inc.'s share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Dow Inc. have returned?
This calculator shows how much Dow Inc. stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Dow Inc.
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $694 | -31% |
| 3 years ago | $543 | -46% |
| 5 years ago | $493 | -51% |
| since inception (2019) | $563 | -44% |
Return by year (Dow Inc.)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +13% | $1,127 (+13%) |
| 2025 | -38% | $694 (-31%) |
| 2024 | -28% | $499 (-50%) |
| 2023 | +9% | $543 (-46%) |
| 2022 | -11% | $482 (-52%) |
| 2021 | +2% | $493 (-51%) |
| 2020 | +6% | $522 (-48%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does DOW return?
$1,000 invested in Dow Inc. 5 years ago would be worth $493 today, i.e. -13%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was DOW's best/worst year?
Best year: 2023 (+9%). Worst year: 2025 (-38%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in DOW since inception be worth?
Since 2019, $1,000 would have become $563 (-44%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Dow Inc.'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Dow Inc. pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Dow Inc.'s average annual return (ROI)?
Dow Inc.'s return on investment is about -13%/yr over 5 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.