Outlook Moving ahead, Dow said that its disciplined execution has enhanced its ability to navigate the impact of higher inflation on consumer demand and weak global economic activity through the balance of 2023. Dow Inc. DOW recorded a loss (on a reported basis) of $93 million or 13 cents per share in first-quarter 2023 compared with a profit of $1,569 million or $2.11 per share a year ago. Barring one-time items, adjusted earnings were 58 cents per share for the reported quarter, down from $2.34 a year ago.