Dow (DOW) Change In Working Capital : $647 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2024)

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What is Dow Change In Working Capital?

Dow's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $-924 Mil.

Dow's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,068 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).

Dow Change In Working Capital Historical Data

The historical data trend for Dow's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Dow Change In Working Capital Chart

Dow Annual Data

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Change In Working Capital

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387.00

1,192.00

-1,447.00

-786.00

1,068.00

Dow Quarterly Data
	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24
Change In Working Capital	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-503.00	110.00	829.00	632.00	-924.00

Dow Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $647 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	Fiscal Years Ended	January 31,	(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:	2014	2013	2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	(566)	(614)	(796)
Inventories	(1,667)	(2,759)	(3,727)
Accounts payable	531	1,061	2,687
Accrued liabilities	103	271	(935)
Accrued income taxes	(1,224)	981	994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

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2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI, USA, 48674

Website

https://www.dow.com

Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets.

Executives

Richard K Davis	director	800 NICOLLET MALL, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402
Jeffrey L. Tate	officer: Chief Financial Officer	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Debra L. Dial	director	208 S. AKARD, 29TH FLOOR, DALLAS TX 75202
Lisa Bryant	officer: Chief Human Resources Officer	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Howard I Ungerleider	officer: President and CFO	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Jerri Devard	director	120 E 87TH STREET, #P6A, NEW YORK NY 10128
Jacqueline C. Hinman	director	9191 SOUTH JAMAICA STREET, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
James R Fitterling	officer: Chief Executive Officer	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Moreno Mejia Luis Alberto	director	C/O DOW INC., 2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
John Maurice Sampson	officer: Senior Vice President	C/O DOW INC., 2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Peter Holicki	officer: Senior Vice President	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Banister Gaurdie E. Jr.	director	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Diego Donoso	officer: President, Pkg & Spec Plastics	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Jack Broodo	officer: President, Feedstocks & Energy	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48640
Jane Palmieri	officer: President, Ind Interm & Infras	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674