10 Worst Performing Large Cap Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

8. Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW)

Market Capitalization: $25.38 Billion

1-Year Performance: -31.67%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 48

Analyst Upside Potential: 15.46%

Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) oversees The Dow Chemical Company and its subsidiaries which produces a wide range of materials and chemicals that are used in various industries such as packaging, construction, electronics, and consumer goods.

On February 11, Vincent Andrews from Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a target price of $43. The hold rating by the analyst came in as a result of the challenges it faces in the European market. Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) is conducting a strategic review of its European polyurethane assets due to high costs and uncertain demand recovery in the region. Andrews suggests that this review might lead to divestments or other strategic actions to optimize operations. Moreover, the company also expects that about 20% of European demand may not return to pre-conflict levels, which necessitates reassessing its assets in the region. Andrew believes this could potentially reduce the company’s mid-cycle EBITDA by approximately $500 million, impacting its overall financial performance. It is one of the worst-performing large-cap stocks to buy according to analysts.