Other Income & Expense

Interest on Debt

Dow Interest on Debt remained flat by 0.0% to $219.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.4%, from $216.00M to $219.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Interest on Debt shows an upward trend with a 4.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Lower interest expense relative to total debt indicates a stronger credit profile and more efficient capital management.

Detailed definition

The cost incurred by the company for servicing its outstanding debt obligations, including interest on bonds, notes, and...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for any company with debt on its balance sheet.

Metric ID: wmt_interest_expense_on_debt

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$187.00M$178.00M$170.00M$167.00M$165.00M$155.00M$175.00M$185.00M$172.00M$192.00M$197.00M$199.00M$197.00M$199.00M$216.00M$216.00M$209.00M$221.00M$219.00M$219.00M
QoQ Change-4.8%-4.5%-1.8%-1.2%-6.1%+12.9%+5.7%-7.0%+11.6%+2.6%+1.0%-1.0%+1.0%+8.5%+0.0%-3.2%+5.7%-0.9%+0.0%
YoY Change-11.8%-12.9%+2.9%+10.8%+4.2%+23.9%+12.6%+7.6%+14.5%+3.6%+9.6%+8.5%+6.1%+11.1%+1.4%+1.4%
Range$155.00M$221.00M
CAGR+3.4%
Avg YoY Growth+5.8%
Median YoY Growth+6.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dow's interest on debt?
Dow (DOW) reported interest on debt of $219.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Dow's interest on debt changed year-over-year?
Dow's interest on debt increased by 1.4% year-over-year, from $216.00M to $219.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Dow's interest on debt?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Dow's interest on debt has grown at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $731.00M to $865.00M.
What does interest on debt mean?
The interest paid on the company's loans and debt.