Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Dow Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies increased by 1.4% to $1.03B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.4%, from $1.07B to $1.03B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies shows a downward trend with a -4.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher anticipated environmental liabilities, which could impact future earnings and cash flow.
Detailed definition
The estimated liability for potential environmental remediation costs, fines, or legal settlements. This reflects the co...
Peer comparison
Standardized across industrial and energy sectors to assess environmental stewardship and regulatory risk exposure.
other_accrual_for_environmental_loss_contingenciesHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.25B | $1.23B | $1.22B | $1.28B | $1.24B | $1.20B | $1.19B | $1.23B | $1.24B | $1.23B | $1.18B | $1.17B | $1.16B | $1.16B | $1.11B | $1.07B | $1.07B | $1.04B | $1.01B | $1.03B |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.5% | -0.9% | +5.0% | -3.4% | -3.3% | -0.4% | +3.4% | +0.2% | -0.6% | -3.9% | -0.8% | -0.6% | -0.5% | -3.8% | -3.7% | -0.1% | -2.5% | -3.2% | +1.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -1.0% | -2.8% | -2.3% | -3.7% | -0.2% | +2.6% | -1.0% | -5.1% | -5.9% | -5.8% | -5.7% | -8.4% | -7.9% | -9.8% | -9.2% | -4.4% |
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dow's accrual for environmental loss contingencies?
- Dow (DOW) reported accrual for environmental loss contingencies of $1.03B in Q1 2026.
- How has Dow's accrual for environmental loss contingencies changed year-over-year?
- Dow's accrual for environmental loss contingencies decreased by 4.4% year-over-year, from $1.07B to $1.03B.
- What is the long-term trend for Dow's accrual for environmental loss contingencies?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Dow's accrual for environmental loss contingencies has grown at a -4.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.24B to $1.01B.
- What does accrual for environmental loss contingencies mean?
- The amount of money set aside to cover potential environmental cleanup or legal costs.