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Dow Inc (DOW)

Q3 2026
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Dow Falls on Tariffs, Weak Polyethylene, and Downgrades

  • Canada tariffs raise export costs Canada's retaliatory tariffs are increasing Dow's export costs, making its products less competitive and pressuring profit margins. This adds a new trade-related headwind to an already difficult commodity environment.

    New tariff development directly hurts Dow's cost structure and pricing power.

  • Q3 EBITDA guidance cut on weak demand Dow lowered its third-quarter EBITDA guidance to $1.5–1.6 billion, citing weak polyethylene prices and soft construction and auto demand. This signals that core end markets remain sluggish and earnings recovery is delayed.

    Guidance cut is a fresh negative signal about current profitability.

  • Citi downgrade and price target cut Citi downgraded Dow to Neutral and slashed its price target to $30, also cutting 2027 earnings estimates. This reflects growing analyst skepticism about Dow's near-term earnings power and valuation.

    New analyst downgrade directly lowers market expectations for the stock.

  • Debt paydown, dividend halved, Sadara stake sale weighed Dow is prioritizing debt reduction over buybacks and preserving its halved $0.35 dividend. It is also considering selling its Sadara stake for cash, though that would forfeit future recovery upside. Cost cuts and working-capital release provide some offset.

    New capital allocation decisions and potential asset sale affect financial flexibility and shareholder returns.

August 2026
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Dow Falls on Tariffs, Weak Polyethylene, and Downgrades

  • Canada tariffs raise export costs Canada's retaliatory tariffs are increasing Dow's export costs, making its products less competitive and pressuring profit margins. This adds a new trade-related headwind to an already difficult commodity environment.

    New tariff development directly hurts Dow's cost structure and pricing power.

  • Q3 EBITDA guidance cut on weak demand Dow lowered its third-quarter EBITDA guidance to $1.5–1.6 billion, citing weak polyethylene prices and soft construction and auto demand. This signals that core end markets remain sluggish and earnings recovery is delayed.

    Guidance cut is a fresh negative signal about current profitability.

  • Citi downgrade and price target cut Citi downgraded Dow to Neutral and slashed its price target to $30, also cutting 2027 earnings estimates. This reflects growing analyst skepticism about Dow's near-term earnings power and valuation.

    New analyst downgrade directly lowers market expectations for the stock.

  • Debt paydown, dividend halved, Sadara stake sale weighed Dow is prioritizing debt reduction over buybacks and preserving its halved $0.35 dividend. It is also considering selling its Sadara stake for cash, though that would forfeit future recovery upside. Cost cuts and working-capital release provide some offset.

    New capital allocation decisions and potential asset sale affect financial flexibility and shareholder returns.

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Dow's recovery hopes fade as analysts cut estimates on weak demand

  • Citi downgrades Dow, slashes price target and 2027 profit forecast Citi cut Dow to Neutral from Buy, lowered its price target to $30 from $35, and reduced its 2027 earnings estimate to $1.21 from $1.83. The analyst said weak demand means even $100 oil won't lift polyethylene prices much, so Dow's profit recovery looks smaller and further away.

    This is the most recent and most concrete negative signal, directly cutting the earnings and price outlook that drive DOW's valuation.

  • Analysts trim Dow estimates ahead of October 22 earnings Ahead of Dow's October 22 earnings report, analysts lowered their profit estimates over the past month, and the stock fell 1% to $27.61, down 8.62% in a month. Lower expectations mean even a decent quarter may not be enough to lift the shares.

    Shows the market's expectations are falling into the key earnings event, a direct drag on DOW's price.

  • Univar expands distribution of Dow's SupraCare products across US and Canada Univar widened its agreement to distribute Dow's SupraCare polymers and specialty additives in the US and Canada, reaching more homecare and industrial cleaning customers. This is a real but modest boost to Dow's sales reach, though it doesn't fix the bigger problem of weak overall chemical demand.

    A concrete new demand-side positive for Dow, but small relative to the demand and pricing headwinds.

  • Dow screens as undervalued, but a peer looks cheaper One analysis said Dow is undervalued, worth about $38 a share based on cash flow, while another preferred LyondellBasell because it's cheaper and lost less money. The bull case rests on Dow's low price, but weak demand and high costs keep the discount in place.

    Captures the valuation debate that frames whether DOW is a bargain or a value trap, a key part of the big picture.

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Dow cuts outlook, faces Canada tariffs, weighs Sadara sale

  • Canada tariffs hit Dow exports Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect September 8, hitting plastics and chemicals that include Dow products. This makes Dow's exports to Canada more expensive, likely reducing sales and pressuring profit.

    New trade barrier directly affecting Dow's sales and pricing power.

  • Dow weighs selling Sadara stake Dow is reportedly considering selling its 35% stake in the $20 billion Sadara joint venture with Saudi Aramco. A sale could bring cash but forfeit future recovery upside, and the headline $20 billion is not the current value of Dow's stake.

    Portfolio move with major cash and strategic implications for Dow's balance sheet.

  • Dow trims Q3 EBITDA outlook Dow cut its third-quarter EBITDA forecast to $1.5–1.6 billion, citing weaker polyethylene pricing in the Americas and soft construction and automotive demand. This signals near-term earnings pressure, though cost cuts and working-capital release offer some offset.

    Direct reduction in expected earnings, a key driver of stock value.

  • Debt paydown prioritized over buybacks Dow will use excess cash to reduce debt and does not expect share buybacks in 2026, keeping the $0.35 dividend as the main shareholder return. This strengthens the balance sheet but removes a potential stock support, and the dividend is half its former level.

    Capital allocation shift affects shareholder returns and financial risk.

Q2 2026
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Dow's rally fades as weak polyethylene prices and Alberta costs overshadow growth bets

  • RBC downgrade and price target cut RBC downgraded Dow to Sector Perform and slashed its price target to $28 from $51, warning that recent polyethylene price gains will fade and the Alberta project will strain cash flow. This directly lowers the market's expected value for Dow shares.

    This is the single most direct negative driver of the period, resetting analyst expectations and the stock's perceived worth.

  • Polyethylene oversupply and weak pricing Analysts cut Dow's outlook because polyethylene prices are softening and the market is oversupplied, threatening cash flow and earnings recovery. Dow's commodity business remains under pressure, and the stock fell 8% as these concerns overshadowed positive news.

    This is the core fundamental problem weighing on Dow's earnings and investor confidence, explaining why the stock dropped despite other positive announcements.

  • Chlorpyrifos lawsuit over Parkinson's link Dow faces a lawsuit alleging its insecticide chlorpyrifos is linked to Parkinson's disease, raising the risk of costly litigation, higher insurance premiums, and product restrictions. Until the total legal exposure is clear, this uncertainty weighs on investor sentiment.

    This is a new legal and reputational risk that could lead to material costs and product restrictions, directly affecting Dow's future profitability.

  • Silicone and low-carbon growth investments Dow announced a $100 million investment to expand silicone production for electronics and thermal management, and a distribution deal for its Decarbia low-carbon products. These moves target higher-value, growing markets, but near-term they do little to offset weak commodity pricing.

    These are the main positive strategic actions this period, showing Dow's effort to shift toward specialty and sustainable products, though their impact is longer-term.

June 2026
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Dow's rally fades as weak polyethylene prices and Alberta costs overshadow growth bets

  • RBC downgrade and price target cut RBC downgraded Dow to Sector Perform and slashed its price target to $28 from $51, warning that recent polyethylene price gains will fade and the Alberta project will strain cash flow. This directly lowers the market's expected value for Dow shares.

    This is the single most direct negative driver of the period, resetting analyst expectations and the stock's perceived worth.

  • Polyethylene oversupply and weak pricing Analysts cut Dow's outlook because polyethylene prices are softening and the market is oversupplied, threatening cash flow and earnings recovery. Dow's commodity business remains under pressure, and the stock fell 8% as these concerns overshadowed positive news.

    This is the core fundamental problem weighing on Dow's earnings and investor confidence, explaining why the stock dropped despite other positive announcements.

  • Chlorpyrifos lawsuit over Parkinson's link Dow faces a lawsuit alleging its insecticide chlorpyrifos is linked to Parkinson's disease, raising the risk of costly litigation, higher insurance premiums, and product restrictions. Until the total legal exposure is clear, this uncertainty weighs on investor sentiment.

    This is a new legal and reputational risk that could lead to material costs and product restrictions, directly affecting Dow's future profitability.

  • Silicone and low-carbon growth investments Dow announced a $100 million investment to expand silicone production for electronics and thermal management, and a distribution deal for its Decarbia low-carbon products. These moves target higher-value, growing markets, but near-term they do little to offset weak commodity pricing.

    These are the main positive strategic actions this period, showing Dow's effort to shift toward specialty and sustainable products, though their impact is longer-term.

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Dow's rally fades as weak polyethylene prices and Alberta costs overshadow growth bets

  • RBC downgrade and price target cut RBC downgraded Dow to Sector Perform and slashed its price target to $28 from $51, warning that recent polyethylene price gains will fade and the Alberta project will strain cash flow. This directly lowers the market's expected value for Dow shares.

    This is the single most direct negative driver of the period, resetting analyst expectations and the stock's perceived worth.

  • Polyethylene oversupply and weak pricing Analysts cut Dow's outlook because polyethylene prices are softening and the market is oversupplied, threatening cash flow and earnings recovery. Dow's commodity business remains under pressure, and the stock fell 8% as these concerns overshadowed positive news.

    This is the core fundamental problem weighing on Dow's earnings and investor confidence, explaining why the stock dropped despite other positive announcements.

  • Chlorpyrifos lawsuit over Parkinson's link Dow faces a lawsuit alleging its insecticide chlorpyrifos is linked to Parkinson's disease, raising the risk of costly litigation, higher insurance premiums, and product restrictions. Until the total legal exposure is clear, this uncertainty weighs on investor sentiment.

    This is a new legal and reputational risk that could lead to material costs and product restrictions, directly affecting Dow's future profitability.

  • Silicone and low-carbon growth investments Dow announced a $100 million investment to expand silicone production for electronics and thermal management, and a distribution deal for its Decarbia low-carbon products. These moves target higher-value, growing markets, but near-term they do little to offset weak commodity pricing.

    These are the main positive strategic actions this period, showing Dow's effort to shift toward specialty and sustainable products, though their impact is longer-term.

Indorama Ventures PCL (IVL.BK)

Q3 2026
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Indorama Swings to Record Profit as Supply Disruptions Lift PET, MEG Spreads

  • Record profit ends five loss quarters Indorama Ventures reported a record 5.96 billion baht net profit in Q2 2026, ending five straight loss quarters. Middle East supply disruptions lifted PET and MEG spreads, the gap between raw material costs and selling prices.

    This is the single biggest new event of the period and directly explains the rebound in IVL's stock.

  • Debt reduction ahead of target Debt fell ahead of target, with the debt-to-equity ratio at 1.56x. Lower debt reduces financial risk and gives the company more flexibility, which supports the stock price.

    This is a new financial improvement that strengthens the balance sheet and investor confidence.

  • Brokers name IVL a top pick Brokers CLSA, Yuanta, and Krungsri named IVL a top pick, citing peak PET supply passing, Super El Niño-driven polyester demand, and rebounding spreads. These factors point to better times ahead for the company.

    Analyst upgrades and positive outlooks can drive buying interest and support the stock price.

  • Downgrades and macro headwinds cap gains Morgan Stanley downgraded IVL to Underweight with a 19 baht target, citing sub-cost returns and high debt. JPMorgan and Dao also cut ratings on softening spreads and higher energy costs. High oil and Fed rate hikes create a tug-of-war.

    This provides the necessary counterweight, showing that not all news was positive and risks remain.

August 2026
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IVL's Q2 profit recovery met with mixed analyst views

  • Q2 profit recovery confirmed IVL swung to a 5.96bn baht net profit in Q2 2026, with EBITDA up 129% and debt cut ahead of target, confirming the recovery from five loss quarters.

    This is the actual reported result, a key positive driver for the stock.

  • Bullish factors and raised targets Bulls cited the PET supply peak passing, a 20% weekly spread rise, Super El Niño boosting polyester demand, and Thailand gaining from supply-chain shifts. CLSA raised its target to 32 baht; Yuanta kept Buy at 27.50 baht.

    These are new positive arguments and analyst actions that could support the stock.

  • JPMorgan downgrade on weaker spreads JPMorgan downgraded IVL to Neutral, cutting its target to 22 baht and 2027 estimates by 32.6% on weaker spreads, signaling concerns about future profitability.

    A new negative analyst action that could pressure the stock.

  • Dao downgrade and softening spreads Dao downgraded to Hold after a 23% rally, expecting Q3 profit to soften on falling spreads and higher energy costs. Petrochemical spreads also softened as supply returned.

    A new negative view and market condition that could weigh on the stock.

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IVL hits 28 baht on PET recovery, then broker downgrades to Hold

  • PET cycle recovery drives profit turnaround The PET industry is entering a recovery cycle as high-cost plants close worldwide and little new capacity is added, easing oversupply. Krungsri expects IVL to swing from a 2025 loss to profits of 6.2 billion baht in 2026, rising to 9.8 billion by 2028, lifting the shares.

    This is the core fundamental reason IVL is moving: a multi-year profit turnaround from the PET cycle.

  • Super El Niño shifts textile demand to polyester Super El Niño conditions are pressuring cotton output and pushing cotton prices higher, prompting textile producers to switch to polyester fibers. That lifts demand and capacity use for IVL's Fibers and PET products, a fresh demand driver on top of the industry recovery.

    It is a new, specific demand catalyst for IVL's products that readers have not been told before.

  • Tight supply lifts Integrated PET spread 20% Chinese refineries cut operating rates, keeping polyester-chain supply tight, and the Integrated PET spread rose 20% week-on-week. Wider spreads mean IVL earns more per ton sold, directly supporting profit expectations and the share price.

    It gives the concrete supply-and-price mechanism behind IVL's improving margins this period.

  • Dao downgrades IVL to Hold after 23% rally Dao Securities cut IVL to Hold from Buy, keeping a 28 baht target, after the shares rose 23% since August and now leave little upside. It also expects third-quarter profit to weaken from the prior quarter as PET spreads fall from a high base and energy costs rise.

    It is the main counterweight: a broker saying the recovery is already priced in and near-term profit may dip.

September 2026
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IVL gains on record Q2, rising petrochemical spreads, and broker upgrades

  • Record Q2 profit and stronger balance sheet IVL reported Q2 net profit of 5,961 million baht, reversing a year-ago loss, with all four businesses contributing and PET spreads at $279/ton. Net debt fell to 226 billion baht and the debt-to-equity ratio improved to 1.56 times. This confirms the profit recovery is real and strengthens the balance sheet, supporting the shares.

    The record Q2 result is the fundamental proof behind the recovery story and directly supports the stock.

  • Petrochemical spreads rebound sharply, brokers switch into IVL Bualuang reported ethylene, propylene, HDPE and PP spreads all jumped, with PP up $164/ton, and recommended switching from refinery stocks into petrochemicals, picking IVL and PTTGC. Wider spreads mean IVL earns more per ton sold, directly lifting profit expectations and the share price.

    This is the clearest new evidence that IVL's core product margins are recovering, which is the main profit driver.

  • Earnings estimates and broker top picks raised September SET earnings estimates were revised up 0.7%, with IVL gaining 7% and petrochemicals leading at 6.2%. Krungsri then named IVL a Q4 2026 top pick and part of its energy security theme. Higher estimates and repeated broker endorsements pull money into the stock.

    Upward estimate revisions and top-pick status show analysts expect more profit and are steering buyers toward IVL.

  • High oil and Fed rate hike cut both ways Brent hit $100 and the Fed raised rates to 3.75-4.00%, pressuring growth stocks and the Thai market. But brokers still favor energy and petrochemicals, naming IVL, because high oil lifts chemical prices. The tug-of-war means rate worries cap gains while oil strength supports IVL.

    This is the main counterweight: rate hikes and expensive oil can hurt the broad market even as they help IVL's spreads.

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IVL gains on record Q2, rising petrochemical spreads, and broker upgrades

  • Record Q2 profit and stronger balance sheet IVL reported Q2 net profit of 5,961 million baht, reversing a year-ago loss, with all four businesses contributing and PET spreads at $279/ton. Net debt fell to 226 billion baht and the debt-to-equity ratio improved to 1.56 times. This confirms the profit recovery is real and strengthens the balance sheet, supporting the shares.

    The record Q2 result is the fundamental proof behind the recovery story and directly supports the stock.

  • Petrochemical spreads rebound sharply, brokers switch into IVL Bualuang reported ethylene, propylene, HDPE and PP spreads all jumped, with PP up $164/ton, and recommended switching from refinery stocks into petrochemicals, picking IVL and PTTGC. Wider spreads mean IVL earns more per ton sold, directly lifting profit expectations and the share price.

    This is the clearest new evidence that IVL's core product margins are recovering, which is the main profit driver.

  • Earnings estimates and broker top picks raised September SET earnings estimates were revised up 0.7%, with IVL gaining 7% and petrochemicals leading at 6.2%. Krungsri then named IVL a Q4 2026 top pick and part of its energy security theme. Higher estimates and repeated broker endorsements pull money into the stock.

    Upward estimate revisions and top-pick status show analysts expect more profit and are steering buyers toward IVL.

  • High oil and Fed rate hike cut both ways Brent hit $100 and the Fed raised rates to 3.75-4.00%, pressuring growth stocks and the Thai market. But brokers still favor energy and petrochemicals, naming IVL, because high oil lifts chemical prices. The tug-of-war means rate worries cap gains while oil strength supports IVL.

    This is the main counterweight: rate hikes and expensive oil can hurt the broad market even as they help IVL's spreads.

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IVL jumps as brokers hike targets on PET supply peak and oil-driven spread recovery

  • CLSA raises target to 32 baht, sees PET supply peak passing CLSA lifted its IVL target to 32 baht from 28 and kept Outperform, saying 2026 is the last year of new PET capacity and Q3 spreads will beat expectations. A higher target from a major broker pulls the shares up because it signals the profit recovery has room to run.

    This is the single biggest new price catalyst in the period, directly lifting IVL shares 3.5%.

  • Oil spike and Venezuela OPEC exit talk lift petrochemical spreads Middle East tension pushed Dubai crude up about 5% to $93, and reports that Venezuela may leave OPEC raised hopes of more crude supply and cheaper feedstock. Analysts say petrochemical spreads have improved and recommend switching into IVL and PTTGC, pushing the shares up.

    It explains the fresh sector-wide buying that drove IVL's 4-6% jumps on Aug 28 and the broker energy lists.

  • Yuanta keeps Buy at 27.50 baht after record Q2 Yuanta maintained Buy with a 27.50 baht fair value, noting IVL's Q2 net profit of 6 billion baht was its best in 15 quarters and EBITDA grew across all businesses. The broker expects second-half slowdown is already priced in, so the shares rose 4.4% against the market.

    It is the first broker note in the period that re-anchors the stock to the strong Q2 result and sets the tone for later upgrades.

  • Thailand seen as supply-chain winner as production shifts to ASEAN IVL executives said geopolitical conflicts and trade wars are pushing factories to Thailand and ASEAN, and Thailand's petrochemical strengths and flexible supply chains are attracting investment. More regional production supports long-term demand for IVL's chemicals and packaging, a slow-building positive for the shares.

    It adds a structural demand tailwind that supports the bull case beyond short-term spread moves.

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IVL's Q2 profit rebound confirmed, but analysts split on what comes next

  • Q2 profit swing ends losing streak IVL reported a Q2 2026 net profit of 5.96 billion baht, reversing a year-earlier loss, with EBITDA up 129% and net debt cut to 226 billion baht ahead of target. A real profit plus faster debt reduction makes the recovery look solid, supporting the shares.

    The actual earnings result is the core new fact that validates the recovery story.

  • JPMorgan cuts target, sees valuation stretched JPMorgan downgraded IVL to Neutral and cut its target to 22 baht, slashing its 2027 earnings estimate by 32.6% on weaker MTBE and PET spreads and higher non-operating costs. This warns the strong quarter may not repeat, capping the upside.

    It is the main new counterweight to the bullish earnings news.

  • Petrochemical spreads soften as supply returns Yuanta said polyester petrochemical spreads fell week on week, and Bualuang expects Q3 prices and spreads to ease slightly as supply comes back. Lower spreads mean less profit per tonne, so the earnings recovery may slow even if levels stay above last year.

    It explains the near-term pressure on IVL's core product margins.

  • Suntory deal adds circular PET growth IVL partnered with Suntory and Iwatani to bring commercial circular PET packaging to Thailand, producing recycled preforms equal to about 400 million bottles a year, with deliveries from 2028. It strengthens the downstream packaging business and the IVL 2.0 growth plan.

    It is a new long-term demand driver for IVL's higher-value recycled products.

July 2026
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IVL's Q2 profit rebound meets a major broker downgrade

  • Q2 profit recovery on Middle East supply disruptions IVL expects a strong Q2 2026 profit of 6.7 billion baht, ending five straight loss quarters, as Middle East supply disruptions lifted PET and MEG spreads sharply. Higher spreads mean IVL earns more per tonne sold, directly boosting profit and supporting the stock.

    This is the core new fundamental driver of IVL's earnings and price outlook.

  • Brokers flag IVL as a top Q2 earnings standout Several Thai brokers expect IVL to post outstanding Q2 profit growth, with one forecasting a 983% year-on-year jump, and name it a top pick. Such endorsements can draw buyers and support the share price.

    Shows broad analyst recognition of the earnings rebound, reinforcing the positive case.

  • Rotation into petrochemicals on high oil prices Bualuang Securities recommends switching from refineries and electronics into lagging petrochemicals like IVL, as Middle East tensions push oil above $87 a barrel. Fund flows into the sector can lift IVL's price even before earnings fully recover.

    Highlights a new sector rotation that directly benefits IVL's demand for its shares.

  • Morgan Stanley downgrade to Underweight, target cut to 19 baht Morgan Stanley downgraded IVL to Underweight and slashed its target to 19 baht, warning that returns on capital stay below cost of capital and debt remains very high. The stock fell 8.7% as investors worried the profit recovery may not be enough to lift the valuation.

    This is the main new counterweight that directly pressured IVL's price and challenges the recovery story.

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IVL's Q2 profit rebound meets a major broker downgrade

  • Q2 profit recovery on Middle East supply disruptions IVL expects a strong Q2 2026 profit of 6.7 billion baht, ending five straight loss quarters, as Middle East supply disruptions lifted PET and MEG spreads sharply. Higher spreads mean IVL earns more per tonne sold, directly boosting profit and supporting the stock.

    This is the core new fundamental driver of IVL's earnings and price outlook.

  • Brokers flag IVL as a top Q2 earnings standout Several Thai brokers expect IVL to post outstanding Q2 profit growth, with one forecasting a 983% year-on-year jump, and name it a top pick. Such endorsements can draw buyers and support the share price.

    Shows broad analyst recognition of the earnings rebound, reinforcing the positive case.

  • Rotation into petrochemicals on high oil prices Bualuang Securities recommends switching from refineries and electronics into lagging petrochemicals like IVL, as Middle East tensions push oil above $87 a barrel. Fund flows into the sector can lift IVL's price even before earnings fully recover.

    Highlights a new sector rotation that directly benefits IVL's demand for its shares.

  • Morgan Stanley downgrade to Underweight, target cut to 19 baht Morgan Stanley downgraded IVL to Underweight and slashed its target to 19 baht, warning that returns on capital stay below cost of capital and debt remains very high. The stock fell 8.7% as investors worried the profit recovery may not be enough to lift the valuation.

    This is the main new counterweight that directly pressured IVL's price and challenges the recovery story.