Dow Inc. has returned about 17% since the start of the calendar year, outperforming the Basic Materials sector's average gain of 8.1%. The company currently holds a Zacks Rank of 1, or Strong Buy, and its full-year earnings consensus estimate has risen 37652.7% over the past three months. Another Basic Materials stock, Green Plains Renewable Energy, has returned 56.9% year-to-date and also carries a Zacks Rank of 1. Dow belongs to the Chemical - Diversified industry, which has gained 15.4% on average this year, while Green Plains is part of the Chemical - Specialty industry, which has moved up 15%.
Dow IncDow Inc. has returned 17% YTD, outperforming sector, with a Zacks Strong Buy rating and a massive increase in earnings consensus estimate.
Green Plains Renewable Energy IncGreen Plains Renewable Energy has returned 56.9% YTD and carries a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy).