Peers · Basic Materials
DOW Alternatives
The closest DOW alternative is LYB (4.09% yield, 6.0/10 safety), followed by . All 1 sit in the same basic materials sector as DOW (4.12% yield, 6.0/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to DOW in our universe is LYB — nearly identical yield (4.09% vs 4.12% for DOW) and a 6.0/10 safety score compared to DOW's 6.0/10.
Switching from DOW to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether DOW dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches DOW on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from DOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYB · LyondellBasell Industries N.V. | 4.09% | 6.0/10 · Mixed | Very close match on yield and safety |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best DOW alternatives?
The closest DOW alternatives are LYB — all in the same basic materials sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. LYB is the single closest match at 4.09% yield and 6.0/10 safety, versus 4.12% and 6.0/10 for DOW.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to DOW?
None of the 1 peers we track yield more than DOW's 4.12%. If you want more income than DOW produces, you would need to move outside its sector — usually at the cost of a lower dividend safety score.
What stocks are similar to DOW?
We rank 1 similar stocks for DOW: LYB. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks DOW on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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