Dow Inc. posted a strong second quarter with adjusted earnings per share of $1.44, beating expectations, and revenue of $12.09 billion, up 20% year over year. The results were driven by a 20% price increase across its portfolio, which offset a 1% decline in volumes, with operating EBIT of $1.6 billion. The company highlighted continued benefits from its Transform to Outperform program and now expects more than $1.3 billion in in-year self-help benefits, including about $200 million more this year. Segment performance was solid: packaging and specialty plastics revenue rose to about $6.4 billion, up 27%, with Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure and Performance Materials & Coatings up 14% and 11% respectively. Reuters noted that supply disruptions from Middle East tensions contributed to higher prices, helping profits alongside ongoing cost-cutting efforts. Investor reaction was positive, with Dow stock rising in premarket trading after the results were released.