Dow Chemical Reports Higher 4Q Profits

Midland, MI, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Dow Chemical reported a higher fourth-quarter profit as sales rose in nearly all segments.

Net income rose to $426 million, or $0.37 per share, compared with $87 million, or $0.08 per share, a year ago.

Analysts expected earnings of $0.35 per share.

Revenue rose 11% to $13.77 billion.