Ashland Inc. (ASH)

NYSE: ASH · Real-Time Price · USD
56.78
-0.92 (-1.59%)
Apr 28, 2026, 2:42 PM EDT - Market open
-1.59%
Market Cap 2.60B
Revenue (ttm) 1.81B
Net Income (ttm) -692.00M
Shares Out 45.76M
EPS (ttm) -15.13
PE Ratio n/a
Forward PE 13.94
Dividend $1.66 (2.91%)
Ex-Dividend Date Feb 27, 2026
Volume 460,502
Open 57.94
Previous Close 57.70
Day's Range 56.58 - 58.13
52-Week Range 46.30 - 65.65
Beta 0.44
Analysts Buy
Price Target 65.57 (+15.48%)
Earnings Date Apr 28, 2026

About ASH

Ashland Inc. provides additives and specialty ingredients in the North and Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates segments. The Life Sciences segment offers pharmaceutical solutions, including controlled release polymers, disintegrants, tablet coatings, thickeners, solubilizers, and tablet binders; and nutrition solutions, such as thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and additives; agricultural chemicals; diagnostic films; and fine chemi... [Read more]

Sector Materials
Founded 1924
Employees 2,900
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol ASH
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for ASH stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $65.57, which is an increase of 15.48% from the latest price.

Price Target
$65.57
(15.48% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Ashland sets date for second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release and conference call webcast

WILMINGTON, Del., April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced plans to issue its second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release at approximately 5 p.m.

12 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ashland implements pricing actions across product portfolio in response to market volatility

Wilmington, Del., March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is implementing pricing actions across its Life Sciences, Intermediates, Personal Care and Specialty Additives product por...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ashland CFO to discuss current market environment at the Gabelli Funds' 17th Annual Specialty Chemicals Symposium

WILMINGTON, Del., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- William C.

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ashland agrimer™ eco-coat polymer seed coating from the Transformed Vegetable Oils (TVO) platform receives approval for all food and non-food uses in pesticide formulations including for sale in the U.S.

Ashland polymer seed coating from the Transformed Vegetable Oils (TVO) platform receives approval for all food and non-food uses in pesticide formulations

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ashland Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 results showed resilience amid demand softness, with Life Sciences and Personal Care delivering growth and margin expansion, while Specialty Additives managed cost-driven margin gains despite lower sales. Guidance for fiscal 2026 was narrowed, with temporary operational impacts expected to be recovered later in the year.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Ashland reports first quarter fiscal 2026 results and narrows full-year outlook

Sales of $386 million, down five percent from the prior-year quarter Previously announced Avoca divestiture reduced overall sales by approximately $10 million or two percent versus the prior-year quar...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Univar Solutions and Ashland Forge Exclusive Partnership for Cellulose Ethers in Food and Beverage Sector Throughout EMEA

Expanding access in EMEA markets to meet rising demand for functional ingredients and drive innovation in food and beverage applications ESSEN, Germany, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions ...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Ashland sets date for first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release and conference call webcast

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced plans to issue its first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release at approximately 5 p.m.

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ashland Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered director elections, auditor ratification, and an advisory vote on executive compensation, with all proposals approved. No shareholder questions were raised, and final voting results will be published in a Form 8-K.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Ashland board authorizes quarterly dividend

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.415 cents per share on the company's common stock.

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Top 2 Materials Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff This Quarter

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Other symbols: NUE
5 months ago - Benzinga

Ashland Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Q4 results met expectations with strong margins and improved comparable EBITDA, despite an 8% sales decline due to portfolio optimization. Fiscal 2026 guidance targets 1–5% organic growth, margin expansion, and double-digit EPS growth, with continued focus on innovation, cost savings, and disciplined capital allocation.

6 months ago - Transcripts

Ashland reports fourth quarter fiscal 2025 results and issues outlook for full-year 2026

Sales of $478 million, down eight percent from the prior-year quarter Previously announced carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), methylcellulose (MC), Nutraceuticals and Avoca portfolio optimization initiativ...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ashland changes start time for fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings conference call webcast

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has changed the start time of its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings webcast being held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Th...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ashland sets date for fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release and conference call webcast

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced plans to issue its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release at approximately 5 p.m.

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ashland announces Sandy Klugman, director, investor relations

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced Sandy Klugman joins Ashland as director, Investor Relations (IR), effective October 13, 2025. He will repor...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ashland production unit at Calvert City is offline, equipment requires replacement with no impact expected to customer orders

Primary impact includes absorption-related inefficiencies and repair costs Primary impact includes absorption-related inefficiencies and repair costs

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ashland Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Q3 results showed resilient margins despite a 15% sales decline, with strong free cash flow and all business units maintaining healthy profitability. Portfolio optimization and cost-saving initiatives are complete, positioning the company for stable performance amid mixed demand and ongoing headwinds in China.

9 months ago - Transcripts

Ashland reports third quarter fiscal 2025 results and narrows full-year outlook range

WILMINGTON, Del., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced financial results1 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended June 30, 2025, and narrows its fu...

9 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Whitaker named senior vice president and chief financial officer, Ashland

WILMINGTON, Del., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) announced today that the board of directors has named William C. Whitaker, senior vice president and chief financial office...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ashland sets date for third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release and conference call webcast

WILMINGTON, Del., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced plans to issue its third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release at approximately 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 2...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Operations leadership changes announced at Ashland

WILMINGTON, Del., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) announced today that Karl Bostaph, senior vice president, operations will retire on October 1, 2025.

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ashland advances strategic $60MM network optimization

WILMINGTON, Del., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today provided an update on its $60 million manufacturing network optimization plan, a key initiative under its "execute" s...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ashland Transcript: Innovation Day 2025

A multi-year transformation is complete, with a focus on innovation platforms like TVO and multifunctional starches driving growth across pharma, personal care, and specialty additives. The company targets $100 million in innovation-driven growth by FY2027, leveraging global assets, strong IP, and customer partnerships to expand into high-value, sustainable markets.

11 months ago - Transcripts

Ashland hosts Innovation Day for analysts and investors

Wilmington, Del., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland will host an Innovation Day for analysts and investors at the company's Bridgewater, New Jersey facility on May 29, 2025. The event will show...

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire