Ashland Inc. (ASH)
| 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]
Financial Performance
Financial StatementsAnalyst 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.
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.
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...
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.
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
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.
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...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...