Ashland Inc. (ASH)
| Market Cap | 3.33B +43.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.84B -1.4% |
| Net Income | 52.00M |
| EPS | 1.15 |
| Shares Out | 45.79M |
| PE Ratio | 63.26 |
| Forward PE | 17.98 |
| Dividend | $1.68 (2.31%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 723,652 |
| Open | 74.45 |
| Previous Close | 72.84 |
| Day's Range | 71.56 - 74.89 |
| 52-Week Range | 46.30 - 74.99 |
| Beta | 0.41 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 77.09 (+6.04%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 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 Summary
According to 12 analysts, the average rating for ASH stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $77.09, which is an increase of 6.04% from the latest price.
News
Ashland price target raised to $83 from $75 at UBS
UBS raised the firm’s price target on Ashland (ASH) to $83 from $75 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Ashland price target raised to $80 from $75 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Ashland (ASH) to $80 from $75 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Ashland price target raised to $73 from $60 at Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI raised the firm’s price target on Ashland (ASH) to $73 from $60 and keeps an In Line rating on the shares.
Ashland Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Third quarter sales rose 7% year-over-year, led by strong volume growth in Life Sciences and Personal Care, while profitability was impacted by earlier production challenges. Guidance for fiscal 2026 was reaffirmed, with further margin improvement expected in Q4 as operational and pricing actions take hold.
Ashland Earnings release: Q3 2026
Ashland released its Q3 2026 earnings on July 29, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Ashland Slides: Q3 2026
Ashland has posted slides in relation to its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 29, 2026.
Ashland Quarterly report: Q3 2026
Ashland has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 29, 2026.
Ashland price target raised to $75 from $68 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital analyst John McNulty raised the firm’s price target on Ashland (ASH) to $75 from $68 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company posted a respectable…
Ashland price target raised to $77 from $75 at Mizuho
Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Ashland (ASH) to $77 from $75 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Ashland reports Q3 adjusted EPS $1.02, consensus 98c
Reports Q3 revenue $497M, consensus $485.98M. “Ashland’s (ASH) Q3 results reflected broad-based demand and strong commercial execution across the portfolio,” said Guillermo Novo, chair and CEO, Ashlan...
Ashland reaffirms FY26 revenue view $1.835B-$1.870B, consensus $1.85B
Reaffirms FY26 Adjusted EBITDA $385M-$400M; a Adjusted Diluted EPS excluding intangibles amortization low-to-mid single-digit growth; and ongoing free cash flow conversion greater than 50% of Adjusted...
Ashland reports third quarter 2026 results and reaffirms full-year sales & Adjusted EBITDA outlook
Sales of $497 million, up seven percent from the prior-year quarter Income from continuing operations of $41 million, or $0.89 per diluted share Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations Excluding In...
Ashland announces appointment of two new directors as part of Cooperation Agreement with stockholder Ancora
WILMINGTON, Del., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), a global leader in additives and specialty ingredients, today announced the appointments of two new independent members of...
Ashland near settlement with activist Ancora, Bloomberg reports
Ashland (ASH) is nearing a settlement with activist Ancora that would expand the company’s board of directors, Mengqi Sun, Ryan Gould and Liana Baker of Bloomberg report, citing people familiar…
Wolfe Research boosts Ashland price target, cites activist pressures
Wolfe Research raised the firm’s price target on Ashland (ASH) to $78 from $66 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Wolfe Research told investors that Ashland needs to…
Ashland sets date for third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release and conference call webcast
WILMINGTON, Del., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced plans to issue its third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release at approximately 5 p.m.
Ashland price target raised to $75 from $65 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Ashland (ASH) to $75 from $65 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm’s increased price target reflects higher EBITDA levels…
Ashland responds to investor presentation by Ancora Alternatives LLC
WILMINGTON, Del., June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) today issued the following statement in response to the investor presentation released by Ancora Alternatives LLC: Ashland's...
Ashland price target raised to $72 from $66 at UBS
UBS raised the firm’s price target on Ashland (ASH) to $72 from $66 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after Ancora disclosed an activist campaign focused on the…
Ancora Releases Presentation Highlighting the Opportunity for a Value-Maximizing, Competitive Sale Process at Ashland Inc.
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, “Ancora”) today released a presentation (available here) detailing what it believes is a near-term opportunity...
Ancora built significant stake in Ashland, pushing for sale, Reuters reports
Activist Ancora Alternatives has built a significant stake in Ashland (ASH) and said it is ready to launch a proxy fight at the specialty chemicals company if there is not…
Ashland up 5% after report of Ancora pushing for sale
Shares of Ashland (ASH) are up about 5% to $60.59 following Reuters’ report of activist Ancora’s involvement.
Ancora pushing Ashland to pursue sale, Reuters reports
13:18 EDT Ancora pushing Ashland (ASH) to pursue sale, Reuters reports
Ashland appoints Entegris chair Bertrand Loy to board
Ashland (ASH) is announcing the appointment of Bertrand Loy to its board of directors, effective May 15. Loy currently serves as a director and the executive chair of Entegris (ENTG).
Ashland Board appoints Bertrand Loy as new director
WILMINGTON, Del., May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is announcing the appointment of Bertrand Loy to its board of directors, effective May 15, 2026.