ASHLAND INC (ASH) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

NYSE:ASH • US0441861046

60.93 USD
-0.1 (-0.16%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
60.93 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM

ASH Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap2.79B
Revenue(TTM)1.80B
Net Income(TTM)-691.00M
Shares45.76M
Float45.20M
52 Week High67.39
52 Week Low45.21
Yearly Dividend1.63
Dividend Yield2.72%
EPS(TTM)3.37
PE18.08
Fwd PE12.92
Earnings (Next)04-28
IPO1980-03-17
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS SubIndustrySpecialty Chemicals
ASH short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of ASH in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 5 -5 10 15

ASH long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of ASH in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years -10 -20 -30 -40

The current stock price of ASH is 60.93 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -5.05%. In the past year, price decreased by -6.12%.

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ASH Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to ASH. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, ASH turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 57.34% of all stocks.


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ASH Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ASH. ASH has an average financial health and profitability rating.


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ASH Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months ASH reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 3.37. The EPS decreased by -21.63% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) N/A
ROA -15.29%
ROE -36.79%
Debt/Equity 0.74
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%-7.14%
Sales Q2Q%-4.69%
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)87.4%
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ASH Forecast & Estimates

17 analysts have analysed ASH and the average price target is 66.23 USD. This implies a price increase of 8.7% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 60.93.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 16.06% and a revenue growth 2.22% for ASH


Analysts
Analysts78.82
Price Target66.23 (8.7%)
EPS Next Y16.06%
Revenue Next Year2.22%
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ASH Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners96.47%
Ins Owners0.58%
Short Float %8.46%
Short Ratio4.87
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ASH Latest News, Press Relases and Analysis

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About ASH

Company Profile

ASH logo image Ashland, Inc. is an additives and specialty ingredients company, which engages in the provision of architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, nutraceuticals, personal care, and pharmaceutical products. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and currently employs 2,900 full-time employees. The firm serves customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceuticals. The Company’s segments include Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates. The Life Sciences segment consists of pharmaceuticals, nutrition, agricultural chemicals, diagnostic films and fine chemicals. The Personal Care segment includes functionals, microbial protectants (preservatives), skin care, sun care, oral care, hair care and household solutions. The Specialty Additives segment consists of rheology and performance-enhancing additives serving the architectural coatings, construction, energy, automotive and various industrial markets. The Intermediates segment consists of the production of 1,4 butanediol (BDO) and related derivatives, including n-methyl pyrrolidone.

Company Info

ASHLAND INC

8145 Blazer Drive

Wilmington DELAWARE 19808 US

CEO: Guillermo Novo

Employees: 2900

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Phone: 13026587581

ASHLAND INC / ASH FAQ

Can you describe the business of ASHLAND INC?

Ashland, Inc. is an additives and specialty ingredients company, which engages in the provision of architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, nutraceuticals, personal care, and pharmaceutical products. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and currently employs 2,900 full-time employees. The firm serves customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceuticals. The Company’s segments include Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates. The Life Sciences segment consists of pharmaceuticals, nutrition, agricultural chemicals, diagnostic films and fine chemicals. The Personal Care segment includes functionals, microbial protectants (preservatives), skin care, sun care, oral care, hair care and household solutions. The Specialty Additives segment consists of rheology and performance-enhancing additives serving the architectural coatings, construction, energy, automotive and various industrial markets. The Intermediates segment consists of the production of 1,4 butanediol (BDO) and related derivatives, including n-methyl pyrrolidone.


What is the stock price of ASHLAND INC today?

The current stock price of ASH is 60.93 USD. The price decreased by -0.16% in the last trading session.


What is the dividend status of ASHLAND INC?

ASHLAND INC (ASH) has a dividend yield of 2.72%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.63.


How is the ChartMill rating for ASHLAND INC?

ASH has a ChartMill Technical rating of 6 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 5 out of 10.


What is the analyst forecast for ASH stock?

17 analysts have analysed ASH and the average price target is 66.23 USD. This implies a price increase of 8.7% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 60.93.


Should I buy ASH stock?

This depends on your investment goals. Check the Technical and Fundamental Analysis tabs for insights on ASH.


Can you provide the growth outlook for ASHLAND INC?

The Revenue of ASHLAND INC (ASH) is expected to grow by 2.22% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.