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ASHLAND INC (ASH) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ASH - US0441861046 - Common Stock

59.15 USD
-1.47 (-2.42%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:14:34 PM
59.15 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:14:34 PM

ASH Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap2.70B
Revenue(TTM)1.82B
Net Income(TTM)-844.00M
Shares45.72M
Float45.17M
52 Week High75.34
52 Week Low45.21
Yearly Dividend1.63
Dividend Yield2.74%
EPS(TTM)3.39
PE17.45
Fwd PE14.76
Earnings (Next)01-26 2026-01-26/amc
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 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 59.15 USD. In the past month the price increased by 11.39%. In the past year, price decreased by -20.9%.

ASHLAND INC / ASH Daily stock chart

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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 2,960 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 bio 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: 2960

ASH Company Website

ASH Investor Relations

Phone: 13049953000

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 2,960 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 bio 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.


Can you provide the latest stock price for ASHLAND INC?

The current stock price of ASH is 59.15 USD. The price decreased by -2.42% in the last trading session.


What is the dividend status of ASHLAND INC?

ASHLAND INC (ASH) has a dividend yield of 2.74%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.63.


What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of ASH stock?

ASH has a ChartMill Technical rating of 6 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 4 out of 10.


Can you provide the sector and industry classification for ASHLAND INC?

ASHLAND INC (ASH) operates in the Materials sector and the Chemicals industry.


What is the next earnings date for ASH stock?

ASHLAND INC (ASH) will report earnings on 2026-01-26, after the market close.


Can you provide the short interest for ASH stock?

The outstanding short interest for ASHLAND INC (ASH) is 7.61% of its float.


ASH Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to ASH. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, ASH is a bad performer in the overall market: 69.43% of all stocks are doing better.


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ASH Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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 3.39. The EPS decreased by -24.16% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) N/A
ROA -18.3%
ROE -44.33%
Debt/Equity 0.73
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
Sales Q2Q%-8.43%
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)76.88%

ASH Forecast & Estimates

17 analysts have analysed ASH and the average price target is 62.35 USD. This implies a price increase of 5.41% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 59.15.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 18.24% and a revenue growth 2.17% for ASH


Analysts
Analysts77.65
Price Target62.35 (5.41%)
EPS Next Y18.24%
Revenue Next Year2.17%

ASH Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners90.65%
Ins Owners0.58%
Short Float %7.61%
Short Ratio4.25