ASHLAND INC (ASH) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ASH - US0441861046 - Common Stock
ASH Key Statistics, Chart & Performance
The current stock price of ASH is 64.56 USD. In the past month the price increased by 7.91%. In the past year, price decreased by -9.62%.
ASH Technical Analysis
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to ASH. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, ASH is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 70.23% of all stocks.
ASH Fundamental Analysis
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ASH. Both the profitability and the financial health of ASH get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| ROA | -18.3% | ||
| ROE | -44.33% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 |
ASH Forecast & Estimates
17 analysts have analysed ASH and the average price target is 64.39 USD. This implies a price decrease of -0.26% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 64.56.
For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 17.28% and a revenue growth 2.22% for ASH
ASH Ownership
ASH Competitors/Peers
Symbol | Company Name | TA | FA | PE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHW | SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE | 31.33 | 87.84B | ||
| ECL | ECOLAB INC | 37.92 | 78.08B | ||
| PPG | PPG INDUSTRIES INC | 14.14 | 24.36B | ||
| ALB | ALBEMARLE CORP | N/A | 20.90B | ||
| IFF | INTL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES | 16.06 | 17.97B | ||
| DD | DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC | 9.81 | 17.97B | ||
| RPM | RPM INTERNATIONAL INC | 21.59 | 14.25B | ||
| SOLS | SOLSTICE ADV MATERIALS INC | 15.34 | 9.11B | ||
| EMN | EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO | 10.63 | 7.90B | ||
| AXTA | AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD | 13.21 | 7.05B | ||
| ESI | ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC | 19.11 | 6.80B | ||
| NEU | NEWMARKET CORP | 14.99 | 6.67B |
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About ASH
Company Profile
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 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: 3200
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 2,900 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 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.
What is the stock price of ASHLAND INC today?
The current stock price of ASH is 64.56 USD. The price increased by 0.7% in the last trading session.
What is the dividend status of ASHLAND INC?
ASHLAND INC (ASH) has a dividend yield of 2.77%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.63.
How is the ChartMill rating for ASHLAND INC?
ASH has a ChartMill Technical rating of 8 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 4 out of 10.
What is the analyst forecast for ASH stock?
17 analysts have analysed ASH and the average price target is 64.39 USD. This implies a price decrease of -0.26% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 64.56.
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.