Ashland Inc. (ASH)
NYSE: ASHConsumer DiscretionarySpecialty ChemicalsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
ASH stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $3.24B
- P/E (TTM)
- 45.59
- Forward P/E
- 16.43
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.55
- Dividend yield
- 2.36% ($1.67)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 1, 2026
- 52-week range
- 47.12 – 78.25
- Day range
- 70.32 – 72.06
- Volume / Avg
- 906.79K / 681.71K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 45.79M
- Next earnings
- Nov 3, 2026
52-week range
ASH stock today
On Oct 7, ASH ended the session at $70.67, shedding $0.30 (0.42%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, ASH sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $47.12 to $78.25: 9.7% below the high, set on Aug 7, 2026 and 50.0% above the low. ASH is up 20.5% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 48.8%.
At 45.6x trailing earnings, Ashland trades above the peer-group median of 31.5x. Its forward P/E of 16.4x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Ashland's next earnings report is expected on Nov 3, 2026. Ashland pays an annual dividend of $1.67 per share, a 2.36% yield at the current price.
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About Ashland
Company profileAshland 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
- CEO
- Mr. Guillermo Novo
- Headquarters
- Wilmington, DE
- Employees
- 2,900
- Website
- ashland.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Ashland generated $1.82 billion in revenue, down 13.7% from fiscal 2024, its first annual decline since 2024. Ashland reported a net loss of $845.0 million, compared with net income of $169.0 million a year earlier. Gross margin was 30.1% (up from 29.2%) and operating margin -42.5%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.82B | $2.11B | $2.19B | $2.39B | $2.11B |
| Growth | -13.68% | -3.56% | -8.36% | +13.26% | +4.71% |
| Net income | $-845.00M | $169.00M | $178.00M | $927.00M | $220.00M |
| EPS (diluted) | $-18.23 | $3.36 | $3.31 | $16.41 | $3.59 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (12 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$79.91+13.07%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 8
- Hold 3
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 3, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.32
- Last reported (Q3 2026)
- Jul 29, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.35 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.67
- Dividend yield
- 2.36%
- Last payment
- $0.42
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 1, 2026
ASH news
All ASH newsAshland peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWKNHawkins Inc. | 132.38 | +0.10% | $2.76B | vs ASH |
| KWRQuaker Houghton | 157.33 | -2.33% | $2.71B | vs ASH |
| IOSPInnospec Inc. | 97.42 | -1.15% | $2.40B | vs ASH |
| CLMTCalumet Inc. | 56.29 | +0.14% | $4.95B | vs ASH |
| SCLStepan Company | 61.32 | -1.72% | $1.39B | vs ASH |
| ECVTEcovyst Inc. | 10.31 | -0.58% | $1.13B | vs ASH |
| KROKronos Worldwide Inc | 7.78 | -1.02% | $895.46M | vs ASH |
| LWLGLightwave Logic Inc. | 5.43 | -3.38% | $837.13M | vs ASH |
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Ashland stock FAQ
What is Ashland's stock price today?
ASH last traded at $70.67 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.42% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Ashland pay a dividend?
Yes. Ashland pays $1.67 per share annually, a 2.36% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.42 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 1, 2026.
When is Ashland's next earnings date?
Ashland is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.32.
What is ASH's P/E ratio?
ASH trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 45.59 and a forward P/E of 16.43, compared with a median of 31.5 for its closest peers.
Who is Ashland's CEO?
Mr. Guillermo Novo is the chief executive officer of Ashland Inc., which has about 2,900 employees.
Has ASH ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent ASH stock split was a 511-for-250 split on May 15, 2017, one of 4 splits on record.
What is the ASH 52-week high?
The 52-week high for ASH is $78.25 and the 52-week low is $47.12. The stock is currently 9.7% below its high.