About Ashland Inc
- Industry: Chemicals
- Exchange: NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
- Country: US
- Website: https://www.ashland.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 52-week range for ASH?
The 52-week high is $78.25 and the 52-week low is $47.12.
What is the P/E ratio for ASH?
The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 62.42.
What is the dividend yield for ASH?
The indicated annual dividend yield is 1.94%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 2.71%.
What is the Net Profit Margin?
The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 2.77%.
What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?
The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 1.15.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
Wall Street analyst consensus for ASH over the last few months:
Latest ASH News
Can Ashland (ASH) Justify Its Valuation On Its New Crop Dispersant Launch?
Why Ashland’s new crop formulation dispersant matters for shareholders Ashland (ASH) has launched Agrimer Eco-Disperse OD TVO, a patented, nature-based polymeric dispersant for non-aqueous crop protection products. The move is putting fresh attention on how this specialty ingredients business earns its money in agriculture. The product targets a practical problem for agrochemical formulators. They need high performing, more sustainable mixtures that stay stable in the tank, pass tightening...
ASH's Shares Rally 30% in 6 Months: What's Driving the Upside?
Ashland's shares have gained 30.2% in six months as cost cuts, portfolio optimization and a $1-billion buyback support returns.
Is Ashland (ASH) Quietly Building Its Next Growth Engine?
Ashland (NYSE:ASH) has long anchored its investment thesis on consistent operating cash flow generation, high free cash flow conversion routinely exceeding 90%, and disciplined balance sheet capital allocation. Even in an elevated interest rate environment where borrowing costs penalize balance sheet expansion, strategically increasing leverage remains a prudent move when capital is directed into high-barrier, […]
Is Ashland (ASH) Stock a Smart Buy for Long-Term Growth?
Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) has long anchored its investment thesis on dependable operating cash flow generation, high free cash flow conversion, and disciplined balance sheet capital allocation. Much like how peers in the broader specialty materials sector deploy targeted capital into mission-critical niches, similar to how Air Products is quietly cornering high-margin chip fab supply chains, […]
Ashland Inc. (ASH) Analyst/Investor Day - Slideshow
2026-09-22. The following slide deck was published by Ashland Inc.
Ashland scales Transformed Vegetable Oils technology platform in crop care, launches agrimer™ eco-disperse OD polymeric dispersant
Patented technology combines sustainability and performance, supporting next-generation formulations Ashland agrimer™ eco-disperse OD polymeric dispersant Continuing to scale its Transformed Vegetable Oils (TVO™) technology platform, Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), today announced the global launch of agrimer™ eco-disperse OD TVO™ polymeric dispersant, a patented, nature-based dispersant developed for non-aqueous crop protection formulations. WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Contin
Ashland Launches Its Agrimer Polymeric Dispersant For Non-Aqueous Crop Protection Formulations
The introduction represents the latest commercial innovation from the TVO™ platform. Agrimer™ eco-disperse OD was engineered so agrochemical formulators could address the growing industry challenge of delivering
Ashland Inc. (ASH) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
Ashland Inc. (ASH) Analyst/Investor Day September 17, 2026 9:00 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsSandy KlugmanGuillermo Novo - Chairman & CEOOsama Musa -...
Ashland (ASH), Why Is Its Latest Update Drawing Attention?
Ashland (ASH) has put a new US$1b share repurchase plan on the table, doubling its prior authorization as management leans into cost savings and portfolio pruning to support margins and free cash flow. Recent trading has been soft, with Ashland’s share price down 5.24% over the past 30 days. However, the year-to-date share price return of 16.57% and 1-year total shareholder return of 38.46% point to momentum building around the cost savings and buyback story. Compare Ashland’s buyback and...
Here's Why You Should Retain ASH Stock in Your Portfolio Now
Ashland is using cost savings, portfolio optimization and buybacks to strengthen margins and free cash flow despite tariff and demand headwinds.
Ashland Innovation Day to be held September 17, 2026
Wilmington, Del., Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) will host an Innovation Day webcast on September 17, 2026. The event will begin promptly at 9:00 am ET and conclude by 11:00 am ET. Ashland leadership will provide an updated overview of the company’s innovative Technology Platforms, highlighting their commercial progress and scalability. Registration is required, and participants are encouraged to join early. Registration can be accessed from the following link: https
Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week September 13
Read this week's dividend recap for Dividend Champions, Contenders & Challengersâtrack dividend changes, upcoming ex-dividend dates & pay dates.
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Recent Insider Transactions
| Date | Name | Shares Changed | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | Chattopadhyay Sanat | +212 | $67.92 | $14,399 |
| 2026-09-30 | Bishop Steven D | +368 | $67.92 | $24,995 |
| 2026-09-21 | MUSA OSAMA M | -10,418 | - | - |
| 2026-09-21 | MUSA OSAMA M | -3,647 | $69.06 | $251,862 |
| 2026-09-21 | MUSA OSAMA M | +10,418 | $69.06 | $719,467 |
| 2026-09-15 | MUSA OSAMA M | +14,230 | - | - |
| 2026-08-11 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | +1,806 | - | - |
| 2026-08-11 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | -526 | $74.58 | $39,229 |
| 2026-08-11 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | +1,806 | $74.58 | $134,691 |
| 2026-07-29 | MUSA OSAMA M | -9,793 | - | - |
| 2026-07-29 | MUSA OSAMA M | +1,267 | $57.96 | $73,435 |
| 2026-07-27 | Assis Alessandra Faccin | -3,215 | - | - |
| 2026-07-27 | Assis Alessandra Faccin | -884 | $66.38 | $58,680 |
| 2026-07-27 | Assis Alessandra Faccin | +3,215 | $66.38 | $213,412 |
| 2026-07-27 | Thomas Peter T | +978 | $66.38 | $64,920 |
| 2026-07-27 | SPIZZO ALLEN A | +978 | $66.38 | $64,920 |
| 2026-06-30 | Chattopadhyay Sanat | +218 | $65.89 | $14,364 |
| 2026-06-30 | Bishop Steven D | +379 | $65.89 | $24,972 |
| 2026-05-15 | LOY BERTRAND | +1,741 | $54.5 | $94,885 |
| 2026-05-08 | MINICUCCI JAMES P. | -4,310 | - | - |
| 2026-05-08 | MINICUCCI JAMES P. | -1,346 | $55.01 | $74,043 |
| 2026-05-08 | MINICUCCI JAMES P. | +4,310 | $55.01 | $237,093 |
| 2026-03-31 | Chattopadhyay Sanat | +258 | $55.61 | $14,347 |
| 2026-03-31 | Bishop Steven D | +450 | $55.61 | $25,025 |
| 2026-02-06 | NOVO GUILLERMO | +32,096 | - | - |
| 2026-01-21 | Kulkarni Ashish K | +2,113 | - | - |
| 2026-01-21 | Kulkarni Ashish K | +2,113 | - | - |
| 2026-01-20 | Harrison Suzan F. | +2,449 | $61.23 | $149,952 |
| 2026-01-20 | Kulkarni Ashish K | +2,449 | $61.23 | $149,952 |
| 2026-01-20 | Chattopadhyay Sanat | +2,449 | $61.23 | $149,952 |
| 2026-01-20 | Bishop Steven D | +2,449 | $61.23 | $149,952 |
| 2026-01-20 | Tozier Scott | +2,449 | $61.23 | $149,952 |
| 2026-01-20 | Peribere Jerome A | +2,449 | $61.23 | $149,952 |
| 2026-01-20 | MAIN SUE | +2,449 | $61.23 | $149,952 |
| 2025-12-31 | Chattopadhyay Sanat | +245 | $58.67 | $14,374 |
| 2025-12-31 | Bishop Steven D | +426 | $58.67 | $24,993 |
| 2025-11-19 | Assis Alessandra Faccin | +13,807 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | Assis Alessandra Faccin | +6,136 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | +8,922 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | +3,965 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | WHITAKER WILLIAM | +23,131 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | WHITAKER WILLIAM | +10,280 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | MUSA OSAMA M | +14,354 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | MUSA OSAMA M | +6,379 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | MINICUCCI JAMES P. | +11,361 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | MINICUCCI JAMES P. | +5,049 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | Caceres Dago | +9,564 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | Caceres Dago | +4,250 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | Drury Eileen | +8,897 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | Drury Eileen | +3,954 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | RICHARDSON SAMUEL | +3,912 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | RICHARDSON SAMUEL | +1,738 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | NOVO GUILLERMO | +97,864 | - | - |
| 2025-11-19 | NOVO GUILLERMO | +43,495 | - | - |
| 2025-11-17 | Drury Eileen | -567 | - | - |
| 2025-11-17 | Drury Eileen | -280 | $49.6 | $13,888 |
| 2025-11-17 | Drury Eileen | +567 | $49.6 | $28,123 |
| 2025-11-17 | MUSA OSAMA M | -976 | - | - |
| 2025-11-17 | MUSA OSAMA M | -335 | $49.6 | $16,616 |
| 2025-11-17 | MUSA OSAMA M | +976 | $49.6 | $48,410 |
| 2025-11-17 | WHITAKER WILLIAM | -107 | - | - |
| 2025-11-17 | WHITAKER WILLIAM | -33 | $49.6 | $1,637 |
| 2025-11-17 | WHITAKER WILLIAM | +107 | $49.6 | $5,307 |
| 2025-11-17 | RICHARDSON SAMUEL | -107 | - | - |
| 2025-11-17 | RICHARDSON SAMUEL | -32 | $49.6 | $1,587 |
| 2025-11-17 | RICHARDSON SAMUEL | +107 | $49.6 | $5,307 |
| 2025-11-17 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | -239 | - | - |
| 2025-11-17 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | -72 | $49.6 | $3,571 |
| 2025-11-17 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | +239 | $49.6 | $11,854 |
| 2025-11-17 | NOVO GUILLERMO | -6,122 | - | - |
| 2025-11-17 | NOVO GUILLERMO | -2,563 | $49.6 | $127,125 |
| 2025-11-17 | NOVO GUILLERMO | +6,122 | $49.6 | $303,651 |
| 2025-11-14 | MUSA OSAMA M | -2,091 | - | - |
| 2025-11-14 | MUSA OSAMA M | -717 | $51.51 | $36,933 |
| 2025-11-14 | MUSA OSAMA M | +2,091 | $51.51 | $107,707 |
| 2025-11-14 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | -1,276 | - | - |
| 2025-11-14 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | -381 | $51.51 | $19,625 |
| 2025-11-14 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | +1,276 | $51.51 | $65,727 |
| 2025-11-14 | Drury Eileen | -1,297 | - | - |
| 2025-11-14 | Drury Eileen | -603 | $51.51 | $31,061 |
| 2025-11-14 | Drury Eileen | +1,297 | $51.51 | $66,808 |
| 2025-11-14 | MINICUCCI JAMES P. | -1,225 | - | - |
| 2025-11-14 | MINICUCCI JAMES P. | -383 | $51.51 | $19,728 |
| 2025-11-14 | MINICUCCI JAMES P. | +1,225 | $51.51 | $63,100 |
| 2025-11-14 | WHITAKER WILLIAM | -356 | - | - |
| 2025-11-14 | WHITAKER WILLIAM | -108 | $51.51 | $5,563 |
| 2025-11-14 | WHITAKER WILLIAM | +356 | $51.51 | $18,338 |
| 2025-11-14 | RICHARDSON SAMUEL | -228 | - | - |
| 2025-11-14 | RICHARDSON SAMUEL | -69 | $51.51 | $3,554 |
| 2025-11-14 | RICHARDSON SAMUEL | +228 | $51.51 | $11,744 |
| 2025-11-14 | NOVO GUILLERMO | -9,119 | - | - |
| 2025-11-14 | NOVO GUILLERMO | -3,817 | $51.51 | $196,614 |
| 2025-11-14 | NOVO GUILLERMO | +9,119 | $51.51 | $469,720 |
| 2025-11-13 | MUSA OSAMA M | -1,393 | - | - |
| 2025-11-13 | MUSA OSAMA M | -477 | $53.1 | $25,329 |
| 2025-11-13 | MUSA OSAMA M | +1,393 | $53.1 | $73,968 |
| 2025-11-13 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | -866 | - | - |
| 2025-11-13 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | -259 | $53.1 | $13,753 |
| 2025-11-13 | LAMPKIN ROBIN E. | +866 | $53.1 | $45,985 |
| 2025-11-13 | Drury Eileen | -863 | - | - |
| 2025-11-13 | Drury Eileen | -400 | $53.1 | $21,240 |
| 2025-11-13 | Drury Eileen | +863 | $53.1 | $45,825 |
| 2025-11-13 | MINICUCCI JAMES P. | -1,020 | - | - |
| 2025-11-13 | MINICUCCI JAMES P. | -319 | $53.1 | $16,939 |
| 2025-11-13 | MINICUCCI JAMES P. | +1,020 | $53.1 | $54,162 |
| 2025-11-13 | Assis Alessandra Faccin | -1,340 | - | - |
| 2025-11-13 | Assis Alessandra Faccin | -570 | $53.1 | $30,267 |
| 2025-11-13 | Assis Alessandra Faccin | +1,340 | $53.1 | $71,154 |
| 2025-11-13 | Caceres Dago | -746 | - | - |
| 2025-11-13 | Caceres Dago | -215 | $53.1 | $11,417 |
| 2025-11-13 | Caceres Dago | +746 | $53.1 | $39,613 |
| 2025-11-13 | WHITAKER WILLIAM | -229 | - | - |
| 2025-11-13 | WHITAKER WILLIAM | -70 | $53.1 | $3,717 |
| 2025-11-13 | WHITAKER WILLIAM | +229 | $53.1 | $12,160 |
| 2025-11-13 | RICHARDSON SAMUEL | -146 | - | - |
| 2025-11-13 | RICHARDSON SAMUEL | -44 | $53.1 | $2,336 |
| 2025-11-13 | RICHARDSON SAMUEL | +146 | $53.1 | $7,753 |
| 2025-11-13 | NOVO GUILLERMO | -9,029 | - | - |
| 2025-11-13 | NOVO GUILLERMO | -3,779 | $53.1 | $200,665 |
| 2025-11-13 | NOVO GUILLERMO | +9,029 | $53.1 | $479,440 |