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Ashland (ASH)
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$63.94-$3.75 (-5.55%)
Price as of Jun 23, 2026 4:10 PM EDT
  • $3.1B
    Market Cap
  • 39.36%
    1-Year Change
  • Specialty Chemicals
    Industry

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  • Earnings Score: 32
  • Momentum Score: 38
  • True Yield: N/A
  • Financial Health Score: 16
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Ashland responds to investor presentation by Ancora Alternatives LLC

Ashland Inc. issued a statement responding to an investor presentation by Ancora Alternatives LLC, reaffirming its commitment to shareholder value creation and its growth strategies. The company stated it intends to engage constructively with Ancora despite the activist investor not engaging prior to its presentation. Ashland's Board continues to evaluate strategy and capital allocation regularly.

06/10/2026, 6:07 PM • GlobeNewswire

ASH Investors Have Opportunity to Join Ashland Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm

The Schall Law Firm is investigating Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) for potential securities law violations related to allegedly false or misleading statements. Ashland reported Q2 2026 results that missed analyst estimates, citing operational challenges at its Hopewell manufacturing facility, softer energy demand due to Middle East conflict, and reduced EV-driven demand. The stock fell 13.8% following the announcement.

05/13/2026, 8:20 PM • GlobeNewswire

Ashland board authorizes quarterly dividend

Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, representing a 1.2% increase from the previous quarter. The dividend will be paid on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2026. The company had 45,788,007 shares outstanding as of April 30, 2026.

05/05/2026, 5:01 PM • Benzinga

Nutraceutical Excipients Market: Powering the Future of Functional Health

The global nutraceutical excipients market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2025 to 2030, driven by rising consumer demand for dietary supplements, functional foods, and wellness products. Coating agents and modified-release technologies are leading growth segments, while Asia Pacific emerges as the fastest-growing region. Major industry players are investing in clean-label, plant-based, and sustainable formulation solutions.

04/15/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market Volume to Worth 10,083.90 Thousand Tons by 2035

The global unsaturated polyester resin market is projected to grow from USD 14.98 billion in 2025 to USD 33.40 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 8.35%. Asia Pacific dominates with 59.31% volume share, driven by rapid urbanization, lightweight material demand, and renewable energy expansion. Key growth drivers include construction, automotive, and marine applications, while sustainability focus and AI-driven innovations shape the industry's future.

01/27/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Ashland board authorizes quarterly dividend

Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.415 per share on common stock, payable on March 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 1, 2026. The company had 45,762,391 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025.

01/19/2026, 5:01 PM • Benzinga

Food Thickeners Market Size to Exceed USD 35.02 Billion by 2035, Driven by Clean-Label, Plant-Based, and Functional Food Demand

The global food thickeners market is projected to grow from USD 20.04 billion in 2026 to USD 35.02 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 6.4%. Growth is driven by increasing demand for clean-label ingredients, plant-based products, and functional foods. North America currently leads the market with 41% share, while Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region. Hydrocolloids dominate by type, and beverages lead by application, with sauces and dips expected to grow fastest.

01/16/2026, 3:22 AM • GlobeNewswire

Biggest Stock Movers Today, Dec. 1: BHC, SMR, & More

Stock markets experienced a mixed day with major indexes declining, while individual stocks showed significant movements. Healthcare and technology stocks saw notable performance changes, with some companies experiencing substantial gains or losses.

12/01/2025, 4:34 PM • The Motley Fool

Ashland board authorizes quarterly dividend

Ashland Inc. announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.415 per share, payable on December 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of December 1, 2025.

11/19/2025, 5:01 PM • Benzinga

Germany Construction Chemicals Industry Report 2025-2034 | Demand Drivers, Key Players and Competitive Structure, Best Practices, Recent Trends and Developments

Germany's construction chemicals market is projected to grow from USD 1.68 billion in 2024 to USD 2.82 billion by 2034, with a 5.30% CAGR, driven by increasing demand for concrete admixtures and renovation chemicals, particularly in the residential sector.

09/02/2025, 4:53 AM • GlobeNewswire

Ashland board authorizes quarterly dividend

Ashland Inc. announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.415 per share, payable on September 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 1, 2025.

08/08/2025, 5:01 PM • Benzinga

Ashland (ASH) Q3 Revenue Falls 15%

Specialty chemicals company Ashland reported Q3 2025 earnings with declining revenue and adjusted EBITDA, missing analyst expectations. Management lowered full-year guidance, signaling cautious outlook amid market softness and ongoing portfolio optimization efforts.

07/31/2025, 5:23 AM • The Motley Fool

Whitaker named senior vice president and chief financial officer, Ashland

Ashland Inc. has appointed William C. Whitaker as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 18, 2025. Whitaker, who joined the company in 2015, has held various financial roles and brings extensive experience in corporate development and finance.

07/21/2025, 5:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Ashland sets date for third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release and conference call webcast

Ashland Inc. will release its third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings on July 29, 2025, with a live webcast presentation on July 30, featuring key executives discussing financial performance and strategic insights.

07/16/2025, 5:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Operations leadership changes announced at Ashland

Ashland Inc. announced Karl Bostaph's retirement as senior vice president of operations, with Wayne Muil taking over the role effective immediately. Muil brings over 25 years of global operations experience and will oversee Ashland's production facilities worldwide.

07/14/2025, 5:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

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Statistics

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Day Range
$67.30
$68.26
$67.69
1-Year Range
$47.49
$67.92
$67.69
Latest Close$67.69
Change
-$0.23 (-0.34%)
Volume674,763
Market Cap$3.1B
Shares Outstanding45.8M
P/E (TTM)-2.15
Diluted EPS (TTM)-$31.46
Enterprise Value$4.1B

Information as of 06/22/2026

Company Profile

$3.1B
Market Cap
-$708.0M
Net Income
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals
8145 Blazer Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States, 19808
302 995 3000

Ashland 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. The Life Sciences segment offers pharmaceutical solutions, including controlled release polymers, disintegrants, tablet coatings, thickeners, solubilizers, and tablet binders; and nutrition solutions, such as thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and additives; agricultural chemicals; diagnostic films; and fine chemicals. Its Personal Care segment provides a range of natural, nature-derived, biodegradable, and performance ingredients; solutions for toothpastes, mouth washes and rinses, denture cleaning, and care for teeth; and household supplies nature-derived rheology ingredients, biodegradable surface wetting agents, performance encapsulates, and specialty polymers. The Specialty Additives segment offers rheology modifiers, foam control agents, surfactants and wetting agents, pH neutralizers, advanced ceramics used in catalytic converters, environmental filters, ingredients for the manufacturing of ceramic capacitors, plasma display panels and solar cells, ingredients for textile printing, thermoplastic metals, and alloys for welding. Its Intermediates segment produces 1,4 butanediol and related derivatives, including n-methylpyrrolidone. It offers its products to customers in a range of consumer and industrial markets, such as architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical. The company was formerly known as Ashland Global Holdings Inc. and changed its name to Ashland Inc. in August 2022. Ashland Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.

Key Executives

  • Guillermo Novo
  • Alessandra Faccin
  • Wayne Muil
  • Osama Musa
  • James Minicucci

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Mutual Funds989.9M (52.69%)
  • Institutions883.8M (47.04%)
  • Insiders5.0M (0.26%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)