Ashland Inc.
ASHNYSEMaterialsSpecialty Chemicals
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $3.29B
- P/E (TTM)
- 63.33
- Forward P/E
- -
- Dividend yield
- 2.33%
- 52-week range
- $47.12$78.25
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 618.56K
Ashland (ASH) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $70.99 - $73.05 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $78.25 |
| 52-Week Low | $47.12 |
| Open | $71.65 |
| Volume (last close) | 430.00K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 618.56K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.84B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 52.00M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 206.00M |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.13 |
| Profit Margin | 2.82% |
| Operating Margin | 7.43% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 2.78% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.74 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.67 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.33% |
| Payout Ratio | 147.74% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 3.29B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 46.00M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 63.33 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 1.79 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.76 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.38 |
| 50-Day MA | $71.75 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $63.05 |
| 1-Year Change | +46.52% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Ashland at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Ashland (ASH) has a market capitalization of $3.29B. The stock trades at 63.3× trailing earnings and 1.8× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $52.00M on revenue of $1.84B (a 2.8% profit margin) and generated $206.00M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 1.4% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $440.00M in cash and securities against $1.39B of debt, a net debt position of $952.00M.
Ashland pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.67 per share a year, a 2.33% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 148% payout ratio and 11 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 46.5% over the past year. At $71.15 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $47.12 to $78.25, above its 200-day moving average of $63.05.
Based on 12 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $79.00, 11.0% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ashland
What is the current stock price for ASH?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, ASH stock trades at $71.15. The 52-week range is $47.12–$78.25, with a day range of $70.99–$73.05.
What is the P/E ratio for ASH?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Ashland's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 63.3, meaning investors pay $63.3 for every $1 of annual earnings. Ashland operates in the Materials sector.
Does ASH pay dividends?
Yes, Ashland pays a 2.33% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($1.67 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 147.7%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for ASH?
Based on ratings from 12 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for ASH is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $79.00, a 11.0% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $71.15.
What is the market cap of ASH?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Ashland's market capitalization is $3.27B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Ashland operates in the Materials sector within the Specialty Chemicals industry.