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Ashland Inc.

ASHNYSEMaterialsSpecialty Chemicals

$71.15Today:- (-)1Y +46.52%

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 Inc. (ASH) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Ashland Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 12 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 12 unique analysts
(14 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$79.00
+11.03% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest ASH Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Joshua Spector
UBS
BuyMaintains
$83.00 → $80.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Unknown Analyst
Jefferies
BuyMaintains
$88.00
John McNulty
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$75.00
Alexandra Yates
Argus Research
BuyMaintains
$64.00 → $80.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Chris Parkinson
Wolfe Research
BuyMaintains
$78.00 → $83.00
Steven Haynes
Morgan Stanley
HoldReiterates
$58.00 → $78.00
David Begleiter
Deutsche Bank
BuyReiterates
$74.00 → $85.00
Michael Sison
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$50.00 → $70.00
Jeffrey Zekauskas
JP Morgan
BuyInitiates Coverage
$75.00 → $80.00
Eric Boyes
Evercore ISI Group
HoldMaintains
$60.00 → $73.00
John Roberts CFA
Mizuho
BuyMaintains
$75.00 → $77.00
John McNulty
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$68.00 → $75.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 5, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for ASH?

The analyst consensus rating for ASH is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 12 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for ASH?

The average 12-month price target for ASH is $79.00, representing an upside of 11.0% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $71.15.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.