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Ashland NYSE:ASH Stock Report

Last Price

US$97.37

Market Cap

US$4.9b

7D

1.3%

1Y

-4.8%

Updated

28 Mar, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

ASH Stock Overview

Ashland Inc. provides additives and specialty ingredients in the North and Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and internationally.

ASH fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation1/6
Future Growth2/6
Past Performance1/6
Financial Health4/6
Dividends4/6

Ashland Inc. Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Ashland
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$97.37
52 Week HighUS$105.15
52 Week LowUS$70.82
Beta0.92
1 Month Change4.42%
3 Month Change15.49%
1 Year Change-4.78%
3 Year Change7.76%
5 Year Change22.57%
Change since IPO920.42%

Recent News & Updates

Should You Think About Buying Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) Now?

Mar 16
Should You Think About Buying Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) Now?

There Might Be More To Ashland's (NYSE:ASH) Story Than Just Weak Earnings

Feb 07
There Might Be More To Ashland's (NYSE:ASH) Story Than Just Weak Earnings

These 4 Measures Indicate That Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Is Using Debt Extensively

Feb 01
These 4 Measures Indicate That Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Is Using Debt Extensively

Recent updates

Should You Think About Buying Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) Now?

Mar 16
Should You Think About Buying Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) Now?

There Might Be More To Ashland's (NYSE:ASH) Story Than Just Weak Earnings

Feb 07
There Might Be More To Ashland's (NYSE:ASH) Story Than Just Weak Earnings

These 4 Measures Indicate That Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Is Using Debt Extensively

Feb 01
These 4 Measures Indicate That Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Is Using Debt Extensively

We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Ashland Inc.'s (NYSE:ASH) CEO For Now

Jan 17
We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Ashland Inc.'s (NYSE:ASH) CEO For Now

Ashland Inc.'s (NYSE:ASH) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

Dec 31
Ashland Inc.'s (NYSE:ASH) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

Why Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) Could Be Worth Watching

Dec 07
Why Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) Could Be Worth Watching

Ashland: Poor Results And High Valuation

Dec 04

Are Investors Undervaluing Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) By 24%?

Nov 16
Are Investors Undervaluing Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) By 24%?

Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Oct 06
Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Ashland Inc.: Slightly Overvalued Even After Recent Pullback

Sep 18

Should You Be Adding Ashland (NYSE:ASH) To Your Watchlist Today?

Sep 18
Should You Be Adding Ashland (NYSE:ASH) To Your Watchlist Today?

At US$86.24, Is It Time To Put Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) On Your Watch List?

Aug 17
At US$86.24, Is It Time To Put Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) On Your Watch List?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Jun 30
These 4 Measures Indicate That Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Ashland Stock: A Tougher 2023

Jun 23

Are Investors Undervaluing Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) By 30%?

Jun 14
Are Investors Undervaluing Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) By 30%?

Does Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

May 30
Does Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Ashland: Strong Performance Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds

May 28

Ashland's (NYSE:ASH) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

May 15
Ashland's (NYSE:ASH) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Are Investors Undervaluing Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) By 35%?

Mar 14
Are Investors Undervaluing Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) By 35%?

Does Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Feb 27
Does Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Ashland: Risen From The Ashes

Feb 23

Does Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Feb 11
Does Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Ashland Q1 2023 Earnings Preview

Jan 30

Ashland declares $0.335 dividend

Jan 23

At US$108, Is Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) Worth Looking At Closely?

Dec 26
At US$108, Is Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) Worth Looking At Closely?

Is Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) Trading At A 34% Discount?

Dec 09
Is Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) Trading At A 34% Discount?

Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Nov 18
Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Does Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Nov 03
Does Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

At US$99.11, Is It Time To Put Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) On Your Watch List?

Sep 16
At US$99.11, Is It Time To Put Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) On Your Watch List?

Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Aug 31
Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Ashland: A Case Study In Conglomerate Revitalization

Aug 22

Is Ashland (NYSE:ASH) A Risky Investment?

Aug 16
Is Ashland (NYSE:ASH) A Risky Investment?

Ashland declares $0.335 dividend

Aug 06

Does Ashland Global Holdings (NYSE:ASH) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Aug 01
Does Ashland Global Holdings (NYSE:ASH) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Ashland Non-GAAP EPS of $1.89 beats by $0.22, revenue of $644M beats by $21.21M

Jul 26

Ashland Global Holdings plans to change name

Jul 20

Shareholder Returns

ASHUS ChemicalsUS Market
7D1.3%0.8%0.2%
1Y-4.8%14.6%28.1%

Return vs Industry: ASH underperformed the US Chemicals industry which returned 15.1% over the past year.

Return vs Market: ASH underperformed the US Market which returned 28.8% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is ASH's price volatile compared to industry and market?
ASH volatility
ASH Average Weekly Movement5.2%
Chemicals Industry Average Movement5.2%
Market Average Movement6.1%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.8%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: ASH has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: ASH's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19243,800Guillermo Novohttps://www.ashland.com

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; nutrition solutions, such as thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and additives; and nutraceutical solutions comprising products for weight management, joint comfort, stomach and intestinal health, sports nutrition, and general wellness, as well as custom formulation, toll processing, and particle engineering solutions.

Ashland Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Ashland's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
ASH fundamental statistics
Market capUS$4.89b
Earnings (TTM)US$154.00m
Revenue (TTM)US$2.14b

31.7x

P/E Ratio

2.3x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
ASH income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$2.14b
Cost of RevenueUS$1.54b
Gross ProfitUS$601.00m
Other ExpensesUS$447.00m
EarningsUS$154.00m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2023

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)3.07
Gross Margin28.10%
Net Profit Margin7.20%
Debt/Equity Ratio43.9%

How did ASH perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

1.6%

Current Dividend Yield

51%

Payout Ratio
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