Ashland Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Ashland's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -61.1%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings declining at 4% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 2.7% per year.
Key information
-61.14%
Earnings growth rate
-62.79%
EPS growth rate
| Chemicals Industry Growth | 12.93% |
| Revenue growth rate | -2.71% |
| Return on equity | -36.71% |
| Net Margin | -37.89% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 03
ASH: Guidance Reset And Free Cash Flow Focus Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Ashland from $73.00 to $75.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a future P/E of 16.59x. What's in the News Ashland reported Q2 2026 earnings and sales that came in weaker than expected, with management pointing to operational issues at the Hopewell manufacturing facility, softness in the Intermediates segment, weaker pricing, and reduced energy related demand as key pressures.
Narrative Update • May 15
ASH: Dividend And Guidance Updates Will Shape Margins And Future Returns
Analysts now see Ashland's fair value at about $51.07, down from $60.00, as they reset assumptions around profit margin and future P/E while keeping revenue growth expectations broadly steady. What's in the News Ashland's board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share on common stock, a 1.2% increase from the previous quarter, payable June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2026 (company announcement).Narrative Update • May 01
ASH: Future Margins Will Likely Improve On 2026 Guidance And Completed Buybacks
Analysts keep their average Ashland price target steady at $60.00, citing small model tweaks such as a slightly lower discount rate, modestly higher revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a marginally lower future P/E assumption as the basis for this unchanged view. What's in the News Ashland updated full-year fiscal 2026 sales guidance to a range of $1,835 million to $1,870 million, giving you a specific revenue band to track for the upcoming year (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 16
ASH: EMEA Partnership And 2026 Guidance Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their $73.00 price target for Ashland, citing revised assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E estimate as the main factors supporting the unchanged outlook. What's in the News Ashland reported that from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, it did not repurchase any shares under its existing program.Narrative Update • Apr 02
ASH: EMEA Distribution Partnership And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have held Ashland's fair value at $73.00, with updated assumptions that include a slightly higher discount rate, a modest adjustment to revenue growth, a lower profit margin outlook, and a higher future P/E. Together these factors shape the latest view on the stock's risk and return trade off.Narrative Update • Mar 19
ASH: Future Margins Will Likely Improve On Expanded EMEA Distribution And Buybacks
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Ashland from $51.00 to $60.00. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 04
ASH: Global Distribution Partnership Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Ashland to $73 from $77, reflecting updated assumptions that include slightly different revenue growth and discount rate inputs, along with a higher projected profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Ashland reported that between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares under its existing buyback, while confirming that the overall program launched on June 28, 2023 has reached 5,826,514 shares, or 11.86%, for a total of $480.07 million (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Feb 18
ASH: Repurchases And New Distribution Partnership Will Support Stronger Future Performance
Analysts have lifted their price target on Ashland from $63.20 to $67.10, reflecting updated assumptions that include a different discount rate, adjusted revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a revised future P/E estimate. What’s in the News Ashland completed a share repurchase program covering 5,826,514 shares, representing 11.86% of the company, for a total of $480.07m under the buyback announced on June 28, 2023 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Feb 06
Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.415
Ashland Inc. ( NYSE:ASH ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.415 per share on the 15th of March. The...Narrative Update • Feb 04
ASH: Global Distribution And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Ashland at $77.00. They indicate that updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E broadly offset one another, resulting in a stable target.Analysis Article • Jan 23
Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.415
The board of Ashland Inc. ( NYSE:ASH ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 15th of March, with investors...Narrative Update • Jan 20
ASH: Higher Margins And Buyback Support Will Drive Bullish Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Ashland to US$77.00, reflecting modestly higher assumed revenue growth and profit margins, alongside a slightly lower future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News Ashland reported that from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for US$0 under its ongoing buyback program.Narrative Update • Jan 06
ASH: Earnings Outlook And Higher P/E Will Support Bullish Upside
Ashland's analyst price target moved from $79.00 to $77.00 as analysts factor in updated assumptions around fair value, profitability, revenue growth, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Ashland issued earnings guidance for full fiscal year 2026, giving you a clearer sense of management's current expectations for the business.Narrative Update • Dec 14
ASH: Future Margins Will Likely Deteriorate Despite Stronger Revenue Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Ashland by approximately $2.00 to reflect expectations for stronger top line growth, but meaningfully lower profit margins that together warrant a higher future earnings multiple. What's in the News Ashland issued full fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting sales of $1,835 million to $1,905 million, implying organic growth of approximately one to five percent over the prior year (company guidance).Narrative Update • Nov 28
ASH: New Guidance And Minimal Impact From Outage Will Drive Stronger Performance
Analysts have raised Ashland's fair value price target slightly from $62.40 to $63.20, citing updated expectations for revenue growth and evolving profitability assumptions. What's in the News Ashland Inc.Narrative Update • Nov 03
ASH: Operational Recovery Will Drive Future Gains Despite Temporary Plant Impact
Analysts have revised Ashland's fair value estimate downward from $64.70 to $62.40. This revision reflects updated expectations for slightly increased revenue growth but lower profit margins, which together contribute to a modestly higher projected discount rate and future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Jul 08
Pinning Down Ashland Inc.'s (NYSE:ASH) P/S Is Difficult Right Now
It's not a stretch to say that Ashland Inc.'s ( NYSE:ASH ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.2x seems quite...Seeking Alpha • Jun 08
Ashland: Time To Rise From Its Ashes
Summary Ashland's ongoing asset divestitures and buybacks have failed to drive meaningful per-share growth, while sales and earnings continue to shrink. Recent guidance cuts, weak organic performance, and rising leverage ratios highlight operational challenges and increase my caution toward the stock. Despite a >3% dividend yield and a lower valuation, I see few signs of a turnaround or value creation from current strategies. Given underwhelming results, elevated debt, and management turnover, I do not find Ashland's dip attractive and prefer to stay on the sidelines. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 17
Ashland's (NYSE:ASH) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Ashland Inc. ( NYSE:ASH ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 2.5% on the 15th of...Analysis Article • Mar 29
Is There An Opportunity With Ashland Inc.'s (NYSE:ASH) 46% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Ashland's estimated fair value is US$108 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...Seeking Alpha • Feb 27
Ashland Presents Attractive Upside Emerging From The Downcycle
Summary Ashland is generating attractive free cash flow and is well-positioned to achieve its 2027 target of $600 million EBITDA and 50% FCF conversion rate. Despite the stock selling off over the last 8 months, Ashland's strategic acquisitions and divestitures have strengthened its market position, with a focus on high-margin, patent-protected products. Ashland's strong balance sheet, low leverage, and fixed-rate debt provide stability and flexibility to navigate the current downcycle in the specialty chemicals sector. With significant insider buying and undervaluation relative to peers, Ashland presents an attractive investment opportunity with potential for 17.1%-23.5% annualized returns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 20
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Ashland (NYSE:ASH)
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Amongst other things...Analysis Article • Feb 05
Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jan 14
Here's Why Shareholders May Want To Be Cautious With Increasing Ashland Inc.'s (NYSE:ASH) CEO Pay Packet
Key Insights Ashland will host its Annual General Meeting on 21st of January CEO Guillermo Novo's total compensation...Seeking Alpha • Dec 12
Ashland: A Stable Stock Trading At 50% Discount To Its Intrinsic Value
Summary Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) offers a promising upside of 58.3% with a target price of $125.72, driven by its strong financial fundamentals and growth potential in biotechnology. The company is well-diversified, primarily serving the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, which account for over two-thirds of its revenue. Despite a modest 2% dividend yield, Ashland consistently pays dividends and has a history of share buybacks, signaling shareholder commitment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 10
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Ashland Inc.'s (NYSE:ASH) Price
There wouldn't be many who think Ashland Inc.'s ( NYSE:ASH ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.1x is worth a...Analysis Article • Nov 06
Ashland Inc.'s (NYSE:ASH) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 27% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for Ashland is US$108 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Analysis Article • Sep 16
Here's Why Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
New Narrative • Sep 02
Navigating Challenges With Critical Divestitures And Personal Care Sector Growth
Streamlining operations by exiting lower-margin businesses and focusing on high-margin sectors to improve profit margins and financial health.Analysis Article • Aug 30
Returns On Capital At Ashland (NYSE:ASH) Paint A Concerning Picture
When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics...Analysis Article • Aug 15
Ashland's (NYSE:ASH) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
Ashland Inc.'s ( NYSE:ASH ) earnings announcement last week contained some soft numbers, disappointing investors. We...Analysis Article • Aug 12
Getting In Cheap On Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) Is Unlikely
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Ashland makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,808 | -685 | 333 | 53 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,805 | -670 | 333 | 54 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,824 | -822 | 327 | 54 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,869 | -836 | 356 | 54 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,949 | -86 | 344 | 57 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,045 | 5 | 380 | 56 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,113 | 199 | 383 | 55 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,108 | 172 | 381 | 56 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,111 | 183 | 376 | 52 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,139 | 154 | 349 | 50 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,191 | 168 | 358 | 51 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,306 | 236 | 328 | 52 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,404 | 245 | 374 | 54 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,404 | 191 | 379 | 55 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,391 | 181 | 371 | 55 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,350 | 155 | 388 | 53 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,249 | 175 | 356 | 52 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,155 | 162 | 344 | 50 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,111 | 173 | 343 | 50 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,819 | 75 | 319 | 45 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,850 | 54 | 321 | 46 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,951 | -546 | 333 | 53 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,016 | -555 | 345 | 56 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,326 | -464 | 425 | 63 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,393 | -491 | 424 | 66 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,450 | 129 | 393 | 65 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,148 | -39 | 380 | 58 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,551 | -5 | 397 | 69 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,579 | -17 | 492 | 70 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,584 | -20 | 544 | 71 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 2,589 | 19 | 487 | 73 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 2,802 | -31 | 615 | 77 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 3,003 | -61 | 578 | 79 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 3,137 | -88 | 600 | 82 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 2,309 | -207 | 527 | 73 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 3,134 | -425 | 640 | 82 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 3,054 | -382 | 616 | 84 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 2,560 | -451 | 563 | 82 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 3,019 | -284 | 674 | 87 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 3,545 | 2 | 814 | 91 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 4,121 | 92 | 898 | 93 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 5,159 | 242 | 1,020 | 99 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 3,420 | -12 | 692 | 88 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 5,645 | 224 | 1,092 | 97 |
Quality Earnings: ASH is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: ASH is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ASH is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 61.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare ASH's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: ASH is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Chemicals industry (0.1%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: ASH has a negative Return on Equity (-36.71%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/14 04:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Ashland Inc. is covered by 20 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| William Selesky | Argus Research Company |
| John McNulty | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| David Begleiter | Deutsche Bank |