Ashland Inc.
ASH
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- Ashland Inc. operates in the specialty chemicals industry, which is experiencing a robust demand due to increased applications in various sectors such as automotive and construction.
- Revenue increased by 3% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $497 million.
- Gross margin improved to 34.2%, up from 30.5% in the previous quarter.
- The company's trailing P/E ratio of 45.49 indicates that it may be overvalued compared to its earnings.
- In 2025, Ashland reported a net income loss of $845 million, highlighting significant financial challenges.
- The operating margin for 2025 was only 4.82%, indicating struggles with profitability.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $3.24B | Enterprise value | $4.27B | Trailing P/E | 45.31 | Forward P/E | 16.44 |
| PEG | 1.23 | Price / book | 1.73 | Beta | 0.40 | Dividend yield | 2.38% |
| Revenue growth | 7.3% | Earnings growth | — | Gross margin | 33.4% | Operating margin | 11.5% |
| Profit margin | 2.8% | ROE | 4.0% | ROA | 2.4% | Debt / equity | 0.79 |
| Current ratio | 3.05 | Free cash flow | $269.12M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $79.91 |
| 52w high | $78.25 | 52w low | $47.12 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $497M | $482M | $386M | $477M | $463M | — |
| Op margin | 8.2% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 11.3% | -0.4% | — |
| Net income | $16.0M | $16.0M | -$12.0M | $32.0M | -$742M | — |
| Gross margin | 34.2% | 30.5% | 27.2% | 33.3% | 28.5% | — |
| Gross profit | $170M | $147M | $105M | $159M | $132M | — |
| Operating income | $41.0M | $39.0M | -$9.0M | $54.0M | -$2.0M | — |
- Revenue +3% vs prior quarter ($497M vs $482M).
- Gross margin 34.2% (was 30.5% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.8B | $2.1B | $2.2B | $2.4B |
| Op margin | 4.8% | 3.9% | 7.3% | 12.0% |
| Net income | -$845M | $169M | $178M | $927M |
| Gross margin | 30.1% | 29.2% | 30.5% | 34.7% |
| Gross profit | $549M | $618M | $668M | $830M |
| Operating income | $88.0M | $83.0M | $159M | $288M |
No flags
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News
2026-10-05 · UBS Adjusts Ashland Price Target to $80 From $83, Maintains Buy Rating
2026-10-03 · Can Ashland (ASH) Justify Its Valuation On Its New Crop Dispersant Launch?
2026-09-29 · ASH's Shares Rally 30% in 6 Months: What's Driving the Upside?
2026-09-25 · Is Ashland (ASH) Quietly Building Its Next Growth Engine?
2026-09-25 · Is Ashland (ASH) Stock a Smart Buy for Long-Term Growth?
2026-09-18 · Ashland (ASH), Why Is Its Latest Update Drawing Attention?
2026-09-16 · Here's Why You Should Retain ASH Stock in Your Portfolio Now
2026-09-14 · Ashland Innovation Day to be held September 17, 2026
2026-09-03 · International Flavors (IFF) Down 1.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
2026-08-31 · Ashland to host Innovation Day for analysts and investors
2026-08-27 · Ashland (ASH) Up 2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
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