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Ashland Inc. (ASH)

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$62.85

$-1.04

(-1.62%)

Ashland Inc. (ASH) Live Price Chart

Page last updated: 2026-02-09 17:34:34

Key Market Data

Market Cap	$2.88B
Open	$64.05
High	$114.36
Low	$2.62
Previous Close	$64.16
Price Change	$-1.04
Percentage Change	-1.62%
Volume	113K

Ashland Inc. (ASH) Stock Price Today

Ashland Inc. (ASH) is currently trading at $62.85 as of 2026-02-09 17:34:34, reflecting a -1.62% move ($-1.04) from the previous close.

In the short term, the stock has returned -233.10% over the past four weeks. Over the last 12 months, Ashland Inc. has recorded a -1.80% price change, indicating a weak performance relative to the broader market.

Ashland Inc. (ASH) 7-Day Stock Price Changes

Over the past seven days, Ashland Inc. has traded within a short-term range shaped by market sentiment in the WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS sector. During this period, the stock moved from its previous closing price of $59.56 to the latest recorded price of $62.85, reflecting an intraday change of -1.62%. Daily movements highlight shifts in trading volume (113,439), investor positioning, and reactions to macroeconomic updates.

From a momentum standpoint, ASH has delivered a -233.10% return over the past month and a -1.80% change in the last 12 months, indicating a weak trend relative to its broader sector peers.

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What is Ashland Inc. (ASH)?

Ashland Inc. is a specialty materials company serving markets including pharmaceuticals, personal care, food and beverages, coatings, construction, energy, and electronics. It operates through four segments: Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates. Life Sciences contributes the highest revenue, offering functional additives for pharmaceutical and nutrition applications. Personal Care provides ingredients for skin, hair, oral care, and household products, while Specialty Additives supplies performance-enhancing additives for coatings and. Intermediates produce BDO and related derivatives used in polymers, electronics, agriculture, and pharmaceutical applications. The company generates sales across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and regions.

Ashland Inc. Information

Industry	WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS
Employees	2,900
Sector	WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS
Company Website	http://www.ashland.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1.What is the current share price of Ashland Inc.?

The latest trading price for Ashland Inc. (Common Stock) is $ 62.85, compared with a previous closing price of $ 64.16. That means the stock has moved -1.62% so far today. Intraday price updates and recent trading activity for ASH can be tracked on the live chart and quote section on this page.

2.Is Ashland Inc. stock going up or down?

Looking at recent performances, ASH has returned -233.10% over the past month, +16.24% over the last six months and -1.80% over the past year. These figures capture share-price changes only, not the impact of dividends. Together they describe weak price momentum for Ashland Inc. stock, but keep in mind that past returns do not guarantee future results.

3.Where does ASH currently sit relative to its 52-week high and low?

In the most recent 52-week period, Ashland Inc. has traded between a low of $ 45.21 and a high of $ 67.39. This 52-week range helps show where today's share price sits relative to its recent highs and lows, and is often used by investors to judge stock volatility, potential support and resistance levels, and whether ASH is currently nearer the top or the bottom of its one-year trading band.

4.How is Ashland Inc. classified by sector and industry?

Ashland Inc. is classified in the WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS sector. In practice, this means Ashland Inc. is grouped with other companies that serve similar end-markets and operate under comparable competitive and regulatory conditions. For investors, knowing ASH’s sector helps with portfolio diversification, peer comparisons, and understanding how broader trends affecting the WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS sector could influence Ashland Inc.’s performance.

5.Where is Ashland Inc. listed and how large is it by market value?

Ashland Inc. is listed on the NYSE stock exchange in United States. Based on a market capitalization of $ 2.88B, the company is classified as a Mid-cap stock. Market cap gives a quick sense of Ashland Inc.'s size and importance in the equity market and is often used by investors and index providers when constructing portfolios or benchmarks.

6.What does ASH's EPS tell investors about its profitability?

Trailing-twelve-month EPS of $ -15.10 summarises how much profit Ashland Inc. has generated per share over the last year. Rising EPS over time can signal improving profitability or effective share repurchases, while flat or declining EPS may point to slower growth or margin pressure. EPS is a key input into valuation metrics such as P/E and is often monitored closely around earnings announcements.

7.How can I track Ashland Inc.'s financial performance over time?

To follow Ashland Inc.'s financial performance, investors typically review its quarterly and annual reports, which include detailed income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow statements. Combining these filings with key market data shown on this page—such as share price trends, P/E and dividend yield—provides a more complete view of how ASH is performing and how the market is responding.

8.When is Ashland Inc. expected to report earnings?

Ashland Inc.'s next scheduled earnings release is currently expected on -- (the date may be updated by the company). Earnings announcements often act as important catalysts for ASH, as they provide updated information on revenue, profitability and management's outlook.

9.What usually comes out in Ashland Inc.'s earnings reports?

Ashland Inc.'s earnings reports typically include headline figures such as revenue, net income and EPS, along with commentary on segment performance, margins, cash flow and guidance for future periods. Investors compare these results with market expectations and prior periods to assess whether ASH is meeting, beating or missing expectations.

10.How can I stay informed about Ashland Inc.'s results and guidance?

You can stay up to date on Ashland Inc. by reviewing its quarterly earnings releases, listening to or reading transcripts of earnings calls, and following company news and filings. Pairing this fundamental information with the price and return data for ASH on this page helps you see how new information is being reflected in the stock.

11.Does Ashland Inc. pay a regular cash dividend to its shareholders?

Ashland Inc. Paying. Based on the latest information, the stock has an indicated annual cash dividend of $ 1.63 per share and a current dividend yield of 0.0259 at the recent share price. Dividends are typically paid --, although the board can change the dividend policy at any time. Income-focused investors often monitor ASH's dividend level, payment frequency and any announcements about future dividends when assessing the stock's appeal as a dividend-paying investment.

12.What are the current dividend yield and dividend payout ratio for ASH?

Based on the latest earnings data, ASH has a dividend yield of 0.0259 and a dividend payout ratio of -0.1078. The dividend yield shows how much cash return an investor receives from dividends each year relative to the current share price, helping assess whether Ashland Inc. is an attractive income stock. The dividend payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings Ashland Inc. distributes to shareholders as dividends versus how much it retains to reinvest in the business, which is an important indicator of dividend sustainability and room for future dividend growth.

13.What kind of business is Ashland Inc.?

Ashland Inc. is a publicly traded company in the WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS industry within the WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS sector. It generates revenue from products and services related to this core business area, and investors can find a detailed description of its operations, strategy and geographic exposure in the company's annual report and other regulatory filings.

14.How is ASH valued in terms of P/E ratio and EPS?

Ashland Inc. currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of --, based on trailing-twelve-month earnings per share (EPS) of $ -15.10. P/E is calculated by dividing the share price by EPS and shows how much investors are paying today for each unit of Ashland Inc.'s earnings. Comparing ASH's P/E and EPS to those of other WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS companies can help investors judge whether its valuation looks rich or attractive.

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