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Ashland Inc (ASH)
$63.94-0.49 (-0.76%)
Pre-Market$63.56-0.38 (-0.59%)· Last close Jun 26
Ashland Inc.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Ashland Inc. in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $63.94 with a market capitalization of $3.0B. Wall Street consensus targets $67.91 (11 analysts), implying a +6.2% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $68.26, remaining 15.4% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 70/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +6.2% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $482.00M↑ | $386.00M↓ | $477.00M↑ | $463.00M↓ | $479.00M |
| Gross Profit | $147.00M↑ | $105.00M↓ | $159.00M↑ | $132.00M↓ | $147.00M |
| Operating Income | $39.00M↑ | -$9.00M↓ | $54.00M↑ | -$2.00M↓ | $33.00M |
| Net Income | $16.00M↑ | -$12.00M↓ | $32.00M↑ | -$742.00M↓ | $31.00M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
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 ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$2.97B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.97%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-37.83%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.24M
Recent News
Jim Cramer on Ashland: “I Think It Could Go Higher”
Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) was among the stocks on which Jim Cramer commented, as he emphasized that SpaceX investors are betting on Elon Musk rather than the company’s earnings. Toward the end of the lightning round, a caller inquired about the stock, and Cramer replied: You got an outfit called Ancora in there, and they’re going […]
Update: Market Chatter: Ashland Urged to Pursue Sale by Activist Investor Cruiser Capital
(Updates with statement from Ashland in fourth paragraph.) Ashland (ASH) is facing pressure from
Ashland (ASH) Stock After 30% Yearly Jump Is The Market Price Now Justified
If you are asking whether Ashland at around US$65.53 is a fair deal or starting to look stretched, the recent share price action gives you some useful clues. The stock has returned 14.8% over the past week, 15.5% over the past month, and 30.6% over the past year, while the 3 and 5 year periods both show a decline of 18.4%. This may change how you think about its risk and reward trade off. Recent coverage has focused on Ashland's position within the chemicals sector and how its share price...
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