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Ashland Inc. (ASH) Analyst/Investor Day TranscriptAshland Inc. (ASH) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
Ashland's 2026Q3 results show a demand recovery with revenue up 7.3% YoY to $497M and gross margin expanding to 31.2% from 15.1% a year earlier, suggesting operational stabilization post-divestitures. However, the balance sheet remains pressured by $1.4B in cu...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 28, 2026 | $1.02+3.6% vs $0.98 | $497M+2.3% vs $486M |
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 | $0.91-6.2% vs $0.97 | $482M-0.7% vs $486M |
Q1 2026 Feb 2, 2026 | $0.26+13.0% vs $0.23 | $386M-3.7% vs $401M |
Q4 2025 Nov 4, 2025 | $1.08-7.7% vs $1.17 | $478M-0.9% vs $482M |
Ashland Inc. (ASH) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
ASHLAND, Maine, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Irving Forest Products, Inc., a subsidiary of J.D.
ASHLAND, Maine, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Irving Forest Products, Inc., a subsidiary of J.D.
Ashland is using cost savings, portfolio optimization and buybacks to strengthen margins and free cash flow despite tariff and demand headwinds.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Ashland Inc. (ASH)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $69.66 | $3.19B | -3.79 | -13.68% | -46.33% | -35.41% | 2.37% | |
| $101.03 | $12.91B | 19.54 | 6.66% | 8.41% | 20.92% | — | |
| $85.79 | $21.9B | -58.76 | -5.17% | 2.91% | 2.05% | — | |
| $51.07 | $2.75B | 18.57 | -2.67% | 5.29% | 9.16% | — | |
| $41.24 | $3.78B | 46.34 | 0.61% | 5.16% | 7.13% | — | |
| $168.40 | $5.41B | 35.45 | 8.75% | 15.14% | 12.79% | — |
Ashland Inc. (ASH) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Ashland Inc. (ASH) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Jul 31, 2026·SEC
Jul 28, 2026·SEC
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Ashland Inc. (ASH) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Ashland Inc. (ASH) reported $1.84B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 84% decrease from $11.33B in 1996.
Ashland Inc. (ASH) saw revenue decline by 13.7% over the past year.
Yes, Ashland Inc. (ASH) is profitable, generating $52.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (-46.3% net margin).
Yes, Ashland Inc. (ASH) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.37%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Ashland Inc. (ASH) has a return on equity (ROE) of -35.4%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Ashland Inc. (ASH) generated $323.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
