Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.65
Ashland Inc. (ASH) Dividend History
Income profile from 1983 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.4%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
16 years
ASH Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.1% and trend is rising.
ASH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.4%
Trailing DPS$1.65
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout22.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR8.1%
5Y CAGR8.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.2%
Total Shareholder Yield5.6%
1Y Total Return43.0%
5Y Total Return-13.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,65110Y ago$14,24820Y ago$30,074
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ASH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (44 years of payments)
ASH Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ashland Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ASH has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.1% and 5-year CAGR of 8.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ASH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.4% dividend yield, 3.2% buyback yield, 5.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -13.5%, with dividends contributing 8.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,248 today.
ASH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.48
Avg/Payment$0.3740
Latest Change+1.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.4200 | ↑ +1.2% | 2.87% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.4150 | — | 2.66% | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.4150 | — | 2.84% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.4150 | — | 2.92% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.4150 | ↑ +2.5% | 3.29% | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.4050 | — | 2.66% | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.4050 | — | 2.05% | Dec 15, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.4050 | — | 1.77% | Sep 15, 2024 |
ASH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.4%
#4 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
16Y
8.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.6%
#3 of 9
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| ASHAshland Inc. | $3.1B | 2.4% | — | 16 | Unknown |
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2nd  EMNEastman Chemical Com… | $8.3B | 4.5% | 80.4% | 16 | Watch |
1st  HUNHuntsman Corporation | $2.1B | 7.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
ASH Annual Dividend History (1983–2026)
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.83 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $1.65 | 3.1% | 4 | $-18.37 | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2024 | $1.60 | 7.4% | 4 | $3.38 | 47.3% | 2.11x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $1.49 | 14.2% | 4 | $3.31 | 45.0% | 2.22x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $1.30 | 11.1% | 4 | $16.41 | 8.0% | 12.57x | 1.6% |
| 2021 | $1.18 | 6.8% | 4 | $3.66 | 32.1% | 3.11x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $1.10 | 2.3% | 4 | $-8.39 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $1.08 | 10.3% | 4 | $8.03 | 13.4% | 7.47x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $0.97 | 12.6% | 4 | $1.78 | 54.8% | 1.83x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.87 | 13.4% | 4 | $0.02 | 5377.6% | 0.02x | 1.1% |
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ASH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ASH stock.
How much dividend does ASH pay per share?
Ashland Inc. (ASH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.65 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ASH's next ex-dividend date?
ASH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ASH typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ASH's dividend safe?
ASH's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +22.0%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ASH a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Ashland Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ASH pay dividends?
Ashland Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.65 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 43+ years from 1983 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ASH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ASH five years ago would be worth approximately $8,651 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ASH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ASH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.