Ashland Inc. (ASH) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure38 years of earnings data (1989–2026) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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Ashland Inc. (ASH) Earnings Overview
As of November 7, 2026, Ashland Inc. (ASH) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $4M, reflecting +100.5% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.09 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 0.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, ASH's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -52.7%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $2.00B in fiscal 2005.
Ashland Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 32.3%, operating margin of 5.6%, and net margin of 0.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including RPM ($690M net income, 8.4% margin), IFF ($195M net income, -3.3% margin), FUL ($198M net income, 4.4% margin), ASH has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare ASH vs RPM →
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ASH Historical Earnings Data (1989–2026)
38 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4M | +100.5% | $105M | $0.09 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
| 2025 | -$845M | -600.0% | -$775M | $-18.37 | -46.3% | -42.5% |
| 2024 | $169M | -5.1% | -$26M | $3.38 | 8.0% | -1.2% |
| 2023 | $178M | -80.8% | $172M | $3.31 | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| 2022 | $927M | +321.4% | $333M | $16.41 | 38.8% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | $220M | +143.3% | $192M | $3.66 | 10.4% | 9.1% |
| 2020 | -$508M | -200.6% | -$461M | $-8.39 | -25.2% | -22.9% |
| 2019 | $505M | +343.0% | $86M | $8.03 | 23.5% | 4.0% |
| 2018 | $114M | +11300.0% | $102M | $1.78 | 4.4% | 3.9% |
| 2017 | $1M | +103.4% | $49M | $0.02 | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| 2016 | -$29M | -109.4% | -$50M | $-0.46 | -1.0% | -1.7% |
| 2015 | $309M | +32.6% | $112M | $4.48 | 9.0% | 3.3% |
| 2014 | $233M | -65.9% | $46M | $3.00 | 3.8% | 0.8% |
| 2013 | $683M | +2526.9% | $1.04B | $8.57 | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| 2012 | $26M | -93.7% | $281M | $0.33 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | $414M | +193.6% | $130M | $5.17 | 6.4% | 2.0% |
| 2010 | $141M | +98.6% | $201M | $1.63 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| 2009 | $71M | -57.5% | -$78M | $0.95 | 0.9% | -1.0% |
| 2008 | $167M | -27.4% | $193M | $2.63 | 2.0% | 2.3% |
| 2007 | $230M | -43.5% | $219M | $3.60 | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| 2006 | $407M | -79.7% | $175M | $5.64 | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| 2005 | $2.00B | +430.2% | $107M | $26.85 | 27.5% | 1.5% |
| 2004 | $378M | +404.0% | $182M | $5.25 | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| 2003 | $75M | -35.9% | $266M | $1.10 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 2002 | $117M | -71.9% | $321M | $1.67 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| 2001 | $417M | +495.7% | $851M | $5.93 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| 2000 | $70M | -75.9% | $196M | $0.98 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| 1999 | $290M | +42.9% | $173M | $3.89 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| 1998 | $203M | -27.2% | $48M | $2.63 | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| 1997 | $279M | +32.2% | $333M | $3.64 | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| 1996 | $211M | +779.2% | $260M | $2.96 | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 1995 | $24M | -87.8% | $126M | $0.08 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| 1994 | $197M | +38.5% | $319M | $2.79 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 1993 | $142M | +142.4% | $240M | $2.20 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| 1992 | -$336M | -331.5% | -$103M | $-5.75 | -3.5% | -1.1% |
| 1991 | $145M | -20.4% | $238M | $2.54 | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| 1990 | $182M | +111.3% | $277M | $3.20 | 2.1% | 3.3% |
| 1989 | $86M | - | $181M | $1.55 | 1.1% | 2.2% |
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ASH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ASH stock.
What is ASH earnings per share (EPS)?
ASH trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $0.09, reflecting +100.5% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -52.7%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2026 is available in the table on this page.
What is Ashland Inc.'s net income?
Ashland Inc. (ASH) trailing twelve-month net income is $4M as of 2026. Earnings grew +100.5% year-over-year.
Is ASH profitable?
Yes, ASH is profitable with a TTM net income of $4M and a net profit margin of +0.2%.
What is ASH's earnings growth rate?
ASH compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: N/A, 3-Year: -70.3%, 5-Year: -52.7%, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2026.
What are ASH's profit margins?
Ashland Inc. net profit margin is +0.2%, operating margin is +5.6%, and gross margin is +32.3%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +0.2%.
Is ASH growing earnings?
Yes, ASH earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +100.5% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -52.7%. TTM net income reached $4M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was ASH's best earnings year?
Ashland Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $2.0B, achieved in fiscal year 2005. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2026 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were ASH's earnings last quarter?
ASH's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2026. Net income was $-16M with diluted EPS of $-0.35. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.