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ASH Stock Forecast: Ashland, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$74
+0.49% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Ashland, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $80 — +8.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 86 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$3.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
86 / 100
Median analyst target
$80
Analysts covering
12
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.6%
1M
+10.4%
YTD
+27.4%
1Y
+40.3%
From 52W high
−3.6%
From 52W low
+58.6%
$46
$76
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ASH stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Ashland, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
86 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
84
Growth
83
Issuance
82
Momentum
74
Value
74
Quality
59
Revisions
53
Volatility
52
Size
30

Accruals (84): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Volatility (52): The share price moves around a lot.

Size (30): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

ASH stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ASH, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$50$60$70$80$90Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ASHHigh $90Median $80Low $70

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says12 analysts
9 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $70Median $80High $90

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
6 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$58 → $78
31 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$50 → $70
30 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$60 → $73
30 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$75 → $83
29 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
29 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$68 → $75
29 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform$75 → $77
29 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
10 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$65 → $75
10 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
10 June 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
6 May 2026Seaport GlobalUpgradeBuy—
30 Apr 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
30 Apr 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
23 Mar 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy—
18 Feb 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
4 Feb 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
12 Jan 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy—
12 Jan 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
19 Dec 2025Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ASH appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

ASH analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−1.4%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
5
Fundamentals

Ashland, Inc. (ASH) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
47.3×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.8×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

Price / book
1.8×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.1×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.3%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
7.3%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Gross margin
34.2%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Operating margin
11.5%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Net margin
2.8%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
4.0%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.4%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.3%

Higher than 52% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

ASH vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Chemicals
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ASHAshland, Inc.$3.4B
86
FULH.B. Fuller Co.$3.4B
92
WDFCWD-40 Co.$3.1B
72
KWRQuaker Houghton$2.9B
92
NGVTIngevity Corp.$2.8B
99
HWKNHawkins, Inc.$2.7B
71
CLMTCalumet, Inc.$4.2B
79

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Ashland, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest ASH news & analysis

Ashland Inc.: Activist Pressure Starts To Pay Off

Seeking Alpha · 13 Aug 2026positive

Seeking Alpha reports that activist investors, including Standard Industries and Ancora, have driven board changes, capital allocation reviews, and engagement with potential acquirers at Ashland Inc. The Life Sciences and Personal Care segments continue to deliver growth and margin stability.

Why it matters — Activist pressure is creating potential for M&A and strategic alternatives at Ashland, which could significantly impact the company's future direction and shareholder value.

Ashland board authorizes quarterly dividend

GlobeNewsWire · 7 Aug 2026positive

Ashland Inc.'s board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share on the company's common stock, as announced on August 7, 2026.

Why it matters — The dividend declaration signals the board's ongoing commitment to returning cash to shareholders of Ashland's common stock.

Ashland Inc. (ASH) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 30 July 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Ashland Inc.'s (ASH) Q3 2026 earnings call.

Why it matters — An earnings call transcript provides investors and analysts with detailed insight into Ashland's quarterly financial performance and management's strategic outlook.

Ashland Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 29 July 2026neutral

Ashland reported higher sales across all four business units in its fiscal third quarter of 2026, driven by volume growth, pricing actions, and demand in Life Sciences and Personal Care. The company reaffirmed its full-year sales and adjusted EBITDA outlook but lowered its adjusted EPS growth forecast due to a higher tax rate from unfavorable discrete items.

Why it matters — ASH watchers would note the mixed picture of broad-based sales growth and reaffirmed profitability outlook offset by a reduced earnings forecast due to tax-related headwinds.

Ashland Analysts Increase Their Forecasts After Strong Q2 Results

Benzinga · 29 July 2026positive

Ashland posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter, leading analysts to increase their forecasts for the company.

Why it matters — Ashland watchers would care because the strong quarterly results and subsequent analyst forecast upgrades could signal improved performance outlook for the company.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ASH stock

What is the ASH stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Ashland, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $80, with estimates ranging from $70 to $90. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ASH stock a buy right now?

Of the 12 analysts covering Ashland, Inc., 9 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Ashland, Inc. 86 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ASH?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Ashland, Inc. ranks 86 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (84 of 100).

Will ASH stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +8.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ashland, Inc. 86 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ASH stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Ashland, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ASH are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $70 to $90 over the next 12 months.

How has ASH stock performed over the past year?

Ashland, Inc. returned +40.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Ashland, Inc. do?

Ashland Inc., a specialty chemicals company, plays a pivotal role in the global chemical industry by providing innovative and sustainable solutions across diverse sectors. The primary function of Ashland is developing specialty additives and functional ingredients used in a wide array of applications, ranging from personal care products and pharmaceuticals to construction materials and industrial coatings.

What is the latest news on ASH?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 13 Aug 2026): "Ashland Inc.: Activist Pressure Starts To Pay Off". Seeking Alpha reports that activist investors, including Standard Industries and Ancora, have driven board changes, capital allocation reviews, and engagement with potential acquirers at Ashland Inc. The Life Sciences and Personal Care segments continue to deliver growth and margin stability.

Company

About Ashland, Inc.

Ashland Inc., a specialty chemicals company, plays a pivotal role in the global chemical industry by providing innovative and sustainable solutions across diverse sectors. The primary function of Ashland is developing specialty additives and functional ingredients used in a wide array of applications, ranging from personal care products and pharmaceuticals to construction materials and industrial coatings. Its innovative formulation capabilities enhance product performance and process efficiency, addressing critical challenges such as health, environmental impact, and material performance. Ashland serves a broad customer base, including manufacturers, formulators, and service providers, through its extensive network of research and development facilities and manufacturing sites worldwide. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and its strategic focus on high-value market niches, which positions it as a leading player in fostering advancements in product enhancement and environmental stewardship.

CEO Mr. Guillermo Novo · 2,900 employees · United States · https://www.ashland.com