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

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$71
+0.30% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Ashland, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $80 — +12.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 87 of 100 as at 10 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$3.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
87 / 100
Median analyst target
$80
Analysts covering
12
Revenue$497.0M+7.3% y/y
Operating income$41.0M
Net income$16.0M
Free cash flow$94.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.1%
1M
−4.4%
YTD
+23.3%
1Y
+33.3%
From 52W high
−6.7%
From 52W low
+53.5%
$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 10 Sept 2026
87 / 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
82
Issuance
82
Momentum
76
Value
71
Volatility
70
Quality
58
Revisions
53
Size
29

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

Revisions (53): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

Size (29): 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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

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

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.8% 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

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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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Performance

ASH vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Ashland, Inc. returned +33.3% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ASH vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120130140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ASHS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
−2.2%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
7
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
45.5×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.8×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

Price / book
1.7×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.7×

Cheaper than 31% 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 55% 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
2.4%

Higher than 51% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Ashland, Inc. (ASH) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Ashland, Inc. has a market value of $3.2B and an enterprise value of $4.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.8B. The latest quarter grew 7.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $52.0M, a 2.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.13.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $206.0M.

  • Ashland, Inc. spent $76.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 45.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 45.5×; forward P/E: 16.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.37%, paying out 107% of earnings.

  • Ashland, Inc. employs 2,900 people — $635K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 12 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$3.2B
87
FULH.B. Fuller Co.$2.8B
90
AVNTAvient Corp.$3.8B
95
WDFCWD-40 Co.$2.7B
71
KWRQuaker Houghton$2.7B
93
HWKNHawkins, Inc.$2.6B
66
CBTCabot Corp.$4.2B
87

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 to host Innovation Day for analysts and investors

GlobeNewsWire · 31 Aug 2026neutral

Ashland announced it will host a live Innovation Day webcast for analysts and investors on September 17, 2026, in Wilmington, Delaware. The event will provide an updated view of the company's Technology Platforms, including their commercial progress and scalability, with registration required.

Why it matters — The event gives ASH watchers a scheduled opportunity to hear management's updated perspective on the commercial progress and scalability of the company's technology platforms.

Ashland (ASH) Up 2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026neutral

Ashland (ASH) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 2% since that report. The article examines what may be next for the company's stock following the earnings announcement.

Why it matters — Ashland investors would be interested in how the stock has performed since the earnings release and what factors could influence its near-term direction.

ASH Launches Permexa Sodium Caprate to Support Oral Biologics Growth

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Aug 2026positive

Ashland launched Permexa sodium caprate, a product designed to support the development of oral peptides and biologics with enhanced processing and permeability.

Why it matters — The launch expands Ashland's offerings in the growing oral biologics space, potentially supporting its pharmaceutical ingredients business.

Ashland advances high-growth oral biologics delivery applications with launch of permexa™ sodium caprate

GlobeNewsWire · 24 Aug 2026positive

Ashland Inc. announced the launch of permexa™ sodium caprate, an intestinal permeation enhancer designed to support the development and commercialization of oral peptide, biologic, and low-permeability drug products, including GLP-1 agonists and related therapeutic pipelines.

Why it matters — This launch positions Ashland in the growing oral biologics and GLP-1 drug delivery space, potentially expanding its pharma excipient offerings and market reach.

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.

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. 87 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ASH?

As at 10 Sept 2026, Ashland, Inc. ranks 87 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 +12.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ashland, Inc. 87 out of 100 as at 10 Sept 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 +33.3% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Ashland, Inc. do?

Ashland Inc. is a global additives and specialty ingredients company that supplies performance-focused materials for consumer and industrial applications.

What is the latest news on ASH?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 31 Aug 2026): "Ashland to host Innovation Day for analysts and investors". Ashland announced it will host a live Innovation Day webcast for analysts and investors on September 17, 2026, in Wilmington, Delaware. The event will provide an updated view of the company's Technology Platforms, including their commercial progress and scalability, with registration required.

Company

About Ashland, Inc.

Ashland Inc. is a global additives and specialty ingredients company that supplies performance-focused materials for consumer and industrial applications. Its current business centers on life sciences, personal care, specialty additives, and intermediates and solvents, with products used in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, architectural coatings, construction, energy, automotive, and other manufacturing markets. The company develops ingredients and formulation technologies such as excipients, binders, rheology modifiers, preservatives, and specialty solvents that help customers improve product stability, processing, texture, and performance. Ashland Inc. serves a broad international customer base across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions, working with manufacturers that require tailored chemistry for regulated and technical end markets. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Ashland Inc. is recognized in the specialty chemicals sector for focusing on high-value ingredients that support complex formulations across multiple industries.

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