ASH's Shares Rally 30% in 6 Months: What's Driving the Upside?
Ashland's shares have gained 30.2% in six months as cost cuts, portfolio optimization and a $1-billion buyback support returns.
Zacks Investment Research9/29/2026Positive
ASH
Ashland Global Holdings IncNYSEBASIC MATERIALSSPECIALTY CHEMICALS
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$3.26B
P/E Ratio
45.61
EPS
$1.56
Beta
0.40
52W High
$77.80
52W Low
$45.84
50-Day MA
$71.73
200-Day MA
$63.17
Dividend Yield
2.33%
Profit Margin
2.82%
Forward P/E
15.75
PEG Ratio
1.23
About Ashland Global Holdings Inc
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. offers specialized chemical solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Covington, Kentucky.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.84B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $615.00M |
| EBITDA | $364.00M |
| Operating Margin | 11.50% |
| Return on Equity | 3.99% |
| Return on Assets | 2.43% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $40.71 |
| Book Value | $40.84 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.71 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.77 |
| EV/Revenue | 2.297 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.19 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -47.50% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 7.30% |
| Shares Outstanding | $45.79M |
| Float | $37.78M |
| % Insiders | 1.18% |
| % Institutions | 119.47% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
24.52%
HV 20-Day
19.59%
HV 30-Day
18.46%
HV 60-Day
26.06%
HV Rank
0.4%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($79.91 target)
1
Strong Buy8
Buy3
HoldLatest News
Ashland Inc. (ASH) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
Ashland Inc. (ASH) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
Seeking Alpha9/18/2026Neutral
Here's Why You Should Retain ASH Stock in Your Portfolio Now
Ashland is using cost savings, portfolio optimization and buybacks to strengthen margins and free cash flow despite tariff and demand headwinds.
Zacks Investment Research9/16/2026Positive
Ashland Innovation Day to be held September 17, 2026
Wilmington, Del., Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) will host an Innovation Day webcast on September 17, 2026.
GlobeNewsWire9/14/2026Neutral
Ashland (ASH) Up 2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Ashland (ASH) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Zacks Investment Research8/27/2026Positive
ASH Launches Permexa Sodium Caprate to Support Oral Biologics Growth
Ashland launches Permexa sodium caprate to support oral peptide and biologic development with enhanced processing and permeability.
Zacks Investment Research8/25/2026Neutral
Ashland advances high-growth oral biologics delivery applications with launch of permexa™ sodium caprate
WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), is announcing the launch of permexa™ sodium caprate, a high-performance intestinal permeation enhancer designed to support the scalable development and commercialization of oral peptide, biologic and low-permeability drug products, including rapidly expanding GLP-1 agonists and related therapeutic pipelines.
GlobeNewsWire8/24/2026Neutral
Ashland Inc.: Activist Pressure Starts To Pay Off
Ashland Inc. (ASH) remains a Buy, with the investment case now centered on activist-driven M&A potential and strategic alternatives. Life Sciences and Personal Care segments, comprising 82% of gross EBITDA, continue to deliver growth and margin stability, underpinning valuation. Multiple activist investors, including Standard Industries and Ancora, have driven board changes, capital allocation reviews, and engagement with potential acquirers.
Seeking Alpha8/13/2026Positive
Ashland board authorizes quarterly dividend
WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 cents per share on the company's common stock.
GlobeNewsWire8/7/2026Neutral
Ashland Inc. (ASH) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Ashland Inc. (ASH) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha7/30/2026Neutral
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Data last updated: 10/17/2026