ASH Stock Ashland Inc.
US · NYSELast in our picks 2026-10-03 — not in the current list; analysis below is from that screen
Specialty chemicals leverage valuation recovery and margin improvement potential.
Future value: $80.18 (+15.34%) · 6-12 months · analyst consensus
Signal breakdown
- ▸Attractive valuation, but end-market demand remains mixed.
- ▾Below 50-day MA (-2.94%)
- ▸Above 200-day MA — long-term uptrend
Is ASH a buy right now?
Trend: ASH is trading above the 50-day average (+1.23%), RSI 40 — neutral momentum, with a 3-month return of +6.34%.
Valuation & quality: Ashland Inc. trades on a trailing P/E of 46.4, forward P/E 16.7, PEG 1.23, price-to-book 1.77; fundamentals show net margin 2.8%, return on equity 4.0%, revenue growth 7.3% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 11 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of $80.36 (+11.1% vs the last close; range $73.00 – $90.00), consensus rating “buy”.
Income: trailing dividend yield 2.32%.
Our screen: ACCUMULATE (score 1) — Specialty chemicals leverage valuation recovery and margin improvement potential.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.80% | -4.20% | +8.70% | +13.80% | +10.20% | +1.00% | -7.40% | +6.50% |
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About Ashland Inc.
Ashland Inc. provides additives and specialty ingredients in the North and Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates segments.
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Specialty Chemicals · United States · 2,900 employees · Website
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