ASH

In the past six months, Ashland Inc.'s stock price ranged from a 52-week low of $46.30 to a 52-week high of $78.25, reaching $69.06 on September 18, 2026, a 38.54% increase from September 22, 2025, and recently trading above its 200-day moving average. Recent events include the global launch of agrimer™ eco-disperse OD TVO™ polymeric dispersant on September 22, 2026, and the scheduled Q4 2026 earnings report on November 4, 2026. The company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share on September 15, 2026. Analysts generally hold a "Moderate Buy" consensus with an average price target of $73.90, with recent target increases from UBS and Deutsche Bank. Activist investors have driven board changes and capital allocation reviews, contributing to stock upside. Ashland hosted an Innovation Day webcast on September 17, 2026, to highlight its technology platforms. However, S&P Global Ratings downgraded Ashland to 'BB' from 'BB+' in February 2026 due to its reduced scale from divestitures.