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Ashland (NYSE:ASH) has long anchored its investment thesis on consistent operating cash flow generation, high free cash flow conversion routinely exceeding 90%, and disciplined balance sheet capital allocation. Even in an elevated interest rate environment where borrowing costs penalize balance sheet expansion, strategically increasing leverage remains a prudent move when capital is directed into high-barrier, […]

Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) has long anchored its investment thesis on dependable operating cash flow generation, high free cash flow conversion, and disciplined balance sheet capital allocation. Much like how peers in the broader specialty materials sector deploy targeted capital into mission-critical niches, similar to how Air Products is quietly cornering high-margin chip fab supply chains, […]

Ashland (ASH) has put a new US$1b share repurchase plan on the table, doubling its prior authorization as management leans into cost savings and portfolio pruning to support margins and free cash flow. Recent trading has been soft, with Ashland’s share price down 5.24% over the past 30 days. However, the year-to-date share price return of 16.57% and 1-year total shareholder return of 38.46% point to momentum building around the cost savings and buyback story. Compare Ashland’s buyback and...

New Markets investments support modernization project that will double annual production capacity and strengthen the regional economyASHLAND, Maine, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Irving Forest Products, Inc., a subsidiary of J.D. Irving, Limited, is undertaking a modernization project to expand its Ashland Sawmill in Nashville Plantation, Maine. The project will increase production while building on the mill’s history of contributing to the economic resiliency of the Aroostook community. Wh

Wilmington, Del., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) will host a live Innovation Day webcast for analysts and investors from Wilmington, Delaware on September 17, 2026. The event will provide an updated view of Ashland’s Technology Platforms, including their commercial progress and scalability. Registration is required and can be accessed from the following link: innovationday26.ashland.comParticipants will hear from Ashland executives and senior technology leaders as the

Ashland (ASH) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Commercialization follows strong interest from pharmaceutical developers worldwide Ashland permexa™ sodium caprate Ashland advances high-growth oral biologics delivery applications with launch of permexa™ sodium caprate 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. WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), is a

What Ashland’s latest quarter tells you about the business Ashland (ASH) reported fiscal third quarter results that combined higher sales and positive net income with lower adjusted earnings guidance. The update, along with reaffirmed full year revenue targets, gives investors fresh context for the stock. See our latest analysis for Ashland. The earnings guidance reset and fresh governance steps, including the new Capital Allocation Advisory Committee, seem to have sharpened attention on...

ASH's Q3 sales beat estimates as volume growth lifted all segments, but adjusted earnings missed and the company lowered its fiscal 2026 EPS growth outlook.

Ashland (ASH) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -0.97% and +2.21%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Company also forms Capital Allocation Advisory CommitteeWILMINGTON, Del., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), a global leader in additives and specialty ingredients, today announced the appointments of two new independent members of the Company Board of Directors and the formation of a Capital Allocation Advisory Committee as part of entry into a cooperation agreement with Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, a meaningful stockholder. Effective immediately, the Board will appoint

Ashland (ASH) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

WILMINGTON, Del., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced plans to issue its third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release at approximately 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The company’s live webcast with securities analysts will include an executive summary and detailed remarks. The live webcast will take place at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 29. Simultaneously, the company will post a slide presentation in the Investor Relations section of its website at htt