What is ASH's market cap?

$3.49B, based on the Nov 5 close of $76.28.

What is ASH's P/E ratio?

63.5× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $55M.

Does Ashland pay a dividend?

Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.42 per share (ex-date Sep 1), an annualised yield of 2.20%.

How much of ASH is sold short?

5.1M shares, 11.2% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is ASH in?

Consumer Discretionary, in the Wholesale Trade industry.

NYSE · ASHConsumer DiscretionaryWholesale Trade

Ashland Inc. (ASH)

$76.28−0.21%

Close Nov 5, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 4, 2026$76.44▲ 59.78% in range

Nov 4, 2025Low $47.84 · High $76.45Nov 4, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 5, 2026

Ashland closed at $76.28 on Nov 5, down 0.21%, 0.2% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 1.3M shares was 2.58× its 20-day average (well above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +7.9% over one month, +40.1% over six months, +59.4% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $497M, up 7.3% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 8.2%.

Short interest was 5.1M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 9.7% from the prior report (11.2% of float, 9.0 days to cover).

Market cap$3.49B45.8M shares

Revenue · quarter$497.0M+7.3% YoY

Diluted EPS$0.89—

P/E · TTM63.5×P/S 1.9×

Net margin8.2%Gross 34.2%

Dividend yield2.20%$0.42 last paid

52-week range47.84 – 76.45−0.2% from high

Volume1.3M2.58× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d20.8%Annualised

Short % of float11.2%9.0 days to cover

Net cash-$934.0MCash $440.0M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W +2.6%1M +7.9%3M −0.2%6M +40.1%YTD +30.0%1Y +59.4%3Y −0.5%5Y −20.2%

Earnings reactions

History →

No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Wholesale Trade

Percentile among 87 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum91

Revenue growth51

Net margin88

Value (low P/E)4

Size67

Industry medians: 6-month return −7.6%, revenue growth +6.9%, net margin 1.7%, P/E 19.7×.

Short interest

Details →

Shares short5.1M+9.7% vs prior

Days to cover9.0Settled Oct 15

% of float11.2%

Short vol. 10d63.2%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Wholesale Trade

Company	Price	Today	6M	Rev. growth	Net margin	P/E	Mkt cap
ASHAshland	$76.28	−0.21%	+40.1%	+7.3%	8.2%	63.5	$3.49B
SEBSeaboard	$3,415.47	−0.79%	−24.6%	+9.1%	1.0%	5.9	$3.27B	Compare
HWKNHawkins	$152.00	−2.55%	−9.0%	+11.9%	8.9%	36.8	$3.16B	Compare
CENTCentral Garden and Pet Co	$47.94	−0.91%	+24.4%	−8.2%	10.2%	18.0	$3.00B	Compare
REZIResideo Technologies	$19.59	−4.49%	−51.4%	+2.0%	4.0%	8.2	$2.97B	Compare
UNFIUnited Natural Foods	$46.01	−4.72%	−8.1%	−0.7%	0.5%	32.9	$2.76B	Compare
CHEFThe Chef's Warehouse	$103.35	−3.27%	+28.6%	+11.2%	2.6%	43.9	$4.49B	Compare
CENTACentral Garden & Pet	$41.08	−1.01%	+18.2%	−8.2%	10.2%	15.5	$2.57B	Compare
BCCBoise Cascade	$73.75	−5.42%	+1.4%	+8.1%	2.0%	21.3	$2.57B	Compare

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Quick answers

What does Ashland do?: Ashland Inc. is a specialty materials company serving markets including pharmaceuticals, personal care, food and beverages, coatings, construction, energy, and electronics.
What is ASH's market cap?: $3.49B, based on the Nov 5 close of $76.28.
What is ASH's P/E ratio?: 63.5× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $55M.
Does Ashland pay a dividend?: Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.42 per share (ex-date Sep 1), an annualised yield of 2.20%.
How much of ASH is sold short?: 5.1M shares, 11.2% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is ASH in?: Consumer Discretionary, in the Wholesale Trade industry.

About Ashland

Ashland Inc. is a specialty materials company serving markets including pharmaceuticals, personal care, food and beverages, coatings, construction, energy, and electronics. It operates through four segments: Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates. Life Sciences contributes the highest revenue, offering functional additives for pharmaceutical and nutrition applications. Personal Care provides ingredients for skin, hair, oral care, and household products, while Specialty Additives supplies performance-enhancing additives for coatings and. Intermediates produce BDO and related derivatives used in polymers, electronics, agriculture, and pharmaceutical applications. The company generates sales across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and regions.

HQ: Wilmington, DE2,900 employeesListed May 8, 1950ashland.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology