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.
ASH - Ashland Inc.
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$78.29
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HIGH:
$85.00
LOW:
$75.00
MEDIAN:
$78.00
CONSENSUS:
$78.29
UPSIDE:
10.94%
Stock News
Ancora Highlights the Cost of H.B. Fuller's Failure to Engage, Contrasting It with Constructive Engagement at Ashland
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Ancora” or “we”), a meaningful shareholder of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) (“H.B. Fuller” or the “Company”), today sent a letter to the Company's Board of Directors regarding H.B. Fuller's continued underperformance, poor corporate governance and stubborn refusal to engage with Ancora. The full text of the letter can be accessed here. About Ancora Founded in 2003, Ancora Holdings Group, LLC offers integrat.
Ashland scales Transformed Vegetable Oils technology platform in crop care, launches agrimer™ eco-disperse OD polymeric dispersant
WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Continuing to scale its Transformed Vegetable Oils (TVO™) technology platform, Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), today announced the global launch of agrimer™ eco-disperse OD TVO™ polymeric dispersant, a patented, nature-based dispersant developed for non-aqueous crop protection formulations.
Ashland Inc. (ASH) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
Ashland Inc. (ASH) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
UPDATE - Major expansion of Ashland Sawmill announced
ASHLAND, Maine, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Irving Forest Products, Inc., a subsidiary of J.D.
Major expansion of Ashland Sawmill announced
ASHLAND, Maine, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Irving Forest Products, Inc., a subsidiary of J.D.
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.
Watching Ashland; Shares Spike Higher, Traders Circulate Unconfirmed Analyst Report Suggesting Ashland Running A Sales Process; Collecting Bids In September, According To Sources, Apollo Global Management And Carlyle Group Are Among The Private Equity Firms Showing Interest In The Co
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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.
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Makes New Investment in Ashland Inc. $ASH
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board purchased a new position in shares of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 7,700 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $507,000. A number of
8,297 Shares in Ashland Inc. $ASH Acquired by Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.
Connor Clark and Lunn Investment Management Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 8,297 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at
Ashland to host Innovation Day for analysts and investors
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.com
Ashland (ASH) Up 2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Ashland (ASH) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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.
Deutsche Bank AG Buys Shares of 83,987 Ashland Inc. $ASH
Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new stake in Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 83,987 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $5,534,000. Deutsche Bank AG owned 0.18% of Ashland
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.
Bank of America Corp DE Sells 22,944 Shares of Ashland Inc. $ASH
Bank of America Corp DE cut its holdings in shares of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) by 4.9% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 445,596 shares of the basic materials company's stock after selling 22,944 shares during the period. Bank of America
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.
Ashland Now a ‘Gig-Ready' Community From Kinetic's Fiber-Optic Network Expansion
More than 75% of homes in community now have access to Kinetic's Multi-Gig, Next-Generation internet 14,000 locations benefit from better internet experience supporting economic growth, telehealth, work, streaming ASHLAND, Ky., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic, the leading insurgent residential and business fiber internet provider, announced today that Ashland is officially recognized as a Kinetic ‘Gig-Ready Community,' meaning more than 75% of the area's homes now have access to Kinetic's high-speed, next generation internet.
Leon Cooperman Buys Ashland Inc (ASH) -- Shares Look 9% Overvalued on GF Value
On July 29, 2026, Leon Cooperman (Trades, Portfolio)'s firm executed a significant "Add" transaction for Ashland Inc (ASH, Financial), increasing the position b
Price Targets
Ashland price target lowered to $80 from $83 at UBS
$80.00
(was $69.52)
Joshua Spector
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UBS
Ashland price target raised to $78 from $58 at Morgan Stanley
$78.00
(was $71.69)
Morgan Stanley
Ashland price target raised to $85 from $74 at Deutsche Bank
$85.00
(was $72.00)
Deutsche Bank
Ashland price target raised to $83 from $75 at UBS
$83.00
(was $72.08)
UBS
Ashland price target raised to $75 from $68 at BMO Capital
$75.00
(was $68.01)
John McNulty
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BMO Capital
Ashland price target raised to $77 from $75 at Mizuho
$77.00
(was $68.01)
Mizuho Securities
Ashland Inc. (ASH) PT Raised to $78 at Wolfe Research
$78.00
(was $66.38)
Chris Parkinson
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Wolfe Research
Ashland price target raised to $72 from $66 at UBS
$72.00
(was $62.50)
UBS
Ashland upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Seaport Research
$75.00
(was $52.26)
Michael Harrison
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Seaport Global
Ashland price target lowered to $58 from $63 at Morgan Stanley
$58.00
(was $52.93)
Steven Haynes
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Morgan Stanley
Ashland price target lowered to $60 from $70 at Deutsche Bank
$60.00
(was $53.26)
David Begleiter
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Deutsche Bank
Ashland price target raised to $62 from $53 at Evercore ISI
$62.00
(was $61.48)
Evercore ISI
Ashland price target raised to $63 from $60 at Morgan Stanley
$63.00
(was $64.16)
Morgan Stanley
Ashland price target raised to $73 from $70 at UBS
$73.00
(was $65.31)
UBS
Ashland price target raised to $70 from $58 at Deutsche Bank
$70.00
(was $61.08)
David Begleiter
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Deutsche Bank
Ashland price target raised to $70 from $64 at UBS
$70.00
(was $63.78)
UBS
Ashland price target raised to $70 from $65 at Argus
$70.00
(was $62.90)
Argus Research
Ashland price target raised to $70 from $60 at Mizuho
$70.00
(was $59.77)
John Roberts
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Mizuho Securities
Ashland upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at BMO Capital
$71.00
(was $59.15)
BMO Capital
Ashland price target lowered to $52 from $53 at Wells Fargo
$52.00
(was $49.01)
Michael Sison
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Wells Fargo