# Ashland Inc. (ASH): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Chemicals - Specialty
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Ashland Inc. operates as a global supplier of specialized chemicals and additives. Its business activities are structured into four main divisions: Life Sciences; Personal Care & Household; Specialty Additives; and Intermediates and Solvents. The Life Sciences segment delivers pharmaceutical formulations, encompassing controlled release polymers, disintegrants, tablet coatings, thickeners, solubilizers, and binding agents for tablets. It also offers nutritional compounds like thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and various additives, alongside nutraceutical items designed for weight manag...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $72.72 USD |
| Market Cap | $3.33B |
| P/E (TTM) | 22.24 |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.27 |
| 52-Week Range | $47.12 – $78.25 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.30% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 2.30% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.67 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.68 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 17 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 1.2% / 2.9% / 7.0% / 8.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 147.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 23.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 148.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 23.9% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.4200 | 2026-09-15 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.4200 | 2026-06-15 |
| 2026-02-27 | $0.4150 | 2026-03-15 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.4150 | 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-08-29 | $0.4150 | 2025-09-15 |
| 2025-05-30 | $0.4150 | 2025-06-15 |
| 2025-02-28 | $0.4050 | 2025-03-15 |
| 2024-11-29 | $0.4050 | 2024-12-15 |
| 2024-08-30 | $0.4050 | 2024-09-15 |
| 2024-05-31 | $0.4050 | 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-02-29 | $0.3850 | 2024-03-15 |
| 2023-11-30 | $0.3850 | 2023-12-15 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ash/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Ashland Inc. do?

Ashland Inc. (ASH) operates in the Chemicals - Specialty industry within the Basic Materials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is ASH's market cap?

Ashland Inc. (ASH) has a market capitalization of approximately $3.33 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does ASH pay a dividend?

Yes, Ashland Inc. (ASH) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.30%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does ASH pay dividends?

Ashland Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.68 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is ASH's payout ratio?

Ashland Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ash
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ash/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ash/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ash/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ash/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ash/peers

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