Ashland Inc. (ASH) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Basic Materials · Current price $51.82 (-2.70%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | David Begleiter | Deutsche Bank | $70.00 | +35.1% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | John Roberts | Mizuho Securities | $70.00 | +35.1% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Michael Sison | Wells Fargo | $52.00 | +0.3% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | John Roberts | Mizuho Securities | $54.00 | +4.2% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $61.00 | +17.7% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | John Roberts | Mizuho Securities | $60.00 | +15.8% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Eric Boyes | Evercore ISI | $85.00 | +64.0% |
| Dec 11, 2024 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $84.00 | +62.1% |
| Sep 24, 2024 | David Begleiter | Deutsche Bank | $98.00 | +89.1% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $92.00 | +77.5% |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Chris Parkinson | Wolfe Research | $110.00 | +112.3% |
| May 17, 2024 | Bill Selesky | Argus Research | $118.00 | +127.7% |
| May 7, 2024 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $105.00 | +102.6% |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Michael Sison | Wells Fargo | $112.00 | +116.1% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Laurence Alexander | Jefferies | $126.00 | +143.1% |
| Jul 18, 2022 | Vincent Anderson | Stifel Nicolaus | $140.00 | +170.2% |
| Nov 11, 2021 | Christopher Shaw | Monness | $100.00 | +93.0% |
Top Analysts Covering ASH
ASH vs Sector & Market
| Metric | ASH | Basic Materials Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.27 | 2.36 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +29.3% | +53.9% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | -3.71 | -16.58 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $1.83B | $1.85B | $1.90B | 8 |
| 2026-12-31 | $409M | $417M | $425M | 5 |
| 2027-03-31 | $506M | $516M | $526M | 3 |
| 2027-06-30 | $505M | $515M | $525M | 3 |
| 2027-09-30 | $521M | $531M | $541M | 3 |
| 2027-12-31 | $448M | $456M | $465M | 3 |
| 2028-03-31 | $546M | $556M | $567M | 2 |
| 2028-06-30 | $528M | $538M | $548M | 2 |
| 2028-09-30 | $562M | $573M | $584M | 2 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $3.69 | $3.89 | $4.01 | 6 |
| 2026-12-31 | $0.47 | $0.48 | $0.49 | 4 |
| 2027-03-31 | $1.28 | $1.32 | $1.35 | 2 |
| 2027-06-30 | $1.40 | $1.43 | $1.47 | 2 |
| 2027-09-30 | $1.54 | $1.58 | $1.62 | 2 |
| 2027-12-31 | $0.55 | $0.57 | $0.58 | 2 |
| 2028-03-31 | $1.63 | $1.67 | $1.71 | 3 |
| 2028-06-30 | $1.66 | $1.70 | $1.75 | 3 |
| 2028-09-30 | $1.88 | $1.93 | $1.97 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for ASH?
The consensus among 11 analysts covering Ashland Inc. (ASH) is Buy with an average price target of $66.38.
What is the highest price target for ASH?
The highest price target for ASH is $140.00, set by Vincent Anderson at Stifel Nicolaus on 2022-07-18.
What is the lowest price target for ASH?
The lowest price target for ASH is $52.00, set by Michael Sison at Wells Fargo on 2025-10-15.
How many analysts cover ASH?
11 analysts have issued ratings for Ashland Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is ASH a buy or sell right now?
Based on 11 analyst ratings, ASH has a consensus rating of Buy (2.27/5) with a +29.3% upside to the consensus target of $66.38.
What are the earnings estimates for ASH?
Analysts estimate ASH will report EPS of $3.89 for the period ending 2026-09-30, with revenue estimated at $1.85B.
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