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Ashland (ASH)
NYSE:ASH
ASH Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$68.15 - $102.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume49.57K
Average Volume (3M)475.66K
Market Cap
$3.35B
Enterprise Value$5.36B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$566.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.0
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2025EPS Estimate
0.17Next Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 28, 2025Dividend Yield2.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.52
Shares Outstanding47,180,428
10 Day Avg. Volume472,234
30 Day Avg. Volume475,663
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.35
Alpha-0.00676
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.58
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)10.50
P/FCF Ratio11.40
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.60
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.67
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.99
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$91.29Price Target Upside28.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost SavingsUp to 400 bps 3-year margin gain targeted with significant cost savings initiatives planned.
Financial PerformanceASH is targeting $600MM in EBITDA by FY27, driven by cost savings and top-line growth.
Sales GrowthGlobalization of four high value areas, and ramp of seven new product platforms are expected to drive above-market growth.
Bears Say
EarningsLowering estimates to reflect risks to consumer demand, particularly in Asia and Europe.
Financial PerformanceAshland Global Holdings is facing weaker demand from China for paint ingredients, impacting their financial performance.
Market ConditionsManagement continues to expect challenging market conditions, especially given a weakening Chinese economy with potential ripple effects on other export markets.
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Ownership Overview
0.99% Insiders
37.05% Mutual Funds
0.94% Other Institutional Investors
33.58% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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ASH FAQ
What was Ashland’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ashland lowest stock price was $68.14 and its highest was $102.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Ashland’s market cap?
Ashland’s market cap is $3.35B.
When is Ashland’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ashland’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 28, 2025 which is 2 days ago.
How were Ashland’s earnings last quarter?
Ashland released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2025. The company reported $0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.11.
Is Ashland overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ashland’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ashland pay dividends?
Ashland pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.599 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.25%. See more information on Ashland dividends here
What is Ashland’s EPS estimate?
Ashland’s EPS estimate is 0.17.
How many shares outstanding does Ashland have?
Ashland has 47,180,428 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ashland’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ashland reported an EPS of $0.28 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.17. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ashland?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ASH
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Ashland Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$91.29 (28.29% Upside)
$91.29 (28.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ASH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 490.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 8.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-7.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ashland
Ashland Global Holdings, Inc. is a global specialty chemicals company. The company engages in the manufacture and distribution of adhesives, architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical. It operates through the following segments: Specialty Ingredients, and Intermediates and Solvents. The Specialty Ingredients segment offers industry products, technologies, and resources for solving formulation and product-performance challenges. The Intermediates and Solvents segment produces butanediol and related derivatives, including tetrahydrofuran and n-methylpyrrolidone. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Covington. KY.
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ASH Company Deck
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ASH Earnings Call
Q4 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook, with strong growth in adjusted EBITDA and successful portfolio optimization efforts. However, concerns about the Chinese market and operational challenges in Specialty Additives pose significant risks. Despite these challenges, Ashland remains focused on driving growth through strategic actions and innovation.Read More>---
ASH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$91.29
▲(28.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering ASH
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
19/29 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+2.69%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
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