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Ashland (ASH)
NYSE:ASH
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 06, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.13Last Year’s EPS
1.27Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 8 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jan 28, 2025
|% Change Since: -28.55%
|Next Earnings Date:May 06, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong growth in the Personal Care segment and strategic progress in cost-saving initiatives, but also revealed significant challenges with declining sales, particularly in the Life Sciences segment, and unexpected maintenance costs. Despite these challenges, the company remains optimistic about achieving its full-year targets.Company Guidance
During Ashland Inc.'s first quarter 2025 earnings call, the company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, anticipating sales between $1.9 billion and $2.05 billion and adjusted EBITDA in the range of $430 million to $470 million. Key performance highlights included a 14% year-over-year decline in Q1 sales to $405 million, driven largely by portfolio optimization actions such as the nutraceuticals divestiture, with organic sales dropping 3%. Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 13% to $61 million, reflecting lost gross profit from divestitures and stranded costs, although excluding these, the decline was just 2%. The call emphasized the company's strategic priorities, including $90 million in cost-saving initiatives, with $20 million expected to be realized in fiscal 2025, and growth catalysts aimed at generating $100 million in additional revenue by fiscal 2027. Despite challenges like soft demand in China and Europe, the company remained confident in achieving its fiscal targets, buoyed by proactive operational adjustments and strategic transformations.Personal Care Segment Growth
Personal Care achieved its fourth consecutive quarter of over 25% year-over-year EBITDA growth, with strong demand in skin care and hair care, especially in Asia.
Strategic Portfolio Optimization
Ashland announced the sale of the Avoca business and is finalizing its strategic transformation with a $30 million restructuring plan, which will enable focus on core businesses and profitable growth.
Cost-Saving Initiatives Progress
Ashland is on track to achieve at least $20 million in savings for fiscal year 2025 as part of a larger $90 million cost-saving target, with $21 million of opportunities identified and $12 million already achieved.
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ASH Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
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ASH Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2025 | $70.69 | $63.75 | -9.82% |
| Nov 06, 2024 | $86.36 | $79.75 | -7.65% |
| Aug 06, 2024 | $88.93 | $80.42 | -9.57% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $93.41 | $92.59 | -0.88% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Ashland (ASH) report earnings?
Ashland (ASH) is schdueled to report earning on May 06, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Ashland (ASH) earnings time?
Ashland (ASH) earnings time is at May 06, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is ASH EPS forecast?
ASH EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 1.13.
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