Ashland Inc. (ASH) Stock Forecast
ASH analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.42 / 5 from 12 analysts
- Price target
- $80.36 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +12.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $1.32
- 52-week range
- $47.84 – $76.45
ASH analyst ratings
12 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ASH price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ASH earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.34 | $0.23 | $0.45 | $0.26 | +30.8% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $3.52 | $3.20 | $3.70 | $3.38 | +4.2% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.32 | $4.01 | $4.65 | $3.52 | +22.6% | 11 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ASH revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $405.0M | $396.0M | $414.0M | +4.9% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.86B | $1.85B | $1.87B | +2.2% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.93B | $1.88B | $1.96B | +3.5% | 11 |
ASH EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ASH revenue: reported and forecast
ASH EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.23 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.34 | +45.2% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $3.57 | $3.54 | $3.53 | $3.52 | $3.52 | −1.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.26 | $4.31 | $4.30 | $4.30 | $4.32 | +1.4% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ASH earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ASH beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from ASH
12 analysts cover Ashland; their consensus rating is buy (4.42 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $80.36, 12.9% above the latest close of $71.15. Analysts expect earnings of $3.52 per share for FY2026, +4.2% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $4.32 per share on revenue of $1.9 billion. Ashland beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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ASH forecast FAQ
What is Ashland's price target?
The average analyst price target for Ashland is $80.36, 12.9% above the latest close of $71.15.
Is Ashland a buy, hold or sell?
Of 12 analysts covering Ashland, 8 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Ashland's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.52 per share for FY2026 (range $3.20 to $3.70); for FY2027 the estimate is $4.32.
What is Ashland's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $1.9 billion, growth of 2.2%; for FY2027 it is $1.9 billion.
When does Ashland report earnings?
Ashland is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.32.
Does Ashland usually beat earnings estimates?
Ashland reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.