Ashland (ASH) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
ASH Stock Forecast
Ashland (ASH) stock forecast, based on 25 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $77.88, with a high of $85.00 and a low of $75.00. This represents a 7.69% increase from the last price of $72.32.
ASH Stock Rating
Ashland stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 25 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 16 Buy (64.00%), 9 Hold (36.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).
Buy
ASH Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Ashland | 7.69% |
| Sector | Basic Materials Stocks | 17.87% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| Avg Price Target | $77.50 | $78.88 | $72.25 |
| Last Closing Price | $72.32 | $72.32 | $72.32 |
| Upside/Downside | 7.16% | 9.07% | -0.10% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct, 26 | 1 | 8 | 3 | - | - | 12 |
| Sep, 26 | 1 | 8 | 3 | - | - | 12 |
| Aug, 26 | 1 | 8 | 3 | - | - | 12 |
| Jul, 26 | 1 | 8 | 3 | - | - | 12 |
| Jun, 26 | 1 | 8 | 3 | - | - | 12 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Abigail Eberts | Wells Fargo | $75.00 | $71.59 | 4.76% | 3.71% |
| Oct 05, 2026 | Joshua Spector | UBS | $80.00 | $69.52 | 15.07% | 10.62% |
| Aug 06, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | $78.00 | $71.69 | 8.80% | 7.85% | |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | $85.00 | $72.00 | 18.06% | 17.53% | |
| Jul 30, 2026 | UBS | $83.00 | $72.08 | 15.15% | 14.77% | |
| Jul 29, 2026 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $75.00 | $68.01 | 10.28% | 3.71% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Mizuho Securities | $77.00 | $68.01 | 13.22% | 6.47% | |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Chris Parkinson | Wolfe Research | $78.00 | $66.38 | 17.51% | 7.85% |
| Jun 10, 2026 | UBS | $72.00 | $62.50 | 15.20% | -0.44% | |
| May 06, 2026 | Michael Harrison | Seaport Global | $75.00 | $52.26 | 43.51% | 3.71% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2026 | UBS | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jul 30, 2026 | UBS | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jul 29, 2026 | BMO Capital | Outperform | Outperform | hold |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Wolfe Research | Outperform | Outperform | hold |
| Jun 10, 2026 | UBS | Buy | Buy | hold |
| May 06, 2026 | Seaport Global | Neutral | Buy | upgrade |
| May 01, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Feb 04, 2026 | UBS | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Feb 04, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Buy | Buy | hold |
Financial Forecast
EPS Forecast
Annual
| Sep 22 | Sep 23 | Sep 24 | Sep 25 | Sep 26 | Sep 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $17.17 | $3.36 | $3.45 | $-17.87 | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $5.09 | $4.38 | $4.45 | $4.36 | $5.36 | $6.40 |
| High Forecast | $6.10 | $4.55 | $4.53 | $4.47 | $5.94 | $6.65 |
| Low Forecast | $4.08 | $4.23 | $4.28 | $4.15 | $4.85 | $6.18 |
| Surprise % | 237.33% | -23.29% | -22.47% | -509.86% | - | - |
Revenue Forecast
Annual
| Sep 22 | Sep 23 | Sep 24 | Sep 25 | Sep 26 | Sep 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $2.39B | $2.19B | $2.11B | $1.82B | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $2.45B | $2.20B | $2.12B | $1.94B | $2.00B | $2.12B |
| High Forecast | $2.95B | $2.23B | $2.13B | $1.99B | $2.04B | $2.13B |
| Low Forecast | $1.96B | $2.16B | $2.06B | $1.91B | $1.94B | $2.11B |
| Surprise % | -2.57% | -0.46% | -0.19% | -6.16% | - | - |
Net Income Forecast
Annual
| Sep 22 | Sep 23 | Sep 24 | Sep 25 | Sep 26 | Sep 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $927.00M | $178.00M | $169.00M | $-845.00M | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $839.21M | $154.00M | $220.32M | $215.65M | $269.78M | $320.70M |
| High Forecast | $1.01B | $184.80M | $226.52M | $223.75M | $296.83M | $332.37M |
| Low Forecast | $671.37M | $123.20M | $214.13M | $207.55M | $242.73M | $309.02M |
| Surprise % | 10.46% | 15.58% | -23.29% | -491.85% | - | - |