What one share of Ashland holds
The Company serves customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets including, architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. With approximately 2,900 employees worldwide, Ashland serves customers in more than 100 countries.
Ashland’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $40.04 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $1.13 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.85 |
| Free cash flow | $5.43 |
| Dividends | $1.65 |
| Cash and investments | $9.61 |
| Debt | $30.00 |
| Book value | $40.84 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $78.21 | $2.99 | $3.18 | $4.26 | $1.36 | $46.53 |
| 2015 | $50.29 | $4.54 | $3.24 | −$7.00 | $1.46 | $45.33 |
| 2016 | $47.92 | −$0.46 | $3.67 | $2.44 | $1.56 | $53.98 |
| 2018 | $40.45 | $1.78 | $2.45 | $1.31 | $0.95 | $54.94 |
| 2019 | $34.65 | $8.15 | $2.37 | −$0.11 | $1.05 | $59.52 |
| 2020 | $33.05 | −$8.33 | $2.18 | $1.54 | $1.10 | $49.77 |
| 2021 | $34.61 | $3.61 | $1.72 | $5.92 | $1.15 | $48.28 |
| 2022 | $42.70 | $16.55 | $2.02 | $1.43 | $1.27 | $59.63 |
| 2023 | $40.57 | $3.30 | $3.15 | $2.30 | $1.44 | $60.73 |
| 2024 | $42.26 | $3.38 | $2.74 | $6.50 | $1.58 | $61.02 |
| 2025 | $39.65 | −$18.37 | $2.13 | $0.78 | $1.64 | $41.39 |
Common questions about Ashland
How much does one share of Ashland earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Ashland earned $1.13 of profit on $40.04 of sales, keeping about 3¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Ashland pay a dividend?
Yes. Ashland paid $1.65 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 146¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Ashland’s book value per share?
Ashland’s book value is $40.84 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Ashland have?
Each share of Ashland has $9.61 of cash and investments and $30.00 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Ashland’s free cash flow per share?
$5.43 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
Has Ashland bought back shares?
Ashland’s share count fell about 41% from 2014 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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