ASH — Ashland Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Basic Materials sector| Metric | ASH | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.04% | 1.41% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 8.45% | 7.71% |
| Payout Ratio | 40.9% | 28.6% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 44 | 18 |
| 1Y Total Return | +12.0% | 32.0% |
Grades compare this stock to Basic Materials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
3.12%
3-Year Growth
8.13%
5-Year Growth
8.45%
10-Year Growth
8.37%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Feb 27, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 15, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.4150 | 0.00% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.4150 | 0.00% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.4150 | 0.00% |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.4150 | +2.47% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.4050 | 0.00% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.4050 | 0.00% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.4050 | 0.00% |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.4050 | +5.19% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.3850 | 0.00% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.3850 | 0.00% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.3850 | 0.00% |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.3850 | +14.93% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.3350 | 0.00% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.3350 | 0.00% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.3350 | 0.00% |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.3350 | +11.67% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.3000 | +9.09% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
40.9%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
22.3%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $-0.26 | $111.00M |
| Q2 2026 | $0.35 | $33.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $-3.50 | -$63.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.68 | -$20.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 8, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.