Ashland Inc.
ASHAshland Inc. is a global specialty chemicals company that provides innovative solutions for industries such as pharmaceuticals, transportation, construction, and personal care. Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, Ashland focuses on performance chemicals, adhesives, and functional ingredients, serving a diverse range of markets with a commitment to sustainability and customer-centric innovation.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.41 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 51 days on March 15, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | $0.41 | 2026-02-27 | 2026-03-01 |
| December 15, 2025 | $0.41 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 |
| September 15, 2025 | $0.41 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-09-01 |
| June 15, 2025 | $0.41 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-06-01 |
| March 15, 2025 | $0.41 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-03-01 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Ashland Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 68 dividend payments over the past 23 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held ASH shares during this period received a total of $28.84 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.41/share was paid 39 days ago, on December 15, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: ASH currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.63%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2003, the dividend payout has grown by 50.9%, from $0.28 to $0.41.
- Dividend Reliability: ASH has maintained or increased its dividend for 36 consecutive payments.
Company News
Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.415 per share on common stock, payable on March 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 1, 2026. The company had 45,762,391 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025.
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Ashland Inc. announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.415 per share, payable on December 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of December 1, 2025.
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