Ashland Inc. (ASH) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 24 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 15 Buy, 9 Hold.
The consensus price target is $66.38 (low: $52.00, high: $73.00), representing an upside of 19.9% from the current price $55.35.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $4.45 and revenue of $2.12B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $3.60 vs est $4.45 (missed -19.1%). 2025: actual $-18.37 vs est $3.55 (missed -617%). Analyst accuracy: 29%.
ASH Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$66.38
▲ +19.93% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 24 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Ashland Inc., the average price target is $66.38, with a high forecast of $73.00, and a low forecast of $52.00.
The average price target represents a +19.93% change from the last price of $55.35.
Highest Price Target
$73.00
Average Price Target
$66.38
Lowest Price Target
$52.00
ASH Analyst Ratings
Buy
Based on 24 analysts giving stock ratings to Ashland Inc. in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — ASH
29%
Analyst Accuracy
Inaccurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $3.60
vs Est $4.45
▼ 23.6% off
2025
Actual –$18.37
vs Est $3.55
▼ 119.3% off
Profitability Outlook
Company has mixed profitability — some years profitable, some at a loss. Analysts expect the company to turn profitable.
Revenue Estimates — ASH
100%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $2.113B
vs Est $2.117B
▼ 0.2% off
2025
Actual $1.824B
vs Est $1.827B
▼ 0.2% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has declined over the period shown. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.